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