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INSTALLATION
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NOTE: If torsion spring interferes with your
final location, mark bracket location 2-1/2" or
6" above torsion spring depending on garage
door type.
4. Check mounting location for strength.
Header bracket must be attached to
framework of garage. Fig. 2-5.
• 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. 2-5.
• If your garage wall is finished (covered with
drywall), continue with step 5.
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. 2-6.
• 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. 2-7 and Fig. 2-5.
6. Mount header bracket [20].
• Drill 5/32 inch pilot holes at marked screw
hole locations.
• Fasten header bracket using 3 lag
screws [22].
floor
ceiling
garage door opening
header
header
studs
wall
C
L
TYPICAL UNFINISHED WALL
floor
ceiling
garage door opening
TYPICAL FINISHED WALL
wooden plate
fastened to wall studs
wooden plate
fastened to wall studs
Fig. 2-5
Fig. 2-7
flange for
rail strap
Fig. 2-6
flange for
rail strap
centerline of door
1/4" x 2" Lag screw
[22]
OPEN ORANGE PARTS BAG
header
bracket
header
bracket
