You can learn how to fix this garage door issue in four easy steps.
How to learn how to fix e install garage doors.
3 place sections in opening.
Pull the cable as tight as possible before tightening the setscrews.
Removal and installation of new garage doors.
Snap a locking pliers onto the torsion tube to lock it into place while you tighten the drums.
Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track.
2 attach hardware to door section.
Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons.
Leave the locking pliers in place and repeat the tightening procedure on the other side.
Put on eye.
Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.
6 see complete illustrated installation instructions included with your new door.
First shut the garage door so that you have full access to the tracks.
Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2.
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Rotate the drum to wind the cable into the winding grooves.
With the drawbar mounted and the holes drilled insert and tighten the attaching hardware that fastens the drawbar to the door.
Next grab a ladder a silicon base lubricant and some protective eyewear.
5 attach springs and connect cables.
Introduction to garage door counterbalance.
Now it s time for the fun part.
To safely repair garage doors it s necessary to understand the forces at work.
Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs 1 x research sourcestep 2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar.
Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.
4 install track insert rollers.
If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center.
Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.
Begin installing your new door.