Give yourself only about a half inch from the sensor.
How to connect garage door opener sensors.
Staple the wire secure and stretch it over to the point that the opener rail attaches to the top of the garage door.
Slide each garage door sensor downward so it is as low as possible without unscrewing the mounting brackets.
This video will help you in wiring up your safety sensors if you have p.
You can cut close to the sensor.
1 push the safety sensor with attached carriage bolt.
Connect the wires from each of the two garage door safety sensors to the garage door opener.
Attempt to close the garage door using a remote.
Using your wire cutter snip the wires that continue to attach the sensor to your garage door.
There are generally two screws on the motor.
Repeat for the opposite side.
One for each wire.
How to install safety sensors correctly.
Place a staple over the wire to secure it to the wall.
Installing the sensors as part of the garage door opener installation requires attention to wiring and adjustments to the devices themselves.
Watch this video to see how the pro s do it.
The door should stay open and the motor unit lights should blink.
Test the garage door opener sensors multiple times to be sure they are working properly.
Stretch the wire up the wall until you come to the top corner of the opening.