Garage Door Torsion Spring, 0.243 x 1.75 x 32 in., Red Painted End, Right-Hand Wind

Constructed with steel, this torsion spring features a stationary cone and a winding cone attached to opposite ends of the spring. Specifically designed to provide lifting force for heavy garage doors, the selection of these torsion springs should be based on the spring's dimensions rather than the door's weight. It is crucial to refer to Prime-Line's Torsion Spring Selection Guide to ensure the correct replacement spring is chosen.

In cases of dual spring installations, it is essential to correctly use LEFT WIND and RIGHT WIND springs. Additionally, both springs should be replaced together to prevent added strain on the older non-replaced spring. The torsion spring is a regular duty spring with a lifetime rating of approximately 10,000 cycles.

For safety purposes, all broken or malfunctioning hardware must be replaced with matching hardware without any modifications. Mishandling or improper installation of these garage door torsion springs can lead to serious injury. When attempting to replace the springs, only use Prime-Line's item number GD-52238.

Winding rods are the recommended tools for winding and unwinding the tension on torsion springs. To determine the torsion spring wind, observe the end of the spring with the 'finger' at the top of the wind. A spring is considered a right wind if the end points to the left (positioned at 12:00 o'clock) and a left wind if the end points to the right. Place the torsion spring with the black painted winding cone on the right side of the door and the one with the red painted winding cone on the left side when viewed from inside the garage.

RIGHT-HAND wind springs should be mounted to the left of the center when viewed from inside the garage. The dimensions of this torsion spring are 0.243 inch wire size x 1.75 inch inside dimension x 32 inches in length with a red color code. During dual spring installations, it is crucial to install both the left and right wind springs correctly at the same time.

Replace the torsion spring with Prime-Line part GD-52238 while considering the wire size and handing. The typical lifespan of this garage door spring is estimated to be 10,000 cycles of opening or closing the door. Ensure to verify the dimensions of the spring and compare them with your existing spring before placing an order. Also, consider purchasing the matching left-hand wind torsion spring, Prime-Line part GD-12229.

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