EVERBILT NHX_1234720622 Garage Door Extension Springs Instruction Manual

EVERBILT NHX_1234720622 Garage Door Extension Springs

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Garage Door Extension Springs
• Color Coding: The springs are color coded
• Color Code Repeating Interval: Colors repeat every hundred pounds

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information
WARNING: Garage door springs, cables, brackets, and other hardware attached to the springs are under very high tension and can cause serious injury if handled improperly. Only a qualified professional person should adjust them. Read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual to avoid personal injury or property damage.

Operation

Step 1: Confirm the Size of the Door
Measure your door’s size:

• Doors’ height between 6.5ft-7.4ft = Your door’s height is 7ft
• Doors’ width between 7.5ft-8.4ft = Your door’s width is 8ft
• Doors’ width between 8.5ft-9.4ft = Your door’s width is 9ft
• Doors’ width between 15.5ft-16.4ft = Your door’s width is 16ft

Step 2: Confirm the Weight of the Door
Check the garage door manufacturer for the weight. If no weight information is available, follow the below steps:

1. Unplug the garage door opener.
2. Disconnect the operator arm from the garage door and ensure that the pin has been disengaged from the operator attachment bracket.
3. Remove both extension springs while the door is in the open position. Use vice grips on each side of the door under the rollers to prevent the door from crashing to the floor. WARNING: Falling doors could cause severe injuries or death.
4. Place a bathroom scale under the center of the door and slowly lower the door onto the scale. Take multiple readings to ensure an accurate weight. NOTE: If it is difficult to measure the weight of the door, you could verify the color of old springs.

Step 3: Choose the Correct Spring
Refer to the below form to choose the correct spring based on the size, weight, and color:

Form:

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: How do I choose the correct extension spring?
  A: To choose the correct extension spring, you need to consider the size, weight, and color of your garage door. Follow the instructions provided in this manual to measure the size and weight of your door, and use the color coding system to select the appropriate spring.

• Q: Can I adjust the springs myself?
  A: No, adjusting garage door springs requires expertise and should only be done by a qualified professional person to avoid personal injury or property damage.

How to Choose Correct

Extension Springs
Garage Door Extension Springs are color coded , but the colors repeat every hundred pounds, so you should verify you are selecting the correct spring based on its size, weight and color if possible.

Safety Information

• Use caution and common sense when operating your extension springs.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• DO NOT allow children to operate this extension springs.
• DO NOT use this product for other uses than its intended use.

WARNING: WARNING: Garage door springs, cables, brackets and other hardware attached to the springs are under very high tension, and can cause serious injury if handled improperly. Only a qualified
professional person should adjust them.

WARNING: Read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual to avoid personal injury or property damage.

Operation

Confirm the Size of the Door

• Measure your door’s size
  • Doors’ height between 6.5ft-7.4ft=Your door’s height is 7ft.
  • Doors’ width between 7.5ft-8.4ft=Your door’s width is 8ft.
  • Doors’ width between 8.5ft-9.4ft=Your door’s width is 9ft.
  • Doors’ width between 15.5ft-16.4ft=Your door’s width is 16ft.

Confirm the Weight of the Door
Check the garage door manufacturer for the weight. If no weight info, follow below steps.

1. Unplug the garage door opener. Disconnect the operator arm from the garage door and ensure that the pin has been disengaged from the operator attachment bracket

2. Remove both extension springs while the door is in the open position. Use vice grips on each side of the door under the rollers to prevent the door from crashing to the floor.
   WARNING : Falling doors could cause severe injuries or death.

3. Place a bathroom scale under the center of the door and slowly lower the door onto the scale. Take multiple readings to ensure an accurate weight.

NOTE: If it is difficult to measure the weight of door, you could verify the color of old springs.

Choose the Correct Spring in below Form Based the Size, Weight and Color

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Everbilt Customer Service 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., EST, Saturday
1-800-305-1726
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