Instructions / Assembly

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To avoid damage to door, you MUST reinforce top section of door in order to
provide a mounting point for opener to be attached.
! WARNING
DO NOT install the bracket supplied with opener. Failure to reinforce door,
as illustrated, will void door warranty.
Step 10A-1: Reinforce Top Section
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You will need (1) or (3) pieces of 1-1/4" × 1-1/4" minimum punched
angle at least 13 gauge or 3/32" thick.
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Determine how punched angle is to be affixed to your door size
(Fig. 10A-A through 10A-E). Angle iron may need to be trimmed
depending on door section height and distance between center stiles.
NOTE: An opener bracket kit specifically designed for opener
attachment may be included or purchased (silver galvanized or white
powder coated). Instructions are provided with the kit.
NOTE: Operator may be attached up to 2 feet off center. (Doors with
torsion springs only.)
8'0'' up to 9'0'' Wide Doors
18'' or 21''
Long
2"
48'' Long
Fig. 10A-B
Notch Cut
on Vertical Angle
(Drill holes in section or strut where required.)
Required Materials
(1) 18" or 21" length of angle iron (1) 48" length of angle iron
(6) 1/4" × 1" bolts (6) 1/4" lock washers
(6) 1/4" nuts (4) #14 × 5/8" sheet metal screws
Punched Angle
for Operator Draw
Bar Attachment
10'0'' up to 14'10'' Wide Doors
27'' or 50''
Long
18'' or 21''
Long
2"
Fig. 10A-D
Notch Cut
on Vertical Angle
(Drill holes in section or strut where required.)
18'' or 21''
Long
Required Materials
(2) 18" or 21" length of angle iron (1) 27" or 50" length of angle iron
(4) 1/4" × 1" bolts (4) 1/4" lock washers
(4) 1/4" nuts (8) #14 × 5/8" sheet metal screws
16'0'' up to 18'0'' Wide
Doors with Strut
Strut
5''
Fig. 10A-E
Notch Cut
on Vertical Angle
(Drill holes in section or strut where required.)
18'' or 21''
Long
Required Materials
(1) 18" or 21" length of angle iron (2) #14 × 5/8" sheet metal screws
(2) 1/4" × 3/4" self-tapping screws
Punched Angle
for Operator Draw
Bar Attachment
15'0'' up to 15'10'' & 19'0'' up to 20'0''
Wide Doors with Strut
5''
Strut
Fig. 10A-C
Notch Cut
on Vertical Angle
(Drill holes in section or strut where required.)
18'' or 21''
Long
Required Materials
(2) 18" or 21" lengths of angle iron (2) 1/4" × 1" bolts
(2) 1/4" lock washers (2) 1/4" nuts
(4) #14 × 5/8" sheet metal screws (4) 1/4" × 3/4" self-tapping screws
STEP 10 - REINFORCE THE TOP SECTION FOR GARAGE DOOR OPENER
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For doors requiring horizontal angle reinforcement. Use 1/4" × 1" bolt with
1/4" lock washer and 1/4" nut to secure the angle to the top of the door
section (Fig. 10A-A).
Fig. 10A-A
Horizontal
Punched Angle
1/4" x 1" Bolt*
1/4" Nut
1/4" Lock Washer
Horizontal Reinforcement Attachment
(Top of Door Section – Side View)
STEP 10A: FOR NON-INSULATED GARAGE DOORS &
NON-INSULATED STEEL CARRIAGE HOUSE GARAGE DOORS