The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
Proper spring tension for garage door.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on.
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.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the.
If you need to increase the spring tension hook the spring onto a lower hole on the track hanger.