Then drill the holes and bolt the bracket into position. Use the laser level to mark the height of the second bracket on the other side of the doorway.
Employing safe lifting techniques, lift the rolled up door onto the brackets, facing so that it will roll down the front side. Make sure the floating axle is free and centred by rotating it a quarter turn in either direction then releasing. Once the centre is found, make a clear mark on the axle against the hub for future reference. Loosely fit the supplied saddle, U bolts, nuts, washers and keepers. Centre the door with the opening, and the axle with the door.
Do this by lining up the previous marks with the hub before lifting the axle and door together until centred with the opening. Step 2 - Springs 1. Firmly secure the axle to the brackets with the U bolts and lock tightly with washers and nuts considerable tension will be applied when the spring is tensioned to ensure they are well tightened. Apply tension to the spring by rotating the door two times in a forward direction the amount of tension required for best operation will vary with individual doors.
Hold the door while your assistant cuts the plastic straps hold firmly to prevent loss of tension. Pull the door curtain down slowly and carefully position the wooden chock, which will help to hold the door until the tracks are fitted. Step 3 - Tracks 1. Pull the door down and check that it overlaps equally on both sides of the doorway. Slide the first track over the edge of one side of the door and fix the track loosely to the wall with the fasteners supplied.
Repeat on the other edge of the door and use the spirit level to ensure both tracks are absolutely vertical. Allow the door to travel up and down and check for correct tension adjusting track positions as needed. Then tighten both tracks securely. Fit the handle to the outside of the door using the fasteners provided. Troubleshooting If the roller door is hard to operate , check to see whether it is jamming on one of the tracks and adjust the track accordingly.
If the door is hard to lift or lower, adjust the spring tension to add more lift door will tend to drop or decrease lift door will tend to rise.
If the door rolls up crooked or telescopes, check that the brackets are level with each other and that the axle is centralised. If the door becomes hard to operate over time, check that the tracks are clean and free from oil and that the weather seal is not impeding movement. Maintenance A modern roller door is made with highly durable materials and finishes and will require only minimal routine maintenance.
Every six months or so; Wash the surface of the door curtain with a soft cloth or sponge and mild solution of soap or detergent in warm water. Thoroughly rinse with clean water immediately after cleaning to remove all traces of detergent. Conduct a visual inspection of brackets, springs, tracks, fasteners, cables and weather seal for signs of wear and tear. Lubricate the springs with grease and oil, excluding the locking mechanism to ensure proper functioning Do not lubricate the tracks, but simply clean them from time to time with spirit cleaner.
Perform a balance test by fully closing the door, then lifting it to waist height, where it should remain. A final word on spring safety Garage door springs are very tightly wound, meaning they are under a lot of tension.
If re-tensioning the spring is something you feel you are capable of doing yourself however, or if you have no access to expert servicing of your roller door, the following procedure should be followed carefully and exactly; Tie two ropes around the door roll one at each end as a safety precaution. If you have extension springs on your door, or if you don't have winding rods for a torsion spring door, you'll find these instructions helpful. If you prefer videos, check out our video on how to weigh a garage door with extension springs or torsion springs.
When possible, we recommend using matched torsion springs with comparable lift and cycle life. This will maximize the life of the torsion springs and not result in wasted cycle life, wasted dollars. This tutorial helps homeowners understand how they can utilize torsion springs with different lifts properly. We encourage our customers to buy torsion springs that are evenly matched for lift and cycles to maximize spring life.
Some garage door springs may have the proper lift, but the cycle rating may differ. This page gives detailed instructions on how to install your garage door springs on a door that uses two springs.
This is dangerous work, so read the warnings carefully. If you prefer videos, be sure to check out our video on how to replace garage door torsion springs. This tutorial gives detailed instructions on how to replace your torsion spring if your garage door only uses one spring. This tutorial gives instructions for how to wind your springs with an S3 winder, instead of through the more hazardous way of using winding bars.
These winders are reusable for up to three full cycles of winding and unwinding your springs before they should be replaced. The purpose of this tutorial is to show how to install a standard garage door torsion spring assembly on a new garage door, or on a door that previously used extension springs, TorqueMaster springs, or EZ-Set torsion springs.
Are you mechanically challenged? Order your springs with cones. If you enjoy the challenge and adventure of something new, however, you can remove the cones from your old springs and use them on your new springs.
You'll discover that removing cones from garage door springs can be quite easy. You can give it a try before ordering. Is your TorqueMaster spring still intact, but the cone or spacer is broken? This tutorial is for you! Do you have a sectional overhead garage door that uses extension springs?
Did one of your springs break? Follow the steps in our easy tutorial to replace your extension springs to get your door running again.
Replacing EZ-Set torsion springs is different from replacing standard torsion springs. The hardware is different. Parts are mounted differently, and major problems can occur if they are not mounted properly. If you're just looking for directions on how to wind your EZ-Set springs, watch this video on how to wind your EZ-Set torsion springs. Looking for help to figure out Wayne Dalton's installation instructions for your TorqueMaster springs? Look no further! Behold - easy to follow, step-by-step instructions to help YOU replace your broken TorqueMaster torsion springs!
If your spring is still intact, but your spring cone or spacer is broken, follow this tutorial on TorqueMaster Cone and Spacer Replacement Tutorial. The following instructions can be followed by most do-it-yourselfers.
You will need a second person to help you at the beginning of this tutorial to raise the door so that you can replace your torsion springs. These instructions are for replacing two springs on a self-storage roll-up door, also known as a mini-warehouse curtain door, that has the typical self-storage style loops on each end of the springs.
The instructions in this tutorial demonstrate how to replace extension springs on a one-piece garage door. This tutorial is for experienced maintenance personnel only. These instructions walk you through replacing both the inside and outside springs of a duplex assembly system on commercial and industrial overhead doors. This tutorial involves a pair of duplex assemblies on a high-lift system. I began learning the garage door trade in the Chicago blizzard of One of the more challenging jobs was replacing four huge 6" I.
These instructions are for 4 - 6" torsion springs with center-mount operator, inside lift. These instructions are for 2 - 6" torsion springs, with coupler in middle, outside lift. These instructions are for 2 - 6" torsion springs, with coupler and operator drive sprocket, inside lift.
Buy Commercial and Industrial Torsion Springs. What do you do when your ceiling above the garage door is too low, and there's not enough room to wind the springs? This tutorial is one solution for winding and unwinding your springs in a low headroom space. Do you want to convert over to standard torsion springs from your EZ-Set springs? Discover the risks of using only one torsion spring on your garage door, and see the benefits of using two springs.
Included are instructions to help guide you through our torsion spring replacement tutorials. We also provide you with the necessary tools to help you decide what parts you need and which springs to purchase.
In the early days of the garage door industry, every manufacturer stamped, rolled, molded, cut, and fastened its hardware. None of the torsion spring parts on Crawford garage doors are standard except for the 1" O.
It's a little extra work to convert, but the results will be worth the effort. The purpose of these instructions is to demonstrate how to convert from the original TorqueMaster One torsion spring system to standard garage door torsion springs. Visit our troubleshooting page to better help you diagnose your garage door problem. Here are some tips to help you work on your garage door safely and to get the job done right.
These are our "Tech Tips" videos shot live from our in-house training seminars here in West Chicago. Many of these have a narrow focus. It's also important to remember that proper safety precautions should be taken at all times when working on garage door systems. If you doubt your ability to complete a job safely, consider calling a professional. Safety first, then work!
Cable installations can initially appear to be tricky. I remember one DIYer who removed his whole garage door in trying to reinstall one of the cables. You can follow a simple procedure to avoid the DIYer's mistake. In fact, this can be one of the quickest repairs to make to your garage door. I can usually do it while holding my breath, which irks the customer because of the service fee.
Take a hint from the pros and follow our tutorials. If your garage door uses standard torsion springs, follow our video on how to replace your garage door cables for a standard torsion spring door. If your garage door uses TorqueMaster torsion springs, follow our video on how to replace your garage door cables for a Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster System. For extension spring systems, they need safety cables, so follow our video on how to replace your garage door extension spring safety cables.
The following PDFs are instructions for replacing commercial garage door cables in different situations a repair person may encounter in the field. For replacing commercial cables with an operator, follow our instructions PDF for a 22' X 14' door stuck open with cables off and center-mount jackshaft operator, inside lift. For replacing commerical cables with no operator, follow these instructions PDF for a 10' X 10' dock door with no operator, outside lift.
Although the roller replacement may look pretty nasty, this is a really quick job. This can be a very dangerous job if done incorrectly, however, so follow the warnings carefully! To replace the rollers on the bottom of your door, follow this video on how to replace your bottom fixture garage door rollers.
If you need to replace the other rollers on your door, follow this video on how to replace all of your garage door rollers quickly. Have a cracked hinge in the middle of your garage door?
Need to replace a roller that's in the middle of your door? There isn't too much to this task, but make sure you follow all of the warnings! To replace the rollers or hinges on the bottom of your door, follow this video on how to replace your garage door rollers. If you need to replace the other rollers or hinges on your door, follow this video on how to replace all of your garage door rollers quickly.
Thanks to the top fixture, you'll have an easy job replacing the rollers at the top of your door. To replace the rollers on the top of your door, follow this video on how to replace your top fixture garage door rollers. Does your garage door close partway then reopen?
Does the door bind and stick? Are there scraping sounds as your door opens and closes? In my 30 years servicing garage doors, I have found these symptoms to be some of the more challenging for do-it-yourselfers to diagnose. One major cause of failure for garage doors using extension springs is that the pulleys wear out.
It's late Saturday morning and your coffee is cold. You're halfway finished replacing your garage door torsion springs, and you just discovered that your end bearing is shot. Or, you've greased every moving part of your door, and you still have a loud annoying squeak when the door is running. Then, when searching for the cause, you find this seized bearing.
That's no problem, though, as this can wait. Sometimes customers prefer to keep the same end bearing plate and replace only the bearings. With just a few parts found in many garages, you can keep that older, heavier end bearing plate and replace only the bearings. Garage door struts reinforce door sections, preventing them from bending or breaking. They also aid in the smooth opening and closing of the door. If the sections are not rigid, the garage door will bind as it opens and closes.
Garage door struts stiffen door sections to prevent them from bending or breaking. They also allow the door to open and close smoothly. Of all the sections in garage doors, replacement of the bottom section occurs most often.
Since this section is closest to the garage floor, it absorbs the most amount of water and is eaten more frequently by little critters. If your door has an inside lift, follow these instructions PDF for wood flush door bottom section app. If your door has an outside lift, follow these instructions PDF for wood flush door bottom section app. So you've been noticing that there has been a large gap under the bottom of your door.
How do you get your door level and keep out the cold and the mice? If your door is not shutting evenly, watch this video on how to level your garage door. If your door isn't balancing properly, watch this video on how to balance your garage door. In this video , we'll show you how to adjust the top fixture roller carrier to seal the gap between the top section and the header and jambs. Does your garage door squeak or make a lot of noise when opening?
There are some specific ways to help reduce the squeaking of your garage door. Many people will lubricate everything, but that actually can cause damage and a huge mess. There are some specific things that you can lubricate to help maintain the life of your garage door and reduce noise levels. This video explains how to lubricate your garage door to reduce noise and increase the life of your garage door. This video specifically covers how to lubricate garage door rollers to remove noise.
Do you want your garage door to open closer to the ceiling? Do you want to still open your garage door when your car is on a car lift? Convert your garage door to a High-Lift door.
After gathering the measurements specified in this tutorial, get a quote for a custom high-lift kit for your garage door. DIY customers will find these instructions helpful when assembling their high lift kits. This tutorial demonstrates how we assembly high lift tracks "In-House.
The following instructions for converting your garage door to a vertical lift system are written only for the confident mechanic. The task is more complicated than installing a garage door from start to finish. The average "DIY-er" should not attempt this. The purpose of these instructions is to demonstrate how to cut and assemble a vertical lift track. Afterward, the tracks will be ready to be installed onto the jamb. Do you have a very small amount of space to work with above the top of your garage door?
Is your garage ceiling too short to fit your steel garage door normally? This tutorial will explain how to make a low-headroom modification to the brackets for steel garage doors.
This will allow a door to operate with a headroom clearance between 9 and 12 inches. One great product to seal your garage door is PVC stop molding. This keeps the weather and debris out as well as improving the look of your door by covering the gaps between the door and the door jamb. This video shows how to install PVC stop molding on a garage door. This video shows how to replace reverse angle jamb seals. This video shows how to replace garage door bottom seals. Here are overviews of twin contact seals and wood door bottom seals.
This is a video overview of all the different types of garage door seal retainers. Adjusting your garage door opener can be quite confusing for someone who has never adjusted them. This video will explain to you how to adjust the lifting and dropping force of the door, as well as how to adjust the maximum height and minimum height of your door.
In this step by step guide, you'll learn how to install an opener bracket on the top section of your garage door. When the average person typically sees a circuit board, they immediately seize up and think that's it's too advanced for them to fix. In reality, replacing circuit boards for the Chamberlain Liftmaster, Sears, and Craftsman garage door openers is relatively easy with proper instruction. This video will walk you through the process of replacing the circuit board on a Chamberlain Liftmaster, Sears, and Craftsman garage door opener.
In this step by step guide, you'll learn how to replace the gear and sprocket assembly on Chamberlain, Liftmaster, and Sears openers that use chains and sprockets. In this step by step guide, you'll learn how to replace the gears on Chamberlain, Liftmaster, and Sears openers that use chains and sprockets.
If the motor on your Genie opener is working, but the screw won't turn, and the door won't open, the issue may be a damaged screw drive coupler. To learn how to replace the coupler, check out this tutorial.
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