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Our Installation Standards at Precision ensure that the job is done right the first time. Whether it’s a high tech opener installation, a brand new beautiful garage door, or both, these checklists help homeowners know what to expect when they choose Precision. Each step of this checklist is reviewed by the technician or installer to guarantee that the completed job meets our quality specifications and your expectations.

Opener Installation Standards

Installation

  • Openers are anchored using white 1 ¼ inch angle iron (not plumber’s strapping) 
  • Power cord is tie wrapped

Proper Function

  • Opener rails are lubricated for smooth functionality
  • J-bar is cut for safety
  • Safety reversal tested at 2 inches

Wall Buttons

  • Wall buttons installed at least 5’ from the floor
  • Bell wire run neatly and stapled in place
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Safety Eyes

  • New safety eyes installed 3”-6” from the floor with every opener
  • Brackets bolted on (not clipped)
  • Overhead wires concealed in wire channel
  • Wires pig-tailed to prevent being pulled out

Clean Up

  • Garage and driveway are swept to clean up any debris
  • Doors and parts are cleaned of all grease and fingerprints

New Door Installation Standards

Installation

  • Pre-drill existing lumber to prevent splitting or a loose, dangerous door 
  • Adjust track flange brackets for a custom fit

Proper Function

  • Full panel reinforcement brackets are used to attach the opener on all steel doors
  • All moving parts are lubricated
  • Door balance checked
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Weather Tight

  • Galvanized nails recessed every 8" to eliminate rusting or pull offs
  • Stop moulding is front edge or back side caulked
  • Bottom rubber is applied to door and should be tightly sealed to the ground

Clean Up

  • Garage and driveway are swept to clean up any debris
  • Doors and parts are cleaned of all grease and fingerprints
St. Paul Area

(651) 355-1712

(651) 355-1712
Woodbury / Oakdale Area

(651) 605-0426

(651) 605-0426
Western Wisconsin Area

(715) 629-1310

(715) 629-1310
Roseville / Maplewood Area

(651) 355-1712

(651) 355-1712
Eagan / Apple Valley Area

(651) 605-0426

(651) 605-0426
Minneapolis Area

(612) 326-3844

(612) 326-3844
Eden Prairie / Minnetonka Area

(952) 252-6189

(952) 252-6189
Maple Grove / Plymouth Area

(763) 354-7246

(763) 354-7246
Coon Rapids / Blaine Area

(763) 317-1427

(763) 317-1427
Precision Garage Door Twin Cities
Office: (651) 355-1714
53 Woodlynn Ave
Suite C

St. Paul, MN 55117
Precision Garage Door Twin Cities
Office: (952) 800-3338
14607 Felton Ct
Suite 118

Apple Valley, MN 55124
Precision Garage Door Western Wisconsin
Office: (715) 201-2933
595 Schommer Dr
Suite B

Hudson, WI 54016
Precision Garage Door Maple Grove
Office: 763-200-7973
10701 93rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Precision Garage Door Eden Prairie
Office: 952-698-0131
6520 Edenvale Blvd
Ste 210

Eden Prairie, MN 55346