Keep in mind that the remote control will not operate the door until the beam sensor has been attached and properly aligned.
Stanley garage door opener chain tension.
If the motor overload protector has been activated wait 10 minutes for the motor to cool down.
Don t overtighten the chain.
Too much tautness in the chain could lead to it breaking.
To open the door completely adjust garage door opener by turning the limit counterclockwise.
The second adjustment is located on the top of the opener body.
If your stanley garage door opener will not work ensure that it is plugged into a live 120 volt outlet.
There is a bolt that is turned clockwise to actually extend the length of the track thus removing the slack from the chain.
Turn it counterclockwise holding the other nut in your hand to prevent it from turning.
Same rule applies concerning recommended chain slack.
Then use the wrench to tighten this second nut clockwise until the chain is tighter but not so taut that it is completely inflexible.
Chain adjusts by moving the opener trolley guide tube or rail.
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