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1. PURPOSE-These instructions are intended to show you how to install a Heavy-Duty residential garage door in a prepared opening. Since the installation of this garage door requires advanced mechanical skills, we urge you to read the complete installation manual before beginning the installation process. If you have any concerns about your ability to properly install this door after you read the instructions, we urge you to consult a professional installer in your area.
NOTE: All instructions are given from the point of view of someone inside looking out.
2. GETTING STARTED-Since the right tools and supplies are essential for a safe and easy installment, we have provided a list of basic tools that will be required for installing this product. Tools marked with an (*) asterisk will greatly improve the installation process.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hammer
Level
Assortment of screwdrivers
Small hand ratchet and 7/16" 12-pt. socket
Locking pliers (vise-grips)
Electric drill with 5/32" and 1/4 drill bits
7/8" hole saw (if using lock)
Speed (crank) handle
7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" open-end wrenches
Small step ladder
1/2" cold-rolled steel winding bars
Knife, tape measure, saw*TOOLS RECOMMEND
Electric of air impact wrench
Diagonal or wire cutters
SawhorsesSUPPLIES NEEDED
One dozen 16-penny nails
Exterior paint (see painting details on round label)
CHECKING THE MATERIALS-Using the lists following, verify that you have the materials needed for this installation and that there is no damage to anything from packing, shipping, etc. If by chance you find any damaged or missing item's, please contact your authorized dealer and the problem will be resolved.
NOTE: Several items are in opposite-handed pairs, and may or may not be marked by LH or RH. Hinges and track brackets should be stamped with a number with the smaller being mounted lower on the door. Strut counts vary by door width, height, material, gauge and track.
Your door package should include the following:
- Door sections, one with bottom weatherstrip.
- Track bundle (four pieces).
- Hardware carton.
- One or more lengths of punched angle. (optional)
- Three pieces of vinyl-edged door stop. (optional)
- One steel tubular shaft.
- One or two springs.*
- Zero to four steel reinforcement struts.*
*Varies by door size.
Your hardware carton should include the following.
| 1. Hinges | as below |
| 2. Rollers | 10 (12 on 5-sect. door) |
| 3. Cable drums | 1 pair, left and right |
| 4. End bearing plates | 1 pair, left and right |
| 5. Center bearing plate | 1 |
| 6. Bottom cable/roller fixtures | 1 pair, left and right |
| 7. Adjustable top fixtures | 2 |
| 8. Cables | 2 (coiled together) |
| 9. #5 Track brackets | 2 |
| 10. #6 Track brackets | 2 |
| 11. Track flag brackets | 1 pair, left and right |
| 12. Grab handles | 2 |
| 13. Lock handle* | 1 |
| 14. Latch ass. bag* | 1 |
| 15. Pull rope* | 1 |
| 16. 2-Hole step plates* | 2 |
| 17. Bolt bag | 1 |
*Items are used with manually operated doors only. They are not supplied and should not be used with a door opener.
| Hinge count. | Number of stiles* (per section) | |||
| (total) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| #1 Hinge | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 |
| #1 Hinge (5-sect. door only) | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 |
| #2 Hinge | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| #3 Hinge | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| #4 Hinge (5-sect. door only) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
*A stile is a vertical structure on the back of all sections that everything, even the face of the door attaches to.
3. CHECKING THE OPENING-Check the wood framing for firmness, especially the center pad that holds the spring's main bracket. This short piece of wood (15" min.) holds the entire force of the spring as it balances the door 's weight and tries to twist out from the wall at the bottom, and into the wall at the top. Being short, it tends to split readily so at this time we recommend you to lag (4-3" lag screws), nail (6-16 pd. nails), or anchor (4-3" sleeve anchors) it to the wall.
NOTE: Always pre-drill holes so you won't split the wood. If by chance you happen to split the wood, immediately replace it with a quality wood.
Measure the garage opening. The height and width should not be appreciably different than the nominal door size. If it measures low, then the door pattern may be obscured by the framing. If high or wide, then build the opening in with appropriate material. If narrow, you run a risk of not having enough wood to fasten the track brackets to.
You are now ready to set the stop
