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NOTE
For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have installed
the proper reinforcement (SeeCheck Door Condition and
Thickness on page 3).
Mount directly
into header
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Bottom of
bracket flange
Use of Header Bracket
support board
Center Line of door
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CAUTION
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The Header Bracket must be fastened to the garage
framing. Do Not fasten the Header Bracket to drywall,
particle board, plaster, or other such material.
• It may be necessary to attach a 2" x 6" board across the
wall studs above the door header to serve as a
mounting plate for the Header Bracket. The Bracket can
then be mounted at the proper location and have
sufficient support.
• If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket
above the spring. Do Not move the door spring.
Alternative Header Bracket orientations
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Highest Point of door travel
+ 2-1/2" (sectional door) or
+ 6" (one-piece door)
Figure 18 Attach Header Bracket above Garage Door
A If needed, attach a 2" x 6" board (Figure 18) (also see page 4)
with at least two (four is recommended) Lag Screws and Flat
Washers (not supplied).
B Attach Header Bracket to header at mark above door.
NOTE
Mounting variations are shown in Figure 18. Any of these
may be used depending on space. However, it iscritical that
the point where the Rail attaches to the Header Bracket be
on the center line of the door.
• Mark 3 hole positions.
• Drill 3 (5/32") pilot holes.
• Attach Header Bracket with 3 (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws.
Header
Bracket
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5/16-18 x 3/4"
Hex Head Bolts
1/4"x 2"
Lag Screws
5/16-18 x 3/4"
Hex Serrated Flange Nuts
Door Bracket
1/4"-20 x 3/4"
Self-Drilling Screws
Hardware (orange bag)