Installation Guide

PLUS
SPRING
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Holmes Operated by Clopay Building Products
Santa Fe Springs, CA
1-800-475-1937
HARDWARE
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
GUIDE
One-Piece
Garage Door
Answers to Common Garage Door Hardware Questions
Q How can I seal out dust, drafts, rain and snow from
the gaps at the sides and bottom of a one-piece
garage door?
A Holmes Weatherstripping (WS-4P) provides 2 1/2” of protection
for both the sides and bottom of the door, (two packages are
required for sides and bottom).
Q How can I straighten my sagging door?
A Use Holmes Truss Rod Kit (TRK-14-6P)
Q When should you replace your garage door or
its hardware?
A Once the door deteriorates to the point that it is unsafe or
detracts from the appearance of your home, it’s a good time to
invest in a new door. Don’t overlook the condition of the door
jamb - if it’s rotting it should be replaced. There are common
signs of hardware deterioration that you can detect.
• Every time the door is opened or closed, listen for sounds
of wearing metal or door rubbing the frame. Also look at the
cantilever arms (see step 1) to make sure they aren’t bent.
• Are the main bearings or any of the other pivot points
worn? They should be oiled monthly (see Lubricate illustration
on back cover).
• Do you have contained springs and safety connectors?
Remember if one spring breaks, replace them all. It probably
won’t be long until the others wear and break.
Q How can I adjust the door to hang perpendicular?
A 1. Loosen cantilever arm adjusting bolts (see step 1).
2. Place a wood shim (3/8” thick) under the door about 12”
from each side jamb.
3. Slide the door into place with the bottom of the door
resting on the shims and the top of the door against the header.
Position door so it is perfectly vertical and centered, horizontal
in the opening. The gap between door and jamb should be
equal (about 3/8” on each side).
4. TIGHTEN NUTS ON THE BOLTS.
Q What should be done if I cannot pre-stretch the
springs enough while installing them?
A The safety containment wire inside the spring may be tangled
that prevents the spring from stretching. To untangle, twist the
spring 1/2 of a turn when the spring is off the hardware...or you
might consider purchasing a set of Holmes adjustable jamb
connectors (LJ-1P) that allows you to pre-stretch the springs
easily with a wrench.
Q If the garage door is difficult to open by hand, should
I install a new electric garage door operator?
A Not until you adjust the garage door hardware (hinges) and
springs. The garage door operator only replaces your hand...
the easier it is for the operator to open and close the door, the
longer the operator will last.
Q What should I do if after reading the instruction sheet
I’m still having problems installing or adjusting the
hardware set?
A First relax and then think and reason the problem out. If you
still have questions, no matter how unimportant they may
seem, call a qualified garage door professional.
Take the Sag Out of Your Wood
One-Piece Garage Door with a
TRUSS ROD KIT
TRK-14-6P
• Heavy steel rods for top and
bottom of door prolong
life of garage door.
• Fits door up to
20’ wide.
• Easy to install
- all necessary
parts included
Use Holmes Weatherstripping (WS-4P)
to help seal your door from wind, rain,
snow and dirt. Weatherstripping can be
side or bottom mounted to the door
or jamb.
Holmes Operated by Clopay Building Products
Santa Fe Springs, CA
1-800-475-1937
For Best Performance, Lubricate Your
Garage Door Hardware Monthly
Lubricate
Monthly
Q What do the numbers on the spring mean?
A The numbers on the spring label identify the spring with a
Holmes part number. The letters P, SL or C before the numbers
signify the type of spring end, either Plug, Safety Lock or Clip.
The first number indicates the wire size and the next two
numbers the length of spring. The letter “C” at the end of the
number tells you the spring is equipped with safety connectors.
For example, a P728C spring has plug ends, is made from #7
wire, is 28” long and has safety connectors. Remember when
measuring a spring, measure from end of coil to end of coil,
do not include the ends. Measure the springs only when they
have been removed from the hardware set. The following
identification marks are stamped on the top of the spring
(except clipped end springs): part number (such as P728),
patent number, maximum stretch, the date of manufacture (for
example 06-2006) and the Holmes logo.
Q Which spring should I use for my garage door?
A If your door is working properly, just replace your broken spring
with the same type of spring. There is a measuring decal on
the side of the Holmes spring racks to help you determine the
correct spring. If there is no number on the plug or clip end of
the spring, then determining the correct spring to purchase is
obtained by calculating the spring’s outside diameter and the
spring’s wire size. The wire size can be determined simply by
measuring ten spring coils and then dividing this measurment
by ten. Remember the best way to locate the proper spring is
find a comparable one on the spring rack.
Q My springs break too often. Are there springs
available that last longer?
A If the springs are breaking too frequently you can buy springs
made of heavier wire. For example, if you are currently using
four P728 springs, you could upgrade your purchase to four
P528 springs.
Q Why do I have to buy connectors when I replace
a spring?
A For your safety the California Administration Code requires
that every spring be manufactured with a containment wire and
sold with safety connectors.
Q Is there a tool available to stretch springs?
A The lower Jamb Connector (LJ-1P) lets you stretch the
springs with a wrench. The Jamb Connector along with the
Adjusta-Matic Kicker (AK-1P), allows you to adjust the leverage
and tension of the hardware set without having to remove
the springs.
Q What is the best way to lock the garage door?
A Holmes manufactures a complete line of slide bolts that will
help protect valuables in your garage or mini-warehouse. You
can add to your security with a Holmes Heavy Duty Security
Slide Bolt (SSL-1P) that prevents the shackle of a padlock from
being cut, while at the same time allows a second padlock to
be added.