Torsion Spring Garage Door Installation Instructions

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Torsion spring garage door installation instructions.

Refer to figure tor 1 for the configuration of 2 x 6 wood jambs. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. 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. The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the event of any damage which could result before while and after installing a.

A noisy door often means the springs are straining and need to be replaced. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. 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. The wood anchor pad must be made of a grade 2 or better southern yellow pine also known as southern pine or yellow pine.

Read the information in both. It is important that the torsion spring assembly be firmly and securely attached to the frame of the garage. 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. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual.

Step 1 preparing the door frame. Ideal door is a leader in residential and commercial garage doors and a preferred brand among consumers architects specifiers and building professionals. 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. Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual.

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. 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. Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. Residential sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329.

Garage door springs come in two styles. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.