There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
Proper spring tension for garage door.
If you need to increase the spring tension hook the spring onto a lower hole on the track hanger.
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.
They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too.
Disconnect the door from the automatic opener using the disconnect cord.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs.
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.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.