Sears CRAFTSMAN 139.53640SRT - Manual (Page 14)

Installation Step 2
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the
wall above the garage door, or to the celling.
Follow the instructions which will work best for
your particular requirements.
Fasten 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).
. Header
Wall
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
Lag Screws
5/16"x18x1-7/8”
The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use iag screws to
mount the header bracket.
Optionai
Wall Mounting
Holes
Highest
Point of Travel
(of Garage Door)
Vertical
Center
Line
H ardware Shown Actual Size
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Lag Screw
5/16''-1Bx1-7/S’'
Fasten 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
The nail hole is for positioning only.
You must use lag screws to mount
the header bracket.
Finished
Ceiling
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