INSTALLING YOUR GARAGE DOOR IN A VERSATUBE FRAME
Note that the Versatube frame is all steel with no overhead ceiling joist. You must deviate from the door manufacturer’s
instructions to install the garage door in the Versatube frame. The following is a list of the installation steps that will be
different from the door manufacturer’s assembly instructions:
1. It is not necessary for you to frame out your door opening with 2 x 6 lumber. Track brackets will be attached directly
to the steel door frame.
2. If you have a door with torsion springs instead of a extension springs you will need to attach a center vertical over the
door header.
3. You will fasten all brackets an channels to the Versatube frame with #12 self-drilling screws instead of the lag screws
provided with your door.
4. The garage door manufacturer’s instructions call for assembling all of the door sections one at a time and using 3”
nails bent over to hold the sections in place. With the Versatube frame you will assemble only the first or bottom door
section and use it as a guide to locate and attach the vertical tracks to the door opening.
TIP: You should have two people to install the garage door.
Step 1 Track and Flag Brackets to Vertical Track
Install mounting brackets and flag bracket to the vertical rails according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2 Assemble Door Section 1
Assemble door section #1 according to the manufacturer’s instructions including the bottom weather strip, the bottom
wheel brackets and the correct hinges. Insert 4 rollers into bottom brackets and hinges and place the first door section in
the door opening with the front of the door flush with the back of the door frame. Center the door side to side. One person
must hold the door in place or brace it up with something on both sides.
Step 3 Installing Vertical Door Tracks
Slide the left vertical door track onto the wheels. Use your level to plumb the track and fasten the bottom track bracket to
the door frame with a #12 self-drilling screw ( the same screws used to assemble your frame).
Plumb the track and attach the next higher bracket to the door frame. Continue to plumb and attach all brackets and flag
bracket to the frame with self–drilling screws. When all brackets are installed go back and install one additional screw in
each bracket. Repeat this assembly for the right door track.
DOOR OPENING FRAME (JAMB)
GARAGE DOOR CENTERED
IN OPENING
BOTTOM BRACKET
ROLLER
TRACK
TRACK BRACKET
SELF-DRILLING SCREW
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