Clopay EZ-SET User Manual

EZ-SET
®
Torsion Spring System
Assembly Installation Instructions
EZ-SET
®
Torsion Spring
System Assembly
Installation Instructions
These instructions are to be used in conjunction
with your standard installation manual. Follow
the manual up through “Assembling & Installing
the Track” — except leave a minimum of
1
/2" per
side between track and door, and just loosely
(temporarily) attach
3
/8"-16 x
3
/4" carriage bolt
in ag bracket.
Please read and understand these instructions
completely before proceeding with the instal-
lation of the EZ-SET
®
Torsion Spring System.
Carefully follow these instructions to avoid
personal injury or property damage.
Use these instructions for the EZ-SET
®
Torsion
Spring System only. (If you have regular
torsion springs, extension springs, or the
EZ-SET® Extension Spring System see the stan-
dard Installation Manual.)
Tools Needed
•
3
/8" Medium duty reversible power drill
•
3
/8" Open end wrench
•
3
/16" Hex wrench
•
1
/8" Drill bit
•
1
/4" Insert bit (included)
In the interest of safety this symbol means
WARNING or CAUTION. Personal injury
and/or property damage may occur unless
instructions are followed carefully.
ALL REFERENCES TO LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND ARE MADE ASSUMING
THAT YOU ARE INSIDE THE GARAGE LOOKING OUT.

Clopay EZ-SET Specifications

General

Brand	Clopay
Model	EZ-SET
Category	Garage Door Opener
Language	English

Summary

EZ-SET Torsion Spring System Assembly Installation Instructions

Tools Needed

Lists the required tools for installing the EZ-SET Torsion Spring System.

Safety Warning Symbol Explanation

Explains the meaning of the safety symbol indicating potential personal injury or property damage.

Parts List

Installing The EZ-SET Torsion Spring System

Step 1: Bracket Attachment

Attach brackets to the flag bracket and horizontal angle using carriage bolts and flange nuts.

Step 2: Tube Coupler Installation

Insert torsion tube sections into the coupler and secure with sheet metal screws.

Step 3: Measure Spring Length

Measure and record the relaxed length of each torsion spring on a flat surface.

Step 4: Assemble Components onto Tube

Slide springs, drums, winding units, and end bearing support onto the torsion tube.

Step 4a: Connect Spring Plug to Winding Unit

Connect the spring plug to the winding unit, ensuring color codes and tabs engage securely.

Step 4b: Install Tube Assembly into Brackets

Lift and place the assembled torsion tube into the wall brackets, ensuring proper seating.

Step 5: Install Center Support

Attach center support to header for doors over 10' wide, ensuring tube is straight.

Step 6: Prepare Drill for Winding

Install 1/4" insert bit or 7/16" socket in drill; set to forward rotation.

Step 7: Tension Springs

Adjust spring length to recorded value and tighten set screws securely. Avoid overstretching.

Step 8: Attach Lift Cables to Drums

Insert cable lugs into drum slots and secure drums to torsion tube with set screws.

Step 9: Install Tube Retainer

Attach tube retainers to the system brackets on both left and right sides.

Step 10: Spring Winding and Adjustment

Wind springs to specified number of turns, adjust tension by lifting door.