Instructions / Assembly
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Required Materials
(1) operator reinforcement bracket  (2) 1/4" × 3/4" self-tapping screws
Required Materials
(1) operator reinforcement bracket  (2) 1/4" × 3/4" self-tapping screws
Required Materials
(2) operator reinforcement bracket (2) 1/4" lock washers
(2) 2" pieces of 1-1/4" 
×
 1-1/4" 
punched angle
(2) 1/4" nuts
(2) 1/4" × 1" bolts (4) 1/4" × 3/4" self-tapping screws
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to door, you MUST reinforce top section 
of door in order to provide a mounting point for opener to be attached. 
Refer to STEP 10A – Reinforcing the Top Section. 
Failure to reinforce door as illustrated will void door warranty.
IMPORTANT: When installing an automatic garage door operator, follow 
manufacturer’s installation and safety instructions carefully. 
! WARNING
To avoid risk of strangulation or personal injury, if door has a pull rope, 
you must remove pull rope when you install an automatic garage door 
opener. 
! CAUTION
If you have installed a door lock, unlock or remove at this time. 
Failure to do so may cause damage to the door and void the warranty. 
Step 10B: Remove Pull Rope and Lock
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Figures 10B-A through 10B-C show installation of operator reinforcement 
corresponding to a specific door width. 
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At locations where the bracket is attached to the hinge, the hinge screws 
must be removed, the bracket installed and the hinge screws then 
replaced.
Fig. 10B-A Fig. 10B-B
Fig. 10B-C
STEP 10 - REINFORCE THE TOP SECTION FOR GARAGE DOOR OPENER
STEP 10B: FOR COMPOSITE OVERLAY FAUX WOOD DOORS










