Garage Door Opener Sensor Sun Shield

Moving the sensors further into the garage and out of the sunlight is a common sense solution.

Garage door opener sensor sun shield.

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. 041b0873 is a safety sensor sun blocker kit. Sun shields are a similar more visually appealing option. Fold the top flap down and then fold the bottom flap up to make a box around the sensor.

They are made specifically for garage door sensors. Only compatible with 41a5266 1 safety sensor brackets. Whenever there is an obstruction the garage door will automatically reverse before causing any damage. Fold the shield body outward to expose the sensor lens.

Reinstall the sensor s wing nut to hold the sun shield in place. 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. 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. Install a shield on the other sensor.

This replacement kit is used to shield sunlight and prevent accidental reversal of garage door from sunlight shinning directly into the safety reversing sensors. See more product details. Liftmaster chamberlain sears craftsman and chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields. 041b0873 is a safety sensor sun blocker kit.

Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility. Another possible fix is switching the sides of the sensors. Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility. These cardboard safety sensor sun shields are used to prevent sunlight from shining into sensor causing accidental reversal of garage door.