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INSTALLATION STEP 11
Fastenthe Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated
below or on the following page.
A horizontalreinforcementbraceshouldbe long enough
to be securedto two orthree vertical supports.A vertical
reinforcementbraceshouldcoverthe heightof the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one pieceof angle iron as the horizontal brace.
For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a
U-shapedsupport. The best solution is to check with your garage
door manufacturer for an openerinstallation door reinforcement
kit.
NOTE:Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment
of the clevis pin and door arm. In this caseyou will not need the
door bracket, proceed to Step 12.
SECTIONALDOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical
centerline used for the header bracket installation. Note correct
UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edgeof the bracket 2"-4"(5-10 cm) below the
top edge of the door, OR directly below any structural support
across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on your
door's construction:
Metal or light weight doorsusinga verticalangle iron brace
betweenthe doorpanel supportandthe doorbracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws (Figure 2A).
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts (not
provided) (Figure 2B).
Metal, insulated or light weightfactoryreinforceddoors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
self-threading screws (Figure 3).
WoodDoors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill
5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with 5/16"x2"
carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) (Figure 4).
NOTE:The 1/4"-14x5/8"self-threading screws are not intended for
use on wood doors.
HARDWARE
SHOWN ACTUAL
SIZE
If-Threading
rew
"-14x5/8"
Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors will
require reinforcement BEFOREinstallation of door bracket.
Contactyour door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.
Figure 1
Door
Bracket
Location
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Vertical
Reinforcement
Vertical
Centerline
o_arage Door
i
Self-Threading -_
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Figure2A
,_rtical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HORIZONTALAND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENTIS NEEDEDFOR
LiGHTWEiGHTGARAGEDOORS
(FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL,
DOORSWiTH GLASSPANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
III IIII
Vertical
Reinforcement
,_ Vertical
IoTl_LI Centerline
1ollololof ?rage Door
Bolt/ TIIolOl :
5/16"-18x2" IOILIbl. -
(NotProvided) HI?N
5/16" I_ut _-
5/16"-18
J Figure2B
Bolt 5/16"x2"
(NotProvided)
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Figure 4
Figure3
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