Clopay Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment

You ll find helpful instructions on our tutorial for replacing garage door torsion springs.

Clopay garage door torsion spring adjustment.

Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension. Step 7 carefully test door function. Unlock the door slowly raise the door and prop it about halfway open. Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.

On doors with two torsion springs each torsion spring should be wound the same number of turns. As north america s largest residential garage door manufacturer clopay garage doors come in a variety of styles including traditional raised panel carriage house and modern giving you the perfect opportunity to blend your personal taste with eye catching curb appeal. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position. To learn more about installing clopay garage doors go to our garage door installation overview.

It covers installation of torsion springs step 14 of the manual. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual. These videos will help you with the installation of your new clopay garage doors. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension.

Clopay garage door installation videos. Read the information in both manuals before beginning installation. To purchase torsion springs that are torqued with a clopay winder visit our springs page for clopay ideal and holmes ez set springs to purchase extension springs that stretch above the tracks as the door closes visit our springs page for clopay ideal and holmes extension springs. Our system eliminates the difficult and dangerous manual winding process with the ability to set the spring tension in seconds with a 3 8 power drill.

To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. Remove the locking pliers. Torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual. This is the first time the new door is being opened.