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. Torsion springs provide lifting force for heavy garage doors and must be selected based on the spring's dimensions rather than the door's weight. For accurate replacement, refer to the product specifications and illustrations in Prime-Line's torsion spring selection guide. In dual spring installations, it is essential to use left wind and right wind springs correctly and to replace both springs simultaneously, as replacing only one may increase strain on the older spring. This regular duty torsion spring has an estimated lifetime rating of 10,000 cycles. For safety, all broken or malfunctioning hardware should be replaced with matching components, and it is crucial that no modifications are made. Improper handling or installation of garage door torsion springs can lead to serious injury; thus, it is imperative to use Prime-Line's item number GD-52238 for spring replacement. These 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; if it points left when positioned at 12:00 o'clock, it is a right wind, and if it points right, it is a left wind. When viewed from inside the garage looking outside, the torsion spring features a black painted wind.
