Ideal Garage Door Torsion Spring Installation

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Ideal garage door torsion spring installation.

Clopay door later purchased ideal door company. Refer to figure tor 1 for the configuration of 2 x 6 wood jambs. It is important that the torsion spring assembly be firmly and securely attached to the frame of the garage. This torsion spring system is sold under both names.

Door opens and closes too slowly. Torsion springs and garage door weight. It is much safer than traditional torsion systems because the spring is wound with a drill rather than with winding bars and the more dangerous screwdrivers which should never be used that have caused many injuries over the decades. Torsion springs need to provide enough force to equal the weight of the door.

An unbalanced door is a sign of. Torsion springs vs extension springs. Many motorized garage door openers are equipped with a. Garage door springs come in two styles.

Both ideal and holmes have been purchased by clopay building products company inc the ez set system is now sold under all three names. A functional garage door system lifts the door in a balanced manner. Garage door parts accessories ideal door overhead garage door 0 218 x 2 x 22 no. 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.

It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. A failing unbalanced or poorly matched spring. Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. 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. Introduction to ez set torsion springs. Torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. The wood anchor pad must be made of a grade 2 or better southern yellow pine also known as southern pine or yellow pine.

This is an informational video only for a comprehensive guide consult the owners manual however i go over some key steps from start to finish. A noisy door often means the springs are straining and need to be replaced. Step 1 preparing the door frame. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring.

For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. Ideal door is a leader in residential and commercial garage doors and a preferred brand among consumers architects specifiers and building professionals.