hello I have a four panel garage door I would say 10 x 6, I had to install the cables myself it wasn't easy but I think I was able to do it. What would I have to do next? I have the garage door up all the way got the cables on both sides I still have the clamps holding the garage door up but what I need to do now is install the locking mechanism, the two rods that locks it when I turn it because right now I don't have them put in. Should I have done that first before I attempted the cables? or can I let down the garage door slowly and the cables won't sling off and cut me in half jk. I will try to attach some photos
garage door help
- Thread starter edwinD
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Okay.
There is a lot to work out here.
Springs hold the weight of the door.
A cable from the spring goes over the pulleys and attaches at the bottom corner of the door.
Spring is not stretched, or barely stretched, when door is up/open.
As door closes the spring is stretched. More closed, more spring stretch. Springs are matched to the door weight.
A separate cable is run through the springs. This is to try and stop a disaster if the spring breaks. (You do not want this to happen.)
Tension on spring cable is adjusted by moving hook end. Should not be on the door track.
Single car door is 9x7 usually. Double is 16x7.
They may seem lightweight. That is only cause the springs are taking the weight. Without the springs, the door would hurt someone.
The motor just moves the door, almost no weight should be on a properly adjusted door. Using the hand release should allow you to easily move the door up and down. (Oh I lost power, can't get to work today. Fired. Too stupid, or think I am.) That said, make sure no one can trip that release from the outside.
Lots of other adjustments.
Most have gone to the torsion spring setup. Maybe more compact, maybe safer. Early ones were not idiot serviceable. Newer ones are said to be safer. Yes, you could rip your parts off if you did not know.
Please post a pic of the garage showing more of the door, springs, and wiring
There is a lot to work out here.
Springs hold the weight of the door.
A cable from the spring goes over the pulleys and attaches at the bottom corner of the door.
Spring is not stretched, or barely stretched, when door is up/open.
As door closes the spring is stretched. More closed, more spring stretch. Springs are matched to the door weight.
A separate cable is run through the springs. This is to try and stop a disaster if the spring breaks. (You do not want this to happen.)
Tension on spring cable is adjusted by moving hook end. Should not be on the door track.
Single car door is 9x7 usually. Double is 16x7.
They may seem lightweight. That is only cause the springs are taking the weight. Without the springs, the door would hurt someone.
The motor just moves the door, almost no weight should be on a properly adjusted door. Using the hand release should allow you to easily move the door up and down. (Oh I lost power, can't get to work today. Fired. Too stupid, or think I am.) That said, make sure no one can trip that release from the outside.
Lots of other adjustments.
Most have gone to the torsion spring setup. Maybe more compact, maybe safer. Early ones were not idiot serviceable. Newer ones are said to be safer. Yes, you could rip your parts off if you did not know.
Please post a pic of the garage showing more of the door, springs, and wiring
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firebirdparts
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All extension spring geometry is basically the same. Look for some download instructions for a new door from one of the cheaper lines.
The above description by hobie may be adequate for you but if not I am sure there are some diagrams out there on the googlenet.
The above description by hobie may be adequate for you but if not I am sure there are some diagrams out there on the googlenet.
Shiftless
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Serious injury prevents typing?
Sadly you may be right....
Fingers crossed this was a troll post and the guy hasn't been in the ER
Shiftless
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Joined GJ 5 days ago, logged off 9 minutes later and hasn’t posted since. ????
PCustoms might be right.
PCustoms might be right.