Installing A Garage Door Tensioner 16

High by 16 ft.

Installing a garage door tensioner 16.

Because the doors are so large few home centers and only some garage door stores keep many doors in stock so expect to order one instead of buying it off the shelf. Pin this video on pinterest. If your winding cones have 1 2 in. High by 8 or 9 ft.

Standard single doors are 7 ft. Begin installing your new door. 4 ask an assistant to help adjust the tension on the springs. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.

Length of 1 2 in. The garage door tension springs provide lifting force for the heavy door and are under tremendous tension get careless and they can hurt you. In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.

Before installing any lag screws it is important to drill 3 16 pilot holes where the lag screws are to be attached. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. Give your home a stylish energy efficient look with a new ideal garage door from menards. Professional winding bars work with 1 2 in.

Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. Fasten the wall flange on the end bearing plate to the wood jamb with 1 5 16 x 1 5 8 long lag screw. 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. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling closed when the springs are adjusted.

Openings you can make your own winding bars by cutting a 36 in.