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).
Wall Mount
Optional Mounting Holes
•Mark the vertical set of bracket holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
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 away from 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.
- Header Wall -
2x4 Structural
SupportHeader Bracket
Horizontal
Line
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Lag Screws
Door Spring
- Garage Door -
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
- Finished Ceiling -
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Header
Bracket 
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Ceiling Mounting Holes | Door | Lag Screws |
| Spring | |
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| |
|
| - Header Wall - |
| Garage Door | Vertical |
| Centerline | |
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| |
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| of Garage Door |
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