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).
• 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"-9xl
-5/8"
Wall Mount
UP
Optional
Mounting
Holes
Header
-
Wall-
2x4
Structural
Support
/
I
Horizontal
Line
/
/
/
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Vertical
Centerline
Garage Door
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
/
/
Door Spring
Garage
-
Door-
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
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.
Ceiling Mounting
Holes
i
Header
Bracket
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Door
Spring
-- Finished
Ceiling
--
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
/
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
-- Header Wall-
Centerline
of Garage Door
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