Install Front Bracket — Attach the Torsion Tube to the Header Mount
Part of project
Garage Door Opener Installation · Step 3 of 11
In this video
Mount the front bracket (header bracket) to the wall above the garage door. The narrator had to cut out a section of pegboard and install a 2x4 stud behind it to provide a solid mounting surface, as the original location for the old opener was not suitable for the new unit. The bracket must be securely fastened to a structural element (like a wooden header or stud) to support the weight and forces of the garage door operation. The specific placement of this bracket will depend on your garage's construction and door height, so refer to your opener's manual for precise measurements.
Install Front Bracket — Attach the Torsion Tube to the Header Mount
Part of project
Garage Door Opener Installation · Step 3 of 11
In this video
Mount the front bracket (header bracket) to the wall above the garage door. The narrator had to cut out a section of pegboard and install a 2x4 stud behind it to provide a solid mounting surface, as the original location for the old opener was not suitable for the new unit. The bracket must be securely fastened to a structural element (like a wooden header or stud) to support the weight and forces of the garage door operation. The specific placement of this bracket will depend on your garage's construction and door height, so refer to your opener's manual for precise measurements.