Install The Safety Reversing Sensors; Door Track Installation - LiftMaster 8587W Manual Del Usuario

Install the Protector System

1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors

HARDWARE
Hex Screw 10-24 (2)
The safety reversing sensors are designed to clip onto the door track with the provided sensor
brackets. If the door track will not support the sensor bracket a wall installation is recommended.
The sensor beam should be NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above the floor.

DOOR TRACK INSTALLATION

1. Slide the curved arms of the sensor bracket around the edge of the door track. Snap into
place so that the sensor bracket is flush against the track.
2. Slide the hex screw through the sensor.
3. Attach the sensor to the bracket with the wing nut. Make sure the lens is not obstructed by
the bracket.
Repeat the steps with the other sensor on the opposite door track. Both lenses must face each other.
1
Garage door
2 3
®
Wing Nut (2)
Door track
Wing nut
6" (15 cm) max.
WALL INSTALLATION
Make sure the brackets on each side are clear of the door track and have the same amount of
clearance so the sensors will align correctly. If additional clearance is needed, use extension brackets
041A5281-1 (not provided) or wood blocks.
1. Attach the sensor bracket against the wall with two lag screws (not provided).
2. Slide the hex screw through the sensor.
3. Attach the sensor to the bracket with the wing nut. Make sure the lens is not obstructed by
the bracket.
Repeat the steps with the other sensor on the opposite side of the garage door. Both lenses must
face each other.
1
Inside
garage wall
Door track
Not provided
2 3
20
OPTIONAL
OR
Wing Nut
6" (15 cm)
max.