Torsion Spring Garage Door Installation Instructions

For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual.

Torsion spring garage door installation instructions.

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. 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. Residential sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329.

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. 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.

Many motorized garage door openers are equipped with a. Measure area labeled headroom 5 which is the distance between the top of the door opening jamb header and the ceiling or floor joist. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the event of any damage which could result before while and after installing a.

In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. 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. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track. 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. Read the information in both. Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. 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.

Refer to figure tor 1 for the configuration of 2 x 6 wood jambs. Door opens and closes too slowly.