Garage Door Spring Installation Instructions

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Garage door spring installation instructions.

If strut s are required location is shown on page 8. Door opens and closes too slowly. Read the information in both. Sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329.

This page gives detailed instructions on how to install your garage door springs on a door that uses two springs. The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. 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.

To hold the level in place tape it to the section. Center and level the first section after you install the brackets. Attach strut s to the center stile with 2 1 4 x 1 tek screws figure 14a. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual.

Install using 2 1 4 x 1 tek screws into each end stile figure 14c. This is dangerous work so read the warnings carefully. Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. 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.

Note due to lack of available head room refer to page 2 table 1 you may require a low head room application. Garage door springs must be properly balanced to operate efficiently and they can experience a reduction in tension over time. Signs that can indicate the need for a garage door spring repair or replacement include. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor.

Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. 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. If you prefer videos be sure to check out our video on how to replace garage door torsion springs.