Garage Door Opener Sensor Sun Shield

Liftmaster chamberlain sears craftsman and chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields.

Garage door opener sensor sun shield.

Amazon s choice for garage door sensor sun shield genie gstb r stb bl replacement safety beams black 2 pack black one size gstb r 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 637. Moving the sensors further into the garage and out of the sunlight is a common sense solution. 041b0873 is a safety sensor sun blocker kit. Product overview 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.

Fold the shield against the top and bottom of the sensor. Put a tube on the electric eye on each side of the garage door one side for mornings the other side for evenings 5 make sure the tube is extending straight out from the electric eye. These cardboard safety sensor sun shields are used to prevent sunlight from shining into sensor causing accidental reversal of garage door. Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility.

This replacement kit is used to shield sunlight and prevent accidental reversal of garage door from sunlight shinning directly into the safety reversing sensors. Sun shields are a similar more visually appealing option. Only compatible with 41a5266 1 safety sensor brackets. Fold the shield body outward to expose the sensor lens.

See more product details. If it isn t it could get in the way of the electronic beam and prevent the garage door from closing because the cardboard tube is breaking the beam. This replacement kit is used to shield sunlight and prevent accidental reversal of garage door from sunlight shinning directly into the safety reversing sensors. Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility.

Reinstall the sensor s wing nut to hold the sun shield in place. Fold the top flap down and then fold the bottom flap up to make a box around the sensor. Install a shield on the other sensor. Another possible fix is switching the sides of the sensors.