Garage Door Overhead Track Low Clearance

Low headroom rear mount spring.

Garage door overhead track low clearance.

Sectional garage door with low head room torsion springs in rear low clearance garage door track is applicable for building applications where headroom is severely limited. To determine the radius of the track measure from the center point of the radius to the bottom of the track as shown by dimension r. Used when headroom is extremely limited for proper door operation. 51 mm to standard lift movements.

121 mm to 12 in. The double track low headroom lhr conver sion kit is designed to modify the minimum head room clearance required. Low headroom track springs to front headroom clearance dimensions door height centerline of shaft minimum headroom 2 track 15 radius thru 12 0 d h. Requires a minimum of 4 5 of headroom.

Anything below 5 inches from the ceiling to the door would be considered a low ceiling garage but as long as there is a clearance of at least 2 between the door and the ceiling then a specialist can most likely install any opener that you would like. Of headroom in your garage see more info below for a pdf of our how to measure guide. 2 7 1 2 thru 16 0 d h. This very common garage door track option uses up even less headroom space than a 12 radius track.

Often referred to as dual track it is best recognized by a second horizontal track. Remember this is a balancing act to select the best hardware for your door as well as the best coordinating motor for efficient door operation. 9 13 3 4 d h. 2 8 3 track 15 radius.

9 13 thru 18 0 d h. The reason for the additional clearance for torsion spring doors is due to the brackets that hold each end of the torsion bar. See chart below this kit works with both 12 and 15 radius horizontal track. Garage door parts accessories ideal door overhead garage door double track low headroom kit model number.

8 11 3 4 thru 16 0 d h. 2 track headroom 4 5 required sideroom 7 5 required backroom door height 30 required. Detailed installation instructions and all necessary hardware included. Trolley motor operator or push up operation required not applicable for jackshaft type operators.

Easily converts your new track to accommodate your low headroom application. 3 track headroom 8 5 required sideroom 9 required backroom door height 32 required. 304 mm available it is best to use a dual track system designed for low headroom. 8 12 1 2 3 track 15 radius thru 12 0 d h.

Low headroom menards sku. In order to install torsion spring hardware we recommend a clearance of 12 in. The clopay garage door low headroom conversion kit bay be required if you have less than 15 in. Doors that use torsion springs require at least 12 inches of headroom.

Springs are mounted at the rear of the horizontal track. Most standard garage doors with extension springs require a minimum of 10 inches of headroom.