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Steve Barker[_5_]

wrote:
On Thu, 7 May 2009 19:18:51 -0700 (PDT), DS wrote:

The two laser units on the tracks for my garage door were damaged when
our garage flooded and then froze during the winter.
These are a safety feature but with no small children around, I don't
consider it necessary.
Is there any way of by-passing them? I tried twisting the wires to-
gether on each side. It didn't work. Then I joined the respective
wires from one side to the other across the opening. That didn't work
either. The laser beam is essentially a switch, isn't it?
If I can't bypass it, do I have to order the manufacturer's
replacement equipment (which will take time) or is there something
"generic' I can use?
Tx
ds
They CAN be bypassed.
Some work simply by disconnecting. You need to check the wiring
diagram that came with the opener.
IF you bypass it, make SURE the downforce limit is adjusted properly.

I've not encountered one that will work without them in the circuit
wired properly.

s