Youcanattach 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
Mounting Hotes
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/
Wall
2x4
StructuraI
Support
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Highest
Point of Travel
(of Garage Door)
Door
Spring
Garage __
Door
Vertical
Center
Line
Fasten the Header
Lag Screws
The nait hote is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
Optional
Wall Mounting
Holes
Hardware Shown Actual Size
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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.
Door
Ceiling Mounting Holes | Spring |
Header
Wall
The nait hole is for positioning only
You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket
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