Sears 39.18205SR - 1/2 HP Owner's Manual page 17

INSTALLATION STEP 8
Fasten Door Bracket and Plate
Follow instructions which apply to your door
type as illustrated below.
The horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel. The best
solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for a door reinforcement kit for an opener installation.
SECTIONAL DOOR
Vertical
Center
Line
NOTE: Door bracket has left and right side
fastening holes. Assemble and install the door
bracket and plate if your installation requires top
and bottom fastening holes.
Center bracket (with or without plate as required) at
the top of the inside face of door as shown. Mark
holes.
Drill 5/16" holes and fasten the door bracket with
hardware supplied.
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Top Edge
of Door
(Inside)
Sectional Door Installation Procedure
Header
Bracket
Door Bracket &
Plate Assy.
Reinforcement
Board for
Lightweight Doors
All One-Piece Door Installation Procedure
Door
Bracket
Door
Bracket
Plate
Nut
5/16"-18
Lock Washer
5/16"
FORCE THE INSIDE OF DOOR —BOOTH
VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY—WITH
2x4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON.
Assemble door bracket and plate as shown. Center
bracket on previously marked vertical guideline (or up
to one foot left or right of center if necessary).
Position the bracket assembly on the face of the door
within the following limits:
A) The top edge of the bracket 2"-4" below top edge
of door.
B) Directly below any structural support across top
of door.
Placement depends on your particular needs.
Mark and drill 5/16" TOP and BOTTOM fastening
Top of Door
holes. Secure bracket as shown.
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2"
Reinforcement Board
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TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT
AND METAL GARAGE DOORS (OR ONES
WITH GLASS PANELS), ALWAYS REIN-
Inside Edge
of Door or
Lock Washer
5/16"
ONE PIECE DOOR
Door
Bracket
Vertical
Center
Line
Door
Bracket
Door Bracket
Plate
Nut
5/16"-18
Header
Bracket
Header Wall
Door Bracket
Plate