Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Vertical
Center
Line
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Center
Line
UP
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting Holes
Door
Spring
— Garage Door—
Header
Bracket
UP
Ceiling
Mounting Holes
Vertical
Center Line
— Finished Ceiling —
6" Maximum
Vertical
Center Line
Door Spring
— Garage Door—
Header
Bracket
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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.
Wall Header Bracket Installation
• 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 the vertical set of bracket holes. Drill 3/16"
pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a
structural support with the hardware provided.
Ceiling Header Bracket Installation
Installation Step 2
Install the Header Bracket
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Hardware Shown Actual Size
• 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 the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and
fasten bracket securely to a structural support with
the hardware provided.
