Garage Door Opener Sensor Sun Shield

Another possible fix is switching the sides of the sensors.

Garage door opener sensor sun shield.

Moving the sensors further into the garage and out of the sunlight is a common sense solution. 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. This replacement kit is used to shield sunlight and prevent accidental reversal of garage door from sunlight shinning directly into the safety reversing sensors. Fold the top flap down and then fold the bottom flap up to make a box around the sensor.

Only compatible with 41a5266 1 safety sensor brackets. Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility. 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.

They are made specifically for garage door sensors. 041b0873 is a safety sensor sun blocker kit. 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. Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility.

Sun shields are a similar more visually appealing option. Whenever there is an obstruction the garage door will automatically reverse before causing any damage. Fold the shield against the top and bottom of the sensor. Reinstall the sensor s wing nut to hold the sun shield in place.

Install a shield on the other sensor. See more product details. Liftmaster chamberlain sears craftsman and chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields. 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.