Trac-Rite 944 User manual

ROLLING CURTAIN DOOR MANUAL
INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS
Model 944
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Thank you for purchasing Trac-Rite’s model 944 door. The following is an
instructional guide to take you through the steps of installing your new door. Be
sure to read and understand this entire installation manual including the warnings,
cautions, and notes before starting the installation of your new Trac-Rite door.
The following terms are defined as:
WARNING - serious personal injury or death can result from failure to follow instructions.
CAUTION - minor injury or property damage can result from failure to follow instructions.
NOTE - special attention should be given.
WARNING
!
Improper installation of anchoring devices or installation into unsound material may result in premature product
wear, product failure, property damage or serious personal injury.
Rolling steel doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs under extreme tension. Since moving
objects and springs under tension can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depends on you reading
and following the instructions in this manual. Check your work prior to operating door.
WARNING
!
POTENTIAL HAZARD EFFECT PREVENTION
MOVING DOOR Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. Get
help or use support when lifting new door into place.
EXTREME SPRING
TENSION
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
Installation, repairs, and adjustments must be made by
a qualied door mechanic using proper tools, methods,
and instructions. Before winding torsion spring, make
sure door is fully open and curtain is wrapped on barrel.
Components under extreme spring tension can cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Adjustments and repairs must
be made by a qualied door mechanic using proper tools and instructions. Do NOT attempt to adjust door tension
unless the door is in the “UP” position. Winding bar should be solid steel 1/2” diameter rod or 3/8” x 1/2” at.
WARNING
!
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CAUTION
!
Spring Tension is Critical: Improper tensioning of the spring(s) can result in door damage and reduce the life of your
door. The door should not slam up or down during operation. Please refer to Page 8; Fig. 12. No warranty claims will
be honored due to damage caused by improperly tensioned spring(s).
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by Trac-Rite and may not be duplicated in full or part
by any person without prior written approval of Trac-
Rite. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequate
detailed documentation to efficiently install a model
944 rolling curtain door.
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1. INSPECTION:
Door and Hardware: Upon receiving the door
shipment, immediately inspect the door and
hardware for damage. Verify the product received
with the packing list. Damage and/or shortages should
be reported immediately to Trac-Rite customer service
at 800-448-8979. Please have your bill of lading and
packing list to reference when reporting shortages
or damage. Do not install damaged material without
authorization from Trac-Rite.
2. PREPARATION:
Clean the work area. Remove all debris and sharp
objects from the area where the door will be
placed on the floor. Sweep the area clean. It is also
recommended that the door curtain assembly be
placed on a piece of cloth or cardboard to help
ensure that the finished door surfaces will not be
damaged while the door is being prepared for
installation.
Recommended tools for assembly:
• Wrenches or sockets 7/16” and 1/2” sizes
• Drill or screw gun
• 3/8” and 7/16” hex drivers (wood mounting)
• 5/16” hex driver and 3/8” drill bit (steel
mounting)
• 5/16” and 7/16” hex drivers and 5/16”
masonry bit (concrete or masonry mounting)
• C-clamps or vise grips
• Safety glasses
• Work gloves
• Pliers
Door Opening Inspection (See Figure 1):
• Is the framed opening width and height the same
size as the door ordered? (A x B)
• Are the door jambs plumb and square?
• Is the floor level and square with the door jambs?
• Is there adequate jamb side clearance? (E)
• Is there adequate clearance above the door
curtain roll? (G)
•
Is there adequate clearance in front of the roll? (F)
• Are the jambs structurally and/or dimensionally
adequate to accept door brackets and guides?
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SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
Figure 1
A - FRAMED OPENING WIDTH
B - FRAMED OPENING HEIGHT
C - MINIMUM BRACKET MOUNTING WIDTH:
4”[10cm] FOR METAL OR WOOD;
6”[15.2cm] FOR MASONRY
D - MINIMUM HEADER HEIGHT:
7-1/2”[19cm]
E - MINIMUM JAMB WIDTH:
2”[5cm] FOR METAL OR WOOD;
4”[10cm] FOR MASONRY
F - BACK ROOM:
18”[46cm]*
G - HEAD ROOM:
15”[38cm]* DOORS UP TO 7’0”
16”[41cm]* DOORS 7’1” TO 10’4”
18” [46cm] DOORS 10’5” TO 12’
H - SIDE ROOM:
4”[10cm] FOR METAL OR WOOD;
(9”[23cm] ON A SIDE WITH A CHAIN
HOIST)
* ADD 1”[25mm] FOR INSULATED DOORS
DO NOT CUT BANDS which hold door in a roll until
instructed to do so. Trac-Rite will not guarantee
or accept responsibility if door is not installed as
instructed.
NOTE!
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3. BRACKET AND GUIDE ASSEMBLY
3.1 Position the guides and brackets inside the
building on the floor near their mounting location.
3.2 Place the guides on the ground with the mounting
holes facing the ground and the bent curtain lead-in
up and toward the door opening (See Figure 2 for
example of right hand guide).
3.3 Now place each bracket with the correct guide.
Each bracket is labeled left or right (See Figure 1A).
3.4 Attach a bracket to each guide with one (1) 5/16”
flat head track bolt and one (1) whiz-nut as shown
in Figure 2. Nuts go to outside of guide. MAKE
SURE THE BACK OF THE BRACKET AND GUIDE
ARE FLUSH WHEN DONE MOUNTING BOTH
BRACKETS (See Figure 4).
3.5 Place a protective material on the floor of the
work area to protect door nest while on the floor.
3.6 With enough room between the guides for the
door nest, bring the nest in and lay it between the
guides on the floor. Orient the door nest in the
opening as shown in Figure 3.
3.7 Slide the door bracket over the door axle, through
the bearing. If needed, rotate the tension wheel to
allow the adjustment wheel to slide past the tension
adjustment pawl.
3.8 Install a steel washer onto the axle and secure
with cotter pin through axle’s hole. If the washer
blocks the cotter pin hole, don’t use the washer.
3.9 Using pliers, bend both ends of the cotter pin
back to secure it.
Repeat steps 3.7 - 3.9 for other side of door.
LEFT
BRACKET
DOOR OPENING
RIGHT
BRACKET
RIGHT GUIDELEFT GUIDE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY LAYOUT
WALL
WALL
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
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Figure 3
Figure 1A
DOOR NEST
WHIZ-NUT & 5/16”
TRACK BOLT
RIGHT HAND DOOR
BRACKET
DOOR GUIDE
BENT CURTAIN LEAD IN
Figure 2
INSIDE OPENING LOOKING OUT
NOTE DIRECTION AND POSITION
OF BOTTOM SEAL
DOOR NEST
TENSION PAWL
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4. Door Mounting
4.1 With one person on each end of the door nest, lift
it and the attached brackets/guides into position.
4.2 Temporarily secure door assembly to jamb with
C-clamps, vise grips, or bar clamps.
4.3 Center the door in the opening with the door
brackets perpendicular to the mounting surface.
NOTE!
The door brackets will are away from the opening to
allow for the use of the tension system.
CAUTION
!
Use proper lifting equipment and correct lifting
procedures to avoid injury.
Figure 4
NOTE!
DO NOT LIFT BY THE GUIDES! They will bend and
become unusable. For larger doors, a third person or
lifting equipment may be required.
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Steel jambs
4.4s Position the door
assembly in the opening as
shown in Figure 4, and drill
a 3/8” hole in the jamb to
match up with the upper
hole in the bracket if one is
not there already.
4.5s Using the supplied
rounded head 5/16” carriage
bolts, attach both door
brackets to jambs. Drive a
tek screw into the lowest
small hole through the
bracket and into the jamb.
4.6 After both door brackets are secured to the jambs,
remove temporary clamping devices.
Wood/masonry jambs
4.4w Drill through both
slots. Hole sizes for
masonry or wood may
vary, depending on the
type of fastener required.
Verify the fastener size
before drilling (See
Figure 4).
4.5w Using the supplied
hardware, bolt both
door brackets to jambs.
Use two (2) fasteners
appropriate for your
jamb construction.
ALTERNATIVE FASTENERS
2) WOOD FASTENERS PER BRACKET
5/16” X 1 5/8” LAG BOLT (P/N 502860)
2) MASONRY ANCHORS PER BRACKET
5/16” X 1 1/2” ANCHOR (P/N 508330)
DOOR JAMB (STEEL OR WOOD)
DRILL HOLES
INTO DOOR JAMB
FOR WOOD AND
MASONRY
DOOR NEST
5/16” CARRIAGE BOLT/NUT WITH
TEK-SCREW FOR METAL JAMB
DOOR GUIDE
METAL JAMBS
5/16”-18 CARR.
BOLT & NUT
2 PER BRACKET
WOOD JAMBS
SCREW, HWH,
5/16” X 1 1/8”
2 PER BRACKET
METAL JAMBS
SCREW, HWH SELF-
DRILLING 1/4”-14 X 7/8”
WOOD JAMBS
SCREW, HWH, #14 X 1 1/2”
MOUNTING BRACKET
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NOTE!
When installing multiple doors of the same size,
conrm the rst door is operates correctly and is
properly tensioned and apply the same tensioning
method to all doors.
WARNING
!
Care must be taken to secure door so it does not spin
around free, as this may cause personal injuries and
damage to door curtain. Door is free to spin until door
stops and keepers are installed.
5. DOOR TENSIONING:
5.1 Determine the proper number of nest rotations
needed to tension the door, based on the door size
(See Figure 5). Rotate the nest towards the door
opening the appropriate number of turns to tension
the system (See Figure 6).
5.2 Hold the door tightly to prevent unwinding.
Remove the stretch wrap and cardboard strips
wrapped around the door curtain and discard.
NOTE!
DO NOT REMOVE WHITE FELT TAPE on the inside of
the door curtain. It is a door component, NOT packing
material.
5.3 Guide the door curtain carefully into the door
guides and pull it down to approximately waist level.
5.4 Hold the door in position until the door stops
and keepers are installed.
Figure 6
5
up to: 7' 0" 10' 4"
3' 0"
3' 11"
4' 6"
5' 0" 4
5' 1"
7' 11"
8' 0"
9' 0"
10' 8" 2
WIDTH
HEIGHT
3
2
33
Spring Tension (Number of turns)
Figure 5
DOOR
CURTAIN
STRETCH
WRAP & CARDBOARD
STRIPS
ROTATION DIRECTION
TOWARDS WALL
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7. SECURING THE GUIDES
7.1 Pull the door down to within 6” of the floor (See Figure
8). Adjust the door guides so there is 1/8” to 1/4” of play side
to side. If the clearance is too small the door will be hard to
operate. Too much clearance will allow the door to move
side to side excessively and may cause the door to bind.
7.2 Attach the guides to the jambs as follows:
7.2a For steel jambs, secure with supplied Tek screws, using
one fastener per mounting hole.
7.2b For wood jambs, secure with supplied lag bolts, using
one fastener per mounting hole.
7.2c For masonry jambs, install masonry clips along the
guide height, using one clip located next to each mounting
hole on the guide. Make sure the clips are flush with the
back of the guide. Attach each clip to the guide with two (2)
small (#12-14 x 3/4”) supplied Tek screws (See Figure 8).
Drill a hole in the masonry and fasten the clip in place using
supplied anchors.
WARNING
!
Immediately install keepers and door stops. These
devices will prevent the door from rolling up out of the
guides and possibly causing injury.
!CAUTION
Excessive force in operation may cause damage to
the door. If the door binds, adjust guides to allow
appropriate movement.
Figure 7
6. KEEPER AND TOP STOP ASSEMBLY
6.1 Remove whiz nut from each side of door bottom bar
(See Figure 7).
6.2 Attach one keeper to the bottom interior edge of each
side of the door with one (1) 1/4” carriage bolt and whiz nut
that was just removed. On doors with two handles, install
one of the handles as you install the left side keeper (See
Figure 10).
6.3 Tighten whiz nuts to fasten keepers.
6.4 Slide the stops up into position so that the hook tab
mates with the upper hole on the stop (See Figure 7). Fasten
each door stop to each bracket as shown using one (1) 5/16”
track bolt and nut through the lower hole of the stop.
6
BENT CURTAIN LEAD IN
DOOR BRACKET
DOOR STOP
5/16” TRACK BOLT & NUT
DOOR GUIDE
KEEPER
1/4” CARRIAGE BOLT & NUT
BOTTOM OF
DOOR CURTAIN
DOOR AXLE ASSEMBLY NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
Figure 8
NON-MASONRY
FASTENING HOLES
MASONRY ANCHOR
MASONRY CLIP
TEK SCREWS #12-14 x 3/4”
MAINTAIN 1/8 TO 1/4” GAP (3-6MM)
BETWEEN GUIDE AND WEAR GUARD
DOOR CURTAIN
DOOR GUIDE
BLOCK JAMB
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Figure 11
8.3 Attach the guide warning label (See Figure 11)
to wall next to the guide at eye level. If mounting to
an unfinished surface such as bare masonry or wood,
attach the label to a nonporous surface and use
mechanical fasteners to mount on wall.
8. FINAL ASSEMBLY
8.1 Pull rope handle: Tie a knot in one end of the
rope. Slide the plastic handle onto the rope and pull
the knot up into the handle. Pass the other end of
the rope through the hole in the center of the bottom
edge of the door and tie another knot in the end to
keep the rope from pulling through (See Figure 9).
Figure 10
8.2 Exterior handle: Attach the handle(s) to the bottom
exterior edge of the door with two (2) 1/4” carriage
bolts and whiz nuts provided (See Figure 10). Doors
8’ wide and larger will have two handles.
Figure 9
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PULL ROPE
HANDLE
EXTERIOR
HANDLE
BOTTOM
ASSEMBLY
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9. OPERATORS:
9.1 Direct-drive operator -- Direct drive chain hoists
can be installed on either side of the door, prior to or
after the door is hung (although there may be clearance
limitations). Please reference Figure 12 for specifics.
9.2 Reduced-drive operator — 4:1 chain hoist
installation as shown in Figure 13.
9.2.1 Align hole in shaft extension with axle hole and
fasten with 1/4" shoulder screw and nylon insert stop
nut.
9.2.2 Assemble onto shaft extension as shown, making
certain 41B36 sprocket is aligned with the sprocket
on the hoist body and the 1/4" x 1/4" key is in place.
Tighten all set screws.
SLIDE INTO DOOR AXLE
HOIST RETAINING
COLLAR WITH
SQUARE HEAD SET
SCREW (SCREW
INTO KEYWAY)
ALIGN WITH AXLE
HOLE AND FASTEN
WITH 1/4"
SHOULDER SCREW
AND NYLON INSERT
STOP NUT
POCKET WHEEL
1/4" SQUARE KEY SHAFT EXTENSION
CHAIN RETAINER
HAND CHAIN NOT
SHOWN FOR
DRAWING CLARITY
Figure 13.
FOR DRAWING CLARITY
HAND CHAIN NOT SHOWN
41B36 SPROCKET
ROLLER CHAIN
MAIN HOIST BODY
WALL "L" BRACKET
SHAFT COLLAR
SHAFT EXTENSION
AXLE
Figure 14.
9.2.3 Attach wall “L” bracket to main hoist body using
either supplied self tapping screw or bolt and nut
supplied using an existing hole in the case. This will
hold the hoist level and keep it from swinging during
operation. Secure “L” bracket to wall.
Components under extreme spring tension
can cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Adjustments and repairs must be made by a
qualied door mechanic using proper tools and
instructions. Do NOT attempt to adjust door
tension unless the door is in the “UP” position
and “LOCKED” in place. Winding bar should be
solid steel 1/2” dia. rod or
3/8” X 1/2” at
WARNING
9.2.4 Feed hand chain through and around pocket
wheel. Shorten chain so it does not lay on the floor,
(1' to 3' off floor is ideal). Close chain, making certain
there are no twists in the chain.
9.2.5 Install roller chain around sprockets with
connecting link provided.
9.2.6 Attach chain keeper clip to wall (4' to 5' above
floor).
Figure 12
Figure 13
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10. ADJUSTING DOOR SPRING TENSION
10.1 A properly tensioned door should be balanced
(does not fall closed or spring open) when opened to
waist level. Step on the handle to close door fully.
10.2 To add tension, insert winding bar in the
rectangular hole in the tension wheel and pull down
until ratchet clicks. Move up slightly until ratchet locks
in place (See Figure 14). If more tension is needed,
move winding bar to the next hole in the tension
wheel and repeat as necessary.
10.3 To remove tension, insert winding bar into
tension wheel and move down 1” to unlock ratchet.
Push the tension lock pin toward wall and raise
winding bar 2”. Release tension lock pin. Move up 1/8
turn until the ratchet locks in place.
10.4 If door has two tensioners be sure to equally add
or remove tension to each side of door.
11. OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED
DRAFT STOP OR BRUSH SEAL
11.1 Close the door before installing the draft stop.
Note that with the door down, the curtain may “bow”
slightly near the top; this bowing is normal. For the
draft stop to be effective, it should follow the “bow” in
the door curtain so that it stays in contact across the
entire width of the door curtain. Starting at one end,
attach to header every 9” with appropriate fasteners. If
necessary, trim excess at other end.
11.2 Close the door before installing the brush seal.
Position brush seal so it just touches the flat portion of
the inside of the curtain (See Figure 15). Fasten brush
seal to jamb every 12” with appropriate fasteners.
Figure 15
Components under extreme spring tension can cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Adjustments and repairs must
be made by a qualied door mechanic using proper tools and instructions. Do NOT attempt to adjust door tension
unless the door is in the “UP” position. Winding bar should be solid steel 1/2” diameter rod or 3/8” x 1/2” at.
WARNING
!
TENSION
LOCK PIN
WINDING
BAR
MORE
TENSION
LESS
TENSION
TENSION
WHEEL
DOOR JAMB
BRUSH SEAL
CURTAIN
DOOR GUIDE
Figure 14
CAUTION
!
Spring Tension is Critical: Improper tensioning of the
spring(s) can result in door damage and reduce the
life of your door. The door should not slam up or down
during operation. No warranty claims will be honored
due to damage caused by improperly tensioned
spring(s).
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12. OPTIONAL INTERIOR LOCK INSTALLATION
12.1 Position door at waist level.
12.2 Assemble components as shown in Figure 16,
noting that two (2) high collar lock washers are placed
over each 1/4” one-way screw to allow the lock bar to
slide freely.
12.3 As the 1/4” screws are being tightened, move the
lock bar to assure that the high collar lock washers
are inside the slots in the lock bar.
13. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
Visually inspect the entire door monthly for general
cleanliness and ease of operation.
• Inspect the guides and curtain for wear and/or
accidental damage.
• Inspect all fasteners and anchor bolts for loose,
damaged, or missing parts.
• If door is equipped with a chain hoist
mechanism, inspect it for missing or loose parts.
Cleaning: No specific cleaning procedures are
absolutely required. Clean all parts of the door and
guides as needed.
LUBRICATION: Lubricate the following every six
months. When operating in dusty or wet enviroments
lubrication may be required more often.
• Guides: Open the door. Spray silicone spray or
Zep 45™ onto the door guide runners and inside
the guide.
• Latch: Spray the slide latch with silicone spray to
promote smooth latch operation.
• Chain Hoist Parts: Apply a small amount of oil to
roller chain.
• Spring: To ease friction and prevent squeaking
apply silicone spray or Zep 45™ across the
spring.
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Figure 16
DOOR CURTAIN
ASSEMBLY
LEFT DOOR GUIDE
CARRIAGE
BOLTS
INT. LOCK STRIKE
HEX NUTS
NUT
LOCK WASHER
SLIDE BAR
ONE-WAY
SCREWS
LOCK COVER
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© Trac-Rite
Proprietary Notice
Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Trac-Rite and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person
without prior written approval of Trac-Rite. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequate detailed documentation to
efficiently install a model 944 rolling curtain door.
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