Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsClopay ManualsDoors & Windows0.2187 in. x 2 in. x 22 in. #1 White Right Wound Replacement Torsion Spring

Standard Torsion Springs

Torsion springs can be very dangerous and may cause serious injury or death if

they are improperly installed or mishandled. DO NOT attempt to install them yourself unless 1) You have

the proper tools, reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience, and upper arm strength, and 2) You

follow these instructions very carefully. Professional installation is recommended. Do not attempt to

remove torsion spring tension if the wood mounting pad connecting the bracket to the center of the

springs is split or rotted, or if the fasteners at this point are loose or missing.

These instructions apply only for the purpose of the replacement of Standard Torsion Springs (springs mounted to

the front header of the garage). Use only torsion spring winding bars for removing and adjusting standard torsion

spring(s). DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF TOOL FOR WINDING OR UNWINDING STANDARD TORSION

SPRING(S). Replacement spring(s) must be identical in wire diameter, coil inside diameter, overall length and/ or

be matched for the door height (# of turns) and the door springing weight. If the door has two torsion springs and

only one is broken, always replace both springs.

Tools Needed: Adjustable wrench or 3/8” open end wrench

C-clamp or Locking Pliers

Two Solid Steel Winding Bars (available for sale at Menards)

Step 1: Disconnect the garage door opener, lock the door securely in the down position using the door lock, C-

clamp or locking pliers placed directly above a roller. This must be done to prevent the door from prematurely

opening which could cause injury.

Step 2: If the door only has (1) spring and it is broken, proceed to Step #7. If there are (2) springs, the remaining

unbroken spring must be unwound and replaced. Proceed with Steps 3 through 6.

Step 3: Remove all tension COMPLETELEY from remaining torsion spring. Use a sturdy ladder and stand to

the side of the winding bars and insert one winding bar as shown in Illus. 1. Winding bars MUST always

be inserted the full depth of the holes in the winding cone and supported (be prepared to handle a large

force) before any set screws on the spring winding cones are loosened. Positioning your hand near the end

of the winding bar, push up on the winding bar so to allow the second winding bar to be inserted, then slowly

allow the second winding bar to rest against the back of the door as shown in Illus. 2 & Illus. 3. Watch out that

your fingers do not get pinched between the winding bar and back of the door or that the winding bar

does not hit any window glass in the top section. If you can not push the first winding bar up or feel

uncomfortable with the force on the bar, stop, and contact a qualified door service professional.

Illus. 1.

Illus. 2

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Standard Torsion Springs Torsion springs can be very dangerous and may cause serious injury or death if they are improperly installed or mishandled. DO NOT attempt to install them yourself unless 1) You have the proper tools, reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience, and upper arm strength, and 2) You follow these instructions very carefully. Professional installation is recommended.
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Step 4: Loosen the two set screws on the spring winding cone while firmly holding the lower winding bar and making sure that the lower winding bar is against the back of the door. When set screws are loose, full spring tension will be on the lower winding bar. See Illus. 3 & Illus. 4. Illus. 3 Illus. 4 Step 5: Push up on the upper winding bar slightly and remove the lower winding bar while holding tight on the upper winding bar.
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Step 8: Start on one side of the door, make sure the stop end of the cable is firmly placed into the slot of the cable drum and the drum is against the end bearing plate. (Illus. 5). Tighten the drum set screw (3/4 to 1 full turn after they have made contact with the shaft), if they are loose, and rotate the drum to tighten the cable being careful that the cable remains in the groove on the drum. Place locking pliers on the shaft positioned against the door header to keep the cable tight (Illus. 6).
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Step 10: (If the door operates properly, skip this step). DO NOT work directly in front of the spring winding cones. The winding bars MUST always be inserted the full depth of the holes in the winding cone and supported (be prepared to handle a large force and stand to the side) make sure winding bars are always fully inserted into the hole in the spring winding cone.