Torsion Spring Garage Door Installation Instructions

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

Torsion spring garage door installation instructions.

A noisy door often means the springs are straining and need to be replaced. 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. Read the information in both. 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.

Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. 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. 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. It is important that the torsion spring assembly be firmly and securely attached to the frame of the garage.

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. 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. The wood anchor pad must be made of a grade 2 or better southern yellow pine also known as southern pine or yellow pine.

Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. Refer to figure tor 1 for the configuration of 2 x 6 wood jambs. Measure area labeled headroom 5 which is the distance between the top of the door opening jamb header and the ceiling or floor joist. The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the event of any damage which could result before while and after installing a.

Door opens and closes too slowly. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. Many motorized garage door openers are equipped with a.

Garage door springs come in two styles. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual.