Install The Header Bracket - Chamberlain Series 1200 Owner's Manual

Installation Step 2

Install the Header Bracket

Mounting New Header Bracket
10/16/91 - 10/26/91 - 4/5/92
• Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with
the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal
line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward
the ceiling).
Header
Header
Wall
Wall
Header
Bracket
2x4
2x4
Structural
Structural
Support
Support
Highest
Highest
Point of Travel
Point of Travel
(of Garage Door)
(of Garage Door)
• Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as
shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more
than 6" 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.
• Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill
3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a
structural support with the hardware provided.
Ceiling Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
The nail hole is for positioning only.
The nail hole is for positioning only.
You must use lag screws to mount
You must use lag screws to mount
the header bracket.
the header bracket.
Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall
Vertical
Center
Line
Header
Bracket
Spring
Garage
Door
Vertical
Center
Line
Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling
Ceiling Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
UP
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.
• Mark either 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.
Vertical
Center
Line
Lag Screws
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Door
Door
Spring
The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
Garage
Door
Vertical
Center
Line
6" Maximum
Door
Door
Spring
Spring
Garage
Door
14
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
Optional
Wall Mounting
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x1-5/8"
Finished
Ceiling
Vertical
Center Line
Header
Header
Bracket
Bracket
6" Maximum
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Vertical
Vertical
Center Line
Center Line
Garage
Door
Wall
Wall
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
UP
Optional
Wall Mounting
Holes
Holes
Finished
Ceiling
Vertical
Center Line
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Header
Header
Wall
Wall