Torsion Spring Garage Door Installation Instructions

Torsion springs 1 6 19 w a r r a n t y 3 1 read this manual carefully and observe all warnings when installing operating or maintaining your garage door.

Torsion spring garage door installation instructions.

10 is required for the standard extension spring or ez set extension spring system while 12 is required for a standard torsion spring and ez set torsion spring system. These directions are designed for torsion springs mounted to both sides of an anchor bracket above the middle of the garage door as pictured above. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.

In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. Ideal door is a leader in residential and commercial garage doors and a preferred brand among consumers architects specifiers and building professionals. Steel residential garage door installation instructions and maintenance 1 and 2 layer construction in this manual you will find safety information how to prepare the opening installing the new door painting maintenance and replacement parts.

Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. Many motorized garage door openers are equipped with a. A noisy door often means the springs are straining and need to be replaced. A broken spring can prevent an electric door opener s motor from reaching top speed so a slowly moving door could be a symptom of a spring issue.

Instructions for replacing a single torsion spring for replacing garage door extension springs and for replacing wayne dalton torquemaster springs are linked to our diy instructions page above. Door opens and closes too slowly. Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. Measure area labeled headroom 5 which is the distance between the top of the door opening jamb header and the ceiling or floor joist.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the event of any damage which could result before while and after installing a. The wood anchor pad must be made of a grade 2 or better southern yellow pine also known as southern pine or yellow pine. The installation instructions which follow are meant to be general guidelines which cannot be considered under any circumstance as imperative and final instructions as to the installation of a residential garage door. Step 1 preparing the door frame.

It is important that the torsion spring assembly be firmly and securely attached to the frame of the garage. Garage door springs come in two styles.