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2. Finding highest point of travel.
• Whileraisinggaragedoor manually, w atch
top
edge of door to see where
it reaches
its
highest point. This is called "highest
point of
travel." Fig. 2-2.
•
A locking pliers can be used to hold the
door in position
by clamping
it onto the rail.
(A stool, chair, table or any object that can
safely support door will also work.)
-
With door held partly open (at its "highest
point"),
measure
distance
from top edge
to the floor.
•
Remove
support
and gently
bower door.
•
Mark "highest
point of travel" at centerline
on watt above door.
Fig. 2-3.
NOTE:
Following
step depends
on type
of door.
3.
Final
header
bracket
mounting
location.
•
For SECTIONAL
DOORS--
add 2-1/2 inches
to "highest
point of travel"
and mark this height on centerline.
Fig. 2-3.
•
For ONE-PIECE
DOORS--
add 6 inches
to "highest
point of travel" and
mark this height on centerline.
Fig. 2-4.
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