New chamberlain opener
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New chamberlain opener
Hi,
I purchased and installed a new chamberlain opener to replace my lift master which had given up the ghost. When I was installing it, I noticed the rail was about a foot shorter than the lift master rail. Sure enough when I tried to open the door, it would not open fully and it stopped about a foot short when it hit the stop pin in the rail. I have an 8' door.
The opener works fine other than it doesn't lift the door to its full height. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Anthony
I purchased and installed a new chamberlain opener to replace my lift master which had given up the ghost. When I was installing it, I noticed the rail was about a foot shorter than the lift master rail. Sure enough when I tried to open the door, it would not open fully and it stopped about a foot short when it hit the stop pin in the rail. I have an 8' door.
The opener works fine other than it doesn't lift the door to its full height. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Anthony
#3
You need an extension kit for an 8 ft door. It adds a foot to the rail and drive. Of course that depends on the type of drive mechanism. A typical chain drive is the extension and new chain...relatively cheap at about $27. A belt drive includes a new longer section of rail to replace one of the existing and a new belt...around $50. You might check your local HD. The one here has been clearancing the kits for several months.
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Liftmaster and Chamberlian are the same company, bolt the liftmaster rail to your new opener head, if it's in good shape