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INSTALLATION STEP 11
Fasten the DoorBracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated
below or on the following page.
A horizontalreinforcementbraceshouldbe long enoughto be
securedto two or three vertical supports.A vertical
reinforcementbraceshouldcover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace.
For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are used to createa
U-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage
door manufacturer for an opener installation 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. Centerthe 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 edgeof 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 orlight weight doorsusinga vertical angle ironbrace
betweenthe doorpanel supportand the 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
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL
REQUIREreinforcement BEFOREinstallation of door bracket.
Contactyour door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.
Figure 1
oor
HORIZONTALAND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENTIS NEEDEDFOR
LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGEDOORS
(FIBERGLASS,ALUMINUM, STEEL,
DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
III IIIII
Vertical
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arage Door
Door Bracket_" _,--UP
Self-Threading--"_
Screw 1/4"-1 4x5/8"
Figure 2A
(Not Provided)
& l°lol Vertical Centerline
'_)._ of Garage Door
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Door Bracket _._
Lock Washer 5/16 '_)-
_-.
Nut 5/16"-18
Figure 2B
_rtical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Figure 3
Bolt
5/16"x2" _ - -
(Not Provided) _
Inside Edge
o1Door or
Reinforcement Board
1
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Figure 4
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