Product Details
This torsion spring is constructed of steel and includes a stationary cone and a winding cone attached to opposite ends of the spring. Designed to provide lifting force for heavy garage doors, the spring's dimensions must be selected rather than the door's weight. In dual spring installations, proper use of left wind and right wind springs is crucial, and it is recommended to replace both springs to avoid adding strain to the older, non-replaced spring. This regular duty torsion spring has an estimated lifetime rating of 10,000 cycles. Safety is paramount, as all broken or malfunctioning hardware should be replaced with matching hardware without modifications. These garage door torsion springs can cause serious injury if not handled and installed correctly. When attempting to replace the torsion springs, it is essential to use Prime-Line's item number GD-52238 for removal or adjustment, as failure to do so may result in severe personal injury. The winding rods are specifically designed for winding and unwinding the tension on torsion springs and are the only recommended tools for this purpose. To determine the handing of the torsion spring wind, observe the end of the spring with the 'finger' at the top; if it points to the left when at the 12:00 o'clock position, it is a right wind, and if it points to the right, it is a left wind. The torsion spring with the black painted wind should be identified while standing inside the garage looking outside.
