Jackshaft openers should generally only be used with high lift and vertical lift track.   Trolley openers should be used with standard radius, low-headroom, and roof pitch track.   Improperly using a jackshaft opener with standard lift track can allow the cable go slack & slip off the cable drum, allowing the door to crash down causing severe injury or death.


The wall-mounted opener by Chamberlain will work for many applications, even many common commercial doors.  It is the preferred option whenever possible. 


When the application requires using a commercial jackshaft opener with standard radius track, pusher springs and cable snubbers are required.   Commercial openers also require an extended length solid torsion shaft.



Pusher springs & cable snubber devices required for any door that has standard lift track & is operated with a jackshaft operator. Without these devices, the cable can go slack & slip off the cable drum, allowing the door to crash down causing severe injury or death.