Garage Door Extension Spring And Cable Diagram

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Garage door extension spring and cable diagram. Take a look at adjusting garage door springs if your door needs adjustment the link is three paragraphs back. For extension spring systems they need safety cables so follow our video on how to replace your garage door extension spring safety cables. The everbilt 12 ft. Starting with our easy to use selection tool you can easily find the garage door extension springs you are looking for the 1st time.

Commercial cable replacement the following pdfs are instructions for replacing commercial garage door cables in different situations a repair person may encounter in the field. Made of galvanized steel. If you cut off the excess cable you may need new cables the next time you replace your extension springs. Yes good job now you are done replacing garage door springs.

Move the remaining cable out of the way. The cable has 7 strands with 7 wires per strand for strength and durability. For opening and closing garage doors. If the door is not closing quite right.

Minimum end to end tensile strength of 1 400 lbs. Slide the safety cable through the extension spring. 8 doors require a 27 spring that stretches up to 48 75 total length when to door is closed extension springs are a non returnable item call customer service if you have any questions. Safety cables keep a broken garage door spring from sailing around the garage.

With everything hooked up carefully lower the door and watch that the cables are staying in place. Using a staple gun works well. This will keep the cable from damaging the garage door as it opens and closes.