Torsion Spring Garage Door Installation Instructions

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.

Torsion spring garage door installation instructions.

Refer to figure tor 1 for the configuration of 2 x 6 wood jambs. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track. 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. 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.

Residential sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329. Read the information in both. 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.

A noisy door often means the springs are straining and need to be replaced. Door opens and closes too slowly. Many motorized garage door openers are equipped with a. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the event of any damage which could result before while and after installing a. The wood anchor pad must be made of a grade 2 or better southern yellow pine also known as southern pine or yellow pine. Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual.

Garage door springs come in two styles. 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. 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.

For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. Measure area labeled headroom 5 which is the distance between the top of the door opening jamb header and the ceiling or floor joist.