Installation Guide

G01-R02-0905
STEP 3 – Check Headroom/ Backroom/
Sideroom
Headroom is the space needed above the top of the door for
the door, the overhead tracks, and the springs. Measure to
check that there are no obstructions in your garage within that
space. The normal headroom space requirement is shown in
Table 3-A. The backroom distance is measured from the back
of the door into the garage, and should be at least 18" more
than the height of the garage door. A minimum sideroom of
3-3/4" (5-1/2" for EZ-Set™ Extension Spring) should be
available on each side of the door on the interior wall surface
to allow for attachment of the vertical track assembly. The
rough opening should be the same size as the door. (FIG. 3-A)
Track Radius: The radius of your track can be determined by
measuring the dimension “R” in FIG. 3-B. If dimension “R”
measures 11" to 12", then you have a 12" radius track. If “R”
equals 14" to 15", then you have a 15" radius track. (FIG. 3-B)
Headroom requirements
The standard headroom space requirement is shown in Table
3-A at right. (See page 8 if you have a question on which type
of spring you have.)
Low Headroom? If you have restricted headroom, several
remedies are available. See Table 3-B for various options.
NOTE: Installation of the various Low Headroom Options
differs from the installation of a standard headroom door.
Supplemental instructions are included with the hardware of
each Low Headroom Option.
Table 3-A: Standard Headroom
Requirement Chart
Table 3-B: Low Headroom Options*
FIG. 3-B
FIG. 3-A
R
Rough Opening = Door Size
Backroom = Door
Height Plus 18"
Headroom
Required
Door
Height
Reduces Required
Spring Type Low Headroom Option Headroom to: How can I get this option?
Extension and EZ-Set™ Low Headroom Track 4-1/2" Order Low Headroom Track.
Extension
Extension and EZ-Set™ Low Headroom Conversion Kit 4-1/2" Available at most retail stores.
Extension (Modifi es Standard Track)
Extension and EZ-Set™ Quick Turn Bracket 8" on 12" Radius Track Order Quick Turn Bracket Set.
Extension
EZ-Set™ Torsion Low Headroom Track 9-1/2" Order Low Headroom Track.
(Front Mount Spring)
EZ-Set™ Torsion Low Headroom Conversion Kit 9-1/2" Available at most retail stores.
(Modifi es Standard Track)
Torsion Low Headroom Track 9-1/2" Available from and should be
(Front Mount Spring) installed by professional installer only.
Torsion Low Headroom Track 4-1/2” Available from and should be
(Rear Mount Spring) installed by professional installer only.
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Track Headroom
Spring Type Radius Required
EZ-Set™ Extension Spring or 12" 10"
Extension Spring
EZ-Set™ Extension Spring or 15" 12"
Extension Spring
EZ-Set™ Torsion Spring or 12" 12"
Torsion Spring
EZ-Set™ Torsion Spring or 15" 14"
Torsion Spring
3-3/4" Minimum Side Room
(5-1/2" Minimum for EZ-Set™
Extension Spring)
*About 3" of additional headroom height at the center plus additional backroom is needed to install an automatic garage door
opener. Check door opener instructions.