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14
Installation
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).
HARDWARE
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
OPTION A - WALL 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 (do not use the holes designated for ceiling mount).
Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with lag screws.
Wall Mount
Optional Mounting Holes
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
(Header Wall)
Header
Bracket
2x4 Structural
Support
Door Spring
(Garage Door)
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Horizontal
Line
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x
1-5/8"
FOR SQUARE RAIL
FOR T-RAIL
Optional
Mounting
Holes
Header Wall
I
2x4 Structural
Support
Door
Spring
Garage Door
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Horizontal
Line
Center
of Door
Wall Mounting Holes
OPTION B - CEILING INSTALLATION
1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
2. Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6" (15cm) 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.
3. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support
with the hardware provided.
(Header Wall)
Ceiling Mounting Holes
Finished Ceiling
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Header Bracket
Header Bracket
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Door Spring
(Garage Door)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"
FOR SQUARE RAIL
FOR T-RAIL
Header Wall
Lag Screws
Ceiling Mounting
Holes
Finished Ceiling
Center of Door
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
Door Spring
Garage Door
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