How do I know if my Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster spring is broken?
If you have a Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster garage door system, the springs are located inside a long cylinder. The only way to diagnose a broken spring is the manually lift the garage door. If the door feels heavy, the spring inside the tube is most likely broken.
How long do TorqueMaster springs last?
Industry standard is 10,000 cycle springs this means that if you use your door twice a day your springs should last about 6 or 7 years.
How do I order TorqueMaster springs?
The first option for ordering TorqueMaster springs is to order by door weight. You will also need to determine the door width and height. The best way to determine the width and height is with a tape measure.
How long do garage springs last?
What’s the average lifespan of a garage door spring? Most garage door springs are designed to open and close a garage door 10,000 times. If you use your garage door four times a day, this equates to a seven year lifespan for the average spring.
What is a TorqueMaster?
TorqueMaster ® Plus is Wayne Dalton’s exclusive garage door counterbalance system that safely and cleanly contains the springs inside a steel tube.
What is a TorqueMaster garage door?
TorqueMaster ® Plus is Wayne Dalton’s exclusive garage door counterbalance system that safely and cleanly contains the springs inside a steel tube. Having the springs contained in the metal tube looks much better than exposed springs and prevents the collection of dirt and grime on them.
How do you wind TorqueMaster plus?
If you have the TorqueMaster Plus system, it is now time to wind the springs. Lift the pawl knob to engage the ratchet pawl and wheel. Mark the socket and wind down with a socket wrench and a 5/8″ socket. On a 7′ high door, wind each spring 16 turns; on an 8′ high door, wind each spring 18 turns.
What is the torquemaster spring system?
Wayne Dalton designed the TorqueMaster spring system for safety; this system allows do-it-yourselfers to install doors without all the dangers associated with standard torsion spring systems. Homeowners can use a drill or a socket wrench to wind and unwind their torsion springs.
How do I order Wayne Dalton torquemaster Springs?
Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster Springs are usually mismatched with different wire sizes and lengths. To order Wayne Dalton OEM Original & Plus springs, click the image that represents the type of winder you have. Then you will be able to select springs by door weight, model number or tube number.
Will the torqumaster Springs match my Old Springs?
Torqumaster springs you will receive will not always match your old springs due to the switch from an oil tempered spring to a new high tensile strength music wire spring. That it is why it is very important for you to fill in all the fields on the order for to assure you receive the proper springs for your door.
How do you install a torquemaster double spring counterbalance?
The TorqueMaster™Double Spring counterbalance system is appli- cable for door weights greater than 115 lbs. Step 1 Slide the right and left hand springs, perch end first, into the torque tube (Fig. 5-1) . Lift the spring tube assembly up and align the center bushing into the center bracket.