Wayne-Dalton TORSION 8300/8500 User's Manual
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1. Drawbar Operator Bracket Tools Level Power drill 7 16 Socket driver Tape measure IMPORTANT WHEN CONNECTING A TROLLEY TYPE GARAGE DOOR OPENER TO THIS DOOR A WAYNE DALTON OPERATOR TROLLEY BRACKET MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE DOOR IF ONE HAS BEEN PROVIDED ALONG WITH ANY STRUTS PROVIDED WITH THE DOOR IF A WAYNE DALTON OPERATOR TROLLEY BRACKET WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH YOUR DOOR THAN USE THE ONE PROVIDED BY YOUR OPERATOR MANU FACTURER THE INSTALLATION OF THE OPERATOR MUST BE ACCORDING TO MANUFAC TURER S INSTRUCTIONS AND FORCE SETTINGS MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY NOTE For retro fit applications the drawbar operator bracket must be aligned with an exist ing operator NOTE Refer to illustrations to determine which top fixtures were supplied with your door FOLLOW THE CORRESPONDING STEP BELOW A Place the bottom halve of drawbar operator bracket inside the top halve of drawbar opera tor bracket and flush against the inside surface of the top section Adjust both the top and bottom halves out as far apart as possible on the section surface Secure the bottom halve drawbar operator bracket and the top halve drawbar operator bracket together using 4 5 16 18 x 1 2 carriage bolts and 4 5 16 18 flange hex nuts NOTE Install the 5 16 18 x 1 2 carriage bolts and the 5 16 18 flange hex nuts as far apart as possible prior to securing both top and bo2. Die gs Center coupler Pull rope Inside Outside y assembly as required if included Step Plates Lift Handles O Weather seals amp Strut clips VV NNN nails If included as required 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Hex bolts as required r local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go o the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com ada JR Kr Warning labels 1 4 20 x 5 8 Self 1 4 20x 7 8 Self 3 8 16 x 3 4 Hex bolts nemediate section drilling screws as required drilling screws as required as required Section eig O L Bottom corner bracket warning labels pa section m side view 1 4 20 Flanged 5 16 18 Flange Bottom weather seal hex nuts as required 2 3 8 16 Hex nuts hex nuts as required T Removing an Existing Door Wwe mm CORB dd IMPORTANT COUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION MUST ALWAYS BE RELEASED BEFORE ANY Tambel resti cal 5 16 18x 1 2 14 20 x 5 8 ATTEMPT IS MADE TO START REMOVING AN EXISTING DOOR ailing seres as require Carriage bolts as Taquired Cartiage bolis fas oque A WAR N l N G ARIA I OR FATAL INJURY TO AVOID INJURY HAVE A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECH
3. 1 4 2 1 2 Carriage bolts OR FATAL INJURY TO AVOID INJURY HAVE A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECH 9 NICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS RELEASE THE SPRING TENSION TOT TOL M JUOD For detailed information see supplemental instructions Removing an Existing Door Preparing a the Opening These instructions are not supplied with the door but are available at no charge 5 16 x 2 Tamper resistant hex head from Wayne Dalton A Division Of Overhead Door Corporation P O Box 67 Mt Hope OH 3 lag screw as required 44660 or at www Wayne Dalton com 2099009009000 Q Preparing the Opening 9 U a Ho ER IMPORTANT IF YOU JUST REMOVED YOUR EXISTING DOOR OR YOU ARE INSTALLING A NEW ee DOOR COMPLETE ALL STEPS IN PREPARING THE OPENING To ensure secure mounting of track brackets side and center brackets or steel angles to new or retro fit construction it is recommended to follow the procedures outlined in DASMA technical data sheets 156 161 and 164 at www dasma com The inside perimeter of your garage door opening should be framed with wood jamb and header ep Door Section Identification a Door Section Identification 8300 8500 material The jambs and header must be securely fastened to sound framing members It is x recommended that 2 x 6 lumber be used The jambs must be plumb and the header level Door Height B
4. 3 1 4 20 x 7 8 LA elf drilling screws JAA ERES operator bracket A L Z 5 Lp section Pin Stripes N Horizontal Tracks Tools Ratchet wrench 7 16 Socket 9 16 Socket 9 16 Wrench level Step ladder To install horizontal track place the curved end over the top track roller of the top section Align the bottom of the horizontal track with the top of the vertical track Tighten the horizon tal track to the flag angle wall angle with 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolts and 2 1 4 20 flange hex nuts A WARNING DO NOT RAISE DOOR UNTIL HORIZONTAL TRACKS ARE SECURED AT REAR AS OUTLINED IN STEP REAR BACK HANGS OR DOOR COULD FALL FROM OVERHEAD POSITION CAUSING SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the horizontal track angle to the first encoun tered slot in the flag angle wall angle using 1 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex head bolt and 1 3 8 16 hex nut Repeat for other side Remove the nail that was temporarily holding the top section in place installed in step Top Section IMPORTANT FAILURE TO REMOVE NAIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE DOOR COULD CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO TOP SECTION NOTE If an opener will be installed position horizontal tracks slightly above level Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to
5. Bottom section Wooden shims If necessary Vertical Tracks Tools Power Drill 3 16 Drill bit 7 16 Socket driver Tape measure Level Step ladder IMPORTANT IF YOUR DOOR IS TO BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO A FINISHING CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING S FLOOR THE VERTICAL TRACKS AND THE DOOR BOTTOM SECTION ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED SUCH THAT WHEN THE FLOOR IS CONSTRUCTED NO DOOR OR TRACK PARTS ARE TRAPPED IN THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION IMPORTANT THE TOPS OF THE VERTICAL TRACKS MUST BE LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE IF THE BOTTOM SECTION WAS SHIMMED TO LEVEL IT THE VERTICAL TRACK ON THE SHIMMED SIDE MUST BE RAISED THE HEIGHT OF THE SHIM Position the left hand riveted wall angle track assembly over the track rollers of the bottom section Make sure the counterbalance lift cable is located between the track rollers and the door jamb Drill 3 16 pilot holes into the door jamb for the lag screws Loosely fasten jamb brackets and flag angle to the jamb using 5 16 x 2 lag screws as shown Tighten lag screws securing the bottom jamb bracket bottom slot to jamb maintain 3 8 to 5 8 spacing between the bottom section and vertical track Hang counterbalance lift cable over flag angle wall angle Repeat same process for other side O Flag angle A o 5 16 x 2 Lag scr
6. Strut installation at top of section Model 8500 5 Section High White Almond Or Taupe 2 Strut clips Strut clip if appplicable f appplicable Center hinge Graduated Door Width end hinge Type Of Section 6 0 9 0 100 200 3 2 Strut Top Of Top 3 3 Strut Section Top Of Top err Top Of In Secki Solid With No i eion 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 Windows 1 2 Strut Top Of Top Section termediate Top Of In P drilling screws Section termediate j 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 SC Top Section Strut installation across Graduated end hinge and center hinges elf drilling screws Of Bottom SC Top Section Of Bottom Lift Handles i Section Prill Ri Top win 1 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Tools Tape Measure Power Drill 9 32 1 2 Drill Bit 7 16 Wrench 3 3 Strut ane i i l 2 2 Strut Top Of Top NOTE Refer to door section identification located in the pre installation section of this Top Of Top Section manual intermediate Section 3 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top Top Of Locate the vertical center of the lock second section of the door and position the lift With Windows Top Of Of Intermediate Section SC Top Intermedi handle s bottom hole 4 from the bottom of the lock section along the vertical center on the Intermedi Of Bottom Section ate
7. 3 1 4 20 x 7 8 elf drilling screws Short stem Y 1 4 14 x 5 8 Tamper resistant Bottom self drilling screw corner bracket track roller oF Graduated Hinge Attachment Tools Power drill 7 16 Socket driver NOTE Refer to door section identification located in the pre installation section of this manual to determine what size sections you need to use as your lock second section inter mediate third section intermediate Il fourth section on a five section door and top section Measure your sections to make sure they are the correct height as indicated on the chart NOTE The graduated end and center hinges can be identified by the number stamped onto their lower hinge leaf NOTE Center hinge s use 1 graduated end hinges NOTE Refer to the strutting schedules below to determine the placement of struts for your sections Be sure to use the schedules for the proper color of your door NOTE All struts are to be installed at the top of the section STRUT IDENTIFICATION Measure your struts to determine if you have 2 and or 3 struts NOTE Depending on your door you may or may not have to install both a 2 Strut s and a 3 Strut s NOTE When referring to the strutting schedule charts if you see this SC then strut clips are required to be installed along with the strut prior to securing it to the section Graduated End hinge Schedule Section Type Top N A
8. Door Model Graduated End Hinge Number Intermediate II 5 section only 5 Intermediate 4 Lock 3 Bottom 2 Top Intermediate Il 5 section only Intermediate Lock Bottom Starting on the left hand side of the bottom section align the lower hinge leafs of the appropriate graduated end hinges over the holes at the top of the end caps of the bottom section Next align the lower hinge leafs of the 1 center hinges with the dimples located at the center stile s at the top of the section IF YOUR SECTION DOES NOT REQUIRE A STRUT TO BE INSTALLED Then attach each of the lower hinge leafs to section using 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws as shown IF YOUR SECTION DOES REQUIRE A STRUT TO BE INSTALLED Locate and center the strut on top of the graduated end hinges and the center hinges onto the section surface Center the strut side to side Secure the strut the graduated end hinges and the center hinges to the section surface using 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws at each end and center stile location s IF YOUR SECTION DOES REQUIRE A STRUT AND TO USE STRUT CLIPS SC TO BE INSTALLED Locate and center the strut on top of the graduated end hinges and the center hinges onto the section surface Center the strut side to side Secure the strut the graduated end hinges the center hinges to the section surface using the appropriate strut clip s 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 self dri
9. 5 8 1 2 Measure and drill 5 16 Holes 5 8 Vertical track Attaching Jamb Brackets Tools None NOTE If you have a wall angle track assembly skip this step Refer to Package Contents Parts Breakdown to determine if you have flag angles NOTE The bottom jamb bracket is always the shortest bracket or the lowest number marked on the jamb bracket The center jamb bracket is the next tallest or the next higher number marked on the jamb bracket If three jamb brackets per side are included with your door you will have received a top jamb bracket which is the tallest or the highest number marked on he jamb bracket To attach the bottom jamb bracket locate lower slot pattern of the 1st hole set on the vertical rack Align the slot in the jamb bracket with the lower slot pattern Loosely secure jamb bracket using 1 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolt and 1 1 4 20 flange hex nut Repeat for other side Place the center jamb bracket over the slot pattern that is centered between the bottom jamb bracket and flag angle of the 2nd hole set Loosely secure jamb bracket using 1 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolt and 1 1 4 20 flange hex nut Repeat for other side f a top jamb bracket was included loosely secure it to vertical track using the slot pattern in he 3rd hole set and 1 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolt and 1 1 4 20 flange hex nut Repeat he same process for the other vertical
10. Identify the torsion springs provided as either right hand wound red winding cone which goes on the LEFT HAND SIDE or left hand wound black winding cone which goes on the RIGHT HAND SIDE Facing the inside of the door lay the torsion shaft on the floor Lay the torsion spring with the black winding cone and the black cable drum at the right end of the torsion shaft Lay the torsion spring with the red winding cone and the red cable drum at the left end of the torsion shaft NOTE The set screws used on a red DO NOT identify right and left hand by the set screw color Slide the spring anchor bracket bushing center bracket bushing lowed by the torsion springs and cable drums IMPORTANT THE SPRING ANCHOR BRACKET BUSHING CENTER BRACKET BUSHING TOR SION SPRINGS AND CABLE DRUMS MUST BE POSITIONED AS SHOWN With assistance pick up the torsion spring assembly and slide one end of the torsion shaft through the head plate end bearing bracket Lay the middle of the torsion shaft into the center bracket Slide the other end of the torsion shaft into the other head plate end bearing bracket Position the torsion shaft so that equal amounts of the shaft extend from each head plates end bearing brackets orsion winding cones and cable drums are now colored onto the torsion shaft fol Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer
11. 0 12 14 Radius 114 2896 mm 137 3480 mm HEADROOM REQUIREMENTS Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Track Type Space Needed 12 Radius 13 1 2 343 mm 14 Radius 14 1 2 368 mm m Min Side room Suitable mounting surface Headroom Clearance 2 x 6 lumber minimum is 3 1 2 Header board 2 x 6 lumber preferred Min Side room Clearance is 3 1 2 E NS 8 N E NS dms GS 5 S I Weather strips Jamb EI 5 Quick Install track S ys n Weather strips on Jamb HC Fully Adjustable track 4 9 t 1 4 Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com INSTALLATION Before installing your door be certain that you have read and followed all of the instruc tions covered in the pre installation section of this manual Failure to do so may result in an improperly installed door NOTE Reference TDS 160 for general garage door terminology at www dasma com Verti
12. 0 your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Left hand wound black winding cone right hand side Y Spring anchor bushing Left hand cable center bracket bushing Right hand cable drum red drum black Right hand wound red winding cone left hand side Equal spacing Left hand head plate Right hand head plate k end bearing end bearing bracket gt bracke VY Torsion shafi o Spring anchor bushing Spring anchor bracket center bracket bushing center bracket Torsion Spring Attachment Tools Step Ladder Ratchet Wrench 9 16 Socket 9 16 Wrench Slide the spring anchor bushing center bracket bushing into the spring anchor bracket center bracket Align the stationary spring cone s with the holes in the spring anchor bushing center bracket bushing Secure the torsion spring s to the spring anchor assembly center bracket assembly with 2 3 8 16 x 1 1
13. 5 16 Bolts and nuts Perforated angle Vice clamp Fi Vice clamp 2nd Track roller El si eral 3 e Sound framing eee members etu m E nd a d g Ze Perforated angle bolted by get ps 2 using 2 5 16 x 1 5 8 ue Kee 2 hex head lag screws to 2 ceiling member and C et 2 parallel to door Horizontal 3 5 16 Bolts and nuts Horizontal track Perforated angle 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Hex bolt must extend into the track to serve as a roller stop Pg f ss seese Js eebeooccocloecocopoooe pole cf ees asses Sound framing members Perforated angle bolted using 2 5 16 x 1 5 8 hex head lag screws to ceiling member and parallel to door Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Optional Installation Trolley Arm Hookup Tools NOTE If Wayne Dalton operator trolley bracket was installed follow these directions Align hole in the door arm with holes in operator bracket tabs as shown Attach with 5 16 x 1 3 4 cotter pin and cotter ring 5 16 x 1 3 4 Drawbar operator 1 NS bracket Tabs Clevis pin I Cotter ring if 1 l 1 ARN ee ee RI 5 16 x 1 3 4 d Clevis pin ee Side Lock Tools Pow
14. BUILDING LOOKING OUT building official for wind load code require Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact you Tools Required Power drill e Phillips head e Hammer Drill bits 1 8 3 16 screwdriver e Tape measure 9 32 7 16 1 2 Locking Pliers e Step Ladder Ratchet wrench e 2 Vice clamps Level Socket driver 7 16 Wrenches 3 8 e Pencil e Sockets 7 16 1 2 716 1 2 9 16 9 16 5 8 5 8 e Leather gloves e 1 4 Torx bit e Safety glasses e Approved winding rods Package Contents NOTE Depending on the door model some parts listed will not be supplied if not required Rear Back Hangs may not be included with your door Door sections as required Torsion shat ap D Vertical tracks RH LH Horizontal tracks RH LI p 7 S Ey Flag angles RH LH Ly Top fixture assemblies Bottom as required RH LH as required RH LH as required Strut if included vj E3 ANN P Drawbar operator bracket Jamb brackets Graduated hinges if included as required Track rollers y Zi M T d Spring anchor bushing Spring anchor bracket Keys Track rollers Center bracket bushing Center bracket as required as required Head plates End bearing brackets RH LH as required
15. Section outside of the door Use the holes in the lift handle as a template to mark the hole locations e SLEP IMPORTANT THE LIFT HANDLE AND THE STEP PLATE NEED TO BE VERTICALLY ALIGNED Section Drill 9 32 diameter holes through the section at each marked location Enlarge the holes from outside the door to 1 2 diameter through the section Assemble the outside and inside Models 8300 Or 8500 4 Section High Brown lift handles to the section using 2 1 4 x 2 1 2 carriage bolts and 2 1 4 20 hex nuts and spacers Door Width Type Of Section A WAR N N G 6 0 9 0 100 120 16 0 17 0 18 0 20 0 TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY LIFT HANDLES THAT ARE INSTALLED WITHIN 4 INCHES 102MM OF A SECTION INTERFACE SHALL PROMOTE VERTICAL Solid With No 3 2 Struts 3 3 Struts ORIENTATION OF THE HAND Windows Top Of Top Top Of Top Section Top Of Section Top Of 1 1 2 Diameter holes mod Lock Section Lock Section N Top With Windows SC Top Of SC Top Of os Bottom Section Bottom Section oe 1 2 Strut Top 1 3 Strut Per NS NSS Of Top Section 8 2 Strut 3 3 Struts Section S Top Of Top Top Of Top Intermediate With Section Top Of Section Top Of Window Intermediate Intermediate Section SC Section SC Top Of Bottom Top Of Bottom Lift handle Section Section 2 Spacers 2 1 4 x 2 1 2 Carriage bolts Step Plate Tools Hammer On t
16. WINDING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPRINGS ENSURE YOU RE WINDING IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AS STATED IN THE INSTAL LATION INSTRUCTIONS OTHERWISE THE SPRING FITTINGS MAY RELEASE FROM SPRING IF NOT WOUND IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AND COULD RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Now lift door and check its balance Adjustments to the required number of spring turns Stated may be necessary If door rises off floor under spring tension alone reduce spring tension until door rests on the floor If the door is hard to raise or drifts down on its own add spring tension A poorly balanced door can cause garage door operator operation problems To adjust spring tension fully close door Apply vice grips to track above third track roller Insert a winding rod into the winding cone On single spring doors counterbalance lift cable tension must be maintained by placing vice grips on torsion shaft before loosening set screws in the winding cone Push upward on the winding rod while carefully loosening the set screws in the winding cone BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT THE FULL FORCE OF THE TORSION SPRING ONCE THE SET SCREWS ARE LOOSE Carefully adjust spring tension 1 4 turn Retighten both set screws in the winding cone and repeat for the other side Recheck door balance DO NOT ADJUST MORE THAN 1 2 TURN FROM THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF TURNS If door still does not balance correctly contact a qualified door agency If the door still does not operate easily lower the door
17. door sections for any minor cracks Verify door has not shifted right and or left in the opening If you suspect problems have a trained door system technician make the repairs A WARNING GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS CABLES BRACKETS AND OTHER HARDWARE AT TACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AND IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY CAN CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY ONLY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SHOULD ADJUST THEM BY CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING NEVER REMOVE ADJUST OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS SCREWS AND OR LAG SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE END OR CENTER BEARING BRACKETS SYSTEM OR BOTTOM BRACKETS OF THE DOOR THESE BRACKETS ARE CON NECTED TO THE SPRING S AND ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION TO AVOID POSSIBLE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY HAVE ANY SUCH WORK PERFORMED BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS Torquemaster Plus Springs Pawl knob s located on the TorqueMaster end brackets above the door should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case of spring failure or forceful manual operation Torsion Springs The torsion springs located above the door should only be adjusted by a trained door systems technician DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust torsion springs yourself Extension Springs A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the extension spring located above the horizontal tracks to help contain the spring if it breaks 2 D
18. into the closed position UNWIND THE SPRING S FULLY Reference the insert Removing The Old Door Preparing The Opening section on torsion spring removal and recheck the following the items 1 Check the door for level 2 Check the torsion shaft for level 3 Check the track spacing 4 Check the counterbalance lift cables for equal tension 5 Check the track for potential obstruction of the track rollers 6 Clamp locking pliers onto track and rewind springs IMPORTANT IF DOOR STILL DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY THEN CONTACT A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Horizontal tracks lt 3 4 To 7 8 3 4 To 7 8 f Door edges I4 Horizontal tracks 9 l track 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Hex bolt must extend into the track to serve as a roller stop Dekoscsocelyossameaeaseae ad Ko 3
19. nuts Secure the head plates end bearing bracket to the jamb using 2 5 16 x 2 lag screw s as shown NOTE It is recommended that the 5 16 lag screws are pilot drilled using a 3 16 drill bit prior to fastening Repeat the same process for other side E E ead plate end bracke ARE d d 6 x 3 4 ex head bolts 2 5 16 x 2 Q Lag screws SM Left hand head AT SS plate end bracket Lp lt P Horizontal e track angle e G e 2 3 8 16 Horizontal Hex nuts track angle NOTE Refer to the Package Contents and or Parts Breakdown to determine i came with a coupler assembly Locate the center of the door Mark a vertical pencil line on the m Measure from the center of the bearing downwards to the top the door Us ng th from the top of the door to the mounting intersects the vertical pencil line s Align at measuren surface and the edge of ent measure that dista mark a horizontal penci Spring Anchor Bracket Center Bracket Tools Step ladder Power drill 7 16 Socket driver 1 4 Torx bit Level Tape measure Pencil your door ounting surface above the door at the center in one of the head plates end bearing brackets nce upwards line which he spring anchor bracket s center bracket s with the vertical pencil line and the center of the spring anchor bracket s center bracket s with the horizontal
20. s instruc tions 16 NEVER hang tools bicycles hoses clothing or anything else from horizontal tracks Track systems are not intended or designed to support extra weight 17 This door may not meet the building code wind load requirements in your area For your safety you will need to check with your local ments and building permit information After installation is complete fasten this manual near the garage door IMPORTANT STAINLESS STEEL OR PT2000 COATED LAG SCREWS MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING CENTER BEARING BRACKETS END BRACKETS JAMB BRACKETS DRAWBAR OP ERATOR MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS AND DISCONNECT BRACKETS ON TREATED LUMBER PRESERVATIVE TREATED STAINLESS STEEL OR PT2000 LAG SCREWS ARE NOT NECESSARY WHEN INSTALLING PRODUCTS ON UN TREATED LUMBER NOTE It is recommended that 5 16 lag screws are pilot drilled using a 3 16 drill bit prior to fastening IMPORTANT WHEN INSTALLING 5 16 LAG SCREWS USING AN ELECTRIC DRILL DRIVER THE DRILL DRIVERS CLUTCH MUST BE SET TO DELIVER NO MORE THAN 200 IN LBS OF TORQUE FASTENER FAILURE COULD OCCUR AT HIGHER SETTINGS A WARNING PRIOR TO WINDING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPRINGS ENSURE YOU RE WINDING IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AS STATED IN THE INSTAL LATION INSTRUCTIONS OTHERWISE THE SPRING FITTINGS MAY RELEASE FROM SPRING IF NOT WOUND IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AND COULD RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY IMPORTANT RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE
21. short stem track roller Top Fixtures Tools Power drill 7 16 Socket driver Align the top bracket base 3 down from the top section and even with the edge of the sec tion the slotted half of the bracket base should be facing upwards Fasten to section through end cap using 4 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws Secure the top bracket slide to the bracket base loosely using 1 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolt and 1 1 4 20 flange hex nut The bracket will be tightened and adjusted later in step Adjusting Top Brackets Insert roller into top bracket slide Repeat for other side Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Top section Q 1 4 20 x 7 8 D elf drilling screw KT 1 1 4 20 x 5 8 Carriage bolt and 1 1 4 20 Flange hex Top Top fixture nut section slide po Top fixture base D 4 4 20 x 7 8 nS elf drilling screws e WH ES End N we cap LShort stem an 4 1 4 20 x 7 8 track roller elf drilling screws Top Section Tools Hammer Step ladder Tape measure Place the top section in the opening Temporarily secure the top section by driving a nail into the header near the center of the door an
22. torsion shaft and brace locking pliers up against jamb to keep counter balance lift cable taut Repeat for right hand side IMPORTANT INSPECT EACH COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES MAKING SURE THEY ARE SEATED PROPERLY ONTO THE CABLE DRUMS AND THAT BOTH COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES HAVE EQUAL TENSION Counterbalance lift cable Left cable drum Left hand head Counterbalance lift plate end cable hooked in bearing bracket cable drum Left end bearing Jamb bracket LL Locking pliers 0 Counterbalance lift cable Torsion UR j shaft S 0 S 07 0 Set screws Securing Door for Spring Winding s Tools Vice Clamps With the door in the fully closed position place vice clamps onto both vertical tracks just above the third track roller This is to prevent the garage door from rising while winding springs A WARNING FAILURE TO PLACE VICE CLAMPS ONTO VERTICAL TRACK CAN ALLOW DOOR TO RAISE AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com 2 J Vice clamps above third track roller on both sides of door Bottom section Vice clamps attached to inner an
23. your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Flag angle 2 1 4 20 Flange hex nuts Horizontal track 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 Carriage bolts 3 8 16 x 3 4 cil i Hex head bolt Horizontal track angle Flag angle Horizontal track Adjusting Top Fixtures Tools 7 16 Wrench Step ladder With horizontal tracks installed you can now adjust the top brackets Vertically align the top section of the door with the lower sections On ce aligned position the top fixture slide out against the horizontal track Maintaining the slide s position tighten the 1 4 20 flange hex top bracket base Short stem track roller Horizontal track nut to secure the top fixture slide to the Top Sectio n gt 1 4 20 Flange hex nut Top fixture slide NOTE Refer supplied with your door Head Plates End Bearing Brackets Tools Step ladder Power drill 7 16 Socket driver o illustrations to determine which head plates end bearing brackets was IMPORTANT RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING LOOKING OUT NOTE Head plates End bearing brackets are right and left hand Attach the left hand head plate end bearing bracket through on top of the left hand hori zontal track angle using 2 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex head bolts and 2 3 8 16
24. 2 hex head bolts and 2 3 8 16 nuts IMPORTANT THE SPRING WARNING TAG SUPPLIED MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE STATIONARY SPRING CONE IN PLAIN VIEW SHOULD A REPLACEMENT SPRING WARNING TAG BE REQUIRED CONTACT WAYNE DALTON FOR FREE REPLACEMENTS Stationary Spring cone Spring anchor bracket center bracket Stationary Spring cone Tors spring Spring anchor bushing center bracket bushing Spring warning tag Stationary spring cone s 1 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Hex head bolt Torsion spring Torsion spring 1 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Hex head bolt MN Lu Spring anchor assembly center bracket assembly Counterbalance Lift Cables Tools Step Ladder Locking Pliers 3 8 Wrench Starting on the left hand side thread the counterbalance lift cable up and around the front side of the left hand cable drum IMPORTANT VERIFY THAT THERE ARE NO COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE OBSTRUCTIONS Hook the counterbalance lift cable into the left hand cable drum Slide the left hand cable drum up against the left hand head plate end bearing bracket Counterbalance lift cable should terminate at the 3 o clock position Tighten the 2 set screws in the drum to 14 15 ft Ibs of torque once set screws contact the shaft tighten screws one full turn Rotate the left hand drum and torsion shaft until counterbalance lift cable is taut Now attach locking pliers to the
25. To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Maintenance amp Cleaning Your Garage Door e IMPORTANT DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR While factory applied finishes on garage doors are durable it is desirable to clean them on a routine basis Some discoloration of the finish may occur when a door has been exposed to dirt laden atmosphere for a period of time Slight chalking may also occur as a result of direct exposure to sunlight Cleaning the door will generally restore the appearance of the finish To maintain an aesthetically pleasing finish of the garage door a periodic washing of the garage door is recommended THE FOLLOWING CLEANING SOLUTION IS RECOMMENDED A mild detergent solution consisting of one cup detergent with less than 0 596 phosphate dis solved into five gallons of warm water will aid in the removal of most dirt NOTE The use of detergents containing greater than 0 596 phosphate is not recommended for use in general cleaning of garage doors NOTE Be sure to clean behind weather stripping on both sides and top of door CAUTION NEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Clean with a mild detergent solution same as above and a soft cloth After cleaning rinse thoroughly ACRYLIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Clean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soa
26. Wayne Dalton GARAGE DOORS amp OPENERS Table Of Contents Parts Breakdown Pre Installation Important Safety Instructions Tools Required Package Contents Door Section Identification Removing an Existing Door Preparing the Opening Installation Optional Installation Trolley Arm Hookup Side Lock Pull Rope Maintenance Cleaning Your Garage Door Painting Your Garage Door Operation and Maintenance Warranty Dealer Locator Information OFF BWW WWD RQ es Sh ot ek Sek EE SOWnaaManononasnrna o IMPORTANT NOTICES Wayne Dalton highly recommends that you read and fully under stand the Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual before you attempt this installation To avoid possible injury read the enclosed instructions carefully before installing and operating the garage door Pay close attention to all warnings and notes After installation is complete fasten this manual near garage door for easy reference The complete Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual are available at no charge from Wayne Dalton a Division Of Overhead Door Corporation P O Box 67 Mt Hope OH 44660 Or Online At www Wayne Dalton com Part No 347540 NEW 07 20 2011 PARTS BREAKDOWN NOTE The illustrations shown on this page are general representations of the door parts Each specific door models may have unique variations Al A FLAG ANGLES A1 Left and Ri
27. With Windows Intermedi ate With Windows Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Model 8500 4 Section High White Almond Or Taupe Short Stem Center 2 Graduated end hinge or higher Track Rollers hinge S roller inserted into tube furthest Door Width 0 a from section 3 Type Of Section 0 0 9 0 12 9 15 8 17 0 1 Graduated end hinge 3 2 Lower hinge leaf DL OF 3 Top Of Top Struts 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 Self ei 4 20 x fe ine id Wi Section Top Of To drilling screw locations riling screw locations Solid With No f 3 p Ut Top A A Windows 1 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top of Lock Section L 4 Section Top Of Lock V V i SC Top Section Of Bottom SC Top Section Of Bottom i Section cus 1 2 Strut Top Of Top Section 3 3 2 2 Strut Struts Top Strut Top Of Top Of Top Sec nennediate Section 3 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top tion Top Of With Windows Top Of Of Intermediate Section SC Top Intermedi Intermedi Of Bottom Section ate Section ate Section SC Top SC Of Bottom 2 1 4 20 x 7 8 Section elf drilling screws
28. arrants the garage door hardware except springs and the tracks of the above described door for as long as you own the door against defects in material and workmanship subject to all the terms and conditions below The Manufacturer warrants those component parts of the door not covered by the preceding provisions of this Lifetime Limited Warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of installation After a period of TWENTY 20 YEARS from time of installation replacement of Lifetime Limited Warranty materials will be pro rated at 50 per cent of Manufac turer s published list pricing at time of claim and you must pay this amount This Limited Warranty is extended only to the person who purchased the product and continues to own the premises where the door is installed as his her primary residence Buyer This Limited Warranty does not apply to residences other than primary or to commercial or industrial installations or to installations on rental property even when used by a tenant as a residence This Limited Warranty is not transferable to any other person even when the premises is sold nor does it extend benefits to any other person As a result this Limited Warranty does NOT apply to any person who purchases the product from someone other than an authorized Wayne Dalton dealer or distributor The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage attributable to improper storage i
29. cal Tracks Tools Power Drill 5 16 Drill Bit Hacksaw Tape Measure NOTE If you have a wall angle track assembly skip this step NOTE Refer to Door Section Identification Parts Breakdown to determine if you have verti cal tracks Vertical tracks may or may not have to be cut to the proper length prior to installing IMPORTANT VERTICAL TRACKS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE CUT DOWN IF YOU HAVE DOOR HEIGHTS 7 0 OR 8 0 Determine the radius of your horizontal track Dono Horizontal track o Stamped 00 radius Refer to the vertical track cutting chart to determine the length needed to be cut off at the top of the vertical tracks Using this measurement measure and cut the vertical track off at the op as shown Remove any burrs from the cut edge of vertical track Vertical Track Cutting Chart Vertical Track Cut Length Door Height Minus 10 Door Height Minus 8 Horizontal Track Radius 10 Or 12 Radius 14 Radius Measure and cut J Z E Cogo 220s e s e eR los f a Vertical Topof track track ow two holes must be drilled into the top of the cut vertical track Using the illustration shown below mark and drill the hole locations using a 5 16 drill bit Once the holes have been drilled remove any burrs from the drilled holes Repeat the same process for the other vertical track
30. d bending it over the top section Now flip up the graduated end and center hinge leaves hold tight against section and fasten center hinges first and end hinges last refer to step Stacking Sections Vertical track alignment is critical Position flag angle between 1 11 16 43 mm to 1 3 4 44 mm from the edge of the door tighten the bottom lag screw Flag angles must be parallel to the door sections Repeat same process for other side IMPORTANT THE DIMENSION BETWEEN THE FLAG ANGLES MUST BE DOOR WIDTH PLUS 3 3 8 86MM TO 3 1 2 89 MM FOR SMOOTH SAFE DOOR OPERATION FOR QUICK INSTALL TRACK Complete the vertical track installation by securing the jamb bracket s and tightening the other lag screws Repeat for other side FOR FULLY ADJUSTABLE TRACK Complete the vertical track installation by securing the jamb bracket s and tightening the other lag screws Push the vertical track against the track rollers so that the track rollers are ouching the deepest part of the curved side of the track tighten all the track bolts and nuts Repeat for other side Door width E 3 3 8 to 3 1 2 A Nail Top section 1 11 16 E to 1 3 4 g H 00 Flag angle Top 3 Ha section l l Vertical track against track rollers
31. d outer rail of vertical track Winding Springs Tools Step Ladder Approved winding bars 3 8 Wrench Position a ladder slightly to the side of the spring so that the winding cone is easily acces sible and so your body is not directly in line with the winding bars IMPORTANT CHECK THE WARNING TAG ATTACHED TO THE SPRING FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF COMPLETE TURNS TO BALANCE YOUR DOOR 4s WARNING PRIOR TO WINDING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPRINGS ENSURE YOU RE WINDING IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AS STATED IN THE INSTAL LATION INSTRUCTIONS OTHERWISE THE SPRING FITTINGS MAY RELEASE FROM SPRING IF NOT WOUND IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AND COULD RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Alternately inserting the winding rods into the holes of the springs winding cone rotate the winding cone upward toward the ceiling 1 4 turn at a time until the required number of complete turns for your door height is achieved As the last 1 8 to 1 4 turn is achieved securely hold the winding rod while tightening both set screws in the winding cone to 14 15 ft Ibs of torque once set screws contact the torsion shaft tighten screws one full turn Carefully remove winding rod from winding cone Repeat for the opposite spring While holding the door down to prevent it from raising unexpectedly in the event the spring s were over wound carefully remove the locking pliers from the torsion shaft and vertical tracks Ad
32. d to operate inoperative or is damaged immediately have neces sary adjustments and or repairs made by a trained door system technician using proper tools and instructions 8 DO NOT stand or walk under a moving door or permit anybody to stand or walk under an electrically operated door 9 DO NOT place fingers or hands into open section joints when closing a door Use lift handles gripping points when operating door manually 10 DO NOT permit children to operate garage door or door controls Severe or fatal injury could result should the child become entrapped between the door and the floor 11 Due to constant extreme spring tension do not attempt any adjustment repair or altera tion to any part of the door especially to springs spring brackets bottom corner brackets fasteners counterbalance lift cables or supports To avoid possible severe or fatal injury have any such work performed by a trained door systems technician using proper tools and instructions 12 On electrically operated doors pull down ropes must be removed and locks must be removed or made inoperative in the open unlocked position 13 Top section of door may need to be reinforced when attaching an electric opener Check door and or opener manufacturer s instructions 14 Visually inspect door and hardware monthly for worn and or broken parts Check to ensure door operates freely 15 Test electric opener s safety features monthly following opener manufacturer
33. ease Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty Models 8300 8500 Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Lifetime Limited Warranty Wayne Dalton Manufacturer warrants the sections of the door which is described at the top of this page for as long as you own the door against i The door becoming inoperable due to rust through of the metal skin from the core of the door section due to cracking splitting or other deterioration of the metal skin or due to structural failure caused by separation or degradation of the foam insulation ii Peeling of the original paint on the door as a result of a defect in the original paint or in the application of the original paint coating in cases where the door sections and the original paint a have not been subjected to adverse atmospheric conditions or contaminates such as salt water or other marine environment or to toxic or abrasive substances including those in the air b have been maintained in compliance with Manufacturer s recommendations and c have not been subject to physical abrasion impacted by a hard object or punctured including without limitation paint rub occurring in metal to metal contact and movement The Manufacturer w
34. ed the Manufacturer of a warranty claim a service representative may inspect the product on site or Buyer may be required to return the product to the Manufacturer at Buyer s expense Buyer agrees to cooperate with any representative of the Manufacturer and to give such representative full access to the product with the claimed defect and full access to the location of its installation If the Manufacturer determines that the claim is valid under the terms of this Limited Warranty the Manufacturer will cause the defective product to be repaired or replaced The decision about the manner in which the defect will be remedied will be at the discretion of the Manufacturer subject to applicable law THE REMEDY WILL COVER ONLY MATERIAL THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OTHER CHARGES SUCH AS FIELD SERVICE LABOR FOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION PAINTING SHIPPING ETC Any repairs or replacements arranged by Manufacturer will be covered by and subject to the terms conditions limitations and exceptions of this Limited War ranty provided however that the installation date for the repaired or replaced product will be deemed to be the date the original product was installed and this Limited Warranty will expire at the same time as if there had been no defect If a claim under this Limited Warranty is resolved in a manner other than described in the immedi ately preceding paragraph then neither this Limited Warranty nor any other warranty from the Manufacturer
35. er drill 7 16 Socket driver Tape measure Install the side lock on the second section of the door Square the lock assembly with the door section and align with the square hole in the vertical track The side lock should be spaced ap proximately 1 8 from the section edge Secure the lock to the section with 4 1 4 20 x 11 16 self drilling screws IMPORTANT SIDE LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION IF AN OPERATOR IS INSTALLED ON THE DOOR Square hole in vertical track Ne 6 1 4 20 x 11 16 elf drilling screws TPS Qe n o sd Nap b End stile bh Qr vQ Second section Side lock H Pull Rope Tools Power drill 1 8 Drill bit Tape measure A WARNING DO NOT INSTALL PULL ROPES ON DOORS WITH ELECTRIC OPERATORS CHIL DREN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE ROPE CAUSING SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Measure and mark the jamb approximately 48 to 50 1220 to 1270 mm from floor on the right or left side of jamb Drill 1 8 pilot hole for no 6 screw eye Tie the pull rope to the no 6 screw eye and to the bottom bracket as shown o 6 Screw eye Bottom bracket 9 ng d G Pull rope mnes Pull rope LJ Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer
36. ews N Jamb Se bracket Flag angle lag screw locations Bottom section m LE K ea Track 2 Vertical track rz rollers spacing 3 8 to 5 8 yp a Vertical track Floor Track roller assembly Stacking Sections Tools Power drill 7 16 Socket driver NOTE Refer to door section identification NOTE Make sure hinges are flipped down when stacking another section on top Place rollers into end hinges of remaining sections With assistance lift second section and guide rollers into the vertical tracks Lower section until it is seated against bottom section Flip hinges up Fasten intermediate hinge s first then end hinges using 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws Repeat for other sections except top section IMPORTANT PUSH amp HOLD THE HINGE LEAFS SECURELY AGAINST THE SECTIONS WHILE SECURING WITH 1 4 20 X 7 8 SELF DRILLING SCREWS THERE SHOULD BE NO GAP BETWEEN THE HINGE LEAFS AND THE SECTIONS NOTE Install lock at this time sold separately See optional installation step Side Lock V Lock section Y Vertical tracks V H H 1 4 20 x 7 8 Self drilling screw locations A 8 9 is Ji Left graduated end hinge Center Right graduated end hinge with short stem track roller inge s with
37. ght Hand Flag Angles B JAMB BRACKETS B1 Left and Right Hand Jamb Brackets C TRACK ROLLERS C1 Short Stem Track Rollers C2 Long Stem Track Rollers D GRADUATED END HINGES D1 Single Graduated End Hinges S E H Industry Standard D2 Double Graduated End Hinges D E H Industry Standard E STACKED SECTIONS E1 Top Section E2 Intermediate s Section E3 Lock Section E4 Bottom Section F TOP FIXTURES F1 Top Fixture Bases F2 Top Fixture Slides G STRUT S AS REQUIRED G1 Struts 3 U shaped G2 Struts 3 U shaped H DRAWBAR OPERATOR BRACKET FOR TROLLEY OPERATED DOORS H1 Top Halve Drawbar Operator Bracket H2 Bottom Halve Drawbar Operator Bracket I TRACKS 11 Left Hand Horizontal Track Assembly I2 Right Hand Horizontal Track Assembly I3 Left Hand Vertical Track 14 Right Hand Vertical Track J TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY J1 Spring Anchor Bracket Center Bracket J2 Torsion Shaft J3 Left Hand Head Plate End Bearing Bracket J4 Right Hand Head Plate End Bearing Bracket J5 Left Hand Cable Drum J6 Right Hand Cable Drum J7 Right Hand and Left Hand Torsion Springs As Required J8 Spring Anchor Bushing Center Bracket Bushing J9 Counterbalance Lift Cables K REAR BACK HANGS K1 Left Hand Rear Back Hangs Assemblies K2 Right Hand Rear Back Hangs Assemblies L BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS L1 Left Hand Bottom Corner Bracket L2 Right Hand Bottom Corner Bracket Plea
38. hangs Using perforated angle may not be supplied 2 5 16 x 1 5 8 hex head lag screws and 3 5 16 bolts with nuts may not be supplied fabricate rear back hangs for the horizontal tracks Attach the horizontal tracks to the rear back hangs with 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolts and nuts may not be supplied Horizontal tracks must be level and parallel with door within 3 4 to 7 8 maximum of door edge NOTE If an idrive opener is installed position horizontal tracks one hole above level when securing it to the rear back hangs A WARNING KEEP HORIZONTAL TRACKS PARALLEL AND WITHIN 3 4 TO 7 8 MAXI MUM OF DOOR EDGE OTHERWISE DOOR COULD FALL RESULTING IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY IMPORTANT DO NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR ON ANY PART OF THE REAR BACK HANGS THAT CANTILEVERS 4 OR MORE BEYOND A SOUND FRAMING MEMBER NOTE If rear back hangs are to be installed over drywall use 2 5 16 x 2 hex head lag screws and make sure lag screws engage into solid structural lumber NOTE 26 angle must be attached to sound framing members and nails should not be used Now permanently attach the weatherstrips on both door jambs and header The weather strips were temporarily attached in Preparing the Opening in the pre installation section of this manual NOTE When permanently attaching the weatherstrips to the jambs avoid pushing the weath erstrips too tightly against the face of door 4s WARNING PRIOR TO
39. he bottom door section locate the vertical center of the door Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com On the inside of the door center the inside step plate s second top most hole and bottom hole vertically over the pre punched holes in the bottom section no higher than 8 from the bottom of the door to the top of the step plate Drill 7 16 diameter holes through the entire section at these hole locations Be careful to keep drill straight IMPORTANT DO NOT MOUNT THE STEP PLATE HIGHER THAN 8 FROM BOTTOM OF SEC TION Insert the outside step plate into the holes through the front of the door and mount the two step plates back to back with two No 8 x 1 1 2 screws through the inside step plate and into the outside step plate Bottom section inside Bottom section outside Holes enlarged Pre punched to 7 16 diameter holes 8 Max mounting eight Inside step plate Outside step plate y 2 8 x 1 1 2 screws Bottom Section Tools Level Wooden shims if necessary Center the bottom section in the door opening Level the section using wooden shims if necessary under the bottom section m Weather seal Level eS c Ex
40. itted by law Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Covered by one or more of the following Patents 5 408 724 5 409 051 5 419 010 5 495 640 5 522 446 5 562 141 5 566 740 5 568 672 5 718 533 6 019 269 6 089 304 6 644 378 6 374 567 6 561 256 6 527 037 6 640 872 6 672 362 6 725 898 6 843 300 6 915 573 6 951 237 7 014 386 7 036 548 7 059 380 7 121 317 7 128 123 7 134 471 7 134 472 7 219 392 7 254 868 Canadian 2 384 936 2 477 445 2 495 175 2 507 590 2 530 701 2 530 74 2 2 532 824 Other US and Foreign Patents pending Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE FASTEN THIS MANUAL NEAR THE GARAGE DOOR
41. justments to the number of turns stated may be necessary If door rises off floor under spring tension alone reduce spring tension until door rests on the floor If the door is hard to rise or drifts down on its own add spring tension NOTE An unbalanced door such as this can cause garage door opener operation problems SS CX Warning tag IMPORTANT CHECK THE WARNING TAG ATTACHED TO THE SPRING FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF COMPLETE TURNS TO BALANCE YOUR DOOR Torsion spring s Approved wining rod Winding cone Approved winding rod _ Rear Back Hangs Tools Ratchet wrench Socket 1 2 5 8 Wrench 1 2 5 8 2 Vice clamps Tape measure Level Hammer Step Ladder IMPORTANT HOLD THE DOOR DOWN TO PREVENT IT FROM RISING UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE EVENT THE SPRING S WAS OVER WOUND AND CAUTIOUSLY REMOVE VICE CLAMPS FROM VERTICAL TRACKS Raise the door until the top section and half of the next section are in the horizontal track radius Do not raise door any further since rear of horizontal tracks are not yet supported A WARNING RAISING DOOR FURTHER CAN RESULT IN DOOR FALLING AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Clamp a pair of vice clamps onto the vertical tracks just above the second track roller on one side and just below the second track roller on the other side This will prevent the door from raising or lowering while installing the rear back
42. les Place the left hand cable loop into position between the two holes on the side of the left hand bottom corner bracket Slide a clevis pin through the innermost hole cable loop and outermost hole of the bottom corner bracket Secure in place by inserting a cotter pin into the hole of the clevis pin Bend the ends of the cotter pin outwards to secure it in place Attach left hand bottom corner bracket to the left corner of the bottom section making sure it is seated to the edges of the end cap with the appropriate 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws and 1 1 4 14 x 5 8 tamper resistant self drilling screw Insert a short stem track roller into the left hand bottom corner bracket Repeat for the right hand side NOTE Verify bottom weather seal is aligned with bottom section If there is more than 1 2 excess weather seal on either side trim weather seal even with bottom section Bottom section End cap Counterbalance cable loop Bottom weather seal Cotter pin attached into place from opposite side of bottom bracket Clevis pin inserted through cotter pin and bent into place Short stem 1 4 14 x 5 8 track roller Tamper resistant self drilling screw corner bracket End cap Bottom section Bottom weather seal Counterbalance cable loop Cotter pin attached into place from opposite side of bottom bracket Clevis pin sets through cotter pin and bent into place
43. lling screws at each end and center stile location s IMPORTANT ONCE THE 1 4 20 X 7 8 SELF DRILLING SCREWS ARE SNUG AGAINST THE LOWER HINGE LEAFS TIGHTEN AN ADDITIONAL 1 4 TO 1 2 TURN TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM DESIGN HOLDING POWER IMPORTANT PUSH amp HOLD THE HINGE LEAF SECURELY AGAINST THE SECTION WHILE SECURING WITH 1 4 20 X 7 8 SELF DRILLING SCREWS THERE SHOULD BE NO GAP BETWEEN THE HINGE LEAF AND THE SECTION Place a short stem track roller into each graduated end hinge IMPORTANT WHEN PLACING SHORT STEM TRACK ROLLERS INTO THE 2 GRADUATED END HINGES AND HIGHER THE SHORT STEM TRACK ROLLER GOES INTO HINGE TUBE FURTHEST AWAY FROM SECTION Repeat the same process for the graduated end and center hinge attachment for all remain ing sections except the top section using the appropriate graduated end hinges for the lock section the intermediate section and the intermediate II section if applicable Also repeat the same process for the strutting if applicable along the top section Model 8300 4 Section High White Almond Or Taupe Door Width Type Of Section 6 0 9 0 15 0 16 0 170 18 0 20 0 3 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top _ 3 3 Of Lock Section Strut Top SC Top Of Bottom Of Top Solid With No Windows 2 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top Of Lock Section SC 1 2 Section Section Strut Top Top Of Of Top 1 3 Strut op Of Lock Sectio
44. mproper installation or any alteration of the door or its components abuse damage from corrosive fumes or substances salt spray or saltwater air fire Acts of God failure to properly maintain the door or attempt to use the door its components or related products for other than its intended purpose and its customary usage This Limited Warranty does not cover ordinary wear This Limited Warranty will be voided if the original finish is painted over unless Manufacturer s preparation and painting instructions are followed explicitly This Limited Warranty will be voided if any holes are drilled into the door other than those specified by the Manufacturer THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS A CONSUMER PRODUCT AS DEFINED BY THE MAGNUSON MOSS ACT NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH IN UNDERSCORED BOLD FACE TYPE IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE e Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Any claim under this Limited Warranty must be made in writing within the applicable warranty period to the dealer from which the product was purchased Un less the dealer is no longer in business a written claim to the Manufacturer will be the same as if no claim had been made at all At the Manufacturer s option pursuant to the dealer having notifi
45. n Top Section 1 2 Section Strut Top Of Lock SC Top Section SC 1 2 ot Bottom Strut Top Of Bottom Section Section Top With Windows 2 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top Of Lock Section SC 3 3 2 2 Strut Top Strut Top Of Top Of Top Section Section 3 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top Of Intermediate Top Of In Top Of In Section SC Top Of Bottom Section termediate termediate Section Section SC Top SC Of Bottom Section Intermedi ate With Windows Model 8300 5 Section High White Almond Or Taupe Door Width 19 9 9 100 19 19 6 0 90 sag 190 17 0 3 2 Strut Top Of 3 3 Top Section Top Of strut Top Intermediate Section of Top SC Top Of Bottom Section 8 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Section Top Of Top Of Intermediate Section 1 3 Strut Top of Interme SC Top Of Bottom Section Top Section 1 2 diate Strut Top Of Interme Section diate Section 5C SC Top 1 2 Strut Top of Of Bottom Bottom Section Section 3 3 2 2 Strut Top Strut Top Of Top Of Top Section Section 3 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top Of Intermediate Top Of In Top Of In Section SC Top Of Bottom Section termediate termediate Section Section SC Top SC Of Bottom Section Solid With No Windows 1 2 Strut Top Of Top Section Top
46. oor Balance Periodically test the balance of your door If you have a garage door opener use the release mechanism so you can operate the door by hand when doing this test Start with the door in the fully closed position Lift the door to check its balance Adjust Torquemaster or Extension spring s if door lifts by itself hard to pull down or if door is difficult to lift easy to pull down DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust Torsion Springs yourself To adjust Torquemaster or Exten sion spring s refer to your installation instructions and owner s manual If in question about any of the procedures do not perform the work Instead have it adjusted by a trained door systems technician 3 Lubrication The door should open and close smoothly Ensure the door rollers are rotating freely when opening and closing the door If rollers do not rotate freely clean the door tracks removing dirt and any foreign substances Clean and lubricate use a non silicon based lubricant hinges steel Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com rollers and bearings DO NOT lubricate plastic idler bearings nylon rollers door track DO NOT oil a cylinder lock if actuation is difficult use a graphite dust to lubricate 17 Pl
47. ot be too smooth or the paint will not adhere to it It is advisable to test in an inconspicuous area to evaluate adhesion If poor adhesion is observed surface preparation for painting the factory applied finish must be repeated until desired results are achieved Again care must be taken to not expose the substrate under the paint PAINTING After surface has been properly prepared it must be allowed to dry thoroughly and then coated immediately with premium quality latex house paint Follow paint label directions explicitly Oil base or solvent base paints are not recommended Please note that if substrate is exposed and not properly primed painting with latex paint may cause accelerated rusting of the steel in the exposed area NOTES 1 Re painting of finish painted steel doors cannot be warranted as this condition is totally beyond the door manufacturer s control 2 Consult a professional coatings contractor if in doubt about any of the above directions 3 Follow directions explicitly on the paint container labels for proper applications of coatings and disposal of containers Pay particular attention to acceptable weather and temperature condi tions in which to paint e Operation and Maintenance e OPERATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR Before you begin read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions and owner s manual When correctly installed your Wayne Dalton door will operate smoothly Always o
48. ottom Lock second termediate Intermediate II The jambs should extend a minimum of 12 305 mm above the top of the opening for Torsion third fourth counterbalance systems For low headroom applications the jambs should extend to the ceiling 60 3 Sec 24 24 N A N A height Minimum side clearance required from the opening to the wall is 3 1 2 89 mm 6 0 4 Sec IMPORTANT CLOSELY INSPECT JAMBS HEADER AND MOUNTING SURFACE ANY WOOD FOUND NOT TO BE SOUND MUST BE REPLACED Ber eee For Torsion counterbalance systems a suitable mounting surface 2 x 6 must be firmly at 6 6 4 Sec tached to the wall above the header at the center of the opening 6 9 4 Sec 7 NOTE Drill a 3 16 pilot hole in the mounting surface to avoid splitting the lumber Do not attach the mounting surface with nails Uii WEATHERSTRIPS MAY NOT BE INCLUDED E Ba Depending on the size of your door you may have to cut or trim the weatherstrips if necessary T 3 4 Sec to properly fit into the header and jambs T 6 4 Sec NOTE If nailing product at 40 F or below pre drilling is required T 6 5 Sec NOTE Do not permanently attach weatherstrips to the header and jambs at this time T 9 4 Sec For the header align the weatherstrip 1 8 to 1 4 inside the header edge and temporarily m secure it to the header with equally spaced nails Starting at either side of the jamb fit the T 9 4 Sec weatherstrip up tight against the temporarily attached weathers
49. p or detergent and plenty of water Use your bare hands to feel and dislodge any caked on particles A soft grit free cloth sponge or chamois may be used to wipe the surface Do not use hard or rough cloths that will scratch the acrylic glazing Dry glazing with a clean damp chamois Note Do not use any window cleaning fluids scouring compounds gritty cloths or solvent based Cleaners of any kind e Painting Your Garage Door e SURFACE PREPARATION FOR PAINTING Wax on the surface must be removed or paint peeling flaking will result To remove this wax it will be necessary to lightly scuff the surface with a fine steel wool pad saturated with soapy water A final wipe and rinse should be done with clean water only to remove any loose particles and any soapy film residue Surface scratches which have not exposed the metal substrate can be lightly buffed or sanded with 0000 steel wool or no 400 sand paper to create a smoother surface Care must be taken to not expose the substrate under the paint Once the substrate is exposed the likelihood for rusting is greatly increased If substrate is exposed it must be treated to prevent rust from forming Sand the exposed area lightly and paint with a high quality metal primer specifically intended for galvanized surfaces to protect the area from corrosion Allow for drying time on primer can label before applying topcoat The surface of the factory applied finish that is being painted must n
50. penci line this is to ensure the torsion shaft is the spring anchor bracket center bracket and head plates end bearing bra Attach the spring anchor bracket s center bracket s Please Do No refer Return This evel between ckets to the mounting surface using 2 5 16 x 2 lag screws and 1 5 16 x 2 tamper resistant lag screw NOTE It is recommended that 5 16 lag screws are pilot drilled using a 3 16 drill bit prior to fastening IMPORTANT USE A 5 16 X 1 5 8 TAMPER RESISTANT LAG SCREW INSTEAD OF THE 5 16 X 2 TAMPER RESISTANT LAG SCREW IF MOUNTING SURFACE IS MOUNTED OVER MASONRY TAMPER RESISTANT LAG SCREW MUST BE ATTACHED THROUGH THE BOTTOM SLOT OF THE SPRING ANCHOR BRACKET S CENTER BRACKET S Spring anchor bracket Center bracket Mounting surface 4 Vertical line Horizontal line Center of head plate end bearing bracket ounting Spring anchor bracket surface Center bracket Vertical line 2 5 16 x 2 a fu screws 1 5 16 X 1 5 8 or 1 5 16 x 2 Tamper resistant lag screw Torsion Spring Assembly Tools Step Ladder IMPORTANT RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING LOOKING OUT IMPORTANT ON SINGLE SPRING APPLICATIONS ONLY A LEFT HAND WOUND BLACK WINDING CONE WHICH GOES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS REQUIRED NOTE
51. perate your door with controlled movements Do not slam your door or throw your door into the open position this may cause damage to the door or its components If your door has an electric opener refer to the owner s manual to disconnect the opener before performing manual door operation below Manual door operation For additional information on manual garage door operations go to www dasma com and reference TDS 165 IMPORTANT DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS INTO SECTION JOINTS WHEN OPENING AND OR CLOSING A DOOR ALWAYS USE LIFT HANDLES SUITABLE GRIPPING POINTS WHEN OPERATING THE DOOR MANUALLY Opening a Door Make sure the lock s are in the unlocked position Lift the door by using the lift handles suitable gripping points only Door should open with little resistance Closing a Door From inside the garage pull door downward using lift handles gripping point only or a high friction area only If you are unable to reach the lift handles suitable gripping points only use pull rope affixed to the side of door Door should close completely with little resistance Using an electric opener IMPORTANT PULL ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION When connecting a trolley type garage door opener to this door an opener and or trolley bracket must be securely attached to the top section of the door along with any u bars provided with the door Always use
52. se Do Not Return This Product To The Store Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer To find your local Wayne Dalton dealer refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www Wayne Dalton com Pre Installation amp Important Safety Instructions e DEFINITION OF KEY WORDS USED IN THIS MANUAL A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY CAUTION PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY CAN RESULT FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT REQUIRED STEP FOR SAFE AND PROPER DOOR OPERATION NOTE Information assuring proper installation of the door READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION IF IN QUESTION ABOUT ANY OF THE PROCEDURES DO NOT PERFORM THE WORK INSTEAD HAVE A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN DO THE INSTALLATION OR REPAIRS 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Wear protective gloves during installation to avoid possible cuts from sharp metal edges 3 Itis always recommended to wear eye protection when using tools otherwise eye injury could result 4 Avoid installing your new door on windy days Door could fall during the installation caus ing severe or fatal injury 5 Doors 12 0 wide and over should be installed by two persons to avoid possible injury 6 Operate door only when it is properly adjusted and free from obstructions 7 If a door becomes har
53. the opener and or trolley bracket supplied with the door To avoid possible damage to your door Wayne Dalton recommends reinforcing the top section on models 8000 8100 8200 and 9100 doors with a u bar may or may not be supplied The installation of the opener must be according to manufacturer s instructions and force settings must be adjusted properly Refer to the owner s manual supplied with your electric opener for complete details on installation operation maintenance and testing of the opener MAINTAINING YOUR GARAGE DOOR Before you begin read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions and owner s manual Perform routine maintenance steps once a month and have the door professionally inspected once a year Review your Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual for the garage door These instructions are available at no charge from Wayne Dalton a Division of Overhead Door Corporation P O Box 67 Mt Hope Oh 44660 or at www wayne dalton com For additional information on garage door opener maintenance go to www dasma com and reference TDS 151 167 and 179 Monthly Inspections 1 Visual Inspection Closely inspect jambs header and mounting surface Any wood found not to be structurally sound must be replaced Inspect the springs cables rollers pulleys back hangs and other door hardware for signs of worn or broken parts Tighten any loose screws and or bolts Check exte rior surface of the
54. track 1st hole set 2nd hole set 3rd hole set Top of track Zo 2 2292 e ye s o B7 Vertical track Slot pattern AAT ARE 1 4 20 x 5 8 Carriage bolt Jamb bracket AAE AE Jamb bracket in place 1 4 20 Flange hex nut T6 cA Flag Angles Tools None NOTE If you have a wall angle track assembly skip this step Refer to Package Contents Parts Breakdown to determine if you have flag angles NOTE Flag angles are right and left handed Hand tighten the left hand flag angle to the left hand vertical track using 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolts and 2 1 4 20 flange hex nuts Repeat for other side Flange nuts will be secured after flag angle spacing is completed in step Top Section Flag angle 2 1 4 20 Flange hex nuts 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 Vertical Carriage bolts track Bottom Corner Brackets Tools Power drill 7 16 Socket driver 1 4 Torx bit NOTE Refer to door section identification located in the pre installation section of this manual or refer to Parts Breakdown on page 2 NOTE Bottom corner brackets are right and left handed A WARNING FAILURE TO ENSURE TIGHT FIT OF CABLE LOOP OVER COTTER PIN COULD RESULT IN COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE COMING OFF THE PIN AL LOWING THE DOOR TO FALL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY Uncoil the counterbalance lift cab
55. trip in the header and 1 8 T 9 5 Sec to 1 4 inside the jamb edge Temporarily secure the weatherstrip with equally spaced nails mm Repeat for other side This will keep the bottom section from falling out of the opening during 80 4 Sec installation Equally space nails approximately 12 to 18 apart 8 0 5 Sec Headroom requirement Headroom is defined as the space needed above the top of the door i WEE A for tracks springs etc to allow the door to open properly If the door is to be motor operated When installing your door you must use sections of the appropriate height in the right stacking 2 1 2 64 mm of additional headroom is required order What sections heights you need to use in what order depends on the height of your door F RUN PAPA Backroom requirement Backroom is defined as the distance needed from the opening back Unless your door is five sections in height you will not receive an Intermediate Il section into the garage to allow the door to open fully The BOTTOM SECTION can be identified by the factory attached bottom astragal and by the BACKROOM REQUIREMENTS bottom bracket warning labels on each end stile The INTERMEDIATE SECTION may have a warning label attached to either right or left hand Door Height Track Manual t Motor porated end stile of the section This section is always the 3rd section from the bottom of the door 6 0 to 7 0 12 14 Radius 102 2591 mm 125 3175 mm 7 1 to 8
56. ttom halves together 7 Now locate the center of the top section and align the center of the holes in the drawbar op erator bracket assembly with the top section center line Align the drawbar operator bracket assembly vertically Slide the top halve of the drawbar operator bracket under the strut keeping the drawbar operator bracket aligned with the center line Remove the strut s screws if necessary and attach to the top section through strut if necessary using 3 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws NOTE If your door lacks a strut on the top section ignore the previous paragraph Attach the bottom halve of the drawbar operator bracket to the section surface using 3 1 4 20 x 5 8 self drilling screws NOTE When attaching drawbar operator bracket to top section with strut apply additional pressure to thread into the strut B Locate the center of the top section Position the drawbar operator bracket under the strut if applicable or align the drawbar operator bracket top edge with the top edge of the top section as shown Attach the drawbar operator bracket using 3 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws as shown D 3 1 4 20 x 7 8 elf drilling screws 4 5 16 18 x 1 2 arriage bolts and 4 5 16 18 flange hex nuts Upper half Lower half X 3 1 4 20 x 7 8 ce elf drilling screws Drawbar operator bracket ae Strut
57. will cover the repaired or replaced portion of the product THE REMEDIES FOR THE BUYER DESCRIBED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE and take the place of any other remedy The liability of the Manufac turer whether in contract or tort under warranty product liability or otherwise will not go beyond the Manufacturer s obligation to repair or replace at its option as described above THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES including but not limited to damage or loss of other property or equipment personal injury loss of profits or revenues business or service interruptions cost of capital cost of purchase or replacement of other goods or claims of third parties for any of the foregoing e Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you No employee distributor dealer representative or other person has the authority to modify any term or condition contained in this Limited Warranty or to grant any other warranty on behalf of or binding on the Manufacturer and anyone s attempt to do so will be null and void Buyer should be prepared to verify the date of installation to the satisfaction of the Manufacturer The rights and obligations of the Manufacturer and Buyer under this Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio USA to the extent perm
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