Technical Specifications

ManualsBrandsIdeal Door ManualsGarage Door Parts & Accessories0.177 x 1.75" x 28" EZ-SET® Gold A Left-Wound Spring

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR DOOR POSITION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORK. Wear safety goggles. Unplug power door operator and remove the opener travel arm from the door FIRST. Do

not remove more than one part at a time. Do not attempt to raise or lower the door without all components installed securely. This hardware is intended for residential

garage doors only. Springs and attached hardware are under extreme tension at all times. All tension must be released SAFELY from the springs before any work is

performed on the springs, door sections or hardware. If you do not completely understand the installation instructions or are unsure if the replacement component

matches the part being replaced – contact a professional installer.

TORSION SPRINGS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IF THEY ARE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISHANDLED. DO NOT attempt to

install them yourself unless 1) you have the proper tools and reasonable mechanical aptitude or experience and 2) you follow enclosed instructions very

carefully. Professional installation is recommended.

Residential Garage Door

WARNING

REPLACEMENT SPRING INFORMATION

EZ-SET

TORSION SPRINGS

STANDARD TORSION SPRINGS EXTENSION SPRINGS

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Residential Garage Door REPLACEMENT SPRING INFORMATION EZ-SET® TORSION SPRINGS STANDARD TORSION SPRINGS EXTENSION SPRINGS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR DOOR POSITION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORK. Wear safety goggles. Unplug power door operator and remove the opener travel arm from the door FIRST. Do not remove more than one part at a time. Do not attempt to raise or lower the door without all components installed securely.
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HOW TO SELECT YOUR SPRING OPTION 1 OPTION By Measuring Dimension of Old Spring 2 By Height and Weight of Door Note: Not applicable for extension springs. Figure Wire Diameter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Measure 20 coils tight together Measure Inside Diameter Measure Coil Length Weigh Unsprung Door with a Common Bathroom Scale(s) Be sure spring tension has been released. See pages 9–11 for spring removal.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OPTION 3 By Model and Size of Door Q: Should both springs be replaced if only one is broken? A: Yes. If one spring broke, the other will likely break soon. The amount of work to replace two springs at the same time is a lot less than changing them out at different times. If it is an Ideal Door ® and the model number is known, then use the grid shown on the spring-specific pages.
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OPTION 1 EZ-SET ® TORSION SPRINGS Select by Measuring Dimension of Old Spring PLACE FIRST COIL HERE MEASURE 20 COILS 1 2 4 Figure Wire Diameter Measure Inside Diameter Determine Wind Direction Mark first coil Mark 20th coil Example: 1-3/4" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Left Wound LW Mark and measure 20 coils tight together A. Count 20 coils. Using a felt marker or similar pen, place a mark at the first and 20th coil for easier reference.
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EZ-SET ® TORSION SPRINGS OPTION DOOR HEIGHT DOOR WEIGHT (LBS.
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OPTION 1 STANDARD TORSION SPRINGS Select by Measuring Dimension of Old Spring PLACE FIRST COIL HERE 1 1 Mark first coil Mark 20th coil MEASURE 20 COILS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mark and measure 20 coils tight together A. Count 20 coils. Using a felt marker or similar pen, place a mark at the first and 20th coil for easier reference. B. Measure the 20 coils tight together using the wire diameter gauge to the left. Record your wire diameter below. C.
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STANDARD TORSION SPRINGS OPTION 3 DOOR HEIGHT DOOR WEIGHT (LBS.
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EXTENSION SPRINGS Note: Single (1 Pair) Springs – Spring # (on one side of door) equals weight of door. Double (2 Pairs) Springs – Spring # for combined springs (on one side of door) equals weight of door. Example: A door weighing 160 lbs. would use: One (1) 160# (#2 BROWN) spring on both sides of door for a total of two (2) 160# springs. – OR – Two (2) 80# (#1 GOLD) springs on both sides of door for a total of four (4) 80# springs. Single (1 Pair) Double (2 Pairs) Illustrations are of one side of door.
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SPRING REMOVAL EXTENSION SPRINGS EXTENSION SPRINGS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THEY ARE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISHANDLED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THEM YOURSELF UNLESS 1) YOU HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS AND REASONABLE MECHANICAL APTITUDE OR EXPERIENCE AND 2) YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF SPRING TENSION HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED BEFORE OTHER WORK BEGINS.
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EZ-SET® TORSION SPRINGS SPRING REMOVAL 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 AND REASONABLE MECHANICAL APTITUDE OR EXPERIENCE AND 2) YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
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STANDARD TORSION SPRINGS SPRING REMOVAL 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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STANDARD TORSION & EZ-SET ® TORSION SPRINGS WIRE DIAMETER GUIDE PLACE FIRST COIL HERE As seen on pages 4 and 6 IMPORTANT! Figure Wire Diameter Mark first coil Mark 20th coil MEASURE 20 COILS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mark and measure 20 coils tight together A. Count 20 coils. Using a felt marker or similar pen, place a mark at the first and 20th coil for easier reference. B. Measure the 20 coils tight together using the wire diameter gauge to the left.