Sierra side mount configuration drawings provide installation specifications for the Sierra motor system (1,500 lbs, 67 ft-lbs torque) mounted along door jambs or adjacent walls. These professional shop drawings detail mounting dimensions, structural requirements, and clearances specific to the Sierra's mid-capacity motor in side-mounted applications. 

This configuration addresses residential and light commercial installations where traditional overhead mounting isn't feasible due to ceiling height limitations, existing structural elements, or architectural design preferences. 

The Sierra side mount is ideal for retrofit projects, modern townhomes, and boutique commercial spaces requiring four to five panel automation with concealed motor placement. Contractors and architects reference these drawings to ensure proper structural support and code-compliant installations that maintain the Sierra's full performance specifications while accommodating unique spatial constraints in mid-range door automation projects.