Two Brands. Every Commercial Application.
POCO Garage Doors supplies, installs and services the two most-specified commercial garage door operator brands in British Columbia: LiftMaster and Manaras. Both are built for high-cycle, multi-tenant and industrial use — and we stock the most common models on our trucks for same-week installation across the Tri-Cities.
Model HCTDCUL
Heavy Commercial DC Trolley with Battery Backup
Industrial-duty trolley · DC motor · Battery backup · MyQ + Security+ 2.0
- DC motor with soft start & soft stop — reduces door and hardware wear
- Integrated battery backup keeps the door running through power outages
- MyQ smart-connectivity for remote monitoring and access control
- Monitored entrapment protection meets current commercial safety codes
Best ForLarge industrial bays, fire halls, transit and emergency facilities, and any building where door uptime cannot stop when the power fails.
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Model H
Industrial-Duty Jackshaft Hoist Operator
Wall-mount jackshaft · 1 HP · Continuous-duty industrial service
- Wall-mount design frees the ceiling for cranes, conveyors and overhead racks
- Built for very-high-cycle continuous duty (24 cycles/hr industrial rating)
- Heavy-duty drive chain with manual chain-hoist override on power loss
- Available in single- and three-phase voltage configurations
Best ForManufacturing plants, recycling facilities, large distribution warehouses and rolling-steel doors that cycle several hundred times per day.
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Model T
Industrial-Duty Trolley Operator
Ceiling-mount trolley · 1 HP · Heavy-duty chain drive
- Ceiling-mount trolley for standard-headroom industrial sectional doors
- 1 HP three-phase motor engineered for continuous commercial service
- Reinforced trolley carriage and heavy-duty drive chain
- Integrates with monitored photo-eyes, safety edges and access control
Best ForLarge overhead bay doors in warehouses, body shops, equipment dealerships and municipal works yards.
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Model MHS
Medium-Duty Slow-Speed Hoist
Wall-mount hoist · Slow-speed travel · Oversized door specialist
- Reduced travel speed protects oversized panels and large counterweight assemblies
- Wall-mount hoist with chain-operator manual override
- Ideal for fire-rated rolling steel doors that require controlled motion
- Compatible with monitored photo-eyes and safety-edge sensors
Best ForLarge fire-rated rolling doors, cold-storage entries, sealed loading docks and oversized doors where slow controlled travel is required.
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Model MJ
Medium-Duty Jackshaft Operator
Wall-mount jackshaft · 1/2 HP · Up to 14′ high doors
- Wall-mount jackshaft saves overhead space for shelving, lighting and equipment
- 1/2 HP motor handles standard commercial sectional doors up to 14′ high
- Integrated radio receiver with Security+ 2.0 rolling-code remotes
- Field-programmable limit switches and adjustable force settings
Best ForStrata parkade gates, low-rise loading doors, small commercial bays and service-shop doors throughout the Tri-Cities.
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Model MT
Medium-Duty Trolley Operator
Ceiling-mount trolley · 1/2 HP · Chain drive
- Ceiling-mount trolley for standard 7′–14′ commercial sectional doors
- 1/2 HP motor sized for moderate daily cycle counts
- Reliable chain-drive transmission with manual disconnect
- Built-in radio receiver, photo-eyes and monitored entrapment protection
Best ForSmall commercial bays, mechanic shops, dealership service doors and apartment-building loading rooms.
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LiftMaster vs. Manaras — which commercial operator should I choose?
Both are top-tier commercial brands and we install and service both across the Tri-Cities. LiftMaster is the North American volume leader with the broadest model range, MyQ smart-connectivity and the easiest access-control integration — it is the default choice for most strata, multi-family and light-commercial buildings. Manaras-Opera is Canadian-built with cast-iron gearboxes and is the preferred choice when ultra-long mechanical life, heavy continuous-duty cycling and warehouse/industrial loads are the priority. On a typical Coquitlam strata parkade we recommend the LiftMaster MJ or Manaras OHJ; on a Port Moody warehouse with 250+ daily cycles we typically recommend the Manaras OSJ.
Which Manaras operator is right for a strata parkade gate?
For most Tri-Cities strata parkades the Manaras OHJ heavy-duty jackshaft is the standard choice — wall-mounted to preserve ceiling clearance, cast-iron gearbox rated for continuous duty, and built for 100–250 daily cycles. For high-traffic high-rise parkades and warehouse loading bays exceeding 250 cycles per day, we step up to the Manaras OSJ ultra heavy-duty jackshaft.
Which LiftMaster opener is right for a strata parkade gate?
For most Tri-Cities strata parkade sectional doors and roll-ups, the LiftMaster MJ medium-duty jackshaft is the standard choice — wall-mounted, 1/2 HP, and built for daily multi-tenant cycle counts. If the building has 150+ units and very high traffic, or if uninterrupted operation during power outages is required, we recommend stepping up to the HCTDCUL with integrated battery backup.
What is the difference between a trolley and a jackshaft operator?
A trolley operator mounts on the ceiling and pulls the door open with a rail and trolley above the door (LiftMaster T and MT). A jackshaft operator mounts on the wall next to the door and turns the torsion shaft directly (LiftMaster H and MJ). Jackshaft operators free up the ceiling for cranes, racking and lighting, while trolley operators are simpler and lower-cost for standard headroom buildings.
Do LiftMaster commercial openers include MyQ smart-connectivity?
Yes — most current LiftMaster commercial operators, including the HCTDCUL, support MyQ for remote door monitoring, scheduled close and access-control integration. A LiftMaster Internet Gateway or compatible Wi-Fi hub is required and we configure it during installation.
How long does a commercial LiftMaster opener typically last?
Industrial-duty models (H, T, HCTDCUL) are rated for over one million cycles when maintained on a scheduled program. Medium-duty models (MJ, MT, MHS) typically last 12–18 years on commercial duty. Skipping annual maintenance is the single biggest factor in premature operator failure — chain stretch, limit drift and burnt boards are all preventable.
Do you stock LiftMaster commercial openers locally in Coquitlam?
Yes. We carry the LiftMaster MJ, MT and HCTDCUL on our service trucks for same-week installation across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Larger industrial T and H models are ordered to spec with typical lead times of 5–10 business days.
Do you stock Manaras OHJ and OSJ operators locally?
Yes. We keep Manaras OTBH, OHJ and OSJ operators in local stock for same-week installation across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Replacement gearboxes, brake assemblies, limit cams and control boards are also on our service trucks for in-field repairs.
Can you service a LiftMaster commercial opener installed by another company?
Yes — we service every LiftMaster and Manaras commercial operator regardless of who installed it. Our trucks carry common boards, limit switches, radio receivers, sprockets and chain. Most board-level and limit-switch repairs are completed in a single visit.
