Glass, Plexiglass, Stained Look, Leaded

Look, Brilliance, and Studio Series Windows

Cleaning and Care Instructions
Clean with a mild solution of a dishwashing detergent
and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly. DO
NOT use any ammoniated, abrasive, or solvent-based
cleaners of any kind.

Studio Series Windows Only:

Use a good grade of automotive paste wax and buff with a
soft cloth. Windows should be cleaned and waxed at least
once annually or more often based on the atmospheric
conditions where installed.

Caution: Use care when handling decorative windows to

avoid scraping or scratching the surface.

NOTE: Minor scratches or scuffs are not considered

defects and will not be covered under the window warranty.

1400 West Market Street

Troy, OH 45373 USA

99 P/N 0137391 REV 00/0409

 Painting: Your steel garage door can be painted with a
high quality 100% acrylic latex (flat, satin, or semigloss)
exterior grade paint. Before painting the door it must be free
of dirt, oil, caulk, waxes and mildew.
Do not use any type of oil based paint or Alkyd modified
acrylic latex paint. These paints will void the warranty of
your door.

Painting preparation: Clean surface first with a diluted

solution of Trisodium Phosphate. The recommended
concentration is 1/3 cup of powder to 1-1/2 to 2 gallons of
water. A cleaning pad (3M Synthetic steel wool GRAY not
green) should be used saturated with this cleaning solution.
Rub with even pressure to lightly scuff the surface while ap-
plying the cleaning solution over all surfaces to be painted.
48, 48B, 84A, 94, 4800, 4801, 4803, HDB4, T40F,
T40L, TM40S, T41F, T41L, T41S, T42F, T42L, T42S
A final wipe and rinse with clean water and sponge should
be done to remove any loose material. Change water often
52, 52S, 54, 54S, 55, 55HB, 55S, 76V, 183, 186,
187, 190, 1000, 1001, 1100, 1500, 5200, 5201, to ensure clean rinse and allow to dry. Pre test your paint
5203, 5500, 5501, 5503, HDS, HDSL, HDSF, T51S, on a small area (see paragraph Paint below). If the paint
T51F, T51L, T52L, T52S
shows signs of poor adherence, (tape test below) there may
be a problem with the paint or the surface preparation. DO
42, 42B, 46, 46B, 73, 75, 75L, 76, 4200, 4201,
4203, HDB, HDBF, HDBL, T50L, T50S, TM50S
15 yrs. NOT PROCEED! A new paint or further preparation of the
surface is called for.

Alternate cleaning compounds: Areas of the country that

do not carry Trisodium Phosphate can use a biodegradable
cleaner with the cleaning pad above. Follow above
directions to rinse completely and pre test paint.

2009

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 Table of Contents
Introduction and Opening Preparation
STEP 1 – Things to Know Before You Begin.................................................................................................... 3
STEP 2 – Read Safety Information .................................................................................................................. 4
STEP 3 – Check Headroom, Backroom, Sideroom.......................................................................................... 5
STEP 4 – Removing the Existing Door Springs ............................................................................................... 6
STEP 5 – Removing Door Sections and Track................................................................................................. 7
STEP 6 – Preparing the Opening ..................................................................................................................... 7

Preparing the New Door

Typical Garage Door Installation Illustration ..................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Components .................................................................................................................................... 9

Installing the New Door

STEP 7 – Preparing Bottom Section .............................................................................................................. 10
STEP 8 – Lift Handle Attachment............. ...................................................................................................... 12
STEP 9 – Installing Door Sections.............. ................................................................................................... 13
STEP 10 – Reinforcing the Top Section for Opener Attachment .................................................................... 14
STEP 11 – Assembling and Installing Track ................................................................................................... 15
STEP 12 – Lock Installation (if included).................. ...................................................................................... 17
STEP 13 – Pull Rope...................................................................................................................................... 17
STEP 14 – Spring Installation........................................................................................................................ .17
STEP 15 – Attaching an Automatic Opener.................................................................................................... 18

Maintenance/Adjustments/Options
Painting and Windows .................................................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Checking and Adjusting the Door ................................................................................................................... 20
Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 20

STEP 1 – Things to Know Before You Begin

• Read the instructions completely before starting the installation Tools Needed
of the door. Becoming familiar with the components before • “C” Clamps or Locking Pliers
assembling the door will reduce the installation time. • Hammer
• Be sure all hardware components for your new door are included • Screwdriver
before removing existing door (see pages 8,9). If your door is • Tape Measure
missing any parts, call the toll-free Consumer Services number • Level
listed on the front of this manual. • Socket wrench kit
• Pliers
• Allow enough time to do the work; removing an existing door will
• Drill, 1/4", 3/16", & 3/8" drill bits, and 7/16" socket bit
take approximately 1-3 hours.
• Step ladder
• An assistant may be required for lifting the unsprung door. It can
• Saw horses (with carpet or other soft material on top surface;
weigh from 100 to 500 pounds.
2 needed for doors up to and includiing 9'0" wide, 3 needed for
• A typical installation takes between 9 and 12 hours to complete. doors over 9'0" wide) or other supports for placing section on
• Keep in mind when planning the installation that the garage while assembling
will be open and unsecured when disassembling the old and • Hacksaw
assembling the new door. • Wood Saw
• If the garage door is the only opening in the structure make sure • T-Square
everything you need is inside. You will have no way of leaving the • Additional tools may be required; see the Spring Supplement for
garage until the track is assembled and installed. This will take more information.
approximately 5 hours.
• To avoid damage to the door, you must reinforce the top section Additional Material Required
of the door in order to provide a strengthened mounting point for • Light household oil
attachment of an automatic opener (see page 14). • 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Minimum punched angle
• Low Headroom doors require special instructions. Options for - 13 ga. (3/32") minimum thickness for Operator Reinforcement
doors with low headroom can be found on page 5. Purchase (see page 14)
of additional hardware may be required. Check headroom - 16 ga. (1/16") minimum thickness for rear track hangers on
requirements in the chart on page 5 before beginning. doors weighing up to 300 lbs. that use torsion springs, or doors
• To avoid installation problems which could result in personal injury weighing up to 150 lbs. that use extension springs. If your door
or property damage, never reuse old track or hardware. exceeds these weight limitations, or if you do not know the weight
of your door, 13 ga. angle should be used. (See page 16)
• Doors installed in high windload regions (Florida and other high
• Eight 3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts for rear track hangers
wind prone areas) may require additional reinforcement beyond
• Six 5/16" x 11/2" lag screws for rear track hangers
what is detailed in these instructions. Please refer to supplemental
• Ten 10d 3" nails
instructions for these areas.
• Stop Molding
• Express warranties apply only to doors installed using original,
• Wood Block
factory-supplied sections, parts, and hardware installed in strict
• Rope
accordance with these instructions.
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 STEP 2 – READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT!

To Protect Yourself From Injury You Must Carefully Read The Following Safety
Information and Warnings Before You Install Or Use Your New Garage Door

• You can install your new garage door yourself IF… • Track installations must use sway braces on the rear track
a) you have help (it may weigh up to 500 lbs.); hangers to prevent sideways movement. If the tracks are
not firmly stabilized they might spread, allowing the door
b) you have the right tools and reasonable mechanical to fall and cause severe injury and damage.
aptitude or experience; and
c) you follow these instructions very carefully. • Springs, cables, and bottom fixtures are under strong
spring tension. Do not attempt to loosen any fasteners
• Garage doors use springs to balance them. There are on these components. You could suddenly release
two types of springs installed — extension or torsion. spring forces and risk severe injury.
Each of these is available in either a standard or EZ-SetTM
assembly option. Please look at the drawings on page 8 to • If the garage door and/or any of the supporting track
see which springs your old door has. are damaged, operating the door could be hazardous.
Call an authorized representative of the manufacturer or
• If your old door uses torsion springs, do not attempt professional door repair service promptly.
to remove the door or the springs yourself. Have a
qualified door repair service remove them. Attempting to • If repairs are ever required to your door, safety and
remove a torsion spring assembly without proper training trouble-free operation can be best assured by using
or tools may result in an uncontrolled release of spring original replacement parts.
forces which can cause serious or fatal injury. • Once you have completed the installation of your new
• Only the track specified and supplied with the door garage door, please be sure that your garage complies
should be used. with all applicable ventilation requirements before you
enclose any vehicles in the garage. Good ventilation
• The brackets at the bottom corners of your garage door avoids fire and health hazards caused by fumes
are under great tension. Do not attempt to loosen any accumulating within a well-sealed garage.
bracket fasteners except when and as directed in
detail in the following instructions. Otherwise, the • Clopay Building Products Company disclaims all liability
bracket could spring out with dangerous force. for any installation that is not in compliance with applicable
state or county building codes.
• Do not permit children to play beneath or with any
garage door or electric operating controls. • Doors equipped with automatic door operators can
cause serious injury or death if not properly adjusted and
• In removing a garage door that has extension springs, operated. To ensure safety of these doors:
follow the instructions carefully, including the use of “C” a) test the sensitivity of the operator’s safety reverse
clamps or locking pliers on both sides of the door in mechanism monthly;
order to keep the door from moving once the springs are
removed. b) if your door has a pull down rope, you must remove
the pull down rope;
• Keep hands and fingers clear of section joints, track, and c) make sure the door remains unlocked;
other door parts when the door is opening and closing to
avoid injury. The lift handles are located for safe operation d) do not allow children to play with the controls.
as well as easy use.

• Bolts must be installed at the rear end of horizontal tracks.

These act to stop the rollers and keep the door from rolling
WARNING
off the back of the track. In the interest of safety this symbol means WARNING or
CAUTION. Personal injury and/or property damage may
occur unless instructions are followed carefully.

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STEP 3 – Check Headroom/ Backroom/ Rough Opening = Door Size
Sideroom
Headroom is the space needed above the top of the door for Backroom = Door
Headroom
the door, the overhead tracks, and the springs. Measure to Height Plus 18"
Required
check that there are no obstructions in your garage within that
space. The normal headroom space requirement is shown in
Table 3-A. The backroom distance is measured from the back
of the door into the garage, and should be at least 18" more
than the height of the garage door. A minimum sideroom of
3-3/4" (5-1/2" for EZ-Set™ Extension Spring) should be
available on each side of the door on the interior wall surface Door
to allow for attachment of the vertical track assembly. The Height
rough opening should be the same size as the door. (FIG. 3-A)

Track Radius: The radius of your track can be determined by

measuring the dimension “R” in FIG. 3-B. If dimension “R”
measures 11" to 12", then you have a 12" radius track. If “R” 3-3/4" Minimum Side Room
equals 14" to 15", then you have a 15" radius track. (FIG. 3-B) (5-1/2" Minimum for EZ-Set™
Extension Spring)
Headroom requirements FIG. 3-A
The standard headroom space requirement is shown in Table
3-A at right. (See page 8 if you have a question on which type
of spring you have.)

Low Headroom? If you have restricted headroom, several

remedies are available. See Table 3-B for various options.
R
NOTE: Installation of the various Low Headroom Options
differs from the installation of a standard headroom door.
Supplemental instructions are included with the hardware of FIG. 3-B
each Low Headroom Option.

Table 3-A: Standard Headroom

Requirement Chart
Track Headroom
Spring Type Radius Required

EZ-Set™ Extension Spring or 12" 10"

Extension Spring
EZ-Set™ Extension Spring or 15" 12"
Extension Spring
EZ-Set™ Torsion Spring or 12" 12"
Torsion Spring
EZ-Set™ Torsion Spring or 15" 14"
Torsion Spring
Table 3-B: Low Headroom Options*
Reduces Required
Spring Type Low Headroom Option Headroom to: How can I get this option?
Extension and EZ-Set™ Low Headroom Track 4-1/2" Order Low Headroom Track.
Extension
Extension and EZ-Set™ Low Headroom Conversion Kit 4-1/2" Available at most retail stores.
Extension (Modifies Standard Track)
Extension and EZ-Set™ Quick Turn Bracket 8" on 12" Radius Track Order Quick Turn Bracket Set.
Extension
EZ-Set™ Torsion Low Headroom Track 9-1/2" Order Low Headroom Track.
(Front Mount Spring)
EZ-Set™ Torsion Low Headroom Conversion Kit 9-1/2" Available at most retail stores.
(Modifies Standard Track)
Torsion Low Headroom Track 9-1/2" Available from and should be
(Front Mount Spring) installed by professional installer only.
Torsion Low Headroom Track 4-1/2” Available from and should be
(Rear Mount Spring) installed by professional installer only.
*About 3" of additional headroom height at the center plus additional backroom is needed to install an automatic garage door
opener. Check door opener instructions.

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STEP 4 – Removing the Existing Door Removing EZ-SetTM Extension or Torsion
Springs Springs
Step 4-1b: With the door in the DOWN position, position a
drill with a 7/16” socket bit over the worm drive. Using the
WARNING reverse (counter-clockwise) direction on the drill, remove all
Garage doors use springs to balance the door weight. There the tension from the spring (repeat for each side). After spring
are two types of springs used — extension and torsion. Each tension has been removed, detach the lift cables at both ends.
of these is available in either a standard or EZ-SetTM assembly Disassemble and remove the springs and cable completely
option. Please look at the drawings on page 8 to see which from the door. (FIG. 4-C)
springs your old door has installed. If your present door uses
standard torsion springs, do not attempt to remove the
door or the springs yourself. They should be removed by
a qualified door service professional. Attempting to remove a
torsion spring assembly without proper training and tools may
result in an uncontrolled release of spring forces which can
cause serious or fatal injury.
Extension springs and EZ-SetTM Springs are shown on a
sectional garage door in the illustration on page 8 to see which
springs your door has. The following instructions detail how to
remove these springs. “C” Clamp

WARNING FIG. 4-A

Serious injury could result if spring tension has not been
released before other work begins.

Removing Extension Springs

WARNING
Use two or more helpers to assist you in lowering
the door.

Step 4-1a: Raise the door to the full open position. Place “C”
clamps or locking pliers tightly on both sides of the track under
the door so the door is held securely in place. With the door
fully open, most spring tension has been removed. (FIG. 4-A)
Do not attempt to remove or adjust extension springs with door
in the down position. Use “C” clamps to keep the door from
moving or falling once the springs are removed.
Wood
Step 4-2: Detach the cable at both ends. Disassemble and Block
remove the springs and cable completely from the door.

NOTE: Wood blocks should be placed underneath the door

when closing to prevent fingers from being trapped.
FIG. 4-B
Step 4-3: Remove the “C” clamps from the track and carefully
close the door.
Black Sheave
Some large doors might weigh as much as 500 pounds when Lifting Sheave
Housing Fork
the spring tension is removed. The weight of the door will not Cable
be apparent when you first begin to close the door. The door
will feel progressively heavier as it is lowered until its full weight
(as much as 500 pounds) is realized about one foot from the
floor. A single car door may weigh as much as 200 pounds.
(FIG. 4-B) Safety Black
Cable Bushing
Worm
Drive Red Mark
WARNING on Safety
To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers clear of section Cable
joints, track, and other door parts while the door is
opening and closing. FIG. 4-C

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STEP 10 - Reinforcing the Top Section Horizontal STEP 5 - Removing Door Sections & Track
1/4" Lock
for Opener Washer
Punched Angle Step 5-1: The door can now be disassembled. Starting with
To avoid damage to your door, you must reinforce the top the top section, remove the hardware and unstack the sections
section of the door in order to provide a mounting point for the one at a time. (FIG. 5-A)
opener to be attached. You will need one (1), two (2), or three Step 5-2: After all sections have been removed from the
(3) pieces of 1-1/4” x 1-1/4” minimum punched angle at least opening, detach all remaining track and hardware from the
13 gauge or 3/32” thick from your local hardware or building jambs. The hangers that attach the rear ends of the overhead
supply store. Figures 10-B to 10-E show how punched angle 1/4" Nut track to the ceiling (called rear track hangers) in many cases
is to be affixed to door. can be reused on the new door if made of 13 gauge (3/32") or
1/4" x 1" Bolt*
Horizontal Angle Attachment heavier steel and is not loose or unstable. (FIG. 5-B)
FIG. 10-A – Horizontal Reinforcement Attachment
Attach the horizontal punched angle (the longer piece) to the
(Top of Door Section – Side View)
top section as shown in Figure 10-A. Angle iron may need to WARNING
be trimmed depending on door section height and distance *Fully-insulated doors use 1/4” x 3/4” self taping screw.
between center stiles. Some doors with struts may not need To avoid installation problems which could result in
a horizontal angle; see Figures 10-B to 10-E to identify the NOTE: An opener bracket kit specifically designed for personal injury or property damage, use only the track
attachment method for your specific door. opener attachment may be purchased as an option specified and supplied with the door. Do not attempt to
(silver galvanized or white powder coated). reuse old track.
Do NOT install the bracket supplied with the opener. Instructions are provided with the kit. FIG. 5-A
Failure to reinforce the door, as illustrated, will void your
warranty. NOTE: Operator may be attached up to 2 feet off center.
(Doors with Torsion Springs Only)
STEP 6 - Preparing the Opening
2"
8'0'' up to 9'0'' Wide Doors 5'' 15'0'' up to 15'10'' & 19'0'' up to 20'0'' Step 6-1: On the inside of the garage your opening should
Wide Doors with Strut be framed with wood jambs, 2" x 6" if possible. The side
48'' Long jambs should extend to approximately the same height as the
Notch Cut headroom required. If you have just removed an old door, the
Notch Cut
on Vertical Angle jambs should be inspected for the condition of the wood. If the Rear Track
on Vertical Angle
wood is rotten, it should be replaced now. The jambs should Hanger
Punched Angle be plumb and the header should be level. If there are any
for Operator Draw bolts fastening the jambs to the wall, the heads should be
Bar Attachment flush so they don’t interfere with the installation of your new
18'' or 21'' Strut door. (FIG. 6-A)
Long 18'' or 21''
Long NOTE: Rough opening (without stop molding) = Door size

Step 6-2: Door stop molding should be temporarily nailed to

the edges of the jambs flush with the inside. (FIG. 6-B)
FIG. 10-B (Drill holes in section or strut where required.) FIG. 10-C (Drill holes in section or strut where required.)
Stop molding featuring a built-in weather seal is offered as
Required materials: Required materials: an option.
(1) 18’’ or 21’’ and (1) 48’’ length of angle iron, (2) 18” or 21” lengths of angle iron, FIG. 5-B
(6) ¼’’x1’’ bolts, (6) ¼’’ lock washers, (6) ¼’’ nuts, and (2) ¼’’x1’’ bolts, (2) ¼’’ lock washers, (2) ¼’’ nuts,
(4) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. (4) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws, and
(4) 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws.
2" 5'' 16'0'' up to 18'0'' Wide
10'0'' up to 14'10'' Wide Doors
Doors with Strut
18'' or 21''
Long
Stop
Notch Cut Notch Cut Molding
2x6
on Vertical Angle on Vertical Angle
“Header Jamb”
Punched Angle Outside
for Operator Draw Opening
Bar Attachment Height 2x6
8"
Strut “Side Jamb”
18'' or 21'' 18'' or 21'' Minimum
27'' or 50'' Long Long Center
Long Inside
Post
(With
Opening Two
3-3/4" Minimum Width Doors
FIG. 10-D (Drill holes in section or strut where required.) FIG. 10-E (Drill holes in section or strut where required.) Side Room (5-1/2" Side By
Minimum for EZ-Set TM Inside of Garage Side)
Required materials: Required Materials: Extension Spring)
(2) 18” or 21” and (1) 27” or 50” length of angle iron (1) 18" or 21" length of angle iron, Looking Out
FIG. 6-A FIG. 6-B
(4) 1/4’’x1’’ bolts, (4) 1/4’’ lock washers, (4) 1/4’’ nuts, and (2) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws, and
(8) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. (2) 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws.

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 Typical Garage Door Installation Illustration STEP 9 - Installing Door Sections
Extension Spring System Shown on Complete Door (Continued)
Step 9-6: Place the second section on top of the rst section.
Rear Track Hanger Drive a 3” nail in the jambs at each end and bend it over the Safety
(Not Included) edges of the section to hold the section in place. Attach the Label
Containment Cable hinges from the top of the rst section to the bottom of the
Extension Spring
second. (FIG. 9-D)
Sheave Stationary Sheave
Step 9-7: Place the third section on saw horses. Attach #3
Door Jamb hinges to the ends at the top edge and #1 hinges to all other
stiles along the top edge using #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws.
(FIG. 9-E)
Horizontal Track
Section #4 NOTE: If your door was supplied with more than 1 strut
Flag Bracket (consult Table 7-A on bottom of page 10), use 1/4” x 3/4” self
tapping screws to attach strut as shown in the illustration.
Top Bracket When pre-drilled holes in strut do not line up vertically with
#1 Hinge stiles, you will be required to drill (2) 3/16” pilot holes through
Vertical Track Vertical Track the strut and the stile at each end stile and each center stile,
or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7/16” socket to drive FIG. 9-D
#3 Hinge #3 Hinge
self-tapping screws through strut and stile. (FIG. 9-E)
Section #3
#1 Hinge #2 Hinge Step 9-8: Place the third section on top of the other sections
1/4" x 3/4"
#2 Hinge and nail in place as before. Attach the hinges from the top of Self Tapping Screws
the previous section to the bottom of this section. (FIG. 9-D)
Safety Label Long Track Bracket
Inside Step
If you have two sections left, repeat Steps 9-7 and 9-8 using
Section #2 Plate
#4 hinges on the end of the top edge and #1 hinges to all other
stiles along the top edge.
#1 Hinge #1 Hinge
#1 Hinge Inside Step Step 9-9: Place the last section on the saw horses. Attach the #1 Hinge
Section #1 top roller brackets as shown. The top roller brackets are to be
Plate
Safety Label attached with three (insulated doors) or four (non-insulated
doors) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. The top of the bracket Strut
Short Track Bracket (if necessary)
Bottom Brackets should be located 3-1/4” down from the top of the door. The
bottom of the bracket goes in smaller holes 6-1/4” from top of
section. (FIG. 9-F)
Standard Extension Spring System Standard Torsion Spring System If your door was supplied with any struts (consult Table 7-A
Sheave End Bearing Plates #3 Hinge
on bottom of page 10), use 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws
Center Bearing Plate to attach strut as shown in the illustration. When pre-drilled
Torsion Tube
holes in strut do not line up vertically with stiles, you will be
required to drill (2) 3/16” pilot holes through the strut and the FIG. 9-E
stile at each end stile and each center stile, or use a drill or
Stationar y impact wrench with a 7/16” socket to drive self-tapping screws
Red Winding
Cone
Cone through strut and stile. (FIG. 9-F)
Stationary Sheave
Black Winding Step 9-10: Place a roller in the top and bottom brackets and
Left (Red) Cone Right (Black) in the tubes in each of the hinges at the ends of each section.
Cable Drum Cable Drum Some hinges have two tubes. Place the roller in the tube that is
farthest from the face of the door. (FIG 9-G)
EZ-Set™ Extension Spring System EZ-Set™ Torsion Spring System
Sheave Bottom Bracket #1 Hinge

EZ-Set™
Winding Unit

Left Cable Drum

EZ-Set™ Winding Unit #2, 3, or 4 Hinge Top Bracket
EZ-Set™ Bracket

NOTE: The above illustration represents a composite of many of the features found on a variety of garage doors. While not
FIG. 9-G
representative of any one door, it provides a handy reference for the location of specic components

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STEP 9 - Installing Door Sections Hardware Components
Step 9-1: Place the section in the opening so that it is against
the stop molding and centered from side to side. Place a level NOTE: All doors will receive (1) spring kit and (1) or more springs. Separate spring installation supplemental
on the section and use a piece of wood under one end or the instructions should be included with door hardware. This supplement contains a list of all spring related hardware
other (if necessary) to make the section level. (FIG. 9-A) along with instructions on proper spring installation.

Step 9-2: Remove the level and drive a 3” nail in the jambs at Stop Molding All Doors Will Receive (2) Of These Items:
each end and bend it over the edge of the section to hold the
section in place. (FIG. 9-B) Track Bracket
(Longer) 3/8"-18 x 3/4" 3/8" Washer
NOTE: These nails are all that will hold the stacked door Lg. Carriage Bolt
section in place until the tracks are secured to the back jambs.
Be sure the nails hold the sections firmly in position.
Track Bracket
Step 9-3: With the Table 9-A below, determine the order in (Shorter) Top Bracket Curved
Horizontal Track
which you will attach the remaining sections.

NOTE: If a lock assembly was ordered with the door, the holes
Bottom Bracket Vertical
for the lock may be predrilled. (Lock templates are included in #2 Hinge (1) LH + (1) RH Track
the lock instructions for doors without predrilled holes.)
FIG. 9-A
Table 9-A - Section Order for Various Door Heights #3 Hinge Cable Assembly
1st 2nd Horizontal Angle
Door (Bottom) (Lock) 3rd 4th 5th Flag
#4 Hinge Bracket
Height Section Section Section* Section Section (5 Section 3/8" Hex Nut
(1) LH +
6'0" 18" 18" 18" 18" - Doors Only) (1) RH
6'3" 18" 18" 18" 21" -
6'6" 21" 18" 18" 21" -
(While not representative of any one model, the quantities below can be used as a guide. In some
6'9" 21" 21" 18" 21" - instances, extra screws/bolts are provided in the event of strip out or loss of parts.)
7'0" 21" 21" 21" 21" -
7'6" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" Description Door Size: Qty. Description: Door Size: Qty.
7'9" 18" 18" 18" 18" 21"
8'0" 21" 18" 18" 18" 21" Single Car Doors 16 10
4 Section Doors
8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H
* Section with general safety label. 1/4" Flange Nut Rollers
Double Car Doors 22 12
Step 9-4: Place the next section face down on the saw horses. 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 5 Section Doors
If your door is predrilled for a lock, this section will be the one
with holes in the center of the panel face. Identify the bottom Single Car Doors Single Car Doors
1/4" x 3/4" 0 5
8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H
edge as shown in the illustration. (FIG. 9-C) Hex Head #1 Hinge
Self-Tapping Double Car Doors Double Car Doors
Attach a number 2 hinge to each end at the top edge using 10 11
FIG. 9-B Screw 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0"H
#14 x 5/8" sheet metal screws. Remember that the number
is stamped on the side of the hinge that is to be attached to Single Car Doors
#14 x 5/8" 56
the section. Attach a number 1 hinge to at each center stile Hex Head
8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Inside
All Doors 1 or 2
location along the top edge of the section. Sheet Metal Step Plate
Center Stile Double Car Doors
Screw 90
16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H
Step 9-5: Keyed Lock Installation. If you wish to install a
keyed lock, begin the lock installation now according to the Single Car Doors Single Car Doors
0 16
supplemental instructions included with the lock hardware. If 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H 1/4" x 5/8" 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H
Bottom Struts*
your door did not come with a keyed lock, install lift handle as Edge Double Car Doors Track Bolt Double Car Doors
shown on previous page. 1 22
16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H
#1 Hinge
5/16" x 1-5/8" 4 Section Doors 10
End Lag Bolt
Stile Pull Rope All Doors 1
5 Section Doors 12
#2 Hinge

Keyed Lock Kit (If included,

3

Lift Handle All Doors 1 or 2 parts are detailed in Lock All Doors 0 or 1
instructions)

FIG. 9-C
*More struts may be required in high windload areas.

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STEP 7 - Preparing Bottom Door Section STEP 8 - Lift Handle Attachment
Step 7-1: Spread the hardware on the garage floor in groups Bottom Section 2nd Section
so that you can easily find the parts.
From the front of the door section, drill (2) 1/2" holes through
Step 7-2: Find the section with the aluminum weatherstrip the section according to the Bottom Section Hole Pattern
retainer fastened to one edge. The aluminum weatherstrip (FIG. 8-B). A T-Square should be used to ensure that they are
retainer is on the bottom edge of the bottom section. Place the vertically in line. If your door has an outside keyed lock, the
section on saw horses face down. (FIG. 7-A) Be sure to cover hole pattern should be drilled on the bottom section directly
saw horses with carpet or cloth so as not to scratch section. FIG. 7-A Aluminum Weatherstrip Retainer below the lock. If your door does not have an outside keyed
lock, the hole pattern should be drilled directly below the hinge
Step 7-3: Bend and break apart bottom brackets by hand closest to the horizontal center of the door. Install the lift handle
along end tabs as shown. (FIG. 7-B) Be sure to remove & inside step plate assembly using (2) #14 x 5/8" sheet metal
connecting tab. screws (Fig. 8-A).
Lift
Handle
Step 7-4: Insert safety tabs on bottom bracket into slots on end IMPORTANT: Use a wrench or a socket to drive screws.
stile of door. Slide bottom bracket up to fully engage tabs. (FIG. Do not over tighten. Do not use an electric drill or driver.
7-C) Attach all hardware with #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. Inside
Attach the bottom brackets with two screws to the bottom 2nd Section (to be installed at the completion of Step 9-4. Step
corners of the section. Screws go into the end stiles. Hook Not Required on Doors with Outside Keyed Lock) Plate Lift
the looped ends of the steel lift cable over the buttons on the Handle
bottom brackets. (If your door came with standard extension From the front of the door section, drill (2) 1/2" holes through
FIG. 7-B Bottom Section
springs, the lift cables are the longer and smaller diameter the section according to the 2nd Section Hole Pattern (FIG.
of the two sets of cable. If your door came with EZ-Set™ 8-B). A T-Square should be used to ensure that they are
Extension Springs, do NOT attach lift cables at this time! Do Bottom Section #14 x 5/8" Sheet Metal Screws vertically in line. The hole pattern should be drilled directly
NOT use the shorter safety containment cables as lift cables, above the hinge closest to the horizontal center of the door.
Slots
as this can cause improper door function). (FIG. 7-D) Install the lift handle / inside step plate assembly using (2) #14
x 5/8" sheet metal screws (Fig. 8-A).
Inside Step
Painting Lift Handles Plate
WARNING Bottom
Bracket Weatherstrip Plastic Lift Handles can be painted using a quality spray on or #14 x 5/8"
Failure to properly engage safety tabs on bottom bracket Safety Tabs brushed on enamel paint. Sheet Metal
into slots on edge of door can result in severe injury when FIG. 7-C Screw
spring tension is applied.

#14 x 5/8” Sheet Metal Screw

Step 7-5: Hinges are identified by number 1, 2, 3 (and FIG. 8-A
sometimes 4, on 5 section doors only). This number is
stamped on the hinge. Attach a number 1 hinge at each center
stile location along the top edge of the section using #14 x 5/8”
sheet metal screws. The number is stamped on the side of the
hinge that is to be attached to the section. (FIG. 7-E)

NOTE: If Table 7-A below shows a need for a reinforcing strut FIG. 7-D
on the bottom section, it should be attached just above bottom
brackets. Use 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws to attach strut as Lift Handle Hole Drilling Pattern
shown in the illustration. When pre-drilled holes in strut do not Measure to Hinge Holes Outside View
line up vertically with stiles, you will be required to drill (2) 3/16” Center Stile On Opposite Side 2nd Section 1/2" Dia.
pilot holes through the strut and the stile at each end stile and
each center stile, or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7/16”
socket to drive self-tapping screws through strut and stile.
(FIG. 7-E) 1/4" x 3/4"
Self Tapping 3/4" Center Line Of
Table 7-A - Sections Requiring Struts Screws 2nd Section
(2 per Stile) Strut OR
Door Width Bottom Section 3rd Section Top Section
(if necessary) 2-3/4" Offset Of
15 & 16 ft. - - ✓
Bottom Edge
17 & 18 ft. ✓ ✓ ✓ 3/4" Of Door
Over 18 ft. 2 in. – One strut per section
#1 Hinge
Measure to Hinge Holes Bottom Section
On Opposite Side
NOTE: Doors installed in high windload regions (Florida
and other high wind prone areas) may require additional
reinforcement beyond what is detailed in these instructions.
Please refer to supplemental windload instructions for these End Stile
areas. FIG. 7-E FIG. 8-B

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STEP 7 - Preparing Bottom Door Section STEP 8 - Lift Handle Attachment
Step 7-1: Spread the hardware on the garage floor in groups Bottom Section 2nd Section
so that you can easily find the parts.
From the front of the door section, drill (2) 1/2" holes through
Step 7-2: Find the section with the aluminum weatherstrip the section according to the Bottom Section Hole Pattern
retainer fastened to one edge. The aluminum weatherstrip (FIG. 8-B). A T-Square should be used to ensure that they are
retainer is on the bottom edge of the bottom section. Place the vertically in line. If your door has an outside keyed lock, the
section on saw horses face down. (FIG. 7-A) Be sure to cover hole pattern should be drilled on the bottom section directly
saw horses with carpet or cloth so as not to scratch section. FIG. 7-A Aluminum Weatherstrip Retainer below the lock. If your door does not have an outside keyed
lock, the hole pattern should be drilled directly below the hinge
Step 7-3: Bend and break apart bottom brackets by hand closest to the horizontal center of the door. Install the lift handle
along end tabs as shown. (FIG. 7-B) Be sure to remove & inside step plate assembly using (2) #14 x 5/8" sheet metal
connecting tab. screws (Fig. 8-A).
Lift
Handle
Step 7-4: Insert safety tabs on bottom bracket into slots on end IMPORTANT: Use a wrench or a socket to drive screws.
stile of door. Slide bottom bracket up to fully engage tabs. (FIG. Do not over tighten. Do not use an electric drill or driver.
7-C) Attach all hardware with #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. Inside
Attach the bottom brackets with two screws to the bottom 2nd Section (to be installed at the completion of Step 9-4. Step
corners of the section. Screws go into the end stiles. Hook Not Required on Doors with Outside Keyed Lock) Plate Lift
the looped ends of the steel lift cable over the buttons on the Handle
bottom brackets. (If your door came with standard extension From the front of the door section, drill (2) 1/2" holes through
FIG. 7-B Bottom Section
springs, the lift cables are the longer and smaller diameter the section according to the 2nd Section Hole Pattern (FIG.
of the two sets of cable. If your door came with EZ-Set™ 8-B). A T-Square should be used to ensure that they are
Extension Springs, do NOT attach lift cables at this time! Do Bottom Section #14 x 5/8" Sheet Metal Screws vertically in line. The hole pattern should be drilled directly
NOT use the shorter safety containment cables as lift cables, above the hinge closest to the horizontal center of the door.
Slots
as this can cause improper door function). (FIG. 7-D) Install the lift handle / inside step plate assembly using (2) #14
x 5/8" sheet metal screws (Fig. 8-A).
Inside Step
Painting Lift Handles Plate
WARNING Bottom
Bracket Weatherstrip Plastic Lift Handles can be painted using a quality spray on or #14 x 5/8"
Failure to properly engage safety tabs on bottom bracket Safety Tabs brushed on enamel paint. Sheet Metal
into slots on edge of door can result in severe injury when FIG. 7-C Screw
spring tension is applied.

#14 x 5/8” Sheet Metal Screw

Step 7-5: Hinges are identified by number 1, 2, 3 (and FIG. 8-A
sometimes 4, on 5 section doors only). This number is
stamped on the hinge. Attach a number 1 hinge at each center
stile location along the top edge of the section using #14 x 5/8”
sheet metal screws. The number is stamped on the side of the
hinge that is to be attached to the section. (FIG. 7-E)

NOTE: If Table 7-A below shows a need for a reinforcing strut FIG. 7-D
on the bottom section, it should be attached just above bottom
brackets. Use 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws to attach strut as Lift Handle Hole Drilling Pattern
shown in the illustration. When pre-drilled holes in strut do not Measure to Hinge Holes Outside View
line up vertically with stiles, you will be required to drill (2) 3/16” Center Stile On Opposite Side 2nd Section 1/2" Dia.
pilot holes through the strut and the stile at each end stile and
each center stile, or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7/16”
socket to drive self-tapping screws through strut and stile.
(FIG. 7-E) 1/4" x 3/4"
Self Tapping 3/4" Center Line Of
Table 7-A - Sections Requiring Struts Screws 2nd Section
(2 per Stile) Strut OR
Door Width Bottom Section 3rd Section Top Section
(if necessary) 2-3/4" Offset Of
15 & 16 ft. - - ✓
Bottom Edge
17 & 18 ft. ✓ ✓ ✓ 3/4" Of Door
Over 18 ft. 2 in. – One strut per section
#1 Hinge
Measure to Hinge Holes Bottom Section
On Opposite Side
NOTE: Doors installed in high windload regions (Florida
and other high wind prone areas) may require additional
reinforcement beyond what is detailed in these instructions.
Please refer to supplemental windload instructions for these End Stile
areas. FIG. 7-E FIG. 8-B

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STEP 9 - Installing Door Sections Hardware Components
Step 9-1: Place the section in the opening so that it is against
the stop molding and centered from side to side. Place a level NOTE: All doors will receive (1) spring kit and (1) or more springs. Separate spring installation supplemental
on the section and use a piece of wood under one end or the instructions should be included with door hardware. This supplement contains a list of all spring related hardware
other (if necessary) to make the section level. (FIG. 9-A) along with instructions on proper spring installation.

Step 9-2: Remove the level and drive a 3” nail in the jambs at Stop Molding All Doors Will Receive (2) Of These Items:
each end and bend it over the edge of the section to hold the
section in place. (FIG. 9-B) Track Bracket
(Longer) 3/8"-18 x 3/4" 3/8" Washer
NOTE: These nails are all that will hold the stacked door Lg. Carriage Bolt
section in place until the tracks are secured to the back jambs.
Be sure the nails hold the sections firmly in position.
Track Bracket
Step 9-3: With the Table 9-A below, determine the order in (Shorter) Top Bracket Curved
Horizontal Track
which you will attach the remaining sections.

NOTE: If a lock assembly was ordered with the door, the holes
Bottom Bracket Vertical
for the lock may be predrilled. (Lock templates are included in #2 Hinge (1) LH + (1) RH Track
the lock instructions for doors without predrilled holes.)
FIG. 9-A
Table 9-A - Section Order for Various Door Heights #3 Hinge Cable Assembly
1st 2nd Horizontal Angle
Door (Bottom) (Lock) 3rd 4th 5th Flag
#4 Hinge Bracket
Height Section Section Section* Section Section (5 Section 3/8" Hex Nut
(1) LH +
6'0" 18" 18" 18" 18" - Doors Only) (1) RH
6'3" 18" 18" 18" 21" -
6'6" 21" 18" 18" 21" -
(While not representative of any one model, the quantities below can be used as a guide. In some
6'9" 21" 21" 18" 21" - instances, extra screws/bolts are provided in the event of strip out or loss of parts.)
7'0" 21" 21" 21" 21" -
7'6" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" Description Door Size: Qty. Description: Door Size: Qty.
7'9" 18" 18" 18" 18" 21"
8'0" 21" 18" 18" 18" 21" Single Car Doors 16 10
4 Section Doors
8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H
* Section with general safety label. 1/4" Flange Nut Rollers
Double Car Doors 22 12
Step 9-4: Place the next section face down on the saw horses. 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 5 Section Doors
If your door is predrilled for a lock, this section will be the one
with holes in the center of the panel face. Identify the bottom Single Car Doors Single Car Doors
1/4" x 3/4" 0 5
8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H
edge as shown in the illustration. (FIG. 9-C) Hex Head #1 Hinge
Self-Tapping Double Car Doors Double Car Doors
Attach a number 2 hinge to each end at the top edge using 10 11
FIG. 9-B Screw 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0"H
#14 x 5/8" sheet metal screws. Remember that the number
is stamped on the side of the hinge that is to be attached to Single Car Doors
#14 x 5/8" 56
the section. Attach a number 1 hinge to at each center stile Hex Head
8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Inside
All Doors 1 or 2
location along the top edge of the section. Sheet Metal Step Plate
Center Stile Double Car Doors
Screw 90
16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H
Step 9-5: Keyed Lock Installation. If you wish to install a
keyed lock, begin the lock installation now according to the Single Car Doors Single Car Doors
0 16
supplemental instructions included with the lock hardware. If 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H 1/4" x 5/8" 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H
Bottom Struts*
your door did not come with a keyed lock, install lift handle as Edge Double Car Doors Track Bolt Double Car Doors
shown on previous page. 1 22
16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H
#1 Hinge
5/16" x 1-5/8" 4 Section Doors 10
End Lag Bolt
Stile Pull Rope All Doors 1
5 Section Doors 12
#2 Hinge

Keyed Lock Kit (If included,

3

Lift Handle All Doors 1 or 2 parts are detailed in Lock All Doors 0 or 1
instructions)

FIG. 9-C
*More struts may be required in high windload areas.

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 Typical Garage Door Installation Illustration STEP 9 - Installing Door Sections
Extension Spring System Shown on Complete Door (Continued)
Step 9-6: Place the second section on top of the rst section.
Rear Track Hanger Drive a 3” nail in the jambs at each end and bend it over the Safety
(Not Included) edges of the section to hold the section in place. Attach the Label
Containment Cable hinges from the top of the rst section to the bottom of the
Extension Spring
second. (FIG. 9-D)
Sheave Stationary Sheave
Step 9-7: Place the third section on saw horses. Attach #3
Door Jamb hinges to the ends at the top edge and #1 hinges to all other
stiles along the top edge using #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws.
(FIG. 9-E)
Horizontal Track
Section #4 NOTE: If your door was supplied with more than 1 strut
Flag Bracket (consult Table 7-A on bottom of page 10), use 1/4” x 3/4” self
tapping screws to attach strut as shown in the illustration.
Top Bracket When pre-drilled holes in strut do not line up vertically with
#1 Hinge stiles, you will be required to drill (2) 3/16” pilot holes through
Vertical Track Vertical Track the strut and the stile at each end stile and each center stile,
or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7/16” socket to drive FIG. 9-D
#3 Hinge #3 Hinge
self-tapping screws through strut and stile. (FIG. 9-E)
Section #3
#1 Hinge #2 Hinge Step 9-8: Place the third section on top of the other sections
1/4" x 3/4"
#2 Hinge and nail in place as before. Attach the hinges from the top of Self Tapping Screws
the previous section to the bottom of this section. (FIG. 9-D)
Safety Label Long Track Bracket
Inside Step
If you have two sections left, repeat Steps 9-7 and 9-8 using
Section #2 Plate
#4 hinges on the end of the top edge and #1 hinges to all other
stiles along the top edge.
#1 Hinge #1 Hinge
#1 Hinge Inside Step Step 9-9: Place the last section on the saw horses. Attach the #1 Hinge
Section #1 top roller brackets as shown. The top roller brackets are to be
Plate
Safety Label attached with three (insulated doors) or four (non-insulated
doors) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. The top of the bracket Strut
Short Track Bracket (if necessary)
Bottom Brackets should be located 3-1/4” down from the top of the door. The
bottom of the bracket goes in smaller holes 6-1/4” from top of
section. (FIG. 9-F)
Standard Extension Spring System Standard Torsion Spring System If your door was supplied with any struts (consult Table 7-A
Sheave End Bearing Plates #3 Hinge
on bottom of page 10), use 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws
Center Bearing Plate to attach strut as shown in the illustration. When pre-drilled
Torsion Tube
holes in strut do not line up vertically with stiles, you will be
required to drill (2) 3/16” pilot holes through the strut and the FIG. 9-E
stile at each end stile and each center stile, or use a drill or
Stationar y impact wrench with a 7/16” socket to drive self-tapping screws
Red Winding
Cone
Cone through strut and stile. (FIG. 9-F)
Stationary Sheave
Black Winding Step 9-10: Place a roller in the top and bottom brackets and
Left (Red) Cone Right (Black) in the tubes in each of the hinges at the ends of each section.
Cable Drum Cable Drum Some hinges have two tubes. Place the roller in the tube that is
farthest from the face of the door. (FIG 9-G)
EZ-Set™ Extension Spring System EZ-Set™ Torsion Spring System
Sheave Bottom Bracket #1 Hinge

EZ-Set™
Winding Unit

Left Cable Drum

EZ-Set™ Winding Unit #2, 3, or 4 Hinge Top Bracket
EZ-Set™ Bracket

NOTE: The above illustration represents a composite of many of the features found on a variety of garage doors. While not
FIG. 9-G
representative of any one door, it provides a handy reference for the location of specic components

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STEP 10 - Reinforcing the Top Section Horizontal STEP 5 - Removing Door Sections & Track
1/4" Lock
for Opener Washer
Punched Angle Step 5-1: The door can now be disassembled. Starting with
To avoid damage to your door, you must reinforce the top the top section, remove the hardware and unstack the sections
section of the door in order to provide a mounting point for the one at a time. (FIG. 5-A)
opener to be attached. You will need one (1), two (2), or three Step 5-2: After all sections have been removed from the
(3) pieces of 1-1/4” x 1-1/4” minimum punched angle at least opening, detach all remaining track and hardware from the
13 gauge or 3/32” thick from your local hardware or building jambs. The hangers that attach the rear ends of the overhead
supply store. Figures 10-B to 10-E show how punched angle 1/4" Nut track to the ceiling (called rear track hangers) in many cases
is to be affixed to door. can be reused on the new door if made of 13 gauge (3/32") or
1/4" x 1" Bolt*
Horizontal Angle Attachment heavier steel and is not loose or unstable. (FIG. 5-B)
FIG. 10-A – Horizontal Reinforcement Attachment
Attach the horizontal punched angle (the longer piece) to the
(Top of Door Section – Side View)
top section as shown in Figure 10-A. Angle iron may need to WARNING
be trimmed depending on door section height and distance *Fully-insulated doors use 1/4” x 3/4” self taping screw.
between center stiles. Some doors with struts may not need To avoid installation problems which could result in
a horizontal angle; see Figures 10-B to 10-E to identify the NOTE: An opener bracket kit specifically designed for personal injury or property damage, use only the track
attachment method for your specific door. opener attachment may be purchased as an option specified and supplied with the door. Do not attempt to
(silver galvanized or white powder coated). reuse old track.
Do NOT install the bracket supplied with the opener. Instructions are provided with the kit. FIG. 5-A
Failure to reinforce the door, as illustrated, will void your
warranty. NOTE: Operator may be attached up to 2 feet off center.
(Doors with Torsion Springs Only)
STEP 6 - Preparing the Opening
2"
8'0'' up to 9'0'' Wide Doors 5'' 15'0'' up to 15'10'' & 19'0'' up to 20'0'' Step 6-1: On the inside of the garage your opening should
Wide Doors with Strut be framed with wood jambs, 2" x 6" if possible. The side
48'' Long jambs should extend to approximately the same height as the
Notch Cut headroom required. If you have just removed an old door, the
Notch Cut
on Vertical Angle jambs should be inspected for the condition of the wood. If the Rear Track
on Vertical Angle
wood is rotten, it should be replaced now. The jambs should Hanger
Punched Angle be plumb and the header should be level. If there are any
for Operator Draw bolts fastening the jambs to the wall, the heads should be
Bar Attachment flush so they don’t interfere with the installation of your new
18'' or 21'' Strut door. (FIG. 6-A)
Long 18'' or 21''
Long NOTE: Rough opening (without stop molding) = Door size

Step 6-2: Door stop molding should be temporarily nailed to

the edges of the jambs flush with the inside. (FIG. 6-B)
FIG. 10-B (Drill holes in section or strut where required.) FIG. 10-C (Drill holes in section or strut where required.)
Stop molding featuring a built-in weather seal is offered as
Required materials: Required materials: an option.
(1) 18’’ or 21’’ and (1) 48’’ length of angle iron, (2) 18” or 21” lengths of angle iron, FIG. 5-B
(6) ¼’’x1’’ bolts, (6) ¼’’ lock washers, (6) ¼’’ nuts, and (2) ¼’’x1’’ bolts, (2) ¼’’ lock washers, (2) ¼’’ nuts,
(4) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. (4) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws, and
(4) 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws.
2" 5'' 16'0'' up to 18'0'' Wide
10'0'' up to 14'10'' Wide Doors
Doors with Strut
18'' or 21''
Long
Stop
Notch Cut Notch Cut Molding
2x6
on Vertical Angle on Vertical Angle
“Header Jamb”
Punched Angle Outside
for Operator Draw Opening
Bar Attachment Height 2x6
8"
Strut “Side Jamb”
18'' or 21'' 18'' or 21'' Minimum
27'' or 50'' Long Long Center
Long Inside
Post
(With
Opening Two
3-3/4" Minimum Width Doors
FIG. 10-D (Drill holes in section or strut where required.) FIG. 10-E (Drill holes in section or strut where required.) Side Room (5-1/2" Side By
Minimum for EZ-Set TM Inside of Garage Side)
Required materials: Required Materials: Extension Spring)
(2) 18” or 21” and (1) 27” or 50” length of angle iron (1) 18" or 21" length of angle iron, Looking Out
FIG. 6-A FIG. 6-B
(4) 1/4’’x1’’ bolts, (4) 1/4’’ lock washers, (4) 1/4’’ nuts, and (2) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws, and
(8) #14 x 5/8” sheet metal screws. (2) 1/4” x 3/4” self tapping screws.

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STEP 11 – Assembling and Installing
the Track
Before assembling brackets to vertical track be sure to read 1/4" Flange Wall
Step 11-1 and Step 11-2. Refer to illustration for placement of Nut Side
brackets on track.

NOTE: Brackets may already be riveted in place. If additional

adjustment is required, the rivets can be drilled out and the
brackets can be reattached with track bolts and flange nuts
(available through the toll-free Consumer Services number, see 1/4" x 5/8"
Top View
outside cover). Track Bolt
Left Side
Note: Use One
WARNING Track Bolt In Slot.
FIG. 11-A
To avoid installation problems that could result in injury or
property damage, use only track provided with new door.
1/4" Flange 1-3/8" & 1-1/2"
Step 11-1: Loosely fasten the track brackets to the vertical Nut Thick Door
track using one 1/4" x 5/8" track bolt and 1/4" flange nut as 2" Thick Door Use These
shown with the head of the bolt inside the track. There are Use These Two Holes
two sizes of brackets for 7’ high doors, and three sizes for 8’ Two Holes
high doors. The shortest track brackets should be installed ten
inches from the bottom of the track with the flange facing the
flat side of the track, one on the left and one on the right. The
next larger sized pair of brackets should be installed centered
on the track. If you have an 8’ high door, the remaining pair Flag Bracket
of brackets should be installed ten inches from the top of the
vertical track. The flat side of the track goes toward the wall.
(FIG. 11-A) 1/4" x 5/8"
Track Bolt
FIG. 11-B
Step 11-2: Loosely attach the flag bracket to the top of the
track with two 1/4" x 5/8" track bolts and 1/4" flange nuts with
the head of the bolts in the track. Make sure bolts and nuts are
attached through the proper holes in flag bracket for your door Flag Bracket Top
thickness. (FIG. 11-C)
Left Hand
(Refer to FIG. 11-B to determine proper bolt placement.) Vertical Track
Assembly
NOTE: If additional adjustment is required, horizontal slots in
flag brackets can be used for attachment to vertical track. Right Hand
Vertical
Step 11-3: Place the track over the rollers on the door. Move Track
the track close to the door so that the rollers are all the way Longer Assembly
into the hinges. Do not force the track too tightly or the door Track
will bind. This should leave about 1/2" between the edge of the Shorter Bracket
door and the track. Pilot holes of 3/16" are required at each Track
lag screw location before installing the lag screw. Lift track Bracket
Bottom
about 1/2" from the floor and fasten the flag bracket and track FIG. 11-C Finished Track Assembly
brackets to the jamb with 5/16" x 1-5/8" lag screws. The flag
bracket requires three screws, one each in the top, middle, and
bottom holes. Do this for both sides of the door. When the track
brackets and flag brackets are securely fastened to the jamb,
tighten the track bolts and flange nuts connecting the flag
brackets to the tracks. (FIG. 11-D)

NOTE: The tops of the vertical tracks must be level with

each other. Check this by measuring from the top of the door
sections to the top of the track on both sides. If they are not
equal, cut some material off the bottom of one track to lower it
or raise the other track.

Do not raise the vertical track beyond the bottom rollers

on the bottom section of door.

NOTE: Do not attach any brackets directly to drywall. All track

brackets, flag brackets, and spring brackets should only be FIG. 11-D
attached directly to wood bucks.

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STEP 11 - Assembling and Installing the
Track (Continued)
NOTE: Pressure-treated lumber purchased after January 2004 is Horizontal Angle
treated with chemicals that have highly corrosive effects on metal
fasteners. The fasteners provided with your door are intended for
use with standard lumber (not pressure-treated) only. If you are
installing your door into an opening framed with pressure-treated
lumber purchased after January 2004, two items must be changed:
1) 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws with a minimum galvanization
equivalent to G185 must be purchased for this application, and Horizontal Track
2) to prevent potential corrosion between lumber and track/spring
components, paint either the surface of the pressure-treated
lumber or those surfaces of the track and spring components that
come in contact with the pressure-treated lumber. FIG. 11-E
Step 11- 4: Fasten the horizontal angle to the horizontal (curved)
track with two 1/4" x 5/8" track bolts and 1/4" flange nuts so that the
heads of the track bolts are on the inside of the track. On some Rope
Flag Bracket
doors this angle may be 82" long and will require three additional
fasteners per side. If the angle has been preassembled, skip Step Horizontal Angle Bracket
11-4 and proceed with Step 11-5. (FIG. 11-E)

Step 11- 5: Temporarily support the rear end of the track with a
rope from the trusses overhead in the garage or on a tall ladder.
(FIG. 11-F) Horizontal
Track
Step 11-6: Place the track over the roller in the top bracket. Attach
the curved end of the horizontal track to the flag bracket with two Vertical
1/4" x 5/8" track bolts and 1/4" flange nuts so that the heads of the Track
screws are on the inside of the track. The horizontal and vertical
track must join together to form a continuous channel for the
rollers. Attach the end of the horizontal angle to the top of the flag
FIG. 11-F
bracket with a 3/8” x 3/4” carriage bolt and 3/8” hex nut. Use the
top set of slots for 15” radius track, the middle set of slots for 12”
radius track, and the bottom set of slots for Low Headroom track.
(FIG. 11-G)
3/8" x 3/4"
Step 11-7: Rear track hangers need to be made at this time. Use Carriage Horizontal
1-1/4" x 1-1/4" punched angle, 13 gauge or 3/32" steel. These are Bolt Angle
not provided with the standard hardware. They are used to attach
the rear of the horizontal track to the ceiling joist.

Enough angle iron or punched angle should be purchased to make

two rear track hangers. These hangers must be strong enough
to hold the full weight of the door. Attach a bolt at least 1" long
through the end of each track to stop the door at the end of its
travel. (FIG. 11-H)
Horizontal
Track

WARNING FIG. 11-G

Sway braces must be used to prevent tracks from
spreading and allowing door to fall, which could cause
serious injury. Bolts placed in the end of each track
(FIG. 11-H) must be at least 1" long to prevent the top
section from exiting the track.
NOTE: Rear track hangers should not be mounted any farther
than 6" from the end of horizontal track. 3/8" x 1"
Bolts & Nuts
Step 11- 8: Placement of rear track hangers is critical for the
(4 places)
door to operate properly. The rear track hangers should hold the
horizontal track level and square to the door. Squareness should Sway Brace
be measured by comparing two diagonal distances: 1) the distance
from the top left-hand corner of the door to the rear of the right- Bolt Blocks
hand horizontal track and 2) the distance from the top right-hand Door Travel
corner of the door to the rear of the left-hand horizontal track. (FIG.
11-I, opposite page) FIG. 11-H

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Step 11- 8, Continued: Adjust the position of the tracks if
the squareness distances are not within 1/2" of each other.
Horizontal track can be out of level up to 1" from front jamb to
rear track hanger. (FIG. 11-I)

When the track is square and level with the opening, the track
hangers can be fastened permanently to the ceiling trusses.
Three 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws are recommended. Be sure
3/16" pilot holes are drilled before installing 5/16" lag screws.
The attachment must be strong enough to hold the weight of
the door.

WARNING
Use adequate length screws to fasten rear track hangers
into trusses. Door may fall and cause serious injury if not FIG. 11-I
properly secured.
Step 11- 9: With the track installed, the top door section can
now be properly adjusted. With the slide on the top bracket
loose, force the top of the door against the stop molding or
door jamb. Pull the roller towards you so it is tight against the Slide
groove in the track and tighten the slide bolts. (FIG. 11-J) Bolts
At this time, remove the 3" nails that were used to hold
sections in place prior to installation of the track assembly.
(Refer back to FIG. 9-B.)

Top Roller Slide

STEP 12 – Lock Installation (If Included) Bracket
Keyed Lock:
If your door has an exterior keyed lock, please complete the
installation of the lock at this time following the instructions FIG. 11-J
provided with your lock hardware. If your door has a slide bolt
lock, install according to the instructions below.
#14 x 5/8" Sheet Metal Screw or 1/4" x 1" Lag Screw
Slide Bolt:
The inside slide bolt is installed on the end stile of the second
section using (4) #14 x 5/8" hex head sheet metal screws (steel
doors) or (4) 1/4" x 1" lag screws (wood doors). (FIG. 12-A)

NOTE: 3/16" holes may have to be predrilled before installing

screws.

The slide bolt rests against the top of one of the rectangular
engaging slots in the vertical track. Proper alignment is easier
to achieve by using track as a guide.

NOTE: It may be necessary to knock out the slug in the vertical

track to open the slot for lock engagement. Remove slug by FIG. 12-A
striking with a hammer from the outside of the track.

IMPORTANT: If your door is going to be equipped with an

automatic garage door opener, make sure that the door is
always unlocked when the opener is being used. This will
avoid damage to the door.

STEP 13 – Pull Rope (Manually Operated

Doors Only)
To complete the door section installation, tie the pull rope
provided to the bottom roller shaft. (FIG. 13-A)

Pull Rope
STEP 14 – Spring Installation
It is now time to install the spring. Proceed to springing
instructions that came with your spring hardware. FIG. 13-A

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STEP 15 – Attaching an Automatic Opener
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your door, you must Opener Rail Mounting Distance
reinforce the top section of the door in order to provide a
mounting point for the opener to be attached. Refer to the Ceiling
section of this manual titled Reinforcing the Top Section on Opener Rail
page 14 for specific instructions. Failure to reinforce the door
as illustrated will void the warranty on your door.

WARNING Horizontal Track

To avoid risk of strangulation or personal injury to
children, if your door has a pull rope, you must remove
the pull down rope when you install an automatic garage
Keep Clearance at 2"–5"
door opener.
FIG. 15-A
IMPORTANT: When installing an automatic garage door
operator, make sure to follow manufacturer’s installation and
safety instructions carefully. Remove the pull down rope and
unlock or remove the lock. If attaching an operator bracket Clevis
to the wooden anchor pad, make sure the wood anchor pad Pin
is free of cracks and splits and is firmly attached to the wall.
Always drill pilot holes before attaching lag screws.

The operator arm will usually be attached to the vertical

reinforcement member at roughly the same height as the top
roller of the door. Attach the opener arm to the reinforcement
as shown in Figures 15-B to 15-D. To prevent the top of the 60°
door from bending, the opener rail should be mounted no less
than 2" and no greater than 5" from the face of the door with
the door in the open position (FIG. 15-A). Additionally, when
the door is closed, the portion of the operator arm attached to FIG. 15-B (Doors with supplied Reinforcement Bracket
the door should be at angle of approximately 60 degrees from and Stile in Center of Door)
the vertical (FIG. 15-B).

Opener Arm Attachment To Horizontal Angle Or Strut Opener Arm Attachment To Vertical Angle

Opener Arm Horizontal

Punched
Angle

Supplemental
Bracket (Not Available
On All Doors) 3/8" x
1-1/2"
Hex Bolt
3/8"
Hex Nut
Punched
Angle Horizontal Angle Opener Arm Vertical
Or Strut Punched
Front View (Assembled) Angle
Top View
Opener Arm (assembled) Mounting
Punched Surface Of
Angle Lock These Nuts Door
Together Securely
Horizontal Vertical Punched
Angle Leave Angle
Or Strut Clearance
Lock These
Opener Nuts Together
Arm Securely
FIG. 15-D (Doors with Angle Iron Reinforcement
FIG. 15-C (Doors with odd number of Panels) Bracket and Stile in Center of Door)

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 Painting: Your steel garage door can be painted with a
high quality 100% acrylic latex (flat, satin, or semigloss)
exterior grade paint. Before painting the door it must be free
of dirt, oil, caulk, waxes and mildew.
Do not use any type of oil based paint or Alkyd modified
acrylic latex paint. These paints will void the warranty of
your door.

Painting preparation: Clean surface first with a diluted

solution of Trisodium Phosphate. The recommended
concentration is 1/3 cup of powder to 1-1/2 to 2 gallons of
water. A cleaning pad (3M Synthetic steel wool GRAY not
green) should be used saturated with this cleaning solution.
Rub with even pressure to lightly scuff the surface while ap-
plying the cleaning solution over all surfaces to be painted.
48, 48B, 84A, 94, 4800, 4801, 4803, HDB4, T40F,
T40L, TM40S, T41F, T41L, T41S, T42F, T42L, T42S
A final wipe and rinse with clean water and sponge should
be done to remove any loose material. Change water often
52, 52S, 54, 54S, 55, 55HB, 55S, 76V, 183, 186,
187, 190, 1000, 1001, 1100, 1500, 5200, 5201, to ensure clean rinse and allow to dry. Pre test your paint
5203, 5500, 5501, 5503, HDS, HDSL, HDSF, T51S, on a small area (see paragraph Paint below). If the paint
T51F, T51L, T52L, T52S
shows signs of poor adherence, (tape test below) there may
be a problem with the paint or the surface preparation. DO
42, 42B, 46, 46B, 73, 75, 75L, 76, 4200, 4201,
4203, HDB, HDBF, HDBL, T50L, T50S, TM50S
15 yrs. NOT PROCEED! A new paint or further preparation of the
surface is called for.

Alternate cleaning compounds: Areas of the country that

do not carry Trisodium Phosphate can use a biodegradable
cleaner with the cleaning pad above. Follow above
directions to rinse completely and pre test paint.

2009

C32-R01-0409
 Glass, Plexiglass, Stained Look, Leaded
Look, Brilliance, and Studio Series Windows
Cleaning and Care Instructions
Clean with a mild solution of a dishwashing detergent
and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly. DO
NOT use any ammoniated, abrasive, or solvent-based
cleaners of any kind.

Studio Series Windows Only:

Use a good grade of automotive paste wax and buff with a
soft cloth. Windows should be cleaned and waxed at least
once annually or more often based on the atmospheric
conditions where installed.

Caution: Use care when handling decorative windows to

avoid scraping or scratching the surface.

NOTE: Minor scratches or scuffs are not considered

defects and will not be covered under the window warranty.

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