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Topic: Garage door troubles

Posted By: bobkyllo
Subject: Garage door troubles
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 7:32pm

Put 2 new openers in this weekend. Both doors walked on the way up and down. Oiled everything up on the first one and that took care of that but the second door still walks.

Upon inspection I found a spring that was stretched, a pulley missing some bearings, and a missing roller.

Bought all the parts. Only installed the one wheel but I've got extra. That seemed to help a little bit not completely.

I've noticed other people have grease on the pole that runs from the opener head to the wall. Should I do that?

Lastly tonight my vehicle button doesn't work. Upon inspection I see one safety light is blinking. If I set my hand under the safety eye it will remain steady

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 8:01pm

I see one safety light is blinking. If I set my hand under the safety eye it will remain steady..

i think your sensors are not in alignment.

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 8:05pm

prior to using the DOOR OPENER.... the garage door should open and closes SMOOTHLY by hand.. you can raise it slowly and look to see what is dragging or sticking... and the springs should be adjusted so you have minimal effort for the motor to LIFT the door.... i use grease on the rail... also spray the little rollers on the door and the hinges with some type of Penetrant oil..

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Posted By: bobkyllo
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2024 at 7:21pm

I'm still struggling with the doors walking. How do you adjust the springs that are along side the tracks?

Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2024 at 7:51pm

This Video should help you check your door alignment, and then adjust the spring tension.

G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryV-xLoAIcM" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryV-xLoAIcM

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2024 at 8:56am

springs are COLOR CODED for the weight of the door... SPRINGS should be a MATCHED SET so the pull the SAME on both sides.

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Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2024 at 1:11am

If I was there Bob, I'd help you out. It's very easy. I would bet there must be a few infos on youtube.

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