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See the illustration below for the dimensions required for the Torsion idrive™ Garage Door Opener.
CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THIS OPENER ON YOUR DOOR
UNLESS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE MET.
LOCK ADJUSTMENTS
The torsion tube must be 1” in diameter.
There must be at least 30-3/8" of clear torsion tube between the right (inside garage looking out) cable
drum and the counterbalance spring. When installing idrive, ensure there is at least 6" of clearance between
the “S” hook and the disconnect cable guide bracket.
The motor requires between 3-1/4" to 5" of headroom above the center of the torsion tube.
There must be at least 7.5" of clearance between the top of the door and the center of the torsion tube.
Required distance from the center of the torsion tube to the header (mounting location) must be 2-1/2" to
3-3/8".
Your door must not exceed 8' in height.
Torsion idrive™ will only work on multi-sectional doors. Do not install in one piece doors.
Your Garage Door must be properly balanced (door must not be heavy to lift, nor lift by itself). Maximum
door weight must not exceed 400 lb.
Before installing Torsion idrive™, ensure your door system meets the following requirements. Follow the
illustration below as a visual guide.
TORSION TUBE = 1” DIA.
5”
MAX.
3-1/4”
MIN.
CABLE GUIDE
BRACKET
“S” HOOK
LOCK/MOTOR
TRACK
6”
30-3/8”
CLEARANCE FOR
MOTOR
8’ MAX.
7-1/2”
MIN.