Ideal Door Torsion Spring Installation

The ez set torsion spring system was first developed by the ideal door company in baldwin wisconsin.

Ideal door torsion spring installation.

Your door will have either one or two torsion springs. Each torsion spring consists of spring coils stationary cone and a winding cone fig. Holmes garage door company also uses the ez set system. Learn how to install the ez set torsion springs in this video.

There are two types of garage door spring systems. This ideal door ez set torsion spring conversion kit contains the parts necessary for a single spring installation on a 7 foot high garage door. Both ideal and holmes have been purchased by clopay building products company inc the ez set system is now sold under all three names. Introduction to ez set torsion springs.

Install ez set torsion springs. If you want to do the repair yourself on your broken. Springs work by counteracting the force of gravity. Ideal door is a leader in residential and commercial garage doors and a preferred brand among consumers architects specifiers and building professionals.

Right wound replacement torsion spring is compatible with most wood or steel sectional garage doors. The spring is constructed from steel for maximum strength and includes a one year manufacturer warranty. This is an informational video only for a comprehensive guide consult the owners manual however i go over some key steps from start to finish. In essence they offset the weight of the door and make it lighter when opening or closing it whether the door is operated manually or via electrical power.

Common replacement parts we carry to fit ideal doors are torsion springs extension spring rollers garage door cables drums center bearings or center bushings pulley fork assembly hinges center bracket also known as the spring anchor plate end bearing plate bottom bracket or bottom fixture and top roller carrier or top fixture. Description door size qty. The spring coils are color coded depending on the spring size and the winding cone is color coded separately either red or black. Torsion spring end bearing plate torsion tube center bearing plate cable drums nylon center bearing 5 16 x 1 5 8 lag screw 3 8 x 3 4 hex head bolt 3 8 flange nut 3 8 16 x 3 4 carriage bolt 5 16 x 1 5 8 lag screw red head 1 supplemental instructions torsion spring installation this is a supplement to the.

The color on the winding cone is to help identify on which side. Install standard torsion springs.