How To Wire For Garage Door Opener

Then connect the cables of the sensors to the motor.

How to wire for garage door opener.

How to wire an electric garage door opener step 1. Insert the wires in the box strip at least 8 in. Unroll the low voltage wires on each side of the door from the sensor back toward the genie power head. Of the plastic sheathing off one end of the cable and thread the wires through the electrical box cable entrance.

Fix the door bracket in place. Turn power off before beginning any electrical work it is always the safest option to turn the power off at the. How to wire a sensor for a genie garage door step 1. However on either side of the garage door for the safety sensors and where the opener is attached to the ceiling the cat 5 or 6 wiring in the boxes is a continuous strand of cable.

They should go to each side of the garage door six inches above the floor level. Staple the wire to the wall 6 inches above the sensor leaving 3 inches of the end of the wire hanging past the. These leads come out of the ceiling at the same location as the button circuit with a minimum of 3 ft. Attach the bracket the opener came with to the wall above the door and then insert the end of the assembly into it.

Staple them in place. After that start installing the sensors. Remove outlet cover locate the electrical outlet that is the nearest to your garage door opener. Cross and twist the wires where they meet and run the wires in the channels to the motor.

Run the safety sensor wiring by running the bell wires from both of the sensors located on each side of the door about 4 inches above the ground to the rail at the door header. Leave a 24 inch lead 6 inches off the floor and 4 to 6 inches back or to the side on either side of the door opening.