To add automatic operation to a canopy up over garage door you will require a bow arm conversion kit.
How to change garage door from manual to automatic.
Older homes often have manual models but that doesn t necessarily mean you cannot upgrade to an automatic model should you desire to do so.
Look at the top of the garage where the door opens at there should be a big box that opens the door off to the side there is a cord of some type pull it down this should disengage the chain that.
Nowadays if you are buying a new home or a new garage door the garage door itself is probably automatic in design rather than manual.
Conditions within the garage.
Most manual garage doors can be easily converted to automatic whether you have a roller door or panel lift door regardless of the age and providing it is in good condition we can make it automatic.
Automating a roller garage door.
All garage doors are fully serviced when being converted from manual to automatic.
If you are using the garage as a workshop you can open the door just a little for ventilation.
Convert your manual roller door or panel lift door to automatic.
At the click of a button your door opens and you can drive your car in or out of the garage.
Shown in the second picture above a bow arm conversion kit allows for the simple and easy operation of a canopy garage door.