Genie Excelerator - Manual (Page 12)

Mount directly
into header
Use of Header Bracket
support board
NOTE
For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have installed
the proper reinforcement (See Check Door Condition and
Thickness on page 3).
A
CAUTION
The Header Bracket must be fastened to the garage
framing. Do Not fasten the Header Bracket to drywall,
particle board, plaster, or other such material.
It may be necessary to attach a 2" x 6" board across the
wall studs above the door header to serve as a
mounting plate for the Header Bracket. The Bracket can
then be mounted at the proper location and have
sufficient support.
If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket
above the spring. Do Not move the door spring.
Alternative Header Bracket orientations
Figure 18 Attach Header Bracket above Garage Door
If needed, attach a 2" x 6" board (Figure 18) (also see page 4)
with at least two (four is recommended) Lag Screws and Flat
Washers (not supplied).
B Attach Header Bracket to header at mark above door.
NOTE
Mounting variations are shown in Figure 1 8. Any of these
may be used depending on space. However, it is critical that
the point where the Rail attaches to the Header Bracket be
on the center line of the door.
Mark 3 hole positions.
Drill 3 (5/32") pilot holes.
Attach Header Bracket with 3 (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws.
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