Torsion Bar Garage Door Installation Instructions
Flying off can damage cars other property or even a person who is in the garage when it happens.
Torsion bar garage door installation instructions. When torsion springs break they don t fly off like extension springs can. For instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener. For torsion spring installation go to page 7 of the door installaton instruc tions. With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same. Follow the track bolt placement figure. Securely mounted hardware and rails. After the springs are installed proceed to page 6 step 35 of the door installation instructions to finish the installation.
Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone. 8 align the lhr rear upper track to the standard track so that the gap between the lhr front and lhr rear upper tracks is not greater than 1 8. Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate. Mark the position on the standard track through the lower hole in the front splice plate connected to the lhr rear upper track.
Installation of rear torsion spring system. Read the information in both. Torsion spring brackets should be firmly mounted to the wooden header above the door. Residential sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. Roller track support brackets and the opener should be securely bolted to the rafters. Tension is reduced by removing turns. Adjustments should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
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. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. In the end scott got the door that he wanted installed along with a great liftmaster garage door opener. Supplemental instructions 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.