Garage Door Installation Instructions Torsion Spring

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Garage door installation instructions torsion spring. Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks. Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. Black winding cone torsion springs are used on the right side of the door and red winding cone torsion springs are used on the left side of the door when viewing the door from the inside looking out. Signs that can indicate the need for a garage door spring repair or replacement include.

For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. At this point you will wind the springs. Install standard torsion springs install ez set torsion springs ideal door is a leader in residential and commercial garage doors and a preferred brand among consumers architects specifiers and building professionals. Failure to install the torsion springs on the correct side will cause your door to function improperly and could result in serious injury.

If you aren t able to install a rear torsion spring system on a low head room garage you ll need to install extension springs. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. You will be winding up on the torsion spring. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.

Measure area labeled headroom 5 which is the distance between the top of the door opening jamb header and the ceiling or floor joist. Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance. If possible though we recommend torsion. Garage door springs come in two styles.

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. Amarr manufactures residential garage doors commercial sectional doors. 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. Track sets come in bolted and riveted solutions and suitable for panel overhead doors.

Read the information in both manuals. Ez set torsion spring system assembly installation instructions. A broken spring can prevent an electric door opener s motor from reaching top speed so a. Steel garage doors wood garage doors aluminum garage doors in carriage house traditional designs.