Required Tools
3
J-Strut Installation
IMPORTANT!
Refer to the
option code
drawing
(supplied) for windload post location(s).
Place the 12” J-struts onto the lower rib of each door panel
and center over the required position per the option code
drawing. Secure J-struts using (2) 1/4-14 x 5/8” undercut
self-tapping screws. (see
Fig. 1
)
IMPORTANT!
Specific J-struts are required for different
door models. Be sure to install the correct J-struts required
for your door.
NOTE:
J-struts are stamped for identification.
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL THE WRONG
J-STRUTS ONTO A GARAGE DOOR, OR
WINDLOAD FAILURE WILL OCCUR.
FIG. 1
Windload Post Installation
(1) 3/16” DRILL BIT
(1) 7/16” DRILL BIT
DRILL
STEP LADDER
PENCIL
TAPE MEASURE
SAFETY GLASSES
LEVEL
(2) 1/4-14 X 5/8” UNDERCUT
SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
J-STRUT (MODEL
SPECIFIC)
NOTE:
J-STRUT MUST FIT ONTO THE RIB AS
SHOWN
J-STRUT IS FLUSH
AGAINST PANEL
(1) 5/8” X 4” MASONRY
DRILL BIT
