For anyone attempting this don’t forget to remove the locking bars from the door and cover the holes for the locking bars on the tracks (an important step). Also, if you’re doing it on your own, you can hire a T bar hoist from most hire places rated at 100kg to hold one end of the door for you. It is also wise to secure the door at the top with a rope around the whole drum just in case the door gets away from you.
@@malayrojak The dismantling might have taken 10 minutes, but the full installation (one person only) took at least 90 minutes. Couldn't imagine life ever without this new remote door!
Thank you very much for this easy to follow video. I just finished looking at the chamberlain roller lift motor on the bunning's site. I am going to replace my garage tilt door with a roller door and am looking at around $1,000 - $1,200 for DIY door and motor installation. That is compared to $2,500 - $3,000 just for the roller door installation and an extra $800 for the motor fitting. My eldest son is a licensed electrician as well, so really looking at the DIY option.
Awesome. Can you have motors for two separate doors, that work independently? I have a double garage with 2 single doors divided by a removable divider. I want to motorise both doors but want them to operate independently.
Recommend you replace that small step ladder with a Gorilla step ladder available from Bunnings ..far safer as it has a handle to maintain your balance if necessary.
Great vid. My drum is offset inside by about 100mm i already got the extensions for the forks on the motor but how much do the forks have to go past the drum spokes to be safe? Is 30mm enough for a good grip? Will it cause too much cantilever force on them?
@@killbot86 I would put it on then. The door may move side to side on the pole a little bit. Fix it and the door doesn’t run like it did before maybe adjust the collar position.
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth thank you for the advice. One more: my garage door is no longer balanced after attaching the weight bar (it was balanced before). Should I leave the weight bar off in that case?
My door does not have the round wheel that the fingers fit thought to drive the door up and down. Is it possible to get one of those wheels with holes for the fingers to pass through to drive the door up and down? Where would I find one?
Hi Stan, That sounds like a difficult job to retrofit a hub. The door would have to come down and be rolled out. I would try a local manufacturer for the hub if that’s doable
How do you measure door weight? I have a double roller door that had an older Merlin opener. Just lifting it with a spring scale gives a weight of 26kg. There are no added weights on the door.
Hi Stu, Using a luggage scale is a bit tricky. I generally just do it by hand. If your looking to replace a motor on a old heavy rollerdoor I would use a Merlin Silent drive Elite rather than the bunnings motor.
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth Thanks for your reply. Yes it does seem to add some drag and make the number a bit "iffy". Perhaps I should add maybe its not that old. The door is only about 15 years old(maybe that's old for a auto roller door?). I said old because its the type that has a large gear mounted to the door instead of the newer(?) two finger design with the gear inside the case. It only failed due the the gear being misaligned by the former owner/installer. Just to be sure you are talking about the MR855MYQ? One more question while I have you. The unit can go on either side of the door can't it? Its just that access to the unit to pull the release cord would be much easier if the new unit was on the other side of the door to the old unit.
@@stusue9733 the Mr855myq is the motor I suggest. The motor can go either side. The hub the motor fits to can be more recessed on one side in some brand doors. Something to look out for. Maybe add some tension to the spring if it's too heavy. We charge 770 to supply and install FYI
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth I'll check out the hubs. I can push the door up with two fingers on each hand so that's why I was questioning my 26kg figure. I might tension it up a little and add the door weight. Nice price but I am in eastern Vic so the commute would be a killer ;) Thank you for your time
My roller door has the drum wheels back inside the end of the door about 300mm so the folks on the opener won't reach the drum spokes. Can you get extension tubes for them?
It doesn't matter, left or right. Some doors may have a recessed hub on one side though. If sideroom is tight that's recessed side would be your best bet.
Brilliant stuff man, I’m going down to Bunnings to get my door motor and fit it! Just one question, you mentioned the single screw through the door is used to stop theft, how does it work again?
If its the screw into the drum you are talking about, that just helps to avoid the door unrolling on itself if it hits an object n the way down and has to reverse back up
If the door is not pinned (on both sides, not just a single screw, he explains that he's already done the other side) to the drum, when the door is shut it's possible to lift the door up from the outside and it will rise up off the drum and open just enough for someone to get under it. Pinning it on both sides to the drum will prevent this.
You could try it with two people one holding the door and the other person slide in the motor on or if you have a stand you should put the door on the stand on the one side and remove the bracket inside the motor on
work ethic ► n. An ethical principle that places greatest value on hard work and diligence. n. The value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties n. The tendency to work hard at one's job or duties Wow, you got all that from this video.
Chamberlain motors are absolute garbage do not buy!! Also if u are not in the trade do not try do this on your own u will get in trouble somehow!! Leave it to the pros
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Legend, I just used this as a guide to help me work it out install on my own roller door. Great video, very clear and informative saved heaps of time!
Awesome Work!!! Helped immensely by making it all very clear and simple. Beats the bunnings installation for $259 by far! My shout of a six pack!!!
In Melbourne tradies are asking $1100 for installation
“I’m going to screw through into the hub of the door” misses the hub completely! 😂 gold
You did in less than 10 Minutes what it would take me a whole day to complete
So quick and efficient and very informitive, did not even wake up the client well done!!
Champion :) This saved me so much time, not having to remove the bracket from the wall! Great tips, cheers
Great video, short and to the point!
You’re a machine. If only you lived in Melbourne! Cheers. 👍
For anyone attempting this don’t forget to remove the locking bars from the door and cover the holes for the locking bars on the tracks (an important step). Also, if you’re doing it on your own, you can hire a T bar hoist from most hire places rated at 100kg to hold one end of the door for you. It is also wise to secure the door at the top with a rope around the whole drum just in case the door gets away from you.
Wow, this guy really knows how to sell an installation! I'd call in a jiff.
This bloke is a bloody legend👍🏻
Excellent mate. Quick and easy-Very well explained.
Excellent tutorial....really appreciate the time taken to make this!
Good helpful video, nice subtle inclusion of the repeated drop test on the hilti. Cheers for the tips!
Excellent! Thank you. Now I know how the professional installers should be fitting my new double automatic garage door two days from now in Melbourne.
How'd it go mate? Did it take under 10 minutes?
@@malayrojak The dismantling might have taken 10 minutes, but the full installation (one person only) took at least 90 minutes. Couldn't imagine life ever without this new remote door!
@@jeffreyb3238 thanks for responding so quickly!
2:13 that's a job for wifey
Thanks for taking the time to prepare this video. It really helped me do the job .
Brilliant instructional video 👌
Brilliant thank you so much
Mate, you made that look easy as f*&k
Good tutorial video Thanks
You're welcome
Thank u. Straight and simple
Excellent video. So fast to install.
Doh! I wish I watched this before I attempted to install this myself...
Thank you very much for this easy to follow video.
I just finished looking at the chamberlain roller lift motor on the bunning's site.
I am going to replace my garage tilt door with a roller door and am looking at around $1,000 - $1,200 for DIY door and motor installation. That is compared to $2,500 - $3,000 just for the roller door installation and an extra $800 for the motor fitting.
My eldest son is a licensed electrician as well, so really looking at the DIY option.
Hi Will, those prices seem very high. Feel free to call me to discuss any options. 61615665
Regards
Blair
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth Thanks for the offer, but I'm in Sydney, unless you have a franchise or similar over here
Awesome. Can you have motors for two separate doors, that work independently? I have a double garage with 2 single doors divided by a removable divider. I want to motorise both doors but want them to operate independently.
Hi Janie,
That can be done. We use Merlin brand door openers. These are $600 each fitted
Recommend you replace that small step ladder with a Gorilla step ladder available from Bunnings ..far safer as it has a handle to maintain your balance if necessary.
Thanks John
I always though that when you undo the u bolt, the springs inside would go twang and you'd lose the tension.
Hi,
Please note I tightened up the opposite side before I released the side the opener was being fitted 👍
Great vid. My drum is offset inside by about 100mm i already got the extensions for the forks on the motor but how much do the forks have to go past the drum spokes to be safe? Is 30mm enough for a good grip? Will it cause too much cantilever force on them?
As long as the door is reasonably balanced 30mm is ok
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth awesome thanks mate
Cheers, great video
There’s no mention of installing the Stop Collar. Is this not required as per the instruction manual?
I only add it if the door isn’t running straight (coning). I don’t think it serves another purpose?
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth Is it worth leaving it off? The manual doesn’t explain its purpose but does say it is important to have it on
@@killbot86 I would put it on then. The door may move side to side on the pole a little bit. Fix it and the door doesn’t run like it did before maybe adjust the collar position.
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth thank you for the advice. One more: my garage door is no longer balanced after attaching the weight bar (it was balanced before). Should I leave the weight bar off in that case?
Great video.
My door does not have the round wheel that the fingers fit thought to drive the door up and down. Is it possible to get one of those wheels with holes for the fingers to pass through to drive the door up and down? Where would I find one?
Hi Stan,
That sounds like a difficult job to retrofit a hub. The door would have to come down and be rolled out.
I would try a local manufacturer for the hub if that’s doable
how much should i expect to pay for installation? Motor will be provided.
We charge 165inc gst
Are these decent quality or would you recommend something else for a similar door?
These are the best on the market.
They do make a more powerful opener that would be best suited on a double width door
This was very helpful thanks great work
How do you measure door weight?
I have a double roller door that had an older Merlin opener. Just lifting it with a spring scale gives a weight of 26kg. There are no added weights on the door.
Hi Stu,
Using a luggage scale is a bit tricky. I generally just do it by hand. If your looking to replace a motor on a old heavy rollerdoor I would use a Merlin Silent drive Elite rather than the bunnings motor.
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth Thanks for your reply. Yes it does seem to add some drag and make the number a bit "iffy".
Perhaps I should add maybe its not that old. The door is only about 15 years old(maybe that's old for a auto roller door?). I said old because its the type that has a large gear mounted to the door instead of the newer(?) two finger design with the gear inside the case. It only failed due the the gear being misaligned by the former owner/installer.
Just to be sure you are talking about the MR855MYQ?
One more question while I have you. The unit can go on either side of the door can't it? Its just that access to the unit to pull the release cord would be much easier if the new unit was on the other side of the door to the old unit.
@@stusue9733 the Mr855myq is the motor I suggest. The motor can go either side. The hub the motor fits to can be more recessed on one side in some brand doors. Something to look out for. Maybe add some tension to the spring if it's too heavy.
We charge 770 to supply and install FYI
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth I'll check out the hubs.
I can push the door up with two fingers on each hand so that's why I was questioning my 26kg figure.
I might tension it up a little and add the door weight.
Nice price but I am in eastern Vic so the commute would be a killer ;)
Thank you for your time
Why did you install that bolt on the other side with the marker?
At what time in the video? I’m not sure what it is you are asking
It’s to stop the door curtain being pushed over the top of the drum. In case it is forced in a break in attempt to
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth so its not really a necessary part of the installation?
I got to say you made it look super easy!
My roller door has the drum wheels back inside the end of the door about 300mm so the folks on the opener won't reach the drum spokes. Can you get extension tubes for them?
Yes you will get the extension
Yes I believe bumming stocks extensions
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth bummings 😂😂😂😂
😅 fair, you got me there
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth I’m calling it bummings from now on 😆👍
Legend … on which side should the motor be installed ?? I mean left or right side ??
It doesn't matter, left or right. Some doors may have a recessed hub on one side though. If sideroom is tight that's recessed side would be your best bet.
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth thank you mate
Your videos are very handful
Thanks for video bro
I had an issue with mine its got hooked, I noticed it’s off the side guide. What should have be the cause for this?
It may be the door is not running properly or the motor is pushed in too far??
Obviously the stop collar is optional?
Yes, I think it's used as a coning clamp if the door is running up on an angle.
This guy is great
Brilliant stuff man, I’m going down to Bunnings to get my door motor and fit it! Just one question, you mentioned the single screw through the door is used to stop theft, how does it work again?
If its the screw into the drum you are talking about, that just helps to avoid the door unrolling on itself if it hits an object n the way down and has to reverse back up
If the door is not pinned (on both sides, not just a single screw, he explains that he's already done the other side) to the drum, when the door is shut it's possible to lift the door up from the outside and it will rise up off the drum and open just enough for someone to get under it.
Pinning it on both sides to the drum will prevent this.
No need to install the safety stop collar?
I only use it if the door is coning.
Are the Bunnings Chamberlanin and Merlin the same? Are the remotes interchangeable?
The bunnings chamberlain remotes don't work on merlin motors
@@pinnaclegaragedoorsperth cheers
Mate which area do you service
How to install on a 3m roller door?
You could try it with two people one holding the door and the other person slide in the motor on or if you have a stand you should put the door on the stand on the one side and remove the bracket inside the motor on
Is it waterproof
Not this one. You will be looking at a Merlin Weatherdrive
Thanks mate, great video
Vice grips? Why not just use the correct spanner on the nut?
Hello, what is material for roll shutter?
It's made from Bluescope Colorbond steel
Don’t you take the weight off the door?
The doors need the weight bar to assist the motor in lowering the door
Thankyou
What if my motor gap is only 30mm ?
you would need to move the bracket over and drill new holes
Thinking this guy is ex-mil with a work ethic and dexterity skills like that. Navy or Army.
work ethic ►
n. An ethical principle that places greatest value on hard work and diligence.
n. The value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties
n. The tendency to work hard at one's job or duties
Wow, you got all that from this video.
@@gsau3000 Yup.
does someone know where I can find this motor?
bunnings, if your in australia
@@hectorlamar806 im in North America. do they ship?
Bunnings
@@Jbdee-p4f do the ship to the US?
@@Powerstrokepat no i dont think they do mate it would be cheaper to just get one in your country
Can you come over please 🤣
Rushed and not given a shit..oops extra hole.. not my problem
Not enough attention to details. Helpful, but indiferent, like drilling a hole without measuring first.
Chamberlain motors are absolute garbage do not buy!!
Also if u are not in the trade do not try do this on your own u will get in trouble somehow!!
Leave it to the pros
Bit sloppy mate 😆