How To Install An Automatic Garage Roller Door Opener

Install the weight bar.

How to install an automatic garage roller door opener.

If your door doesn t have a handle drill two 5 5mm holes through the two marked positions and place the weight bar on the inside of the door. Each door opener kit comes with an instruction manual which should be read thoroughly before proceeding with the installation. An inspection of the garage door springs cables rollers and other door hardware is a great place to begin. Look for signs of wear and for frayed or broken parts.

A good ladder a drill well stocked toolbox and should you find your garage door needs a little reinforcement some sheets of steel. Position the bar on the roller door and secure with the supplied bolts washers and nuts. Keep the owner s manual handy. Align the opener s rail with the center of the garage door.

Adding a weight bar if the garage roller door has a base handle remove it and attach the weight bar using the handle holes. Or if there is no handle centre the weight bar to mark and drill two 5 5mm holes. The easiest electric garage door openers to install are those that are chain or screw driven when you come to install it make sure you have the following items to hand. Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door.

Use the bolts washers and nuts to fasten the weight bar in place. Place the opener on a ladder and use scrap lumber to get it at the height you need.