Garage Door Spring Installation Instructions

It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual.

Garage door spring installation instructions. If the springs are too strong move each s hook the same distance away from the header. Door opens and closes too slowly. This page gives detailed instructions on how to install your garage door springs on a door that uses two springs. Note due to lack of available head room refer to page 2 table 1 you may require a low head room application.

To hold the level in place tape it to the section. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor. First 1st united door technolgies garage door installation install instructions torsion spring wind winding safety caution stile hinge center end bearing plate flange tools required hardware materials left right hand section panels track horizontal vertical spring mounting cable drums assembly vise grip hammer screwdriver step ladder perforated. A broken spring can prevent an electric door opener s motor from reaching top speed so a.

Slip the torsion springs onto the spring tube the red winding cone on the left end the nylon center bearing center bearing plate and the black winding cone torsion spring on the right end fig. Install using 2 1 4 x 1 tek screws into each end stile figure 14c. Warnings safety information 2 safety information potential hazard effect prevention moving door high spring tension warning could result in death or serious injury keep people clear of opening while door is moving. Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual.

If strut s are required location is shown on page 8. This is dangerous work so read the warnings carefully. If you prefer videos be sure to check out our video on how to replace garage door torsion springs. Garage door springs must be properly balanced to operate efficiently and they can experience a reduction in tension over time.

Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. Attach strut s to the center stile with 2 1 4 x 1 tek screws figure 14a. Signs that can indicate the need for a garage door spring repair or replacement include. After matching the spring lengths if the door is a little heavy open the door support it and move each s hook the same distance along the track angle toward the header.

Read the information in both. The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. Sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329.