How To Install An Automatic Garage Roller Door Opener

Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door.

How to install an automatic garage roller door opener.

A handy do it yourselfer can perform most minor repairs such as roller replacement but a qualified garage door service technician should handle the more complicated tasks. Each door opener kit comes with an instruction manual which should be read thoroughly before proceeding with the installation. Keep the owner s manual handy. An inspection of the garage door springs cables rollers and other door hardware is a great place to begin.

Adding a weight bar if the garage roller door has a base handle remove it and attach the weight bar using the handle holes. A good ladder a drill well stocked toolbox and should you find your garage door needs a little reinforcement some sheets of steel. Align the opener s rail with the center of the garage door. Install the weight bar.

Or if there is no handle centre the weight bar to mark and drill two 5 5mm holes. Place the opener on a ladder and use scrap lumber to get it at the height you need. Automatic garage door opener for metal roll up door using less expensive garage door opener. Look for signs of wear and for frayed or broken parts.

Use the bolts washers and nuts to fasten the weight bar in place. 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.