background image

Ten-Foot Rail Extension Kit

Model 8810CB and 8810CB-P

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

•  The trolley must be in down (closed door) position during assembly and 

installation.

 If you have a completely installed garage door opener, the rail/

opener assembly must be taken down. UP and DOWN Limits must be 
readjusted after installation. 

•  Opener hanging brackets will require repositioning and the addition of an 

extra bracket for stability due to increased rail length.

IF THIS IS A NEW INSTALLATION:

Use the front (header), belt assembly, and longer emergency release rope in 

this kit in place of those packaged with your garage door opener. Add the 
enclosed center rail as the second rail (remove one of the center rails 
packaged with the garage door opener) section, creating a five piece rail 
assembly. Complete the assembly, installation, and adjustment of your 
opener according to your owner’s manual, with the exception of adding an 
additional hanging bracket for stability.

IF THIS IS AN EXISTING INSTALLATION, CONTINUE AS FOLLOWS:

  1.   Pull down on the emergency release handle, then disconnect the trolley 

from the door arm.

  2.   Disconnect the rail/opener assembly from the header bracket and 

hanging brackets, and place it on the floor.

  3.   Remove the belt cap retainer from the opener sprocket and set aside.
  4.   Disconnect the master link from the trolley threaded shaft and belt; 

discard 

(Figure 1)

.

  5.  Remove the spring/nut from the trolley and discard.
  6.  Remove idler pulley assembly and set aside. 
  7.  Remove the belt assembly and discard.
  8.   Push the trolley back toward the opener. Disconnect the front rail and 

second rail sections by using a screwdriver tip to pry up the outer tab on 
each side of the rail, then slide it off the existing rail assembly. Discard 
the front and second rails 

(Figure 2)

.

  9.   Align the new front and center rails with the existing rail assembly, 

keeping the cut out “window” at the front (header) end. Be sure to keep 
rails right side up: the idler pulley bolt hole above the window is larger 
on top of the rail than on the bottom. Slide the new center rail onto the 
assembly, then add the front rail. Tabs along the side will lock into place.

 10.    As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole 10" (25 cm) 

from the front end of the rail 

(Figure 1)

. Slide the trolley assembly to 

this point.

 11.   Lay the new belt beside the rail. Grasp the end with the hooked trolley 

connector and pass approximately 12" (30 cm) of belt through the 
window. Keeping the ribbed side toward the rail, and allow it to hang 
while you complete the next two steps.

 12.   Replace the idler pulley, lock washer and nut. Rotate it to be sure it 

spins freely. Grease the center if necessary. 

 13.   Locate the rail tab.  Use a flathead screwdriver and lift the rail tab until 

the tab is vertical (90°) 

(Figure 2)

.  

 14.   Pull the belt around the idler pulley and hook the trolley connector into 

the retaining slot on the trolley 

(Figure 1)

. The ribbed side must contact 

the pulley.

15.     With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense the remainder of the 

belt along the rail length toward the motor unit and around the sprocket 

(Figure 1)

. The sprocket teeth must engage the belt.

16.      Check to make sure the belt is not twisted, then connect it to the flat end 

of the trolley threaded shaft with the master link 

(Figure 1)

:

 

  •  Push pins of master link bar through holes in end of belt and trolley 

threaded shaft.

 

  • Push master link cap over pins and past pin notches.

 

  •  Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches until both pins are 

securely locked in place.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

•  Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY 

service or maintenance.

Figure 1

Figure 2

The garage door MUST be in the fully closed position during 
installation.

To remove rail pry both 
end tabs of front 
rail slightly outward

Idler Bolt hole

(KEEP LARGER 
ONE ON TOP)

NEW
FRONT RAIL

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Rail Tab

Rail Tab

Threaded 
Shaft

Front Rail 
Section

Master 
Link

Master 
Link

Idler Pulley

Trolley
Connector

Retaining
Slot

Retaining
Slot

Trolley
Connector

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to chemicals including 

lead, which are known to the State of California to cause 
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more 
information go to 

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Reviews: