converting garage door to manual

[narbie99]

I am thinking of converting my electric spring loaded garage door into a manual door for ceiling clearance for my lift. Is there anything special that needs to be done on an aluminum spring loaded door or can i just remove the motor and the center track?

I was going to replace the door with a track and get a direct drive side mount but i have cabinets along the side wall that i would not be able to use due to the door rails.

Thanks

 

[HoosierMark]

I have 4 direct drive side mount units and they only take up about the size of a 12 pack of Coke. I highly recommend them. The simply attach to the bar at the top of the door.

 

[narbie99]

as mentioned in my post its not the motor that takes up the space.. its the track/rails that the door has to slide on. The will block 3 of my 4 cabinets....

 

[rlitman]

as mentioned in my post its not the motor that takes up the space.. its the track/rails that the door has to slide on. The will block 3 of my 4 cabinets....

What kind of door do you have? A 1 piece?

 

[narbie99]

yup 1 piece alum.

 

[upndown]

If you've got a 1 piece door, just pull the opener off the cieling! Done deal..t

 

[narbie99]

If you've got a 1 piece door, just pull the opener off the cieling! Done deal..t

and just install a handle on the outside. this is what i figured but wanted to make sure there was nothing else i had to change out.

 

[upndown]

Nope, lift handle and inside slide lock and you're good to go.