Set it securely on top of a stepladder so it s conveniently close to the ceiling.
How to install garage door opener on garage door.
After that start installing the sensors.
Then install the motor brackets.
The garage door opener mounting bracket also called the header bracket secures the carriage tube to the wall above the door.
Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door.
To install a garage door opener first assemble the rail carriage pulley and motor compartment according to the instructions.
Place the opener on a ladder and use scrap lumber to get it at the height you need.
Align the opener s rail with the center of the garage door.
Lift the power unit.
The exact location depends on the type of door.
After that attach the motor to the brackets and verify the rail is perfectly horizontal with a bubble level.
With a safety ring and a steel pin join the free end of the rail with the header bracket.