How To Install Garage Door Safety Eyes

Safety eyes are required for all garage door openers manufactured since january 1 1993 and the garage door opener will not work without the safety eyes attached and functioning properly.

How to install garage door safety eyes.

Further the safety eye sensors should be no greater than 20 feet apart and should be positioned within. If the eyes aren t connected the door won t operate. If the photo eye senses an obstruction it stops the door from closing and potentially prevents damage or injury to a vehicle. Securely mounted hardware and rails.

Slide the carriage bolt out of the old eye s rear holding area. Slide this carriage bolt onto the new eye. If the door is closing and the beam between the eyes is interrupted the door will automatically reverse. The sensors should detect anything under the.

Push the bracket s clip onto the garage door s. Place the eye and bolt configuration onto the bracket and hand tighten the wing nut onto the bolt to secure the eye. The photo eye of an automatic opening garage door is a safety feature. Lying down on the garage floor under the closing door.

For instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener. 6 inches of the path of the door.