Garage Door Extension Spring And Cable Diagram

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Garage door extension spring and cable diagram.

Safety cables keep a broken garage door spring from sailing around the garage. Garage door extension cables 2 pack are made of galvanized steel and have a 1 8 in. For extension spring systems they need safety cables so follow our video on how to replace your garage door extension spring safety cables. The cable has 7 strands with 7 wires per strand for strength and durability.

Does the door close. 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. 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.

They are similar to the garage door cables though usually lighter weight. Take a look at adjusting garage door springs if your door needs adjustment the link is three paragraphs back. For opening and closing garage doors. Slide the safety cable through the extension spring.

The everbilt 12 ft. Move the remaining cable out of the way. 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 the door is not closing quite right.

Made of galvanized steel. With everything hooked up carefully lower the door and watch that the cables are staying in place. Using a staple gun works well.