Install The Header Bracket - Chamberlain POWER DRIVE PD432D 1/2 HP 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 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. 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
flush 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.
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Ceiling Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
Wall Mounting Holes
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP
Optional
Wall Mounting Holes
Header
Wall
2x4
Header
Structural
Bracket
Support
Horizontal
Line
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
Door
Spring
Garage Door
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The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Door Spring
Garage
Door
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
– Finished Ceiling –
Vertical
Centerline
Header
of Garage Door
Bracket
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Header Wall
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door