Overhead door 981 Planning guide

HOMEOWNER’S GARAGE DOOR MANUAL
Models: 981, 982, 983, 984
Read this manual carefully and observe all
warnings when operating or maintaining your
garage door.
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Keep this manual for future reference.
Label Placement
IMPORTANT: IF THE LABELS ARE NOT APPLIED AT THE FACTORY, THEN ENSURE YOU PLACE ALL LABELS IN POSITION,
AS SHOWN.
NOTE: The Spring Warning tag(s) are factory attached (one per spring).
NOTE: Because of different configurations, some labels may require minor relocations.
WARNING
WARNING
Lift handles/gripping points are required
on this door, located as spelled out in the
installation instructions, even if the door
is motor operated.
Failure to install and use these lift handles/
gripping points on this door can result in
serious injury to fingers and/or hands, if
placed in the opening between sections,
when the door is operated manually.
The adjacent bottom corner bracket and
all cable retention features including
milford pins, cotter pins, & clevis pins are
under HIGH SPRING TENSION.
Adjustments and repairs must only be
made by a trained door systems
technician, using proper tools and
instructions.
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR PAINT OVER
THIS LABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD
INSPECT THIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR
LEGIBILITY AND SHOULD ORDER A
REPLACEMENT FROM THE DOOR
MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.
WARNING
WARNING
Lift handles/gripping points are required
on this door, located as spelled out in the
installation instructions, even if the door
is motor operated.
Failure to install and use these lift handles/
gripping points on this door can result in
serious injury to fingers and/or hands, if
placed in the opening between sections,
when the door is operated manually.
The adjacent bottom corner bracket and
all cable retention features including
milford pins, cotter pins, & clevis pins are
under HIGH SPRING TENSION.
Adjustments and repairs must only be
made by a trained door systems
technician, using proper tools and
instructions.
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR PAINT OVER
THIS LABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD
INSPECT THIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR
LEGIBILITY AND SHOULD ORDER A
REPLACEMENT FROM THE DOOR
MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.
HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT adjust, repair or remove springs or
parts to which springs are connected, such
as steel brackets, cables, wood blocks,
fasteners or other parts of the
counterbalance system.
Adjustments or repairs must ONLY be made
by a trained door systems technician using
proper tools and instructions.
DO NOT remove, cover or paint over this tag.
Product user should inspect this tag
periodically for legibility and should order a
replacement tag from the door
manufacturer, as needed.
TO AVOID POTENTIAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO DOOR WHEN
CONNECTING A GARAGE DOOR OPENER TO THIS DOOR, AN
OVERHEAD DOOR OPENER BRACKET DESIGNED
SPECIFICALY FOR THIS DOOR MUST BE SECURELY
ATTACHED TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE DOOR, ALONG
WITH ANY STRUTS PROVIDED WITH THE DOOR. THE
INSTALLATION OF THE OPENER MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND FORCE
SETTINGS MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY.
CAUTION!
Like any other exterior surface, Overhead Door
garage doors will have dirt exposure from
atmospheric conditions. Ordinarily, the cleaning
action of rainfall will be adequate to wash the
door, or the door can be washed periodically by
hosing with a garden hose and clear water (in
particular) for the areas not accessible to rain. If
you desire to do a more thorough cleaning, or
where soil collection conditions occur, follow
these simple instructions.
1. Use a soft-bristled, long-handled washing
brush. It attaches to your garden hose and makes
washing your garage door easier. Do not rub
vigorously which may create glossy areas over
the vinyl finish.
2. For hard-to-remove dirt, such as soot and
grime found in industrial areas, wash the garage
door down with a mild solution consisting of the
following ingredients:
One cup detergent (with less than 0.5%
phosphate) dissolved into five gallons of warm
water.
NOTE: The use of detergents containing greater
than 0.5% 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.
3. Start at the bottom and work up to the top, as
less streaking will result. Immediately following
all washing operations, thoroughly rinse the
surface area with fresh water from a garden
hose.
This cleaning and maintenance information is
suggested in an effort to be of assistance;
however, manufacturer cannot assume
responsibility for results obtained which are
dependent on the cleaning solution and method
of application.
CAUTION: DO NOT PAINT DOOR. PAINTING
DOOR WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE: DO NOT remove, cover or paint over this
label.
Painting instruction label
Residential warning label
The warning label either be on the right or the left end stile.
Bottom section warning labels
Homeowner’s Manual Envelope
Operator bracket label
Torsion spring tag(s) (one per spring)
Counterbalance Assemblies
WARNING WARNING
HOMEOWNER! TORSION SPRINGS SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED, INSTALLED, REPAIRED OR AD-
JUSTED BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE, INSTALL, REPAIR
OR ADJUST A TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING AND TOOLS MAY RESULT
IN AN UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF SPRING FORCES WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL
INJURY.
BOTTOM FIXTURES, CABLES, DRUMS, PULLEYS, SHAFTS, AND BRACKETS ARE UNDER HIGH
SPRING TENSION. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS ON ANY OF THESE ITEMS. CALL A TRAINED DOOR
SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.
Cleaning Your Steel And Fiberglass
Garage Door
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER ON 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.
A mild detergent solution consisting of one cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dissolved into five gallons of
warm water is recommended to aid in the removal of most dirt.
NOTE: The use of detergents containing greater than 0.5% 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 soap 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.
Steel Preparation For Painting
STEEL (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 out with 0000 steel wool
or No. 400 sand paper. 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 shown on primer can label before applying topcoat.
The surface of the factory-applied finish, that is being painted, must not 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.
STEEL (PAINTING):
After surface has been properly prepared, it must be allowed to dry thoroughly, and then coated immediately with premi-
um 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 manufac-
turer’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 attention to acceptable weather and temperature conditions in which to paint.
Fiberglass Refinishing and Finishing
REFINISHING:
The top coat on a factory finished fiberglass door may require a re-coat after 1-3 years if the surface appears chalky or
faded. Reapply a top coat as follows: (Always test on a small area prior to top coating the entire door).
1. Clean surfaces with soap and water, mineral spirits or naptha.
NOTE: Light scuffing of surface may be required using Scotch-Brite™ pads.
2. Apply a commercial brand of exterior grade top coat for fiberglass, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING WARNING
HOMEOWNER! TORSION SPRINGS SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED, INSTALLED, REPAIRED OR AD-
JUSTED BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE, INSTALL, REPAIR
OR ADJUST A TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING AND TOOLS MAY RESULT
IN AN UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF SPRING FORCES WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL
INJURY.
WARNING WARNING
BOTTOM FIXTURES, CABLES, DRUMS, PULLEYS, SHAFTS, AND BRACKETS ARE UNDER HIGH
SPRING TENSION. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS ON ANY OF THESE ITEMS. CALL A TRAINED DOOR
SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.
Milford pin
Typical bottom
bracket fasteners
Typical bottom bracket
Bottom section
Counterbalance
cable
Counterbalance
cable loop
Safety Information
OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CONVENTIONS USED IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
Garage doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric motors. Since
moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others
depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you have questions or do not understand the information
presented, call your nearest trained door system technician or visit our website.
The following Safety Alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify dif-
ferent levels of hazard and special instructions.
WARNING WARNING
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. THIS SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO POTENTIAL HAZARDS THAT
CAN KILL OR HURT YOU AND OTHERS. ALL SAFETY MESSAGES WILL FOLLOW THE SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL AND THE WORD “DANGER”, “WARNING”, OR “CAUTION”.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, may result in injury or property damage.
NOTE: Indicates important steps to be followed or important considerations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Potential Hazard Effect Prevention
WARNING
Could result in Death or Serious Injury
Keep people clear of opening while Door
is moving.
Do NOT allow children to play with the Door
Opener.
Do NOT operate a Door that jams or one
that has a broken spring.
WARNING
Could result in Death or Serious Injury
Do NOT try to remove, install, repair or
adjust springs or anything to which door
spring parts are fastened, such as, wood
blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like
items.
Installations, repairs and adjustments must
be done by a trained door system techni-
cian using proper tools and instructions.
READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION:
WARNING WARNING
IF YOUR OLD DOOR OR NEW DOOR USES TORSION SPRINGS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE,
INSTALL, REPAIR OR ADJUST THE SPRINGS YOURSELF. HAVE A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM TECHNI-
CIAN REMOVE, INSTALL, REPAIR OR ADJUST THEM. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE, INSTALL, REPAIR
OR ADJUST A TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR TOOLS MAY RESULT
IN AN UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF SPRING FORCES WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING WARNING
BE SURE THAT YOUR GARAGE COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND OR LOCAL VENTILA-
TION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU ENCLOSE ANY VEHICLES IN THE GARAGE. GOOD VENTILATION
AVOIDS FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS CAUSED BY FUMES ACCUMULATING WITHIN A WELL-
SEALED GARAGE.
1. Do NOT permit children to play beneath or with any garage door or electric operating controls.
2. Keep hands and fingers clear of section joints, track, and other door parts when the door is opening and closing to
avoid injury.
3. Bolts must be installed at the rear end of horizontal tracks. These act to stop the rollers and keep the door from rolling
off the back of the track.
4. Track installations must use sway braces on the rear track hangers to prevent sideways movement. If the tracks are
NOT firmly stabilized they might spread, allowing the door to fall and cause severe injury and damage.
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5. Springs, cables, and Bottom Corner Brackets are under strong spring tension. Do NOT attempt to remove, repair or
adjust any fasteners on these components or anything to which these parts are attached, such as wood blocks, steel
brackets, or other like items. You could suddenly release spring forces and risk severe injury.
6. If the garage door and/or any of the supporting tracks are damaged, operating the door could be hazardous. Take the
door out of service and call a trained door system technician to promptly service or repair the door.
7. KEEP DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. An improperly balanced door increases the risk of severe injury or death. Have a
trained door system technician make repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware as necessary.
8. Doors equipped with automatic door operators can cause serious injury or death if NOT properly adjusted and operated.
To ensure safety of these doors:
a) Never let children operate or play with the door controls. Keep the remote control away from children,
b) Always keep the moving door in sight and people and objects away from the door until the door is completely closed.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR,
c) NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR,
d) Test operator monthly. The door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2” high object (or a 2” x 4” board laid flat) at the
center of the doorway on the floor. If the door does NOT reverse, re-test the door operator after adjusting either the force
or the limit of travel in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to adjust the operator properly may result
in severe injury or death,
e) When possible, use the emergency release only when the door is closed. Use caution when using this release with the
door open. Weak or broken springs are capable of increasing the rate and force of door closure and increasing the risk of
severe injury or death, and
f) On electrically operated doors, pull down ropes must be removed and locks must be removed or made inoperative in
the open (unlocked) position..
Recommendations
The manufacturer has designed and sized the components specifically for each type of door. The door will operate safely
and efficiently over an extended period of time if it is PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED, and MAINTAINED. The
manufacturer recommends that the garage door be inspected and lubricated regularly as described in this manual.
General Information
Operate the door only when it is properly adjusted and free of obstructions. If the door is hard to operate or does not
move, call a trained door system technician for repair.
If door is to be electrically operated, remove pull ropes and remove or disable the lock.
Repaint the door when paint is worn or damaged. Do not paint track, rollers, hinges, lift cables, springs, lock, or warning
labels.
CAUTION: KEEP ICE AND SNOW FROM ACCUMULATING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR DURING WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS. ICE AND/OR FROZEN SNOW MAY CAUSE THE DOOR AND BOTTOM SEAL TO STICK TO THE FLOOR.
OPERATING A STRUCK DOOR MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE DOOR SYSTEM.
Manual Operation
If provided, always use lift handles/ suitable gripping points when operating the door manually. Do not place fingers or
hands between sections. Use step plates, if provided, for manual operation.
Maintenance
All mechanical devices require periodic service and/or maintenance, and garage doors are no exception. The amount and
frequency of preventive maintenance required depends on the local environment conditions and the frequency of door
use. Preventive maintenance should be performed at least every six months, however more maintenance may be required
if conditions warrant. Maintenance includes lubrication of moving parts and inspection of certain components for tight-
ness. The following maintenance and inspection recommendations may be established until actual operating conditions
dictate otherwise.
Door Tracks
Keep tracks free of oil or grease so rollers move freely. Grease attracts dirt and dust which build up and keep door from
moving smoothly.
LIGHTLY OIL: Hinge Points, Steel Roller Stems and inner race assembly (Non-metal rollers do not require lubrication.),
Locking Device moving parts, Torsion Spring (Head plate bearing surfaces, torsion tube, and spring coil surfaces).
Lubrication reduces wear and friction. A 30w or other medium weight oil is satisfactory. Wipe off excess oil from door and
track surfaces.
Tosion tube
Spring coils surfaces
Torsion spring tag(s)
Typical hinge
Roller
Track
Hardware Inspection
Close and lock the door. Inspect the handles, step plates, hinges, top fixtures, bottom fixtures, locking devices, and track
brackets to make sure that they are securely attached. Tighten fasteners as necessary. DO NOT over tighten; excess
tightening may strip the threads and make the fastener useless. Un-lock and open the door.
Broken or Slipped Cable
If a cable breaks, or cable slips off a torsion spring drum, the door may cock or wedge into the tracks. DO NOT continue to
use the door. DO NOT attempt repairs. Call a trained door system technician to repair the door.
Broken Spring
If a spring breaks, the door will not be counterbalanced and may fail if opened. DO NOT continue to use the door. DO NOT
attempt repairs. Call a trained door system technician to repair the door.
Cable Inspection
Inspect the cables. The cables should be tight and secured to the bottom fixtures. The cables should not rub against
the door, track or any other objects. Cables with frayed or broken strands should be replaced by a trained door system
technician.
Milford pin
Typical bottom
bracket fasteners
Typical bottom bracket
Bottom section
Counterbalance
cable
Counterbalance
cable loop
WARNING WARNING
NEVER LOOSEN FASTENERS ON BOTTOM FIXTURE. USE CAUTION WHEN TIGHTENING FASTENERS
BECAUSE BOTTOM FIXTURE IS UNDER HIGH SPRING TENSION.
Limited Warranty
Impression Collection
Limited Warranty
The Distributor of Overhead Door Corporation products whose name appears below (“Seller”) warrants to the original
purchaser of the Impression™ Collection 981,982,983 or 984 Series Residential Garage Door (“Product”), subject to all of the terms
and conditions hereof, that the Product and all components thereof will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
following period(s) of time, measured from the date of installation:
• Limited Lifetime* – Against the Product becoming inoperable due to rust-through of the steel skin backer, caused by crack-
ing, splitting or other deterioration of the steel skin, due to structural failure caused by separation or degradation of the
foam insulation, or due to failure of metal hardware components (excluding springs) or track.
• Three (3) Years – Against delamination of the fiberglass skin resulting from a defect in the fiberglass skin or peeling,
cracking, chalking or fading of the original factory-applied coating. Repainting or refinishing of the Product will void the
factory-applied coating warranty.
• One (1) year – For springs.
* Limited Lifetime means for so long as the original purchaser owns the home in which the product was originally
installed.
Seller’s obligation under this warranty is specifically limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, any part which is deter-
mined by Seller to be defective during the applicable warranty period. Seller’s repair or replacement labor is included for a period of
One (1) year from the date of installation. After that, any labor charges are excluded and will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This
warranty is made to the original purchaser of the Product only, and is not transferable or assignable. This warranty applies only
to Product installed in a residential or other non-commercial application. It does not cover any Product installed in commercial or
industrial building applications. This warranty does not apply to any unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product, or to any Product
or component which has been damaged or deteriorated due to misuse, neglect, accident, puncture, incorrect installation of hardware,
failure to provide necessary maintenance, normal wear and tear, or acts of God or any other cause beyond the reasonable control
of Seller, or as a result of having been exposed to toxic or abrasive environments including blowing sand, salt water, salt spray and
toxic chemicals or fumes.* This Product comes with specific maintenance instructions which must be followed; failure to follow these
instructions will void this warranty.
*This warranty specifically excludes fading or change in color that is not uniform due to unequal exposure to sunlight or
other elements.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
REFLECTED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS
EXPIRED. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
REFLECTED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS
EXPIRED. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR, SPECIAL, INDI-
RECT, COLLATERAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, even if Overhead Door Corporation has been advised of
the possibility of such damages. Such excluded damages include, but are not limited to, loss of use, cost of any substitute product, or
other similar indirect financial loss. 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.
Claims under this warranty must be made promptly after discovery, within the applicable warranty period, and in writing
to the Seller whose name and address appear below. The purchaser must allow Seller a reasonable opportunity to inspect any
Product claimed to be defective prior to removal or any alteration of its condition. Proof of the purchase and/or installation date, and
identification as the original purchaser, may be required. There are no established informal dispute resolution procedures of the type
described in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
• NAME OF DISTRIBUTOR/INSTALLER:____________________________________________
• ADDRESS OF DISTRIBUTOR/INSTALLER:_________________________________________