When I decided to upgrade my garage door opener, I knew I wanted to switch from a chain drive to a belt drive opener for a quieter and smoother operation.
Here are the steps from Fort Lauderdale Garage Door that I took to convert my chain drive opener to a belt drive opener:
First, I gathered all the necessary tools and materials, including a new belt drive opener, a ladder, pliers, a socket wrench, a screwdriver, and a level. I also made sure to disconnect the power to the opener by unplugging it from the power source and turning off the circuit breaker.
Next, I used pliers to remove the cotter pin and then used a socket wrench to loosen the bolt that secures the chain to the trolley. Once the chain was removed, I used a screwdriver to remove the mounting bracket and the opener.
Then, I followed the manufacturer’s instructions to install the new belt drive opener. This included attaching the rail, motor, and trolley. Once the opener was installed, I attached the belt to the trolley and the motor, making sure to tighten it properly to prevent slippage.
Using a level, I ensured the belt was properly aligned and adjusted the tension as needed. A properly tensioned belt will be tight enough to prevent slippage but not so tight that it causes excess strain on the opener’s motor.
After adjusting the belt tension, I reconnected the power and tested the opener to make sure it was functioning correctly. Finally, I reattached any additional accessories such as safety sensors or remote controls that were previously connected to the chain drive opener.
Overall, as stated in Fort Lauderdale Garage Door, converting my chain drive garage door opener to a belt drive opener was a straightforward process that improved the operation of my garage door and reduced noise.
Fort Lauderdale Garage Doors & Gate
725 Progresso Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States
954-287-4139