12
FIG. 2-4
Adding mounting surface
.
[22]
Doors made of masonite, lightweight wood, fiberglass, and
sheet metal must be properly braced before mounting door
operator. Contact door manufacturer or distributor for a bracing
kit. The Overhead Door Corporation is not responsible for
damage caused due to improperly braced door.
(Fig. 2-6)
CAUTION
FIG. 2-5
Header bracket in place (3 methods)
.
FIG. 2-6
Examples of door bracing
.
FIG. 2-7
Mounting door Bracket (sectional)
.
[42]
Carriage bolt & nut.
preferred
1
2
3
FIG. 2-7B Mounting door Bracket (one-piece).
on top edge
at top of back
bolted to studs in wall
NO SLOT
1/4" x 2"
1/4"-20 x 3/4"
even with or
above top roller
[22]
1/4" x 2"
NOTE
: If header bracket location needs to be
above header for garage door opening, you need to
add a “mounting surface.” A 2" x 6" board securely
attached (fasteners not included) across wall studs
on either side of your mark is sufficient
(Fig. 2-4)
.
OPEN ORANGE PARTS BAG
2. Mounting the header bracket
.
NOTE
: Although header bracket may be oriented
several ways, method 1 is preferred if possible
because of added strength over other methods
(Fig. 2-5)
.
•
Hold header bracket against wall
(Fig. 2-5)
.
–
Place left edge on vertical line.
–
Bottom edge on final height line.
•
Mark screw hole locations on wall.
•
Drill 5/32" pilot holes at each screw hole mark.
–
Fasten header bracket with 3 lag screws (22)
(Fig. 2-5)
.
DOOR BRACKET:
3. Finding door bracket mounting location
.
•
Door bracket is mounted as high on door as
possible along vertical centerline.
NOTE
: In the case of
sectional type
doors, door
bracket must be mounted NO LOWER THAN top set
of rollers
(Fig. 2-7)
.
For
1-piece
doors, door bracket must be mounted at
top edge of door.
4. Mounting the door bracket
.
•
Proper bracing should be verified at this point.
–
Align door bracket centered on your
vertical centerline.
–
Attach using 3 self-drilling screws (42).
–
Use
lag screws
(22) for
solid wooden doors.
NOTE
: For solid wood doors, carriage bolts
WITHOUT SLOTTED HEADS (not included, but
available by calling the Overhead Door help line) may
be used for attaching door bracket.
