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

Wall Mount

UP

Optional Mounting Holes

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

Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

Header

 

Wall

 

2x4

Header

Structural

Bracket

Support

 

Horizontal

Line

Highest Point of

Garage Door Travel

Vertical

Centerline

of Garage Door

Lag Screws 5/16"x9x1-5/8"

Door Spring

Garage

Door

Vertical

Centerline

of Garage Door

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.

Ceiling Mounting Holes

UP

— Finished Ceiling —

Vertical Centerline

of Garage Door

Header

Bracket

6" (15 cm) Maximum

Door

SpringLag Screws

5/16"x9x1-5/8"

Header Wall

Garage Door

 

Vertical

 

 

Centerline

 

 

of Garage Door

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139.18595 specifications

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