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Garage door opener opens partially
This is a Stanley garage door opener chain drive style, 0.5 horsepower.
The problem is when I try to open it, either from the remote or wall unit, it travels open for 1-2 feet and stops, and start ticking (with Di-Da-Di-Da sound in one seconds interval). This is the same with or without the door engaged (so the door balance is not an issue here). The load is probably not a issue either as the same problem is observed when I disengaged the drive chain. Full close is not a problem. I called the tech support at (former) Stanley and he told me the broken gears may be at fault. I opened the gears box and carefully examed the gears. They apprantly are in good condition. Can someone shed a light on this myth? Or maybe the setup is not correct? I don't have the manual since it is inherit from the previous owner. |
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Springs are in good shape?
I've never had problem with an opener just broken springs. |
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Spring is in good shape. Actually I dis-engaged the door when trying.
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Check for excessive slack in the chain drive, sounds like the chain is
binding on the sprocket. Rich http://www.garagedoorsupply.com "Winston" wrote in message oups.com... This is a Stanley garage door opener chain drive style, 0.5 horsepower. The problem is when I try to open it, either from the remote or wall unit, it travels open for 1-2 feet and stops, and start ticking (with Di-Da-Di-Da sound in one seconds interval). This is the same with or without the door engaged (so the door balance is not an issue here). The load is probably not a issue either as the same problem is observed when I disengaged the drive chain. Full close is not a problem. I called the tech support at (former) Stanley and he told me the broken gears may be at fault. I opened the gears box and carefully examed the gears. They apprantly are in good condition. Can someone shed a light on this myth? Or maybe the setup is not correct? I don't have the manual since it is inherit from the previous owner. |
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Winston wrote:
This is a Stanley garage door opener chain drive style, 0.5 horsepower. The problem is when I try to open it, either from the remote or wall unit, it travels open for 1-2 feet and stops, and start ticking (with Di-Da-Di-Da sound in one seconds interval). This is the same with or without the door engaged (so the door balance is not an issue here). The load is probably not a issue either as the same problem is observed when I disengaged the drive chain. Full close is not a problem. I called the tech support at (former) Stanley and he told me the broken gears may be at fault. I opened the gears box and carefully examed the gears. They apprantly are in good condition. Can someone shed a light on this myth? Or maybe the setup is not correct? I don't have the manual since it is inherit from the previous owner. Hi, I guess you'll have to trouble-shoot with door disengaged from opener. Gotta find out why door won't open or close all the way freely. Is the tension on the chain not too loose? Tony |
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Is the rail in a straight line. Is the door binding in the track because the rail is running off at a angle? Is this a new install or an existing one that worked fine for a few years? I have the same problem except on a Sears that binds when closing because I knocked it out of alignment and the wheels are getting old and worn. -- On My Way ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On My Way's Profile: http://www.homeplot.com/member.php?userid=13 View this thread: http://www.homeplot.com/showthread.php?t=57459 |
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Thank you for all the reply so far.
The door imbalance / rail track is not a problem as I have dis-connected the door. This allows me to isolate the opener problem or door problem. Actually, I try to lift the door manually (without the opener) with single finger and it is confirm in perfect conditon. The chain tension may not be a problem as I also dis-engaged the chain from the driving gear and the opener still partially open. Winston |
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