Overhead Garage Door Track Installation

Drive in hinge screws to join the first bottom door panel to the second panel.

Overhead garage door track installation.

Install the transitional curve and flag bracket assembly on the vertical track assembly by sliding the vertical track into the swedged end of the curve track see figure 1 3 4. Order this size so the panels will be made slightly smaller fitting perfectly in the doorway. Use a tape measure to carefully record the length and width of the opening. Overhead acting garage door track options are best described by the size or radius of the curved track component or by the amount of low headroom the door must fit in.

The stripping is shaped like. Align the front of the lhr front upper track with the standard track and mark the position on the standard track through the lower hole in the splice plate connected to the lhr front upper track. 2 track headroom door height 12 required sideroom 4 5 required backroom 23 required. At a home improvement store purchase some rubber weather stripping.

The panels will be about 1 4 in 6 4 mm smaller than the opening step 2 lay weather stripping over the bottom door panel. Install the third door panel in a similar manner. There are five basic garage door track options although the first two are by far the most common ones used in residential installations. Lower the door and dismantle it by removing the hardware.

Assemble the v ertical tracks for the other side the same way and then set the tracks to the side while you get the door in place. Place the hinges into position on the top edge of the bottom door panel the side that will face inside the garage. Lower a double door by recruiting at least two helpers to help with the weight and place a 2 4 block under the door to prevent smashing a foot or finger when it s lowered. Check to ensure track is parallel to the door then screw the track to the wall framing.

The garage door opener s operator motor and connections. Remove the sections one at a time by disconnecting the rollers and brackets. Drill pilot holes through the screw holes in the hinges then screw the hinges. Most common garage door track options.

Step 1 measure the garage door opening before purchasing panels. Any torsion or extension springs that counterbalance the weight of the door. Insert the hinge and roller into the track and attach to the second door panel. Lay the panel flat on a workbench.

The horizontal tracks standard tracks that came with the door must have two 1 4 diameter holes drilled in each track.