Chamberlain 1345M Manuel D’Utilisation
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INSTALLATION STEP 11
Fasten the Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type
as illustrated below or on the following page.
as illustrated below or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long
enough to be secured to two or three vertical
supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should
cover the height of the top panel.
enough to be secured to two or three vertical
supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should
cover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal
brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are
used to create a U-shaped support. The best solution is
to check with your garage door manufacturer for an
opener installation door reinforcement kit.
brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are
used to create a U-shaped support. The best solution is
to check with your garage door manufacturer for an
opener installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct
attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case
you will not need the door bracket; proceed to Step 12.
attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case
you will not need the door bracket; proceed to Step 12.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked
vertical centerline used for the header bracket
installation. Note correct UP placement, as stamped
inside the bracket.
installation. Note correct UP placement, as stamped
inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4"
(5-10 cm) below the top edge of the door, OR directly
below any structural support across the top of the
door.
below any structural support across the top of the
door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on
your door’s construction:
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle
iron brace between the door panel support and the
door bracket:
iron brace between the door panel support and the
door bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws.
(Figure 2A)
(Figure 2A)
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided). (Figure 2B)
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced
doors:
doors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the self-threading screws (Figure 3).
Wood Doors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes.
Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket
with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided). (Figure 4)
with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided). (Figure 4)
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not
intended for use on wood
doors.
intended for use on wood
doors.
To prevent damage to garage door, reinforce inside of door
with angle iron both vertically and horizontally.
with angle iron both vertically and horizontally.
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Door
Bracket
Location
Bracket
Location
Header
Bracket
Bracket
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED
REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED
FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE
DOORS (FIBERGLASS,
ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS
WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
DOORS (FIBERGLASS,
ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS
WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
Door
Bracket
Bracket
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Vertical
Reinforcement
Reinforcement
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Door
Bracket
Bracket
Nut
5/16"-18
5/16"-18
Bolt
5/16"-18x2"
5/16"-18x2"
Lock Washer
5/16"
5/16"
UP
Vertical
Reinforcement
Reinforcement
(Not Provided)
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Bolt
5/16"x2"
5/16"x2"
(Not Provided)
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Figure 1
Figure 2A
Figure 2B
Figure 3
Figure 4
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HARDWARE
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ACTUAL SIZE
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ACTUAL SIZE