Owner`s manual
INSTALLATION STEP 9
Fasten Door Bracket and Plate
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated below.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT
AND METAL GARAGE DOORS {OR ONES
WITH GLASS PANELS).
ALWAYS REINFORCE THE INSIDE OF DOOR BOTH
VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY WITH 2x4
BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON.
The horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel. The best solution is
to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener Installation door reinforcement kit.
Sectional Door Installation Procedure
All One-Piece Door Installation Procedure
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NOTE: The door bracket has left and right side
fastening holes. Use bracket and plate assembly if
you require top and bottom fastening holes.
Center bracket (with or without plate as required) on top
edge of door as shown. Mark holes.
Drills 5/16” holes and fasten the door bracket with
hardware supplied.
NOTE: If the door has no exposed framing, drill
3/16” pilot holes and use 5/16” x 1-1/2” lag screws
(not supplied) to fasten bracket to top of door.
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on face
of door if required for your installation. (Refer to
dotted line drawing.) HOWEVER, drill 3/16” pilot
holes and substitute 5/16” x 1-1/2” lag screws
(not supplied) to fasten the bracket to the door.
Position door bracket and plate assembly
against door within the following limits
according to your requirements (and centered
on vertical guideline or up to one foot left or
right of center if necessary):
A) Top edge of bracket 2” - 4” below top edge
of door.
B) Directly below any structural support
across top of door.
Mark and drill 5/16” fastening holes. Secure
bracket assembly as shown.










