Garage Door Overhead Track Low Clearance

This very common garage door track option uses up even less headroom space than a 12 radius track.

Garage door overhead track low clearance. To determine the radius of the track measure from the center point of the radius to the bottom of the track as shown by dimension r. Door height low headroom track springs to rear headroom clearance dimensions door height centerline of shaft minimum headroom 2 track 15 radius thru 12 0 d h. Used when headroom is extremely limited for proper door operation. See chart below this kit works with both 12 and 15 radius horizontal track.

Often referred to as dual track it is best recognized by a second horizontal track. The reason for the additional clearance for torsion spring doors is due to the brackets that hold each end of the torsion bar. On the other hand if there is only 4 in. 2 8 3 track 15 radius.

304 mm available it is best to use a dual track system designed for low headroom. 3 track headroom 8 5 required sideroom 9 required backroom door height 32 required. Remember this is a balancing act to select the best hardware for your door as well as the best coordinating motor for efficient door operation. Low headroom menards sku.

Garage door parts accessories ideal door overhead garage door double track low headroom kit model number. Low headroom track springs to front headroom clearance dimensions door height centerline of shaft minimum headroom 2 track 15 radius thru 12 0 d h. The clopay garage door low headroom conversion kit bay be required if you have less than 15 in. Detailed installation instructions and all necessary hardware included.

The double track low headroom lhr conver sion kit is designed to modify the minimum head room clearance required. When equipping a garage door with an electric door opener add 2 in. 8 12 1 2 3 track 15 radius thru 12 0 d h. 51 mm to standard lift movements.

Most standard garage doors with extension springs require a minimum of 10 inches of headroom. Low headroom rear mount spring. Trolley motor operator or push up operation required not applicable for jackshaft type operators. Requires a minimum of 4 5 of headroom.

Springs are mounted at the rear of the horizontal track. Doors that use torsion springs require at least 12 inches of headroom. 121 mm to 12 in. 2 track headroom 4 5 required sideroom 7 5 required backroom door height 30 required.

Sectional garage door with low head room torsion springs in rear low clearance garage door track is applicable for building applications where headroom is severely limited. 8 11 3 4 thru 16 0 d h. In order to install torsion spring hardware we recommend a clearance of 12 in. 9 13 thru 18 0 d h.

Of headroom in your garage see more info below for a pdf of our how to measure guide. 2 7 1 2 thru 16 0 d h.