Thread the nut s facing the door clockwise until it meets the bracket then release the chain.
Garage door chain too long.
I am not a professional.
Chain adjusts by shortening the chain itself.
There are only a few ways that the chain can be tightened.
1 shorten the chain.
The chain got loose and popped off the gear.
Pull the chain toward the garage door and hold it in position.
If your garage has torsion springs across the inside of the door opening you need a professional to adjust the.
Once you have finished tightening the chain you should replace the door opener against the garage door and then replace the power supply wires to the opener.
Press down on the chain with your finger.
Looks like different parts of the system door rails and chain opener were replaced at different times and not really set up to work together well.
Model 139 53990ds thanks so much.
2 increase the length of the rail that rests on top of the opener.
Grasp the chain 1 foot from where it connects to the end of the threaded chain anchor.
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Too much tautness in the chain could lead to it breaking.
Documenting how i repaired the garage door.
Both adjustment types should be done with the door closed and disconnected from the opener using the emergency release.
Garage door openers are designed to safely lower the door at an even and slow speed in order to prevent injuries to people or pets or damage to cars.
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Too much tension equates to a door that doesn t close all the way or remain closed.
A garage door that comes down too quickly requires prompt repairs because of damaged or failing components.