Motorizing the garage door allows it to be opened or closed remotely. While some models are suitable for swinging doors, others are designed for sectional, sliding, or rolling doors.
The motorization kit for sectional or tilting garage doors includes:
- a motor block;
- a guide rail;
- a chain, noting that some models are equipped with a belt instead of a chain to ensure quiet operation;
- an electronic control unit;
- a remote control;
- an interior wall control.
For its part, the kit for sliding garage doors includes various elements.
- A motor block installed at the bottom of the opening to pull or push the door on the rails.
- A remote control to open or close the door without having to get out of the car.
The motorization kit is essential for a rolling garage door. Indeed, although this type of opening is practical for cramped garages and those facing the sidewalk, it is more difficult to operate manually. Before installing it, various parameters need to be considered.
- The lintel height: this part of the wall will house the motor block and the box.
- The dimensions of the door: the power of the motor mainly depends on the weight of the door to be automated.
Whichever kit is chosen, it is equipped with various safety systems:
- a lighting system that automatically turns on when the door is opened or closed;
- obstacle detectors that stop the operation and raise the door in case of an obstacle;
- a manual opening system, useful in case of a power outage;
- an automatic locking system that engages as soon as the door is closed;
some motors exert a counter-push in case of a forced opening attempt.
The choice of the motorization kit depends on the type of garage door to be automated. The installation of a secondary power system (battery or solar panel) is recommended to optimize comfort and safety.
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