Anybody who has above average mechanical skills and is able to follow carefully should be able to safely install sectional garage doors in Perth with extension springs. Standard torsion spring doors must always be installed by a professional. Since we have no way of knowing your skills, we tend to recommend all overhead doors be installed by an expert.
Safety Measure
Read the directions carefully before beginning installation. If there is any question on the product or any of the procedures to safely install the door please don’t perform the work and instead contact a local door dealer or installer in Perth that’s qualified to install these type of doors.
- Operate Door only if it is completely installed and adjusted and free of all obstructions like ladders, tools, etc.
- The door is constantly under extreme spring tension. Repairs, changes, installation, and removal of spring and related parts are dangerous so such work should be performed only by qualified door service people.
- Children will get caught between the door causing serious injury or death. A roll-up door may be commercial/industrial equipment and should only be operated by Adults.
- Should the door become hard to control or completely down, it’s recommended that a professional door agency correct the matter to prevent possible injuries or door damage.
- Avoid installing the door on windy days. The door might fall causing door damage or injury.
- To prevent injuries due to losing parts, check all locked connections to make sure they’re secure at least once a month.
- To prevent injuries, never place your hand or fingers between the curtain and also the guides while the door is in motion.
- This page is not supposed to provide “take-down” directions for existing doors. Consult your local door agency if this can be needed before new doors are to be installed.
- Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the construction codes in your region before initiating work.
- Wear the proper protecting safety gear at all times when installing, adjusting, and/or repairing doors.
- Consider using a 2-person or crew for installing, adjusting and/or repairing larger doors.
- To prevent injury or death due to falling, use system or mechanical lifts, instead of ladders, when installing, adjusting, and/or repairing larger doors.
This Guide main function is to help the installer who have incorrect mounting doors with regards to safety, operation and sound construction. Reference should be made to local and state building codes in your space. We are happy to help to find out your wants based on your location. All of our doors follow the general instruction contained herein. In addition, all of the information and directions manual for your specific door is shipped along with the door. Also, you can find a list of parts and accessories that go with each door.
Tools
The tools recommended for correct installation of each door will vary from door to door and various door models. The list below is a list for the most commonly used tools.
- Electric drill with 3/8″ or 1/2″ chuck with nut driver bits.
- Masonry drill or impact hammer and bits.
- Chain hoist and sling for raising barrel and curtain assembly.
- Scaffolding, Mechanical Lift, and/or Ladders (ladders not recommended for larger doors).
- Hammer.
- Channel Lock Pliers.
- Center punch.
- Screwdrivers.
- Drills.
- Wrenches, vise grips, C-clamps, torque wrench, and a large pipe wrench.
- Plumb line, tape measure, chalk line, and a water level.