Tension is reduced by removing turns.
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 are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
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.
Disconnect the door from the automatic opener using the disconnect cord.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on.
Move to the outside of the garage.
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.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.