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Installation

STEP 2 Install the header bracket

You can attach the header bracketeither to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling.Follow the

instructionswhich 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 bottomedge of the bracketon the

horizontal line as shown.

2. Mark the vertical set of bracketholes. Drill 3/16" pilot holesand fasten the bracket securelyto a

structural supportwith the hardware provided.

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"-9x1-5/8"

OPTION B CEILING INSTALLATION

1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling asshown.

2. Center the bracketon the vertical mark,no more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the

arrowis pointing awayfromthe wall.The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling

when clearance isminimal.

3. Mark the side holes.Drill 3/16" pilotholes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support

with the hardware provided.

(Header Wall)

Ceiling Mounting

Holes

(Finished Ceiling)