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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
If you disconnect the door opener and work the door by hand, do you
notice any binding i
: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
Every time I have had this problem, the cure has not been lube for the
wheels, but rather the shafts being stuck in the hinge/holder.
That causes one side to bind.
(except the time one spring broke, but that was obvious.
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m] On Behalf Of Fmiser
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> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> OK, so how does one balance the springs? I think that I have a copy
> of the installation man
Bennell
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
Start looking for worn components. Loose rails or sloppy bearings on the
rollers.
Something is permitting too much play in the whole thing.
Randy
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Every time I have had this problem, the cure has not been lube for
the wheels, but rather the shafts being stuck in the hinge/holder.
That causes one side to bind.
(except the time one spring broke, but that was obvious.
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For new a
> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> OK, so how does one balance the springs? I think that I have
> a copy of the installation manual that I can dig up, and
> Google knows all, but maybe someone knows the
> clever/quick/efficient way to get it done.
The way I did it - on m
05, 2010 11:16 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> OK, so how does one balance the springs?
Should be an adjuster where the back end of the spring attaches to the garage
or
somewhere on the ca
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
OK, so how does one balance the springs?
Should be an adjuster where the back end of the spring attaches to the garage or
somewhere on the cable. I'm soo glad the new doors have torsion springs.
Mitch.
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Ah, thanks for that tip Peter.
-Max
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> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> The problem is that
> the sections get cocked sideways as
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> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> The problem is that
> the sections get cocked sideways as
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> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> The problem is that
> the sections get cocked sideways as the door descend
> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> The problem is that
> the sections get cocked sideways as the door descends, so the
> descent is jerky and noisy, and now about 50% of the time it
> jams and the automatic safety starts to raise the door back
> up.
> How do I diagnose, a
t: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
If you disconnect the door opener and work the door by hand, do you
notice any binding in the cables/pulleys connected to the springs?
The 2 springs are the same length, at the top and at the bottom of the
door's travel?
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If you disconnect the door opener and work the door by hand, do you notice any
binding in the cables/pulleys connected to the springs?
The 2 springs are the same length, at the top and at the bottom of the door's
travel?
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to take up the play, and how much?
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 11:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
How big is t
: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
One thing people often forget about is the clearance between the face of
the door and the door opening. I had a problem with a brand new door,
professionally installed, that was binding as it closed. Took me a while
to figure out that the door was binding on the
rtzing
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 10:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
What type of springs does it use. In my experience you are on the rigth
track with the lubing the wheels. Perhaps a silocone based lub on all
the wheels? Thats always solved my probl
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Subject: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
Esteemed Handy-Men,
I have a garage door that recently began acting up, a problem in the
tracks or wheels I think. It's a 16 year old overhead door, sectional,
made by "Overhead Door". The problem is that the sections g
One thing people often forget about is the clearance between the face of the
door and the door opening. I had a problem with a brand new door, professionally
installed, that was binding as it closed. Took me a while to figure out that the
door was binding on the wall. I moved the wheel axles in
What type of springs does it use. In my experience you are on the rigth
track with the lubing the wheels. Perhaps a silocone based lub on all the
wheels? Thats always solved my problems.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> Esteemed Hand
Esteemed Handy-Men,
I have a garage door that recently began acting up, a problem in the
tracks or wheels I think. It's a 16 year old overhead door, sectional,
made by "Overhead Door". The problem is that the sections get cocked
sideways as the door descends, so the descent is jerky and noisy, a
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