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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
1. 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).
2. 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
1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
2. 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 fl ush against the ceiling when clearance
is minimal.
3. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten
bracket securely to a structural support with the
hardware provided.
Header
Bracket
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Door Spring
Highest Point
of Garage
Door Travel
Horizontal
Line
- Header Wall -
Wall Mount
Optional Mounting Holes
- Garage Door -
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Ceiling Mounting Holes
Door
Spring
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Header
Bracket
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Garage Door
- Header Wall -
- Finished Ceiling -
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
