Torsion Bar Garage Door Installation Instructions

Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone.

Torsion bar garage door installation instructions.

Installation of rear torsion spring system. Residential sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329. When torsion springs break they don t fly off like extension springs can. Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate.

Torsion spring brackets should be firmly mounted to the wooden header above the door. Mark the position on the standard track through the lower hole in the front splice plate connected to the lhr rear upper track. 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 instructions on how to install a new garage door opener see how to install a garage door opener.

To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. Securely mounted hardware and rails. For extension spring installation go to page 7 of these instructions. Supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual.

Tension is reduced by removing turns. Adjustments should be made in 1 4 turn increments. Roller track support brackets and the opener should be securely bolted to the rafters. In the end scott got the door that he wanted installed along with a great liftmaster garage door opener.

Follow the track bolt placement figure. With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. After the springs are installed proceed to page 6 step 35 of the door installation instructions to finish the installation.

Steel residential garage door installation instructions and maintenance 1 and 2 layer construction in this manual you will find safety information how to prepare the opening installing the new door painting maintenance and replacement parts. Read the information in both. It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. Flying off can damage cars other property or even a person who is in the garage when it happens.

Insert the bolts in the stationary cones of the new torsion spring and insert the bolts in the slots on the spring anchor bracket.