Garage Door Installation Instructions With Springs

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Garage door installation instructions with springs.

Amarr manufactures residential garage doors commercial sectional doors. Garage door springs must be properly balanced to operate efficiently and they can experience a reduction in tension over time. This is dangerous work so read the warnings carefully. This page gives detailed instructions on how to install your garage door springs on a door that uses two springs.

Clopay also offers a 1 year installation warranty on replacement garage doors installed by a master authorized or authorized clopay dealer. Sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329. Steel garage doors wood garage doors aluminum garage doors in carriage house traditional designs. 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.

Signs that can indicate the need for a garage door spring repair or replacement include. Warnings safety information 2 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. The installation instructions which follow are meant to be general guidelines which cannot be considered under any circumstance as imperative and final instructions as to the installation of a residential garage door. Framing the opening the garage door opening should be approximately the same size as the door figure 1.

For doors with torsion springs located over the door spend the 50 or so to have a garage door professional release the tension. After your new door is installed remove the old stop material on the outside of the door and replace it with the type that has a rubber weatherstrip gasket available at home centers. A broken spring can prevent an electric door opener s motor from reaching top speed so a. Torsion spring and opener.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the event of any damage which could result before while and after installing a. Garage door springs act as a counterbalance to the weight of all garage doors making them easier to open and close garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door. While it is possible to install your clopay garage door on your own you can get additional peace of mind by getting professional installation by a clopay dealer.