Putting A Garage Door Opener Up

Attach the bracket the opener came with to the wall above the door and then insert the end of the assembly into it.

Putting a garage door opener up.

Attach the straps to the power unit with the hardware provided. Be sure to check your owner s manual for important safety information. If the eyes aren t connected the door won t operate. Securely mounted hardware and rails.

If the door is closing and the beam between the eyes is interrupted the door will automatically reverse. Connect the bracket and the end of the assembly as directed in the installation instructions. Bolt the angle irons to a rafter or rafters with lag screws. For instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener.

Open your door halfway and let go. Make sure the garage door is balanced. Attach the straps to the irons with hex head screws. Garage door opener assembly and installation let our experts walk you through the basics of a garage door opener installation step by step.

If the door moves up or down on its own the torsion spring is out of adjustment which causes your opener to work harder and wear out faster.