Linear Insufficient Up Travel Limit

Door will not open fully; stops 6–12 inches short of the header.

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Possible Causes

Up limit set too low, Trolley stop bolt positioned incorrectly, Rail length mismatch for door height, Door hitting physical obstruction near header

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep clear of the door while adjusting limits.

  • 1. Check for obstructions: Verify nothing on the ceiling or near the header is blocking the door or arm.
  • 2. Adjust up limit: Locate the up/open limit adjustment on the Linear opener. Turn it in small increments in the direction that increases travel, testing after each adjustment.
  • 3. Inspect stop bolt: Ensure the stop bolt on the rail is not set too far from the opener, preventing full travel. Adjust as needed.
  • 4. Confirm correct rail for door height: For very tall doors, ensure the installed rail is the proper length recommended by Linear.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Limit Adjustment Mechanism
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