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ATTACHING RAIL AND MOUNTING DOOR BRACKET
Look in the box for:
Use garage door opener carton to support power
head. Rail header segment end should be pointing
to header bracket.
Align header rail hole to header bracket hole.
Connect header rail and header bracket with clevis
pin and secure with hitch pin.
Hitch Pin
Clevis Pin
5/16" x 1-3/8"
Door Bracket
2 x Self-Threading
Screws - 1/4" x 5/8"
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY:
• DO NOT connect power until instructed.
• REINFORCEMENT is recommended for fiberglass,
aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors
BEFORE installing the door bracket. Contact your
door manufacturer for reinforcement options.
Header
Bracket Hole
Header
Rail Hole
Carton
Door Edge
2" - 4" (5 - 10 cm)
CAUTION
Position door bracket on centerline of the top
garage door panel. Door bracket should be 2-4
inches (5-10 cm) below the top edge of door panel.
Attach door bracket to steel door support using the
two self-threading screws.
Wood door:
mark and drill two 5/16" holes through the
garage door. Secure the door bracket using two 5/16"
carriage bolts, washers and nuts (not provided). Length of
bolts will depend on thickness of your door.
