Instructions / Assembly

INSTALL THE DOOR BRACKET

One-Piece Wood Doors

For wood doors, drill 5/16” (8 mm) holes through the door and

secure bracket with 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm) carriage bolts, lock

washers and nuts (not included).

One-Piece Metal Doors

Drill two 3/16” (5 mm) pilot holes. Use 2 self-threading screws

to secure the door bracket.

CAUTION

Lightweight garage doors are not designed for use with garage door opener must be

equipped with a door reinforcement kit. Check with the garage door manufacturer for more

information. Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of the clevis pin and

door arm. In this case, you will not need the door bracket, proceed to “Install the Door Arms”

section.

Sectional Wood Doors

For wood doors, drill 5/16” (8 mm) holes through the

door and secure bracket with 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm)

carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not included).

Sectional Metal Doors

Align the door bracket on the centreline 2 ” to 4” (5 to 10

cm) below the top edge of the door, or directly below any

door structural support.

Drill two 3/16” (5 mm) pilot holes. Use 2 self-threading

screws to secure the door bracket.

Top of Door

Door Bracket Location

Door arm connects directly

to vertical reinforcement

Hardware

(not included)

Bolt 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm) (not included)

Centre the door bracket on the top of the door.

1919 2020

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