How To Install A Mastercraft Steel Garage Door

B apply the supplied strike plate using two machine screws fig 19.

How to install a mastercraft steel garage door.

Attach brackets to the ceiling and door and position the end of the rail above the closed door. I ll admit it s not a great video there s a dead spot in the middle i need to fix. Whether you prefer the strength and security of steel or the durability of fiberglass every mastercraft exterior door is energy efficient and is built to last a lifetime. Use a tape measure to carefully record the length and width of the opening.

Step 1 measure the garage door opening before purchasing panels. To install a garage door opener first assemble the rail carriage pulley and motor compartment according to the instructions. We re installing the mastercraft belt drive garage door opener with wifi. Installing your mastercraft exterior door is easy with the help of our installation video.

If your door does not have a deadbolt the hole can be filled using a coverplate fig 20 21. Order this size so the panels will be made slightly smaller fitting perfectly in the doorway. The stripping is shaped like. The panels will be about 1 4 in 6 4 mm smaller than the opening step 2 lay weather stripping over the bottom door panel.

At a home improvement store purchase some rubber weather stripping. Metal frame door system a remove the door closure clip and open the door unit fig 18. C if your door unit has a deadbolt apply the catch plate at this time. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.

Lift the motor compartment into place on the ceiling and attach the rail and carriage to the bracket on the door. Lay the panel flat on a workbench. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.