Putting A Garage Door Opener Up

If the eyes aren t connected the door won t operate.

Putting a garage door opener up.

Connect the bracket and the end of the assembly as directed in the installation instructions. Most units hang from angle irons and metal straps that have holes drilled in them at regular intervals. For instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener. Attach the bracket the opener came with to the wall above the door and then insert the end of the assembly into it.

Garage door opener assembly and installation let our experts walk you through the basics of a garage door opener installation step by step. Attach the straps to the power unit with the hardware provided. Open your door halfway and let go. 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.

Close the door and pull the emergency release cord always close the door first so it can t come crashing down. Lean the end of the assembly opposite the motor compartment up above the garage door. Make sure the garage door is balanced. Be sure to check your owner s manual for important safety information.

If the door is closing and the beam between the eyes is interrupted the door will automatically reverse.