Wayne-Dalton 523RX User manual

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Some installation tasks listed in
this document are found in other
documents.
Please refer to the appropriate
document(s) as directed;
308577 Hilti Kwik Bolt Installation
found on Ribbon Connect
41510.00119 Installation
Instructions for Motor Enclosure
(Included)
This installation manual provides
the trained door technician
information required to install
this door.
READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLING DOOR.
This manual is intended ONLY
for professional use by a trained
door systems technician. All
others please refer to the end
user manual provided to you.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 523RX RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR SECURITY SHUTTER,
WITH SIDE MOUNT MOTOR ENCLOSURE
After installation is complete,
leave this manual with the
Homeowner. Maintenance
instructions on page 20.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION CONTENTS PAGES
1 SAFETY INFORMATION 3
2KEY DRAWING 4
3DOOR INSTALLATION DATA SHEET 5
4PREINSTALLATION CHECK LIST 6
5 INSTALLATION 7-14
6MOTOR WIRING 15-17
7FINAL INSTALLATION 18-19
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 20
WARRANTY 21

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Potential Hazard Eect Prevention
MOVING DOOR
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 Operator.
Do NOT operate a Door that jams or one that has a broken spring.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WARNING
Could result in Death
or Serious Injury
Turn OFF electrical power before wiring switch and motor to supply.
HIGH SPRING TENSION
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 technician using proper tools and
instructions.
OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS
READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
SECTION 1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Upward Rolling Doors doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of electric motors. Since moving objects and electric motors can
cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depends on you reading the information in this manual. If you have any questions or do
NOT understand the information presented, call technical support at 1-800-764-1457.
WARNING
In this section and those that follow, the words "DANGER", " WARNING", and "CAUTION" are used to stress important safety information. The
word:
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.
The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.

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FIG 2
Please note that components and component locations are shown here for REFERENCE ONLY.
Your unit installation and component locations may be dierent.
SECTION 2 - KEY DRAWING

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A sample of the “DOOR INSTALLATION DATA” sheet is shown here. Locate the work
order “Door Installation Data” sheet inside the door hardware box. You will need to
refer to the “Door Installation Data”sheet. See FIG 2.
Factory order number on door components must match with factory order number
on the “Door Installation Data” sheet. Each door has it’s own individual sheet.
FIG 2
SAMPLE
SECTION 3 - DOOR INSTALLATION DATA SHEET

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Verify that the door installation can be accomplished before proceeding:
• Locate the work order “DOOR INSTALLATION DATA” sheet, see FIG 2, inside the door hardware box.
• Does the wall opening shown in FIG 3 match the Opening Width and Height shown on the “Door Installation Data” sheet?
• Are the guides you received suitable for the jambs? Compare the guides type shown on the “Door Installation Data” sheet with FIG 4.
• Can the guides be installed plumb?
• Check the sill for level. If sill is not level, mark the high sill location on the low side jamb.
• Guides are designed to rest on sill.
Header
Opening
Height
Jamb
Sill
Opening Width
FACE OF WALL MOUNT
G
BETWEEN JAMB MOUNT
G
FIG 4
SECTION 4 - PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
FIG 3

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• Mount curtain guides to the surface using supplied fasteners. See FIG 5A and 5B.
• Check “G”Dimension as illustrated in FIG 4 on page 5. “G”Dimension must match your “DOOR INSTALLATION DATA” sheet.
• Both guides MUST be on a level line and both
guides MUST be plumb.
• The “G”Dimension must be held within 1/8”over
the entire height of the guides.
STEP 1STEP 1 INSTALL CURTAIN GUIDES TO JAMB
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
FIG 5
Follow instructions and use proper
lifting equipment and correct lifting
procedure to avoid serious injury or
death.
WARNING

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STEP 2STEP 2 INSTALL HEAD ASSEMBLY
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
• Lift the head assembly using a fork lift or other appropriate lifting equipment and lower
it onto the top of the guides, inserting the support bars into the guide as shown in FIG 6.
• Be sure the support bars are fully inserted into the guides on both sides. See FIG 7
• Install the wall fasteners provided into the head plate anges to attach it to the jamb.
See FIG 7
FIG 6
Rapidly closing curtain could result in death or serious injury. Do not
remove factory binding around curtain assembly until step 3.
WARNING
FIG 7

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STEP 2STEP 2 INSTALL HEAD ASSEMBLY (Continued...)
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
• Lift the fascia plate using a fork lift or other appropriate lifting equipment and lower it, attaching it to the back of the jamb, as shown in FIG 8.
• Be sure the bottom of the fascia plate is approximately 4-1/2”below the top of the guides, leveled and centered; Fasten it with wall fasteners. See FIG 9 and FIG 10.
• Install the wall fasteners provided into the head plate anges to attach it to the jamb. See FIG 10.
FIG 10
FIG 8
FIG 9

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STEP 3STEP 3 WIND SPRINGS
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
Prior to winding or making adjustments to the springs, ensure you are winding
in the proper direction as stated in the Installation Instructions. Otherwise the
spring ttings may release from spring if not wound in the proper direction
and could result in severe or fatal injury.
WARNING
Winding torsion spring(s) is an extremely dangerous procedure and should be
performed only by a trained door system technician using proper tools and
instructions.
WARNING
Rapidly closing curtain could result in death or serious injury. Use caution
when lowering curtain before spring tension is applied.
WARNING
• Cut the banding and carefully lower the curtain into the guides to the fully closed position.
• Using a 1-1/2” open end wrench wind the spring by turning the Winding Nut the specied
number of turns indicated on your door installation data sheet. The winding direction would be
the same as the direction to open the door for both left and right hand drive. See FIG 11.
• Check the balance of the door. If needed raise the door and adjust the number of turns to
achieve proper balance.
FIG 11

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STEP 4STEP 4 ATTACH BOTTOM BAR STOPPER
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
• With door in the closed position attach stopper using stud plate and nuts provided, as shown in FIG 12.
FIG 12

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STEP 5STEP 5 ATTACH FRONT HOOD
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
• Position the hood in place, as shown in FIG 13.
• Align the hood and attach using the screws and wall fasteners provided. See FIG 13 and FIG 14.
• If your door is 12’-0” or wider you must also attach the hood to the hood band, supporting the center of
the hood with screws provided.
FIG 13
FIG 14

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STEP 6STEP 6 INSTALL OPERATOR
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
• Lift the Motor Enclosure using appropriate lifting
equipment and align the center of the bearing with
the shaft. Insert the bearing onto the shaft all the way
through the coupler attached to jackshaft operator in
the box. See FIG 15 and FIG 16.
• Once the Motor Enclosure is in position and aligned,
mark the four locations onto the jamb. See FIG 16.
• Remove the Motor Enclosure. Pre-drill the four marked
hole locations.
• Re-install the Motor Enclosure onto the shaft. Verify that
the Motor Enclosure is aligned and there is no binding.
Secure box to wall, as shown in FIG 17.
• Tighten all set screws in coupler in the box. See FIG 15.
FIG 15

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SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION
STEP 6STEP 6 INSTALL OPERATOR (Continued...)
FIG 16 FIG 17

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Incoming power must meet all NEC and local building codes, plus be properly sized for the motor. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, the motor must be properly
grounded. Always install the power cable with a drip loop to prevent water penetration.
WARNING WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
-It is recommended that line voltage wiring be performed by a qualied electrician.
-Be sure that electrical power has been disconnected from the input wires being connected to the operator prior to handling these wires. An appropriate lock-out/tag-out
procedure is recommended.
-Line voltage must meet all local building codes.
-Make sure operator voltage, phase, and frequency ratings are identical to the job site line voltage ratings.
-Input power wiring must be properly sized for the operators amperage rating.
-This motor requires 115V, single phase, 60Hz power.
WARNING WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT calibrate motor or operate door unless doorway is in sight and free of obstructions. Keep clear of opening while door is moving.
WARNING WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death wall controls must be located within sight of the door.
WARNING WARNING
SECTION 6 - MOTOR WIRING
IMPORTANT: REFER TO YOUR MOTOR ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRING AND PROGRAMMING THE OPENER.
To avoid serious injury or death use the waterproof connectors and cable provided. DO NOT use the metal guide rail as one of the conductors from the limit switch back
to the Operator. Don’t connect like automotive wiring where the chassis is used as a common ground wire.
WARNING WARNING
TYPICAL SPLICING METHOD
1. STRIP WIRES TO 0.3”. INSERT INTO CRIMP BARREL.
2. CRIMP USING CRIMP TOOL FOR PREINSULATED CRIMPS.
3. HEAT SPLICE WITH HEAT GUN UNTIL TUBING RECOVERS
AND ADHESIVE FLOWS.

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STEP 7STEP 7 INSTALL INTERLOCK SWITCH (SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR DOOR DID NOT COME WITH A INTERLOCK SWITCH)
SECTION 6 - MOTOR WIRING
• Install interlock switch to the curtain guide, as shown in FIG 18.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE FACTORY INSTALLED INTERLOCK WIRE UNLESS INSTALLING AN INTERLOCK. THIS JUMPER IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER OPENER
OPERATION.
• Wire the interlock switch up through the inside of the curtain guide up through the top hole in the headplate and through the hole on the bottom of the Motor Enclosure
using cable gland (water-tight) connector and to the INTERLOCK connection, as shown in FIG 19.
FIG 18
FIG 19

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STEP 8STEP 8 INSTALL PHOTO EYES
SECTION 6 - MOTOR WIRING
FIG 20
• Install photo eyes onto the curtain guides, as shown in FIG 20.
• Wire the photo eyes to the bottom of the Motor Enclosure using cable gland (water-tight) connector and to the STB connection, as shown in FIG 21.
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE MOTOR ENCLOSURE IS COMPLETELY WIRED AND PROGRAMMED CORRECTLY, PROCEED WITH THE STEPS BELOW.
FIG 21

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STEP 9STEP 9 ATTACH GUIDE COVERS
SECTION 7 - FINAL INSTALLATION
FIG 22
• Align guide covers on guides and snap into place. See FIG 22 and FIG 23.
FIG 23

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WARNING LABEL
STEP 10STEP 10 PLACE WARNING LABEL
SECTION 7 - FINAL INSTALLATION
• Place warning label on drive side guide at eye level. See FIG 24.
FIG 24
10/01/2015 356857 REV -
MOVING door could
result in death or
serious injury.
Do NOT close door
until doorway is clear.
1. Control the speed of the door
during manual operation.
2. Do not stand or walk under
moving door.
3. Keep doorway clear and in full
view while operating door.
4. Do NOT permit children to play
on, near, or with door or to
operate controls.
5. Unlock door before opening
door.
6. Sensing devices on motor
operated doors should be tested
frequently.
7. Adjustments or repairs must be
made by a trained door systems
technician using proper tools and
instructions.
8. Visually inspect door and
hardware monthly for worn
and/or broken parts and check to
see if door operates freely. DO
NOT operate a door with a
broken spring.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Place label at a readable height
on door drive side guide or jamb.
Do NOT remove, cover, or paint
over label.
This label should be inspected
periodically for legibility, and a
replacement label should be
ordered from the door manufac-
turer as needed.

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER’S RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
To keep shutter in good working condition, these are some things we recommend
doing:
• Keep guides of shutter system free from any debris at all times.
Every month
• Wipe down the inside of shutter system guides with a damp towel to remove any
dirt or debris.
• If you so choose, you can wash the security shutter curtain. Be sure to completely
close the shutter and wipe down curtain with towel and a mild cleanser. Be sure to
wipe o any cleanser with a clean towel.
Every six months
The above frequency of maintenance is for normal low cycle operation. Frequency
of operation or unusual operating conditions may require modication of the times
between maintenance.
• The guides should be lubricated with a paste wax or silicone spray.
• The bearing with a grease tting, located on bracket attaching motor to shaft
should be lubricated.
BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
There are many benets to opting into a Professional Preventative Maintenance
Program, where the local dealer’s technician services your shutter system on a
scheduled basis. Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer for more details on their
program oering.
• Increase operational eciency, safety and reliability
• Extend useful life of your equipment
• Reduce probability of equipment malfunctioning
• Decrease costly downtime
• Priority scheduling for service
• Establish relationship with experienced, service-oriented professionals
RECOMMENDED SCOPE OF WORK FOR PROFESSIONAL
SECURITY SHUTTER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
It is recommended that you arrange for a Wayne Dalton dealer’s professional
installer/technician to perform the following as precautionary measures to keep
your shutter system running smoothly and to maximize the life of the product.
SECURITY SHUTTER:
1) Inspect shutter alignment and level.
2) Inspect slats and endlocks for damage.
3) Inspect all guides, bottom bar and hood for damage.
4) Inspect all bottom astragal for wear or damage.
5) Inspect and lubricate bearings.
6) Inspect fasteners.
7) Inspect locks for proper operation.
8) Inspect safety labels, placement and condition.
MOTOR OPERATORS:
1) Inspect and adjust limit switches.
2) Inspect operator mounting.
3) Inspect and test disconnect for manual override.
Never remove, adjust, or loosen the bolts, screws and/or lag screws
on the spring system of the door. These components are connected
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.
WARNING