This type of garage door normally has rollers running vertically on the door posts and large spring across the top of the door.
When fully open, the door does not retract all the way in to the garage but leaves a section creating a canopy in front of the garage.
These doors do not have horizontal runners into the garage.
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Recommended Garage Door Openers For single or double canopy garage doors we would recommend you use the LM5580A-2 Garage Door Opener with a Canopy Arm Adapter.
Other openers can be used with a canopy adapter although it is not recommended as it can cause problems.
Retractable Type Garage Door - Up and Over
This type of garage door normally runs on a track along the roof of your garage. Usually large springs can be seen on both sides of the door.
When fully open the door usually retracts all the way inside the garage.
For large double doors and wooden garage doors, we would recommend either the LM5580A-2 or the LM1000A-2 Garage Door Opener.
Side Hinged Type Garage Door
- Swinging Garage Doors
This type of garage door can be operated with the help of a wing arm adapter.
Recommended Garage Door Openers
To operate this type of garage door we would recommend the use of a LM5580A-2 AC garage door opener along with a wing arm adapter.
LM 5580A-2 AC Garage Door Opener
Sectional Type Garage Door -
Up and Over
This type of garage door is normally made up of a number of horizontal sections which slide up and over in to the garage.
Please note that all door types must be in good working order and balanced correctly, according to the door manufacturers specification before fitting an opener. As a rule by thumb if the door opens easily and smoothly then it is suitable for an
installation.