As brought to my attention by one or our visitors ken f the chain doesn t actually stretch.
Garage door chain stretched.
Chain kit 10 44 53.
How to adjust garage door tension.
A sagging chain is a result of normal usage of the garage door opener.
Watch this video and see the professional at town country door llc demonstrates the.
Tighten the bolts on.
Now tighten the other bolt in the same way.
Over time it can stretch out and become less effective.
There may be an adjustment linked to the chain or an adjustment to the length of the door opener track.
Use the chain kits with a number of our garage door openers.
You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener.
Garage door opener forces are not high enough to cause that.
Chain adjusts by shortening the chain itself.
There are only a few ways that the chain can be tightened.
First the chain tends to loosen somewhat over time.
If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the.
Make sure that the chain does not get over stretched because it may snap if that happens.
Accessories and parts 17 garage door opener chain kits 17 parts 17 apply.
Every year inspect your chain to see if it has loosened up.
Eventually it could fall off and keep the door from opening and closing.
An out of balance garage door can close too quickly creating a potential hazard for kids and pets and placing unnecessary strain on the door s parts.
As you tighten the bolts the chain will tighten as well.
This type of chain is similar to a bike chain.
This guide will teach you how to adjust an uneven garage door to keep it running safely and smoothly.
You should be able to tighten the chain by tightening the limit screw.
Chain kit 12 ats211.
Both adjustment types should be done with the door closed and disconnected from the opener using the emergency release.