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.
Wall Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
Optional
Wall Mounting Holes
Header |
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Wall | G M | LY |
| NT | ON |
| OU |
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| ILIN |
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| CE |
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| UP |
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2x4Header
StructuralBracket
Support
Horizontal
Line
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
Door Spring
Garage
Door
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Ceiling Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
| UP | |
The nail hole is for |
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positioning only. |
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You must use lag screws | Garage Door | |
to mount the header bracket. | ||
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– Finished Ceiling –
| Vertical | |
Header | Centerline | |
of Garage Door | ||
Bracket | ||
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PU |
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| Lag Screws | |
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| Header Wall |
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