Garage Door Opener Spring Adjustment

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Garage door opener spring adjustment.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments you may need to have someone helping you to adjust the torsion spring because it can be potentially dangerous. This video details how to adjust the opener force and travel of the door. Program the garage door opener to recognize when your garage door is completely open. This video applies t.

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. Another way to test your springs is to see if your garage door is perfectly aligned. To open the door completely adjust garage door opener by turning the limit counterclockwise. To test your springs disable your garage door opener if you have one then raise the door manually.

The green indicator light will flash twice to confirm. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. Do this with both sides before testing you should always adjust spring sets evenly. Now s a great time to let the clamps lose and rest the door on the ladder below.

Hold down the open travel limit button until the door has raised all the way. Push the open set limit button then release to save the door s position as the new open limit setting. If it doesn t stay in place on its own it s time to replace your garage springs. 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.

Otherwise simply slip the spring off of the garage door bracket opposite the hanger and move it to the next hole away from the hanger. Step 1 look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. Prime line gd 52238 torsion spring winding rods the only tools recommended for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs 1 2 diameter x 16 long round steel rods pack of 2.