Garage Door Opener Safety Sensor Installation

The sensors are normally about 4 inches above the ground.

Garage door opener safety sensor installation. Repeat the process for the other safety sensor. The infrared beam from the garage door opener sensors isn t able to be seen by human eyes. As long as the beam isn t interrupted the door will open or close normally. 2 extension brackets 4 lag screws 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Whenever there is an obstruction the garage door will automatically reverse before causing any damage. Photo eye sensors detect objects as well as people. This complete kit includes. Connect the solid white wires the same way.

One sensor goes on each track across from each other near the floor so they can see each other. In the majority of cases a photo eye sensor will be installed on the garage door sensor. An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury. Remove all pull ropes and remove or make inoperative all locks connected to the garage door before installing opener.

041a5281 1 is a safety sensor extension bracket kit that is compatible with various garage door openers. Reattach the cut wires to the new sensors. Connect the black striped control wire to the black striped safety sensor wire using the crimp wire nut. Strip the ends of the wires that you cut to expose the metal wiring inside of the casing.

Have a qualified service person make repairs to cables spring assemblies and other hardware before installing opener. This system allows them to detect obstructions like your car or a kid on a bike. 1 push the safety sensor with attached carriage bolt. Separate the control wires on the new sensor.

Product overview the replacement safety sensors project an invisible light beam across the inside of the garage door to prevent accidents and are required for safe use of all chamberlain garage door openers. The light beam from one sensor must connect with the other sensor. Use a pair of wire cutters to cut the white and black wire about an inch from the sensor. Installing the sensors as part of the garage door opener installation requires attention to wiring and adjustments to the devices themselves.

An infrared light runs between two photo eyes. This kit is used to used to mount the safety sensor kit to the wall of the garage instead of the door track. Install the two sensing modules across from each other and attach them securely to the garage door track. If done correctly you ll have disconnected your safety sensors from your garage door.

Install only a properly balanced garage door.