P3
Tools Needed:
Recommended
tools from
page 5
Extension Spring Removal
Step 1: Raise the door to the fully open position and place vice clamps to the back legs of both vertical tracks, below the bottom rollers to prevent the door from falling. By opening the door you release most of the spring tension. Carefully unfasten the
Step 2: Holding door in the open position, remove the vice clamps, be prepared
to support the entire weight of the door. Garage doors can weigh
With assistance, carefully lower the door, by grasping the door firmly by it’s lift handles. Do not place fingers or hands near joints, between sections, or between bottom of door and floor. Otherwise, severe injury could result.
NOTE: Continue with “P4” on page 9 after completing this step.
remove lag screw
from safety cable (if installed). repeat for opposite side.
bottom section
(door open)
carefully remove “s”
hook and countrebalance
cable (repeat for the
opposite side)
horizontal angle
P4
Tools Needed:
Recommended
tools from
page 5
Removing the Old Door
Having removed the counterbalance system, the door can now be disassembled.
Start by first removing the top row of center hinge(s).
With assistance, hold the top section to keep it from falling and remove the top brackets. With assistance, lift the top section out of the opening and remove it from the work area. Repeat for all remaining sections.
After door is disassembled, unbolt both track assemblies from the jambs and remove all material from the work area. You can neatly dispose of the old door by placing it in the carton of your new door.
Clean up area and complete “Preparing the Opening” “P5” on page 10 before installing the new door.
top bracket | horizontal track |
hinges
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