Craftsman 139.53403 - Manual (Page 15)

Installation
STEP 9
Install Door Bracket and Plate
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below
TO PREVENT DAiWiAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS, ALWAYS REIN FORCETHE INSIDE
OF DOOR—BOTH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY-WITH 2x4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON.
Horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long, 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.
Sectionaf Door Installation Procedure
SECTIONAL DOOR
1 Assemble the door bracket and plate as shown.
Center bracket on previously marked vertical
guideline.
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Position bracket assembly on face of door within
the following limits; A. Top edge of bracket 2" to
4" below the 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 fasten­
ing holes Secure bracket as shown,
Door Bracke! &
/PlaSe Assy
Topoi Door
Carriage Boli —
5/16'-18x2-VS" Door Bracket
Plate
Door
Arm Reinforcement
Board for
Lightweight Doors
Inside Edge
of Door of
Reinforcement Board
Nut
5/16"-16
All One“Piece Door Installation Procedure
NOTE: The 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.
1.. Center bracket (with or without plate as required)
on top edge of door as shown. Mark holes
2. Drill two 5/16" holes and fasten door bracket
with hardware supplied
NOTE: If the door has no exposed framing,
drill 3/16" pilot holes and use 5/16"x1-1/2"
lag screws (not supplied) to fasten bracket to
top of door.
NOTE: Door bracket may be installed on face of
door if required for your installation. (Refer to
dotted linedrawing,) HOWEVER, drill3/16"pilot
holes and substitute 5/16"x1 '1/2"iagscrews(not
supplied) to fasten the bracket to door.
ONE PIECE DOOR
Door Bracket
Plate
Lock Washer
5/16"
Top Edge
of Door
(Outside)
(Optionall
Carriage Bolt
S/16'-18x2-1/2'
Optional ■
Face of Door
Installation
Vertical
Center ‘
Line
Door Bracket
Plate
(Optional)
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