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.
Fastening the Header Bracket to the Wall
•Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
•Mark either 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.
Fastening the Header Bracket to the Ceiling
•Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown.
•Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6" 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 holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
Wall
Mounting Holes
Ceiling Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
Optional
Wall Mounting
Holes
The nail hole is for
positioning only. You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
The nail hole is for positioning only.
You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket.
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
– Finished Ceiling –
Header
Wall
Header
Bracket
2x4
Structural
Support
ONLY MOUNT CEILING
UP
Vertical
Center Lag Screws
Line
Door
Spring
Header
6" Bracket
Maximum 
Door
Spring
Vertical
Center Line
UP
Lag Screws
Highest
Point of Travel
(of Garage Door)
Garage
Door
Vertical
Center
Line
Header
VerticalWall
Center Line
Garage
Door
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Lag Screw
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