Installation Instructions

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section, remove the bottom strut clips and
overlap the flange of the strut with the angle iron
to secure the bottom of the strut. Attach angle
using the fasteners removed with the strut clips.
(FIG. 2-OP)
• Cut the 24" piece of punched angle iron to span
from top horizontal angle to bottom horizontal
angle. Place vertical angle directly in the center
of the door. Attach vertical angle to both the top
and bottom horizontal angles with two
3
/8" nuts
and two
3
/8" bolts. Refer to Figure 3-OP for
C-Channel.
Attach the operator arm of garage door opener to
the short vertical angle. The operator arm must be
attached roughly at the same height of the top
rollers of the door.
Painting and Windows
PAINTING
Cleaning: Before painting your door, it must be
free of dirt, oils, chalk, waxes and mildew. The
prepainted surfaces can be cleaned of dirt, oils,
chalk and mildew with a diluted solution of triso-
dium phosphate. Trisodium phosphate is available
over the counter at most stores under the name
SOILAX
®
, in many laundry detergents without
fabric softener additives, and in some general
purpose cleaners. Check the label for trisodium
phosphate content. The recommended concentra-
tion is
1
⁄3 cup of powder to 1
1
/2 to 2 gallons of
water. After washing the door, always rinse well
with clear water and allow to dry.
If the door has ever been waxed, the wax must be
removed before painting. Doors are not waxed
during the manufacturing process. This can be
accomplished by wiping the door surface with a
rag saturated with Xylene (Xylol), available at most
paint or hardware stores. Wiping should be done
at moderate pressure and Xylene must not be
allowed to sit on the door for an extended time.
Damage to your door’s paint system can occur if
overexposed to this or other solvents.
Caution: Safety instructions on the solvent’s
container must be followed. After de-waxing the
door, clean with trisodium phosphate, as stated
previously.
NOTE: Sanding could remove rust-inhibiting
compounds, therefore, sanding should be done
only to damaged areas where bare metal has
been exposed. Refer to the “Repair” section of
these instructions.
Repair: Should your door’s paint finish become
damaged, exposing the bare metal, it will become
necessary to repair this area to prevent rust from
forming. The damaged area should be lightly
sanded with a medium to fine sandpaper making
sure to remove all visible red and white rust. Wipe
this area with a dry, clean rag. Coat the sanded
area with a high quality, rust inhibiting, zinc
enriched primer. This type of primer can be found
at most paint or hardware stores, and should be
labeled for covering bare and galvanized steel.
Once the primer is applied, wait the time specified
on the primer’s instructions before you finish
painting your door.
Paint: Your steel garage door can be painted with
a high-quality flat latex exterior grade paint. Since
all paints are not created equal, the following test
needs to be performed: paint should be applied
on a small area of the door (following the instruc-
tions on the paint container), allowed to dry, and
evaluated prior to painting the entire door. Paint
defects to look for are blistering and peeling. An
additional test is to apply a strip of masking tape
over the painted area and peel back, checking to
see that the paint adheres to the door and not to
the tape.
After satisfactorily testing a paint, follow the
directions on the container and apply to the door.
Be sure to allow adequate drying time should you
wish to apply a second coat.
With the exception of rubber gasket windows,
window frames & inserts can be painted with a
high quality latex paint. The plastic should first be
lightly sanded to remove any surface gloss.
NOTE: Do not apply paint when door surface
temperature is different from manufacturer's
suggested temperature range for application.
WINDOWS WITH SCREW-DOWN FRAMES
To avoid injury, use extreme caution in
handling glass window pane. When the frame
is removed, the exposed steel edge of the
door may be sharp. Avoid contact with the
steel edges.