Garage Door Extension Spring And Cable Diagram

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Garage door extension spring and cable diagram.

For extension spring systems they need safety cables so follow our video on how to replace your garage door extension spring safety cables. With everything hooked up carefully lower the door and watch that the cables are staying in place. They are similar to the garage door cables though usually lighter weight. Safety cables keep a broken garage door spring from sailing around the garage.

The everbilt 12 ft. Slide the safety cable through the extension spring. Garage door extension cables 2 pack are made of galvanized steel and have a 1 8 in. The cable has 7 strands with 7 wires per strand for strength and durability.

If the door is not closing quite right. Move the remaining cable out of the way. 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. 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.

They are attached to the garage door track or wall near the stationary pulleys lace through the garage door springs and connect to the same support that the spring does. If you cut off the excess cable you may need new cables the next time you replace your extension springs. This will keep the cable from damaging the garage door as it opens and closes. Yes good job now you are done replacing garage door springs.

Take a look at adjusting garage door springs if your door needs adjustment the link is three paragraphs back. Does the door close. For opening and closing garage doors.