Install The Header Bracket - Craftsman 139.53491SRT 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.
Fastening the Header Bracket to the Wall
• 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).
• 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.
Wall
Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
Optional
Wall Mounting
Holes
_Header _ Lag Screws
Wall 5/16"x9x1-5/8"
2x4
Structural Door
Support Spring
Fastening the Header Bracket to the Ceiling
• 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
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I - Door --
Highest Vertical
Point of Travel Center
(of Garage Door) Line
Header
Wall
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"
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