Fastenthe Door Bracket - Craftsman 139.53918D Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION STEP 12
Fastenthe Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated
below or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcementbrace shouldbe long enoughto be
securedto two or three vertical supports.A vertical
reinforcementbrace shouldcover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace.
For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a
U-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your
garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door
reinforcement kit.
NOTE:Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct
attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this caseyou will
not need the door bracket, proceed to Step 13.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical
centerline used for the header bracket installation. Note
correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm) below
the top edge of the door, OR directly below any structural
support across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on your
door's construction:
Metal or light weight doorsusing a vertical angle iron brace
between the door pane/support and the door bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws. (Figure 2A)
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts (not
provided). (Figure 2B) Metal, insulated or light weight factory
reinforced doors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
self-threading screws (Figure 3).
WoodDoors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill
5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with
5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided).
(Figure 4)
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not intended
for use on wood doors.
Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL
REQUIREreinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket.
Contact your door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Figure 1
HORIZONTALAND VERTICAL
- REINFORCEMENTIS NEEDEDFOR
LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGEDOORS
(FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL,
DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
Vertical
Reinforcement
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ageDoor
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Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
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Figure 2B
Figure 2A
HARDWARESHOWN
ACTUALSIZE
Self-Threading
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
_Self-Threading
"_1_, Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Figure3
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"x2"
Inside Edge of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Centerline of _,
Garage Door
Figure4
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