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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
• 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
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 toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted
fl ush 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.
Header Bracket
2x4 Structural
Support
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Optional Wall
Mounting Holes
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 Mounting Holes
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
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag
screws to mount the
header bracket.
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag
screws to mount the
header bracket.
- Header Wall -
- Finished Ceiling -
- Garage Door -
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
