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INSTALLATION STEP 11
FastentheDoorBracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated below or on thefollowing page,
A horizontalreinforcementbraceshouldbe longenough
to be securedto two or threevertical supports.
A vertical reinforcement brace shouldcoverthe height
of thetop panel.
Figuret shows one pieceof angle iron as the horizontal
brace, For thevertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are
used to create a U-shaped support. The best sotution is to
check with your garagedoor manufacturer for anopener
installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE:Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct
attachment of the clevis pin anddoor arm. In this caseyou
will not needthe door brackefiproceed to Step 12.
SECTIONAL DOORS
!. Centerthe door bracket on the previously marked
vertical centefline used for the headerbracket
installation. Notecorrect UPplacement, as stamped
inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edgeof the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm)
below the top edge ofthe door, ORdirectiy below any
structural support across thetop of thedoor.
3. Mark, drill holesand install as follows, depending on
your door's construction:
Metal or light weight doors usinga vertical angle iron
bracebetweenthe door panel supportandthe door
bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening ho_es.Secure the door bracket
usingthe two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws
(Figure2A).
• Alternately, usetwo 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided) (Figure 2B).
Metal, insulated or light weight factoryreinforced doors:
• Drill 3t16" fastening holes, Secure the door bracket
using the self-threading screws (Figure 3).
Wood Doors:
• Usetop and bottom or side to side door bracket hobs.
Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket
with 5/16"x2" carriage botts, rock washers and nuts
(not provided) (Figure 4).
NOTE: The li4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not
intended for use on wood doors.
HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE
Self_Threading
Screw
I/4"-14x5/8"
Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garagedoors
WILL REQUIREreinforcement BEFOREinstallation
of door bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for
reinforcement kit.
Figure 1
Verticaf Reinforcement
Vertical Centeriine J
of GarageDoor |
/
J.
D
Bracket
Self-Threadirlg -_
Screw 1/4"-14×5tB"
Figure2A
(NOT PROVIDED)
Vertical
Centefline
Lock
5/16"-18
Figure28
Bolt5116"-18x2" InsideEdgeof
(NotProvided) Dooror
Reinforcement
Board
Figure4
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