Ideal Garage Door Torsion Spring Installation

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Ideal garage door torsion spring installation.

Holmes garage door company also uses the ez set system. This torsion spring system is sold under both names. Torsion springs vs extension springs. Door opens and closes too slowly.

It is important that the torsion spring assembly be firmly and securely attached to the frame of the garage. Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. Torsion springs need to provide enough force to equal the weight of the door.

A functional garage door system lifts the door in a balanced manner. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. Introduction to ez set torsion springs. 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.

Read the information in both manuals before beginning installation. Garage door parts accessories ideal door overhead garage door 0 218 x 2 x 22 no. Torsion no 1white rw 218x2x22 menards sku. A noisy door often means the springs are straining and need to be replaced.

Garage door springs come in two styles. Torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. Both ideal and holmes have been purchased by clopay building products company inc the ez set system is now sold under all three names. 1 white right wound torsion spring model number.

An unbalanced door is a sign of. A failing unbalanced or poorly matched spring. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. 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.

Clopay door later purchased ideal door company. Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. The wood anchor pad must be made of a grade 2 or better southern yellow pine also known as southern pine or yellow pine. Torsion springs and garage door weight.

Step 1 preparing the door frame. The ez set torsion spring system was first developed by the ideal door company in baldwin wisconsin.