Need help installing garage opener

[Tido88]

I’m installing a garage door opener and I’m having a hard time finding a center bracket for my door. The panel from top to bottom is 21”. If anyone has any idea’s or link to order the proper stile I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much for your time and help.

 

[Doorguy]

There is nothing saying you have to be dead centre of the door. Move it over to the left or right onto one of the support rails there.

 

[BillK]

Where have you looked ? My first stop would be a local garage door company. Most areas have several good ones. Not sure if I would want it off center, that would drive me nuts If you want to buy online these guys have a 21" one: https://ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/opener-brackets.html But personally I would get it local.

 

[Jinks]

1. Lower the bar, it's only there to support the door as it raises & lowers. Yours is mounted too high.

2. Put in a jack shaft opener.

 

[FMB4]

The GD opener you have (?) would include a 'center bracket'. The opener kit should have everything that you need. Note the door bracket included with your GD opener mounts directly to the white part of the center of your door panel. Just follow the instructions. Otherwise, many hardware stores (Home D*pot, Low*s, etc, etc, have PDF installation instructions the you can view online.

 

[619DioFan]

Just need a piece of square tube to span the gap between the two center supports, bolt it on than attache the bracket that came with the opener to the new cross piece dead center . been there , done this.

 

[P0234]

Just need a piece of square tube to span the gap between the two center supports, bolt it on than attache the bracket that came with the opener to the new cross piece dead center . been there , done this.

Was thinking along the same lines with a piece of angle iron, the kind with holes in it.

 

[nadogail]

Has the manufacturer's tech support been of any assistance?

 

[dfiler2]

I think the problem may be that they mounted the strut at the very top of the panel, IMO that should be at the center of the top panel. The 21" center reinforcement bracket is pretty common.

21 Garage Door Operator Reinforcement Bracket by National - Garage Door Hardware - Amazon.com

21 Garage Door Operator Reinforcement Bracket by National - Garage Door Hardware - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[bucolic]

I think the problem may be that they mounted the strut at the very top of the panel, IMO that should be at the center of the top panel. The 21" center reinforcement bracket is pretty common.

21 Garage Door Operator Reinforcement Bracket by National - Garage Door Hardware - Amazon.com

21 Garage Door Operator Reinforcement Bracket by National - Garage Door Hardware - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

I think you are on the right track here. I see they also make an adjustable one. Should solve the issue:

Garage Openers and parts Door Adjustable Reinforcement Bracket, 18" L x 24" H - - Amazon.com

Garage Openers and parts Door Adjustable Reinforcement Bracket, 18" L x 24" H - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[FMB4]

Sorry, I failed notice that you're working with a 'single skin' door (which I've never owned). You definitely need to follow the advice of those above.