Overhead Garage Door Limit Switch

With these simple steps you will be able to tune up the limit switch so that your garage door recovers its optimal performance.

Overhead garage door limit switch.

Over time it may be necessary to adjust the switch to make the garage door close completely if it is not working properly. Close travel and clockwise for less close travel. Each accessory features something different to help you enjoy your new overhead door opener or garage door system to the fullest. Make small adjustments to travel limits at a time.

Open and close the garage door. Insert a screw driver into the adjustment screw and turn the screw counterclockwise for more. Using the wall button close the garage door. Using a flathead screwdriver turn the screw clockwise one full turn for every 3 inches you need the door to raise so it opens all the way.

In addition this limit switch is compatible with older model overhead door python model 510 610 710 810 garage door openers. If the switch itself is broken make sure to fix or replace it. Add on garage door accessories are compatible with products that feature the codedodger rolling code access security system. The overhead door brand is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the garage door industry.

Stand on a step ladder to reach the up limit switch adjustment screw on the side of the garage door opener. Just like there is a limit switch for closing the door there is also one for opening the door. The switch may be too far from the motor unit. These optional garage door opener accessories which complement your opener are engineered with your convenience in mind.

Set the step ladder under the garage door opener in your garage and use it to access the up and down limit switch adjustment screws located on the side of the garage door opener motor housing. 79 95 add to cart compare. A garage door limit switch is a device that helps you set the appropriate functionality of a garage door. The problem with garage door limit switches a chain drive garage door usually has two small switches on the top of the unit these are triggered when small rollers attached to the chain ride into the mechanism.

This can disrupt the connection between them leaving the door unable to respond fully to your signal for it to open. Down side limit switch compatible with all dc motor overhead door and genie brand garage door openers. Limit switch compatible with all ac motor overhead door and genie screw drive garage door openers. Locate the curved close limit slot on the back of the opener motor.