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 5 mm pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

Wall Mounting Holes

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

UP

Optional

Wall Mounting Holes

Header

 

 

Wall

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Header

38 mm Bracket Board

Highest Point of Garage Door Travel

The nail hole is for positioning only.

You must use lag screws

to mount the header bracket.

Vertical

Centerline of

Garage Door

Lag Screws 5/16"x9x1-5/8"

Door Spring

Garage

Door

Vertical Centerline

of Garage Door

Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.

Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 15 cm from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.

Mark the side holes. Drill 5 mm pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

Ceiling Mounting Holes

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

UP

The nail hole is for positioning only.

You must use lag screws

to mount the header bracket.

– Finished Ceiling –

Header Vertical Centerline

Bracket

of Garage Door

 

PU

 

15 cm Maximum

Door

SpringLag Screws

5/16"x9x1-5/8"

Header Wall

Garage Door

Vertical

Centerline of

Garage Door

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