How To Install A Garage Door Opener Motor

While supporting the motor with one hand carefully flip the motor unit over.

How to install a garage door opener motor.

You can now remove the motor gear and sprocket assembly from the unit too. Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door. While still supporting the motor unit install the motor mounting screws. Locate the four screws with which the motor assembly is attached to the opener s frame and unscrew them.

Plug the motor wire harness into the logic board. Connect the motor wire harness to the other wires inside the motor unit using a cable tie. To install a garage door opener first assemble the rail carriage pulley and motor compartment according to the instructions. Align the opener s rail with the center of the garage door.

While popular chain drive garage door openers connect the motor to the carriage with a chain other openers work slightly differently. Lift the motor compartment into place on the ceiling and attach the rail and carriage to the bracket on the door. Now remove the three screws that hold the sprocket in place. Attach brackets to the ceiling and door and position the end of the rail above the closed door.

Place the opener on a ladder and use scrap lumber to get it at the height you need. With a safety ring and a steel pin join the free end of the rail with the header bracket. Fix the door bracket in place. In direct drive garage door openers the carriage travels along a large threaded rod.

After that attach the motor to the brackets and verify the rail is perfectly horizontal with a bubble level. After that start installing the sensors. Dislodge the old motor assembly from the unit. This guide reviews how to install a garage door opener and offers tips for successful garage door installation.