Use a tape measure to carefully record the length and width.
How do you hang a garage door opener.
This should come in several pieces that fit easily together.
Lay weather stripping over the bottom door panel.
How to hang a garage door opener from a high ceiling.
Bolt the angle irons to a rafter or rafters with lag screws.
Attach the rail.
Typical garage door openers come with parts for hanging the motor from 8 foot high ceilings.
Measure the garage door opening before purchasing panels.
How to install a replacement garage door opener.
Check the door balance.
First put the rail together.
Most units hang from angle irons and metal straps that have holes drilled in them at regular intervals.
Make sure the door parts are working.
Choose the right garage door opener.
At a home improvement store purchase some rubber weather stripping.
How to install a garage door keypad.
This is the piece of the opener that.
Begin by putting together the main assembly.
Attach the straps to the irons with hex head screws.
Then you will need to slide the carriage also known as a trolley over the rail.
Attach them together as.
Lift the motor enough that you are able to place a 2 inch by 4 inch board on its side between the door and the opener rail.
Buy heavy duty angle iron.
Gently lower the motor until the rail is resting on the board.
The parts consist of an angle iron cross member.
Position a stepladder next to the door opener motor.
Move the motor left or right until the rail is at the center of the door width.
Placing the first panel and track 1.
Set the garage door opener on a ladder for easier installation.