wantacoe
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I have a insulated 10x16 garage door on my pole building. Unless I lift it to about 2/3 way up it will come back down on its own. Is this the way it is supposed to be or should it stay in any position? Thanks
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Garage door adjustment?
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BillK
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Should stay up. I noticed the last month or so that the 12w x 14h door at my business was starting to want to creep down the same way. Got up on the ladder and put about 1/2 turn on the springs and took care of it.
gayler
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Be careful with those springs. They can hurt you bad.
^^^ what he said, and yes, probably a tweak of the spring(s) would fix it
I thought so. It has been this way since new. (3 years ago) I should have had him back right away, sure it is too late now. ThanksShould stay up. I noticed the last month or so that the 12w x 14h door at my business was starting to want to creep down the same way. Got up on the ladder and put about 1/2 turn on the springs and took care of it.
watch you tube videos on adjusting. basically you use 2, 3/8" extensions to walk the drum tighter or looser
BillK
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watch you tube videos on adjusting. basically you use 2, 3/8" extensions to walk the drum tighter or looser
That thought is kind of scary. I actually have two bars that do the trick much nicer. Between the 2 doors at the shop and two at home they come in handy even though to be honest with you I think I have only used them maybe 3 times in 30 years ?
wssix99
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Do you have a garage door opener? This might be close to spec. You should be able to download the instructions for your door online and confirm exactly what needs to be done.
No door opener yet. I am planning on getting a wall mounted one and thought this door is too heavy for it as adjusted now.Do you have a garage door opener? This might be close to spec. You should be able to download the instructions for your door online and confirm exactly what needs to be done.
wssix99
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Here's a video that shows the balance points and how to test the door:
If you are at 2/3, it shouds like you are a little weak on the springs, but you will want to test the other directions of play to make sure you don't have any other issues going on.
If you are at 2/3, it shouds like you are a little weak on the springs, but you will want to test the other directions of play to make sure you don't have any other issues going on.
I have watched a couple videos since posting this. I think I will give it a try. ThanksHere's a video that shows the balance points and how to test the door:
If you are at 2/3, it shouds like you are a little weak on the springs, but you will want to test the other directions of play to make sure you don't have any other issues going on.
racecougar
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One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet: Does the door have standard tracks and drums or is it set up as a "high lift" arrangement?
firebirdparts
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Adjusting it doesn’t really solve the mathematical problem. It it “likes” to be in one spot then the springs are simply too stiff for the situation.
If the springs are too soft, it’ll do the opposite, which is what you have. When you close it, it wants to close more. If you adjust the springs, you will just move the balance point.
That is the fundamentalist answer anyway.
If the springs are too soft, it’ll do the opposite, which is what you have. When you close it, it wants to close more. If you adjust the springs, you will just move the balance point.
That is the fundamentalist answer anyway.
CraigStu
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If you are thinking about an opener like a Liftmaster 8500 you might want to hold off on the adjustment. They use gravity to close the door so your door may be just right at this time. It may need adjustment when the opener is installed so no use paying for a separate adjustment now.
I did not know that. I will install the opener before I have them come out to adjust. Thank you.If you are thinking about an opener like a Liftmaster 8500 you might want to hold off on the adjustment. They use gravity to close the door so your door may be just right at this time. It may need adjustment when the opener is installed so no use paying for a separate adjustment now.