Installation Overview
While most homeowners prefer to have their garage door installed by professionals (and we recommend that all standard torsion spring installations and service be done only by trained professionals), IDEAL Door provides the information you need to install it yourself. Our EZ-SETŪ Torsion Spring System makes it possible for a DIY'er to install a torsion spring door.

	EZ-SET spring system This patented spring makes installation easier, faster and safer because you do not have to lift the weight of the door during installation. Winding the spring takes only a few seconds using your 3/8" drill.			Easy-to-Follow Printed Instructions We provide you with complete, illustrated installation instructions that detail every part of the job so you can be confident your new IDEAL Door will install easily and operate perfectly.
	Instructional Video Our How-To-Install video gives you a complete overview of the installation process of our EZ-SET spring system... tools required, measuring the door. The video on the Installation Video page of this site will help you with the installation of an IDEAL Door garage door. The video can be viewed in its entirety or viewed segment by segment.			Installation Help Try our Frequently Asked Questions

Step #1 Measure door opening width and height in feet and inches. This determines the size of door needed. The rough opening should be the same size as the door. Step #2 Measure for sideroom: 3-3/4" is required on each side for installation of the vertical track for standard extension spring, standard torsion spring and EZ-SET Torsion Spring System. Step #3 Measure area labeled “headroom” – distance between the top of the door opening (“jamb header”) and the ceiling (or floor joist). 10" is required for the standard extension spring. 12" is required for standard torsion spring and EZ-SET Torsion Spring System. If you have restricted headroom, special hardware is available. Additional headroom is required for installation of an automatic garage door opener. NOTE: If door height extends above the opening, the headroom measurement should be adjusted proportionately. Step #4 Measure area labeled “backroom” – distance is measured from the garage door opening toward the back wall of the garage. Door height plus 18" is required. Additional backroom may be required for installation of an automatic garage door opener.

1. Remove existing door.		2. Attach hardware to door sections.		3. Place sections in opening.
4. Install track; insert rollers in track.		5. Attach springs and connect cables.		6. See complete illustrated installation instructions, included with your new IDEAL Door.