DIY Automatic Garage Door opener - tilt door or sectional door

Simple DIY, $200 and 2 hrs.
bring the convenience of opening garage door with a remote, easy ste[ by explanation of how I went about it. You can pickup these automatic garage door openers at Bunnings or any hardware store.

[@task82]

Well done mate!! We have a tilt door and want to automate it, this looks like a great solution :)

[@RathanNag]

Let me know if you have any questions

[@nikanj]

Thanks for the demonstration. Exactly what I was looking for. There are some garage door openers that say they are designed for tilt door but they actually work in exactly the same way as these sectional door openers.

[@RathanNag]

Glad it was useful. Let me know if you have any questions

[@isrnmn]

Great work! Thank you Did you have to make changes to the arms and springs before installing the motor?

[@RathanNag]

@@isrnmn no

[@peacefulandhappiness415]

Hi, Mate great job. I've got a question I just purchased an opener from Bunnings a belt drive one, Did the install myself and it has got too much tension and stress on the rail when its open and close the rail seem to bend when the door is open/close and only open halfway then it stuck. Any suggestions of what I might be doing wrong? Also the rail is parallel to the ceiling, Cheers

[@RathanNag]

Please check couple of things, is the hinge fastened on the door is at the top end of the door and the anchor point on the wall is at the prescribed height? If this is not correct the motor will struggle to push the door. Also check if the rail or belt has any kink or obstruction. Also, have you used the support anchors for the rail? Make a video and share the link

[@peacefulandhappiness415]

@@RathanNag Thank you for your reply. So, here I found my problem after looking into couple of things that you advice and learned it the hard way because I wasn't doing enough research. My tilt door was too heavy and out of balance, the belt drive opener model option does not suit this type of door as they're tend to bounce and struggle with opening due to the counterweight spring lift so, I will have to now convert it to a chain drive one that will give it more of strength and solid up the motion of the door when operate. Also the angle of the rail does matter with my setup it was the cause for my rail to buckle and bend when open/close. I had to lowered the back of my rail where the opener is lower from being parallel to the ceiling by 5-6" but, with my personal opinion is best to rather have one long solid piece of rail than having little sectional pieces of rail join together, I hope my scenario might be useful for anyone that having the same trouble, Cheers

[@RathanNag]

@@peacefulandhappiness415 that's good to know. Typically these doors are balanced and spring assisted so that they can be easily opened and closed by hand. Check if it's really hard and takes a lot of effort to open and close manually, if it doesn't then it should be height of anchors at both the ends. If the door is hard to open, check it's hinges and springs, lubricating them might help. Also if the weight of the door is not equal on either side of the door anchor point, offset the whole setup to align with weight. Hope this helps.

[@peacefulandhappiness415]

@@RathanNag Yes the weight of the door are not equal because its on a slope floor the door follow the shape of the floor not a perfect square and its heavier on one side

[@ferds001]

@@peacefulandhappiness415 Hi there thanks for sharing. I have the same problem where the rail bends up as the door comes halfway up or down. I think you’re right with the door being too heavy. Can you please specifically explain what sort of things you did to fix it?

[@joanpetervincent6175]

very good. at last a simple and clear video on a tilt door opener. thank you

[@RathanNag]

joan & peter Vincent Thanks for your comments, Let me know if you have any questions

[@waisjan6660]

Nice job

[@anthonysalcedo3740]

does it still need the existing springs still attached? might be smoother without them

[@RathanNag]

I think the springs on the door balance the weight and make it easier, i could be wrong :)

[@williammitchell1141]

just wondering if everything is still working well?

[@RathanNag]

all going really well, couldnt be happier :)

[@DIBSTAR100]

Great job

[@ninoechavez1402]

Nice tilt door opener install. Do you think it can be done to a tilt garage door with a lower headroom? And by the way tou that thing with the rope that releases the opener, is ther like a chain connector rail or something where it locks on to and where should i place that in particular on the metal ramp of the opener?

[@RathanNag]

Yes and yes

[@chamalepasinghe8236]

Hi Rathan, great video, thank you. A question if I may: did you have to change the pivot position of the J-type fitting on the the sides of the door when you installed this? What pivot position is your arm at, at the moment? Thank you.

[@RathanNag]

Hi Chamal, I didn't have to change anything. As per instructions you attach the pivot to highest possible point on the door. I can email you photos, if you need.

[@chamalepasinghe8236]

@@RathanNag Thanks Rathan! Because of the less than ideal setup in my garage, with a low structural beam right in the middle of the garage, I had to get a unit that had a 2m rail. The manual recommended setting to pivot point 1. So, I'll have to try and select the best setting.

[@RathanNag]

@@chamalepasinghe8236 ok, I understand. Hope you will be able to resolve this, all the best.

[@chamalepasinghe8236]

@@RathanNag I did, and it's working great. But your video was a huge inspiration mate! Thank you.

[@RathanNag]

@@chamalepasinghe8236 you are welcome

[@cctv9136]

Yeah.... good reason it wasn’t explained like that in the instructions!

[@RathanNag]

Dave Vaughton sorry, what do you mean.

[@heroknaderi]

Very cool great job 👍 did you get the parts from homdepot just curious

[@RathanNag]

Thanks, not many parts are required, the fasteners, self tapping screws come with the equipment. Only thing you need is basic tools - power drill/screw driver

[@yadavsmart]

How did you do the safety cut-off ?

[@RathanNag]

It's built-in in the motor, if it comes across any obstruction, it stops and goes back

[@jonathantatler]

These things are easy to fit if you've a bit of practical ability (practicality?) but understand WHICH type of UP'n'OVER door you have first!

[@RathanNag]

righto, bit of research upfront and hence I made this video :)

[@HisnameisRich]

what do you mean?

[@ahpongtan750]

Can I know where you buy the slotted bracket holding the chain rail.?

[@РамильТатарин-о7з]

5+

[@thfreakinacage]

Ooh, I spotted a NSW number plate. Wanna give me a hand with mine? :P haha I have the same style door and same hinge. But I need a different approach. I am building mine to be powered off LiFePO4 batteries and there is no other access to the garage, so I need a system which allows me to open the door manually without needing to disengage the track from inside. Thanks for the video, I wanted to see at least 1 other person who had done such a conversion on this style hinge :)

[@RathanNag]

Happy to help, let me know if you have any questions

[@thfreakinacage]

@@RathanNag Awesome will do. My biggest issue is finding or building a system which can be opened without the release cord. There's no power in the garage and no other way in. So if the batteries die, I need a manual override I can do with a key from the outside. Tricky.

[@RathanNag]

@@thfreakinacage as far as I know, the hard links attached to the door won't let you move the door with out disengaging the track belt or chain.

[@thfreakinacage]

@@RathanNag Yeah I think I may have to do something a little different. One idea is to use some sort of linear actuator directly attached to the hinge itself. They have the torque needed but I need one with a clutch. Haha. Crazy ideas :P

[@Benito_Cognito]

Thanks Rathan! Great video mate, you just saved me some money =)

[@RathanNag]

thank you

[@7un05]

Hey Benito did you do the install of your garage tilt door? No one in the NT can help me with mine!

[@Benito_Cognito]

@@7un05 I wish I could report that I did, but I'm just not that handy =/ I did however buy one from Bunnings and get a 'handy andy' guy to install it for a few bob. And by a few bob, I mean like $50....If you know anyone who is mechanically minded and owns a drill, they should be able to nut it out! I hope that helps JuneBug.

[@Benito_Cognito]

Try posting it on 'Airtasker'. Good luck ;)

[@7un05]

@@Benito_Cognito thanks mate, much appreciated!

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

Awesome man thanks for posting. I was about to go and spend thousands on replacing my garage door, then I saw a neighbour with a motor on his. A quick google search took me to the Bunnings site and from Bunnings site to your video. So wrapped now. Going to Bunnings tomorrow. Just a question, looking at the pull arm attached to the door, it looks like the length of it can be adjusted up or down to suit?

[@RathanNag]

Yes it's adjustable with various points you can connect using simple eye clip

[@RathanNag]

Let me know how you go with it

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

@@RathanNag Will do. Did that connecting arm come with the unit or did you have to buy or make that separately?

[@RathanNag]

@@user-uh6lm5wv6n it came with the unit, everything you need is in the box

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

Hey. Im just wondering if your garage door has the original turn handle lock on the front, and if so how did you get around this? Because if im correct, even if you install the automic controlled motor, it cant open via remote unless the manual door handle is turned to release the locks on the side?

[@abseilpro]

Hello mate, I've installed mine and I'm having trouble programming it. It's a Chamberlain sectional door model. Seems as though it won't program because the travel is too short. I can see a little white tab on the belt, do you know if this the issue, and if it can be moved....?

[@Clayart99999]

Have you solved the problem? I'm going to buy a Chamberlain sectional door opener for my tilt door. Thanks

[@felixyoghurt3291]

What did you do about the old manual T handle door lock, it looks like it has been disabled ?

[@RathanNag]

Yes, I removed the brackets on the frame that latch on to door mechanism, so I didn't have to do anything with the handle and lock mechanism.

[@Clayart99999]

Hi mate, can you tell me your door size? I have a tilt door that size is W3.5m*H2.2m,is it too big for that like yours opener?

[@RathanNag]

Should be fine, mine 3x2.2

[@Clayart99999]

@@RathanNag great, thanks

[@roxorange6022]

Hi looks good. How did you disengage the manual lock? I can't quite see the lock and handle in the door. I have a manual lock and key handle because currently there is no power to my garage. When I get power on will I be able to convert it to automatic like this?

[@RathanNag]

Yes, I think I should have shown this in the video. The unlock handle on the door is connected to hinged hooks on the side for the door that latches on to clamps on the door frame, I just unscrewed these clamps on the frame. Didn't have to touch the lock or the handle. That's it.

[@roxorange6022]

@@RathanNag Fantastic, thanks so much for helping out four years after you originally posted this. Very kind :)

[@user-rj8oj7bl2n]

Do you live in a strata complex?

[@RathanNag]

No, why?

[@Alpinetourismo]

Can you please write the model or full product name ?

[@RathanNag]

HomEntry Sectional Garage Door Opener

[@RathanNag]

www.bunnings.com.au/homentry-sectional-garage-door-opener_p3962057

[@BestAccessDoors]

Great job! Do you plan on doing more videos like this soon?

[@RathanNag]

Best Access Doors yes any home improvement

[@lilycreo3825]

How much

[@RathanNag]

$200

[@R900DZ]

What make and model is that opener?

[@RathanNag]

Dimitris Zarmakoupis the video ends with that details

[@RathanNag]

Home entry

[@Dk453efuu]

Great job! Is the rail parallel to ceiling? Or there is some angle?

[@RathanNag]

It's at an angle, the angle doesn't matter much, what matters is the height of the clamp from the top the door, at the door end. The clamp should be at least 5cm(approx) or more at the door end.

[@peevee4860]

@@RathanNag what part is the clamp?

[@RathanNag]

@@peevee4860 what do you mean?

[@peevee4860]

@@RathanNag can you point out which part is there clamp?

[@RathanNag]

@@peevee4860 oh okay. The anchor point of the trail above the door, the lintel bracket that attaches to the wall above the door. This needs to be at a certain height from the top most point of the door

[@adnansyed2122]

Great video, where did you get the steel beam from or did it come with the machine itself ?

[@RathanNag]

That's rail for the chain, it comes with the opener

[@terrycurran780]

Its noisy

[@RathanNag]

Not really, the chain slackness is adjustable, you get belt drives too, but may not last as long