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.

Fasten 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.

Header

Wall

ONLY MOUNT CEILING

UP

Vertical

Wall

Mounting Holes

Center

 

Line

 

Lag Screws

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

5/16"x18x1-7/8"

 

Header

Bracket

2x4

Structural Support

Door

Spring

UP

The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to

mount the header bracket.

Optional

Wall Mounting

Holes

 

Garage

 

 

Door

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Highest

 

 

 

Point of Travel

Vertical

 

(of Garage Door)

Center

 

 

Line

 

Lag Screw

5/16"-18x1-7/8"

Fasten 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

Finished

Ceiling

Vertical

Center Line

Header

Bracket

UP

6" Maximum

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.

Door

Spring

Garage

Door

Lag Screws 5/16"x18x1-7/8"

Header

Wall

Vertical

Center Line

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