Proper Way To Mount A Garage Door Motor

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Proper way to mount a garage door motor. Go with 1 2 hp for a double door and 3 4 hp for a door that has a wood or faux wood overlay they can be heavy. 2 with the drive motor in place reinstall the torque tube end bracket and cable drum. This is a very important measurement that determines if you will need an extension kit when purchasing your diy operator. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.

Most garage door openers feature a carriage that runs on a rail or along a tube from a motor to the front of the garage and an arm connects the carriage to the garage door. Attach the disconnect cable to the motor with an s hook and thread it through. You will also need to mount an electric eye in that location as well as a reflector on the opposite side of the door. Garage door openers must be installed properly to ensure the mechanism fits to specifications and operates safely.

Garage door expert russell madden jr along with his crew and kevin o connor of this old house is installing a steel garage door that is 16 wide by 7 6 high with a black carriage style overlay a design that matches the architecture of the house this extra wide door features an added bonus it is insulated which will help keep the garage temperate during colder months. This is the area available immediately adjacent to the door opening. When you install a garage door opener you have to have a power source to operate the equipment. The height of the garage door opening is the distance from the floor to the top of the garage door opening.

A minimum of 3 5 to 4 5 is required on either side of the door opening. 3 using 1 4 by 2 inch long lag screws fasten the mounting bracket for the drive motor to the wall above the garage door. This will require you to run two small wires down to the bottom of one side of your garage door. When buying a garage door opener choose a 1 3 hp or 1 2 hp garage door opener for a single garage door 1 3 hp can be hard to find at some home centers.

Choose the right garage door opener. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. This means installing an electrical outlet on the garage ceiling. Garage door springs come in two styles.

Install the electric eye safety system that came with your garage door opener.