Craftsman 139.53625SR - Manual (Page 15)

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STEP
Q install 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 feel Ion0. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel. Check
with your garage door manufacturer for a door reinforcement kit for an opener installation.
Sectional Door installation Procedure
Header
Bracket
Vertical
Center
Line
1 Assemble door bracket and plate as shown. Center
bracket on previously marked vertical guideline.
2, Position the bracket assembly on the face of the door
within the following limits;
A) The lop edge of the bracket 2"- 4* below the top
edge of the door.
B) Directly below any structura! support across the top
of the door.
Placement depends on your particular needs-
One-Piece Door installation Procedure
NOTE: Door bracket has left and right aide fastening
holes. Assemble and install the door bracket and plate
if your installation requires top and bottom fastening
holes.
1, Center bracket (with or without plate as required) on
lop edge of door as shown. Mark holes.
2. Drill two 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 sup­
plied) 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 3/15" pilot holes and
substitute 5/16" X 1 *1/2" lag screws (not supplied) to
fasten the bracket to the door.
ONE PIECE DOOR
Header
Bracket
Door
Bra eke S
Header Wall ■
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