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Garage door opener???
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djjsr
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I've got one mounted upside down and it's been working ok for about 5 years. I don't see why it woudn't work on it's side. Probably would need to keep all of the slop out of the chain.
Steevo
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You could probably modify one to do it. I think the sensing switches that reverse when they encounter resistance would have to be disabled, since rolling a door takes a great deal more force than lifting a spring-balanced door.
An electric gate opener would be a good option.
They are designed for horizontal sliding loads.
http://www.gate-openers-diy.com/gate-opener_slider.shtml
An electric gate opener would be a good option.
They are designed for horizontal sliding loads.
http://www.gate-openers-diy.com/gate-opener_slider.shtml
I have done it.
You have to build your own bracing and put a 90 degree twist in the "L" bar.
I ended up with about 8 inchs of door not opening all the way.
(10 foot wide doorway and 9 foot 4 inchs of opening.)
(I also used and extension on the track.)
It was a garage sale unit and I am not sure of the HP.
I used it for about 5 years before going to overhead doors.
You have to build your own bracing and put a 90 degree twist in the "L" bar.
I ended up with about 8 inchs of door not opening all the way.
(10 foot wide doorway and 9 foot 4 inchs of opening.)
(I also used and extension on the track.)
It was a garage sale unit and I am not sure of the HP.
I used it for about 5 years before going to overhead doors.
rquackenbush
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Pictures!! We want pictures!!!!