Installing A Garage Door Tensioner 16

Because the doors are so large few home centers and only some garage door stores keep many doors in stock so expect to order one instead of buying it off the shelf.

Installing a garage door tensioner 16.

In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs. Before installing any lag screws it is important to drill 3 16 pilot holes where the lag screws are to be attached. For the headroom you should have about 10 to 12 of space depending on the spring system you re installing. High by 8 or 9 ft.

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center. A standard double garage door is 7 ft. Professional winding bars work with 1 2 in.

Openings you can make your own winding bars by cutting a 36 in. High by 16 ft. 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. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.

You should not attempt to adjust or remove a garage door that has a standard torsion spring mechanism because these are under extreme tension which makes them dangerous. 5 16 hex bolts nuts. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. Measure the various areas where the door will be installed.

Length of 1 2 in. Sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329. The garage door tension springs provide lifting force for the heavy door and are under tremendous tension get careless and they can hurt you. Fasten the wall flange on the end bearing plate to the wood jamb with 1 5 16 x 1 5 8 long lag screw.

Standard single doors are 7 ft. Door opening height and width headroom from top of opening to ceiling and back room length of garage. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. The garage door shown is equipped with a torsion spring system which is much safer to adjust than the typical torsion spring model.

A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.