3. Installation instructions
3.1 Header bracket mounting
Important Note: Before commencing the installation ensure that you have
carefully read and understood the Safety Recommendations outlined in
pages 1 to 4 of this manual. In particular, ensure that the installation of
the garage door complies with the requirements specified in points 3, 4 and
5. Make any necessary adjustments to the garage door BEFORE commencing
the installation!
Determine the highest arcing point of the garage door and mark this as a
horizontal line on the header above the top edge of the garage door.
(Figures.6 and 7)
Determine the Garage Door Centre Line and mark a vertical line on the header
above the door. (Figure.7)
Place the Header Bracket on the wall as depicted in Figure.7 and ensure that the
bottom edge of the bracket is no more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing
Point. Mark the location of the two outer most screw holes
Drill two screw holes and use screws of at least 8mm diameter. x 50mm long to
secure Header Bracket to Header
Important notes:
a. The Header Bracket carries ALL of the opening and closing thrust of the
XTrac and as such must be securely fastened to a rigid, structural
member of the garage. It is entirely up to the installer to determine the
fixing method and the structural suitability of the fixing points.
b. Mounting the Drive Rail more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing
Point of the garage door may cause the Drive Rail to flex excessively.
Always ensure that the bottom edge of the Drive Rail is located within
50mm of the top edge of the top panel of the garage door. (Figure.8)
Figure 7Figure 6
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50mm or less
Highest arcing point
Spring clip
Clevis pin
Top of garage
Header bracket
Towing bracket
Highest arcing point
FIGURE 6 AND 7. HEADER BRACKET MOUNTING
50mm
Garage Door center line
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