Garage Door Safety Sensor Sunlight

Garage door sensors.

Garage door safety sensor sunlight.

Another thing you can do to overcome this problem permanently is to set a cylinder shaped object around each of the sensors eyes which will block the sunlight and prevent it from interfering with them. Sunlight and garage door sensors. This explanation shows exactly why a garage door sensor is primarily a safety feature. It may be that your safety sensor is being blinded by the light of the sun.

Only compatible with 41a5266 1 safety sensor brackets. See more product. If you are in a hurry and need to get your garage door closed right away stand in such a way that you cast a shadow over your garage door s beam sensor but of course don t block the beam itself just the sunlight that is shining on it and then press your remote control so that your door will close. Whenever there is an obstruction the garage door will automatically reverse before causing any damage.

The replacement safety sensors project an invisible light beam across the inside of the garage door to prevent accidents and are required for safe use of all chamberlain garage door openers. Cars would likely be one of the most damaged objects without a sensor. Some types of garage doors might even be damaged due to the door trying to continue closing if an object blocks the path of closing. Liftmaster chamberlain sears craftsman and chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields.