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INSTALLATION STEP 2
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above
the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions
which will work best for your particular requirements. Do
not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing
into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).
WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the
bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as
shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes (do not use the
holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot
holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural
support with the hardware provided.
CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6"
(15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing
toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted fl ush
against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.
• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten
bracket securely to a structural support with the
hardware provided.
- Garage Door -
- Header Wall -
The nail hole is for
positioning only. You must
use lag screws to mount
the header bracket.
Wall Mounting Holes
Optional Wall
Mounting Holes
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
2x4
Structural
Support
Horizontal
Line
Highest Point
of Garage
Door Travel
Header
Bracket
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Door Spring
Garage Door
- Finished Ceiling -
The nail hole is for
positioning only. You
must use lag screws
to mount the header
bracket.
Ceiling Mounting Holes
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Header Wall
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Header
Bracket
Door
Spring
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"