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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Wall Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
Optional
Wall Mounting Holes
Header |
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Wall | NLY |
MOUN | |
| T O |
| CEILING |
| UP |
2x4Header
Structural Bracket
Support
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
Lag Screw
Horizontal
Line
Garage
Door
Highest Point of
Garage Door TravelVertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
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 flush 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.
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 – | |
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| Vertical |
| Header | Centerline |
| Bracket | of Garage Door |
6" (15 cm) | UP |
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Maximum |
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Door |
| Lag Screws |
Spring |
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| Header Wall |
Garage Door | Vertical |
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| Centerline |
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| of Garage Door | |
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