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Springing
Systems
Spring Safety | Types
of Springing Systems
Safety is high on the list at IDEAL Door. To maintain the safety of your garage
door and avoid injuries or property damage you must carefully consider your
door's spring system. Garage doors use either extension springs (one either
side of the track, often used on lighter doors), or torsion springs (typically
one or two along the wall above the door opening for heavier doors).
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Torsion Spring |
A well-designed spring system counterbalances your garage door. IDEAL Door
matches each garage door with a spring system that provides even and safe counterbalancing.
IDEAL Door has been constantly improving its spring systems, and they are considered
among the best in the industry. As a consumer concerned about safety, you should
evaluate a few things when comparing springing systems.
Spring Installation
IDEAL Door strongly recommends that standard torsion springs
be installed only by a professional who has been trained and has
the proper equipment. Even standard extension springs can be tricky.
Be sure to follow installation instructions included
with your door if you install extension springs.
If you want to install your door yourself, IDEAL Door’s EZ-SETŪ
Spring System is a real breakthrough for do-it-yourselfers. The EZ-SET
Spring System include the EZ-SET Torsion Spring System.
EZ-SET is safer and uses common tools (3/8" drill) to install versus
the specialized tools required on standard spring systems.
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Safety
Containment Cables
IDEAL Door brand extension springs come with our safety
containment cable system that runs through the entire length
of the spring and prevents loose ends from flying loose and potentially
causing damage or injury. If you have extension springs, check to
see if they utilize a safety containment cable.
The shaft that torsion springs are mounted on act as the containment
system on that type of spring system.
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Safe-T-Bracket®
Many injuries occur when unqualified do-it-yourselfers attempt
to remove or adjust the bottom bracket that connects the lifting
cables to the spring system. This bracket is under the tension of
powerful springs and when it becomes less than securely anchored,
it can pull out of the door and cause injuries or property damage.
That’s why IDEAL Door invented its patented Safe-T-Bracket.
Under normal circumstances, this bracket cannot be removed until
after the spring tension has been eliminated.
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Galvanized Springs
In 2002 IDEAL Door introduced galvanized torsion springs on its standard
size residential doors. These offer not only an attractive polished appearance
that resists corrosion, but also 50% longer life than oil tempered springs.
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Types
of Springing Systems
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Standard
Extension Springs
These are coiled springs installed above the door’s horizontal
track. They can be installed by the do-it-yourselfer by closely following
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Standard
Torsion Springs
These include a shaft, spring and a drum assembly, normally installed
directly above the door opening. The torsion spring distributes the
weight of the door more evenly, particularly with a very wide extremely
heavy door. Standard torsion springs should be installed and removed
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EZ-SET Spring Systems
IDEAL Door’s EZ-SET Spring Systems are a real breakthrough
for do-it-yourselfers because the most difficult part of an install-setting
spring tension can
now be accomplished with a 3/8" power drill in just seconds. Plus,
a user-friendly 45 degree drill input angle typically allows do-it-yourselfers
to stand securely on the ground, not on a ladder as needed by competitive
spring systems. This eliminates the need to manually lift the deadweight
of an unsprung door. If you buy your door from Menards, EZ-SET is standard
on select IDEAL doors or can be special ordered from Menards or a dealer or retailer.
Both EZ-SET systems include a complete installation video.
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The
EZ-SET Torsion Spring System
The EZ-SET Torsion Spring System eliminates the difficult and dangerous
manual winding process–once a job for professionals only with
the proper equipment and training. And with this system you don’t
have to locate and prepare the center mounting pad! |
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