Instructions / Assembly

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Lift Handle Hole Drilling Pattern
Outside View
2nd Section
Bottom Section
Measure to Hinge Holes
on Opposite Side
Measure to Hinge Holes
on Opposite Side
3/4"
3/4"
Center Line of
2nd Section
OR
2-3/4" Offset of
Bottom Edge
of Door
1/2" Dia.
Fig. 8-C
DO NOT USE THE PRESTAMPED HINGE HOLES
FOR LIFT HANDLE PLACEMENT – MEASURE
PER THE DRILLING PATTERN BELOW.
NOTE: For Composite Doors proceed to STEP 8B. For Steel Carriage
House Doors, proceed to STEP 8C.
Step 8A-1: Lift Handle Preparation
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For 2" thick doors, no modifications are necessary.
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For 1-3/8" thick doors, cut stems on lift handle along ridge line using a
hacksaw (Fig. 8A-A).
Step 8A-2: Bottom (First) Section
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From front side door section, drill (2) 1/2" holes through section according
to Bottom Section Hole Pattern (Fig. 8A-B). Use T-square to ensure vertical
alignment.
NOTE: If door has an outside keyed lock, hole pattern should be drilled
on bottom section directly below lock. If door does not have an outside
keyed lock, hole pattern should be drilled directly below hinge closest
to horizontal center of door.
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Install lift handle and inside step plate using (2) #14 × 5/8" sheet metal
screws (Fig. 8A-B).
IMPORTANT: Use wrench or socket to drive screws. Do not over-
tighten. DO NOT use an electric drill or driver.
Step 8A-3: Second (Lock) Section
To be installed at completion of STEP 9A-4. Not required for door with
outside keyed lock.
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From front side door section, drill (2) 1/2" holes through section according
to Second Section Hole Pattern (Fig. 8A-C). Use T-square to ensure they
are vertically in line.
NOTE: Hole pattern should be drilled directly above hinge closest to
horizontal center of door.
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Install lift handle and inside step plate using (2) #14 × 5/8"
sheet metal screws (Fig. 8A-B).
Painting Lift Handles
• Plastic lift handles can be painted using good quality spray-on or
brushed-on enamel paint.
INSIDE
STEP
PLATE
#14 x 5/8"
SHEET METAL
SCREW
INSIDE STEP
PLATE
LIFT
HANDLE
STEMS
CUT HERE FOR
1-3/8" DOORS
2ND SECTION
LIFT
HANDLE
Fig. 8-B
FIG 8-A
BOTTOM SECTION
(BOTTOM OF LIFT HANDLE)
LIFT
HANDLE
2" DOOR SHOWN
Fig. 8A-A
Fig. 8A-B
! CAUTION
DO NOT use these prestamped hinge holes for lift handle placement.
Measure per the drilling pattern below. DO NOT use this template for
carriage style or overlay doors.
Fig. 8A-C
STEP 8 - INSTALL LIFT HANDLES
STEP 8A: FOR INSULATED GARAGE DOORS