Install The Header Bracket - Craftsman 139.30437 Owner's Manual

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
concreteanchors (not provided).
WALL HEADERBRACKETINSTALLATION
1. Center the bracket on the vertical centeriine with the bottom
edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the
arrow pointing toward the ceiling) (Figure 1).
2. Mark the vertical set of bracket holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes
and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the
hardware provided.
Figure 1
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUAL SiZE
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl -5/8"
Optional
Mounting Holes
- Header Wall
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Centerline
of GarageDoor
Lag Screws
5/16"-9xl -5/8"
J
I
Horizontal
Line / /"
i
HighestPointof
GarageDoorTravel
- Garage Door -
Vertical
Centerline
of GarageDoor
CEiLiNG HEADERBRACKETiNSTALLATiON
1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown
(Figure 2).
2. Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than
6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing away
from 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.
Figure 2
Bracket /
6" (15 cm) M_ mum._.
Door
Spring
= Finished Ceiling =
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Lag Screws
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
Header Wall =
Centefline
13
of Garage Door