Garage Door Installation Instructions

The opening must be framed with 2 x 6 minimum wood jambs.

Garage door installation instructions.

Sectional garage door installation instructions series 321 323 327 329. Get in touch 1 800 621 3667. Measure the various areas where the door will be installed. First 1st united door technolgies garage door installation install instructions torsion spring wind winding safety caution stile hinge center end bearing plate flange tools required hardware materials left right hand section panels track horizontal vertical spring mounting cable drums assembly vise grip hammer screwdriver step ladder perforated.

The jambs must be plumb and the header level for a square opening. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor. To hold the level in place tape it to the section. Warnings safety information 2 safety information potential hazard effect prevention moving door high spring tension warning could result in death or serious injury keep people clear of opening while door is moving.

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. The garage door opening should be approximately the same size as the door figure 1. Door opening height and width headroom from top of. If you prefer videos be sure to check out our video on how to replace garage door torsion springs.

Once the piece is in. Ideal door is a leader in residential and commercial garage doors and a preferred brand among consumers architects specifiers and building professionals. Center and level the first section after you install the brackets. This page gives detailed instructions on how to install your garage door springs on a door that uses two springs.

Torsion spring and opener applications require 2 x 6 minimum spring anchor pads. How to install a garage door step 1. 1 an outside handle and inside step plate has to be installed on the bottom section at a maximum of 6 inches from. Install the door panels begin installing your new door.

This is dangerous work so read the warnings carefully. Insert the bottom piece into the door frame and use a level to properly set the piece. Steel residential garage door installation instructions and maintenance 1 and 2 layer construction in this manual you will find safety information how to prepare the opening installing the new door painting maintenance and replacement parts. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.