INSTALLATION
NOTE: If torsion spring interferes with your final location, mark bracket location
4.Check mounting location for strength. Header bracket must be attached to framework of garage. Fig.
•If final header bracket position is on garage door header, continue with step 5.
•If final header bracket position is above garage door header, a mounting plate must be installed and mounting location must be remarked before continuing with step 5. Fig.
•If your garage wall is finished (covered with drywall), continue with step 5.
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5.Mounting preparation.
•Hold bracket against wall where final header bracket height crosses centerline.
•Make sure flange where rail strap attaches, is on centerline. Fig.
•Mark screw hole locations.
–If your wall is finished, take a small “finish nail” and gently tap it through drywall where you have marked screw holes to
find out if there is wood behind mounting location. If your marked location is solid, continue with step 6.
–If your marked mounting location is not solid, a mounting plate must be installed and mounting location remarked before continuing. Fig.
6.Mount header bracket [20].
•Drill 5/32 inch pilot holes at marked screw hole locations.
•Fasten header bracket using 3 lag screws [22].
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| wooden plate |
| ceiling | fastened to wall studs |
| header | 17 |
wall |
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studs |
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garage door opening | ||
TYPICAL UNFINISHED WALL | floor |
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| L |
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| wooden plate |
| ceiling | fastened to wall studs |
| header |
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garage door opening | ||
TYPICAL FINISHED WALL | floor |
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Fig. |
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centerline of door | header |
| bracket |
flange for |
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rail strap |
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Fig. |
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header bracket
flange for rail strap
Fig.
[22]
1/4" x 2" Lag screw