Overhead Door Chain Tension

There may be an adjustment linked to the chain or an adjustment to the length of the door opener track.

Overhead door chain tension.

The chain on my garage door opener seems to be sagging and rubbing on the track. Automatic garage door openers make getting in and out of your garage easy although the machinery does require periodic maintenance to ensure proper operation. Both adjustment types should be done with the door closed and disconnected from. If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the.

There are only a few ways that the chain can be tightened. Also compatible with genie models. Front pulley assembly for the overhead door legacy model 696 and 496 and overhead door passport model 286 and 386 garage door opener. You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener.

A loose garage door cable is not difficult to deal with but you will need a few key tools to tighten it properly. Chain drive t rail appilcation only.