Install Double Torsion Spring Garage Door

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Install double torsion spring garage door.

Many manufacturers have cut costs by using a single spring on a double wide 16 steel garage door. You will be winding up on the torsion spring. The garage door springs on your garage door do a lot of heavy lifting. Upgrading your garage door from a two torsion spring system to a four torsion spring system can help ensure your garage door is always in service and that you are not overworking the garage system.

Other problems frequently ensue when a single spring is used on a double car garage door. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. 19 abiding ippt charts in 2019 standard garage door torsion springs clopay ez set torsion conversion kit garage door spring color code how to measure garage door torsion springshow many turns on a garage door spring mycoffeepotgarage door spring winding chart coskintorsion spring calculator instructions qualitymercial garage door torsion springs wayne dalton19 abiding ippt charts. Failure to install the torsion springs on the correct side will cause your door to function improperly and could result in serious injury.

Torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. If the spring breaks near the stationary cone a large portion of the spring spins loose with the winding cone secured to the shaft. Many motorized garage door openers are equipped with a force adjustment feature as a safety caution that will stop the door from moving after a few inches if a spring is broken.

Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance. Black winding cone torsion springs are used on the right side of the door and red winding cone torsion springs are used on the left side of the door when viewing the door from the inside looking out. Read the information in both manuals before beginning installation. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.

Garage door springs come in two styles. At this point you will wind the springs. Just a video showing how to change out broken garage door torsion springs with new ones. Their job is critical and having an operational garage door at all times is essential.