Genie 3531835447 installation instructions + 2-1/2 sectional door or, Hardware orange bag

NOTE

For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have installed the proper reinforcement (See Check Door Condition and Thickness on page 3).

CAUTION

oThe 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.

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).

Mount	directly	Use of	Header	Bracket
into	header	support board
		Center	Line of	door
_--____ .___ ',			I
7::?: :
Bottom of
bracket	flange

Alternative Header Bracket orientations

\

Highest Point of door travel

+2-1/2" (sectional door) or

+6" (one-piece door)

Figure 18 Attach Header Bracket above Garage Door

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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.

Header

Bracket

1/4"x 2" Lag Screws

5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Head Bolts

5/16-18 x 3/4"

Hex Serrated Flange Nuts

•Mark 3 hole positions.

•Drill 3 (5/32") pilot holes.

•Attach Header Bracket with 3 (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws.

	1/4"-20	x 3/4"
Door Bracket	Self-Drilling	Screws

Hardware (orange bag)