Wayne-dalton 8700 User manual

The complete Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual are available at no

charge from:

- Your local Wayne Dalton Sales Center, or

- Online at www.Wayne-Dalton.com, or

- By mailing to: Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, P.O. Box

67, Mt. Hope, OH., 44660

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT

TO THE STORE

If you need assistance, please call 1-866-

569-3799 (press Option 1) and follow the

prompts to contact a customer service

representative. They will be happy to handle

any questions that you may have.

Pre-Installation 2

Important Safety Instructions 2

Removing an Existing Door and Preparing the Opening 2

Breakdown Of Parts 4

Door Installation Instructions 5

Counterbalance Installation Instructions 8

Maintenance 14

Cleaning Your Garage Door 14

Operation And Maintenance 14

Warranty 16

Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation

Model 8700

TO R S I O N

QUICK START GUIDE

RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL

FRONT MOUNT LOW HEADROOM

OUTSIDE HOOKUP

DEFINITION OF LIGHT COMMERCIAL:

1. Door Heights less than or equal to 8’0” (< = 8’0”) are considered

Residential Applications.

2. Door Heights greater than 8’0” (> 8’0”) are considered Light

Commercial Applications.

This Quick Start Guide is only meant to be used as an aid and

/ or introduction to garage door installation, and does not replace the

complete Installation Instructions and Owner’s manual available on the

web at www.Wayne-Dalton.com. Wayne Dalton highly recommends

that you read and fully understand the Installation Instructions and

Owner’s Manual before you attempt this installation.

To avoid possible injury, read and fully understand 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.

QUICK START GUIDE IMPORTANT NOTICES!

Important Safety Instructions

DEFINITION OF KEY WORDS USED IN THIS MANUAL:

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. It is 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

causing 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 hard to operate, inoperative or is damaged, immediately have

necessary 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

alteration 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’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 building ofﬁcial for wind load code

requirements and building permit information.

18. For windloaded doors, the wind performance is achieved via the entire door system

and component substitution is not authorized without express permission by Wayne

Dalton.

NOTE: It is recommended that 5/16” lag screws are pilot drilled using a 3/16” drill bit, prior

to fastening.

CAUTION

IF ANY PART OF THE DOOR IS TO BE INSTALLED ONTO PRESERVATIVE-

TREATED WOOD, PTFE-COATED OR STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS MUST BE

OBTAINED AND USED. REPLACEMENT FASTENERS MUST BE OF AT LEAST

EQUAL STRENGTH AND SIZE AS ORIGINAL FASTENERS. IF THE ORIGINAL

FASTENER WAS RED-HEAD, THE REPLACEMENT FASTENER MUST BE RED-

HEAD ALSO. CONTACT WAYNE DALTON FOR FASTENER STRENGTH VALUES IF

NEEDED.

WARNING

IMPACT GUNS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 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.

IMPORTANT: RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS DETERMINED INSIDE THE BUILDING LOOKING OUT.

Potential Hazard Effect 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 Opener.

Do NOT operate a Door that

jams or one that has a broken

spring.

High tension 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.

Removing an Existing Door

and Preparing the Opening

IMPORTANT: COUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION MUST ALWAYS BE RELEASED BEFORE

ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO START REMOVING AN EXISTING DOOR.

WARNING

A POWERFUL SPRING RELEASING ITS ENERGY SUDDENLY CAN CAUSE

SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY. TO AVOID INJURY, HAVE A TRAINED DOOR

SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN, USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS,

RELEASE THE SPRING TENSION.

To avoid possible injury and to insure proper installation, it's highly recommended that you

read and fully understand the complete instructions on removing an Existing Door & Prepar-

ing the Opening. These are available for download at www.Wayne-Dalton.com or at your

local Wayne Dalton Sales Center.

WEATHERSTRIPS (MAY NOT BE INCLUDED):

Depending on the size of your door, you may have to cut or trim the weatherstrips (if neces-

sary) to properly ﬁt into the header and jambs.

NOTE: If nailing product at 40°F or below, pre-drilling is required.

NOTE: Do not permanently attach weatherstrips to the header and jambs at this time.

FOR QUICK INSTALL TRACK: For the header, align the weatherstrip with the inside edge

of the header and temporarily secure it to the header with equally spaced nails. Starting

at either side of the jamb, ﬁt the weatherstrip up tight against the temporarily attached

weatherstrip in the header and ﬂush with the inside edge of the jamb. Temporarily secure

the weatherstrip with equally spaced nails. Repeat for other side. This will keep the bottom

section from falling out of the opening during installation. Equally space nails approximately

12” to 18” apart.

FOR FULLY ADJUSTABLE TRACK: For the header, align the weatherstrip 1/8” to 1/4” inside

the header edge, and temporarily secure it to the header with equally spaced nails. Starting

at either side of the jamb, ﬁt the weatherstrip up tight against the temporarily attached

weatherstrip in the header and 1/8” to 1/4” inside the jamb edge. Temporarily secure the

Pre-Installation

weatherstrip with equally spaced nails. Repeat for other side. This will keep the bottom sec-

tion from falling out of the opening during installation. Equally space nails approximately 12”

to 18” apart.

A. FLAG ANGLES (AS REQUIRED):

A1. Fully Adjustable (F.A.) Flag Angles

B. JAMB BRACKETS (AS REQUIRED):

B1. Fully Adjustable (F.A.) Jamb Brackets

C. TRACK ROLLERS (AS REQUIRED):

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. Single Graduated Center Hinges (S.E.H.), Narrow Hinges

D3. 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 Fixtures

G. STRUT(S) (AS REQUIRED):

G1. Struts (U-shaped)

H. DRAWBAR OPERATOR BRACKET (FOR TROLLEY OPERATED DOORS):

H1. Top Halve Drawbar Operator Bracket (As Required)

H2. Bottom Halve Drawbar Operator Bracket (As Required)

H3. Drawbar Operator Bracket (Supplied By Others) (As Required)

I. TRACKS (AS REQUIRED):

I1. Left Hand and Right Hand Horizontal Track Assembly

I2. Left Hand and Right Hand Vertical Tracks

I3. Left Hand and Right Hand Riveted Vertical Track Assembly

I4. Left Hand and Right Hand Angle Mount Vertical Track Assembly

J. TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY (AS REQUIRED):

J1. Left Hand and Right Hand Torsion Springs (As Required)

J2. Counterbalance Lift Cables

J3. Left Hand and Right Hand End Bearing Brackets (As Required)

J4. Left Hand and Right Hand Cable Drums

J5. Center Bracket (As Required)

J6. Center Bracket Bushing (As Required)

J7. Center Bearing Bracket (As Required)

J8. Torsion Shaft / Torsion Keyed Shaft (As Required)

J9. Torsion Keyed Shafts (As Required)

J10. Keys (As Required)

J11. Center Coupler Assembly (As Required)

J12. Set Collars (As Required)

K. REAR BACK HANGS (AS REQUIRED):

K1. Left Hand and Right Hand Back Hang Assemblies

K2. - K3. Left Hand and Right Hand Rear Center Back Hang Assemblies

L. BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS (AS REQUIRED):

L1. Left Hand and Right Hand Bottom Corner Brackets

M. BOTTOM WEATHER SEAL (AS REQUIRED):

M1. Bottom Weather Seal (Door Width)

N. TRACK ROLLER CARRIER’S (AS REQUIRED):

N1. Track Roller Carrier’s

NOTE: The illustrations shown on this page are general

representations of the door parts. Each speciﬁc door

models may have unique variations.

C1.

F1.

B1.

I2.

I3.

J5.

J1.

J3.

J1.

J8.

I4.

J4.

J3.

J4.

J10.

J12.

J5.

J9.

I1.

J11.

A1.

I3.

J7.

J6.

J10.

J12.

M1.

L1.

J2.

N1.

I1.

K1.

I4.

G1.

H2.

H1.

H3.

NOTE: For Item (K2), The Rear Center Back Hang

Assemblies are to used for all doors over 11’0” door

height and over 14’0” door width. One Rear Center

Back Hang Assembly, per side.

NOTE: For Item (K3), The Rear Center Back Hang

Assemblies are to used for all doors over 16’0” door

height. Two Rear Center Back Hang Assemblies, per

side.

K2.

K3.

E4.

E1.

E2.

E3.

K1.

K2.

D2.

D1.

C1.

C2.

D3.

J2.

A1.

BREAKDOWN OF PARTS

DOOR INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

IMPORTANT: IF THE DOOR WILL BE EXPOSED TO A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT,

PAINT THE BARE GALVANIZED BOTTOM WEATHER STEEL RETAINER TO INHIBIT RUSTING.

Attaching Flag Angles and Jamb Brackets To

Vertical Tracks

NOTE: If you have Riveted Track or Angle Mount Track, skip this step.

FOR DOORS WITH FULLY ADJUSTABLE TRACK: Hand tighten the left hand ﬂag angle to

the left hand vertical track using (2) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 ﬂange

hex nuts.

NOTE: The bottom jamb bracket is always the shortest bracket, while the center jamb

bracket is the next tallest. If three jamb brackets per side are included with your door, you will

have received a top jamb bracket, which is the tallest.

To attach the bottom jamb bracket, locate lower hole of the hole/ slot pattern of the 1st hole

set on the vertical track. Align the slot in the jamb bracket with the lower hole of the hole/ slot

pattern. Hand tighten jamb bracket using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt and (1) 1/4” – 20

ﬂange hex nut.

Place the center jamb bracket over the lower hole of the hole/ slot pattern that is centered

between the bottom jamb bracket and ﬂag angle of the 2nd hole set. Hand tighten jamb

bracket using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 ﬂange hex nut.

If a top jamb bracket was included, hand tighten it to vertical track using the lower hole of the

hole/ slot pattern in the 3rd hole set and (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20

ﬂange hex nut.

Bottom Weather Seal

NOTE: Refer to door section identiﬁcation, located in the pre-installation section of this

manual or refer to Breakdown of Parts.

NOTE: Verify that the bottom weather seal is aligned with bottom section. If needed, trim the

bottom weather seal even with bottom section length.

Position the bottom weather seal up against the bottom of the bottom section with the long

lip on the inside surface of the bottom section. From inside the door, attach the bottom

weather seal to the bottom section with 1/4” - 20 x 7/8” self drilling screws, placing one 6”

in from each end of the bottom section and one every 18” (maximum) in between, as shown.

Attaching Bottom Corner Brackets

NOTE: Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which bottom corner

brackets you have.

Uncoil the counterbalance lift cables. Depending on which bottom corner brackets you have

(reference illustrations below), slip the loop at the ends of the counterbalance lift cable over

the milford pin of the bottom corner bracket or secure the cable loop to the clevis pin and

bottom corner bracket using a 5/16” ﬂat washer and a cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter

pin outwards to secure it in place. Repeat for other side. Repeat for other bottom corner

bracket.

WARNING

FAILURE TO ENSURE TIGHT FIT OF CABLE LOOP OVER MILFORD PIN

COULD RESULT IN COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE COMING OFF THE PIN,

ALLOWING THE DOOR TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEVERE OR

FATAL INJURY.

Starting on the left hand side, attach the 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, using (3) 1/4” - 14

x 7/8” RED HEAD self drilling screws and 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws. Repeat for

right hand bottom corner bracket.

IMPORTANT: THE 1/4” - 14 X 7/8” RED HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS MUST BE MUST BE

INSTALLED THROUGH THE HOLES OF THE BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS, AS SHOWN.

NOTE: Check to ensure cable loop ﬁts tightly over the milford pins.

If applicable, insert a short stem track roller with roller spacer (if applicable) into the bottom

corner bracket. Repeat for other side.

NOTE: Verify bottom weather seal (bottom seal) is aligned with door section. If there is more

than 1/2” excess bottom weather seal on either side, trim bottom weather seal even with

door section.

Attaching Track Roller Carriers

NOTE: If you don’t have track roller carriers, then skip this step. Refer to Package Contents /

Breakdown Of Parts, to determine if you have track roller carriers.

Starting on left hand side of the bottom section, attach the track roller carrier with the stamp

“STD” facing UP to the bottom corner bracket by aligning the four holes of the track roller

carrier with the four holes in the bottom corner bracket. Secure the track roller carrier to the

bottom corner bracket with (4) 1/4” - 20 x 7/8” self drilling screws. Insert a short stem track

roller with roller spacer into each of the bottom corner brackets, as shown.

IMPORTANT: THE TRACK ROLLER CARRIER’S INNER HOLES ARE USED ON DOORS WITH 2”

TRACK APPLICATIONS; THE OUTER HOLES ARE USED ON DOORS WITH 3” TRACK APPLICA-

TIONS.

Attaching Hinges

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 (fourth) section, intermediate (ﬁfth) section, intermediate

(sixth) section, intermediate (seventh) section 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: The #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 graduated end hinges (Wide body) serves as end

hinges on all sections, except for the top section.

NOTE: The #1 Center hinge(s) (Narrow body) serves as center hinges on all sections, except

for the top section.

Starting on the left hand side of the bottom section, align the lower hinge leaf of the #1

graduated end hinge (wide body) over the holes, located at the top of the end caps. Align the

lower hinge leafs of the #1 center hinges (narrow body) with the pre-marked locations at the

center locations at the top of the section. Attach the lower hinge leafs to the section using (2)

1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws.

IMPORTANT: ONCE THE 1/4” - 14 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.

Place a short stem track roller into each graduated end hinge. Repeat graduated hinge

attachment using the appropriate graduated end hinges for all remaining sections except the

top section.

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.

NOTE: The #2 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Lock section.

NOTE: The #3 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate I section.

NOTE: The #4 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate II section.

NOTE: The #5 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate III section.

NOTE: The #6 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate IV section.

NOTE: The #7 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate V section.

Attaching Top Fixtures To Top Section

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 top section.

NOTE: Refer to the strutting schedule below to determine the top section requires a strut. If

your top section is not noted in the strutting schedule, it doesn’t require a strut.

Top section Strutting Schedule

Section

Quantity

Section Type Solid / Win-

dows

Door Widths

6’0” - 10’0” 12’0” - 18’0”

4 - 8 Top Solid - 2”

Windows 2” 2”

Starting on the left hand side of the top section, align the edge of the top ﬁxture parallel to

the top section edge, as shown. Fasten the top ﬁxture to the top section using (2) 1/4” - 14

x 7/8” self drilling screws. Insert a short stem track roller into top ﬁxture slide. Repeat same

process for other right hand side.

IMPORTANT: IF NO STRUT WAS INSTALLED ON THE TOP SECTION, PLACE (1) 1/4” - 14 X

7/8” SELF DRILLING SCREW INTO THE TOP PRE-PUNCHED HOLE IN EACH ENDSTILE OF THE

TOP SECTION.

Place the strut on top of the top ﬁxture bases and on the top section. Center the strut side

to side on the top edge of the top section. Secure to the section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8”

self drilling screws at each endstile and (2) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screw at each center

hinge location at each pre-marked location.

Attaching Struts

NOTE: Depending on the size of your door, one or more sections may require a strut.

Using sawhorses, lay section on a ﬂat smooth surface. Referring to the strutting schedule

below, to determine how many struts your door needs and on what sections they are needed

to be installed.

NOTE: Sections not noted in the strutting schedule, do not require a strut.

Bottom, Lock, Intermediate(s) section Strutting Schedule

Section

Quantity

Section Type Solid /

Windows

Door Width

6’0” - 10’0” 12’0” 13’0” - 18’0”

4 Intermediate I Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Lock Solid - - -

Bottom Solid - - 2”

5 Intermediate II Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Intermediate I Solid - - 2”

Windows 2” 2” 2”

Lock Solid - - -

Bottom Solid - - 2”

6 Intermedi-

ate III

Solid - 2” 2”

Windows 2” - 2”

Intermediate II Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Intermediate I Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Lock Solid - - 2”

Bottom Solid - - 2”

7 Intermedi-

ate IV

Solid - - 2”

Windows 2” 2” 2”

Intermedi-

ate III

Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Intermediate II Solid - - 2”

Windows 2” 2” 2”

Intermediate I Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Lock Solid - - 2”

Bottom Solid - - 2”

8Intermediate V Solid - - 2”

Windows 2” 2” 2”

Intermedi-

ate IV

Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Intermedi-

ate III

Solid - - 2”

Windows 2” 2” 2”

Intermediate II Solid - - 2”

Windows 2” 2” 2”

Intermediate I Solid - - -

Windows 2” 2” -

Lock Solid - - 2”

Bottom Solid - 2” 2”

NOTE: All strut(s) are placed at the top of the section.

Place the strut on the section up against the bottom of the hinges. Center the strut side to

side on the section as shown. Secure to the section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling

screws at each end hinge location and (2) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screw at each center

hinge location.

Attaching Step Plate To Bottom Section

On the inside of the bottom section, locate the vertical center of the door. Center the inside

step plate vertically no higher than 8” from the bottom of the door to the top of the step plate.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOUNT THE STEP PLATE HIGHER THAN 8” FROM THE BOTTOM OF

THE SECTION.

Using the inside step plate’s second top most hole and bottom hole as a template, drill 7/16”

diameter holes through the entire section.

IMPORTANT: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL TO KEEP DRILL STRAIGHT.

Now insert the outside step plate into the holes through the front of the door, mounting the

two step plates back to back. Secure step plates together with two No. 8 screws through the

inside step plate and into the outside step plate.

Attaching Lift Handles

Locate the vertical center of the lock (second) section of the door and position the lift

handle’s bottom hole 4” from the bottom of the lock section along the vertical center on the

outside of the door. Use the holes in the lift handle as a template to mark the hole locations.

IMPORTANT: THE LIFT HANDLE AND THE STEP PLATE NEED TO BE VERTICALLY ALIGNED.

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

lift handles to the section using (2) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/2” carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 hex

nuts and spacers.

WARNING

TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, LIFT HANDLES THAT ARE INSTALLED

WITHIN 4 INCHES (102MM) OF A SECTION INTERFACE SHALL PROMOTE

VERTICAL ORIENTATION OF THE HAND.

Positioning Bottom Section

Center the bottom section in the door opening. Level the section using wooden shims (if

necessary) under the bottom section. When the bottom section is leveled, temporarily hold it

in place by driving a nail into the jamb and bending it over the edge of the bottom section on

both sides.

Attaching Vertical Tracks To Jambs

NOTE: Depending on your door, you may have Quick Install Flag Angles, Fully Adjustable Flag

Angles, Riveted Vertical Track Assemblies or you may have Angle Mount Vertical Track As-

semblies. Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which Flag Angles /

Vertical Track Assemblies you have.

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.

NOTE: Make sure the counterbalance lift cable is located between the track rollers and the

door jamb.

Starting on the left hand side of the bottom section, remove the nail. Position the left hand

vertical track assembly over the track rollers of the bottom section and install, as shown. Drill

3/16” pilot holes into the door jamb for the lag screws.

FOR QUICK INSTALL FLAG ANGLES OR FULLY ADJUSTABLE FLAG ANGLES: Loosely

fasten jamb brackets and ﬂag angle to the jamb using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws. Tighten lag

screws, securing the bottom jamb bracket to jamb, maintain 3/8” to 5/8” spacing, between

the bottom section and vertical track. Hang counterbalance lift cable over ﬂag angle. Repeat

same process for other side.

FOR RIVETED VERTICAL TRACK ASSEMBLY: Loosely fasten jamb brackets and ﬂag angle

to the jamb using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws. Tighten lag screws, securing the bottom jamb

bracket to jamb, maintain 3/8” to 5/8” spacing as shown between the bottom section and

vertical track. Hang counterbalance lift cable over ﬂag angle. Repeat same process for other

side.

FOR ANGLE MOUNT VERTICAL TRACK ASSEMBLY: Loosely fasten the slots in the wall

angle to the jamb using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws. Tighten lag screws, securing the bottom

slot in the wall angle, maintain 3/8” to 5/8” spacing as shown between the bottom section

and vertical track. Hang counterbalance lift cable over angle mount. Repeat same process for

other side.

Stacking Sections

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 (fourth) section, intermediate (ﬁfth) section, intermediate

(sixth) section and intermediate (seventh) section. Measure your sections to make sure they

are the correct height as indicated on the chart.

NOTE: Make sure graduated end and center hinges are ﬂipped down, when stacking another

section on top.

With assistance, lift second section and guide the track rollers into the vertical tracks. Lower

section until it is seated against bottom section. Flip hinges up. Fasten center hinge(s) ﬁrst;

then end hinges last using 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws.

Repeat same process for other sections, except top section.

IMPORTANT: PUSH & HOLD THE HINGE LEAFS SECURELY AGAINST THE SECTIONS WHILE

SECURING WITH 1/4” - 14 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.

Stacking Top Section

Place the top section in the opening. Install a nail to prevent the top section from falling

backwards. Now, ﬂip up the 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 or wall 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 sec-

tions. Repeat for other side.

IMPORTANT: THE DIMENSION BETWEEN THE FLAG ANGLES OR WALL ANGLES MUST BE

DOOR WIDTH PLUS 3-3/8” (86MM) TO 3-1/2” (89 MM) FOR SMOOTH, SAFE DOOR OPERA-

TION.

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 OR RIVETED TRACK: Complete the vertical track instal-

lation 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 touching the deepest part of the

curved side of the track; tighten all the track bolts and nuts. Repeat for other side.

FOR ANGLE MOUNT TRACK: Complete the vertical track installation by securing the jamb

bracket(s) and or tightening the other lag screws. Push the vertical track against the track

rollers so that the track rollers are touching the deepest part of the curved side of the vertical

track, as shown. Repeat for other side.

Attaching Drawbar Operator Bracket

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 drawbar operator bracket were supplied with

your door. Follow the corresponding step below:

Place the bottom half inside the top half 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 drawbar operator bracket bottom half and the top half 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 bottom halves together.

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.

NOTE: For retro ﬁt applications, the drawbar operator bracket assembly must be aligned with

an existing operator.

Slide the top halve of the drawbar operator bracket assembly under the strut, keeping the

drawbar operator bracket assembly 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 7/8” self drilling screws.

NOTE: When attaching drawbar operator bracket to top section with strut, apply additional

pressure to thread into the strut.

(3) 1/4”- 20 x 7/8”

Self-drilling screws

(4) 5/16”- 18 x 1/2”

Carriage bolts and

(4) 5/16”- 18 ﬂange

hex nuts

(3) 1/4” -20 x 7/8”

Self-drilling screws

Bottom half

Top half

Strut

Drawbar

operator bracket

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).

(3) 1/4”- 20 x 7/8”

Self-drilling screws

stripes

Top section

Strut

Drawbar

operator

bracket

Attaching Horizontal Tracks

NOTE: Depending on your door, you may have Quick Install Flag Angles, Fully Adjustable Flag

Angles, Riveted Vertical Track Assemblies or you may have Angle Mount Vertical Track As-

semblies. Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which Flag Angles /

Vertical Track Assemblies you have.

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.

IF YOU HAVE QUICK INSTALL FLAG ANGLES: To install horizontal track, place the curved

end over the top track roller of the top section. Align key slot of the horizontal track with the

Quick Install tab of the ﬂag angle. Push curved portion of horizontal track down to lock in

place. Level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the top rail of the horizontal track to the

encountered slot in the ﬂag angle using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt, (1) 1/4” - 20 ﬂange

hex nut and (1) 5/16” washer. Repeat for other side.

Quick

Install

tab

Key

slot

Quick

Install

tab in

place

Flag

angle

1/4”-20

Flange hex

nut

1/4”-20 x

9/16”

Track bolt

Washer

Upper rail

Horizontal

track

Flag angle

upper slot

Level

Lower

rail

IF YOU HAVE FULLY ADJUSTABLE FLAG ANGLES OR RIVETED TRACK ASSEMBLIES:

To install horizontal track, place the top rail end over the top track roller of the top section.

Align the bottom rail end of the horizontal track with the top of the vertical track. Tighten the

bottom rail of the horizontal track to the ﬂag angle with (2) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolts and

(2) 1/4” - 20 ﬂange hex nuts.

1/4”-20

Flange

hex nut

Upper rail

1/4”-20 x 9/16”

Track bolt

1/4”-20 x 9/16”

Track bolts

1/4”-20

Flange hex

nuts

Horizontal

track

Flag angle

upper slot Level

Lower

rail

Washer

1/4”-20 x 9/16”

Track bolts

1/4”-20 Flange

hex nuts

12” Radius

track

15” Radius track

IF YOU HAVE ANGLE MOUNT VERTICAL TRACK ASSEMBLIES: To install horizontal track,

place the top rail end over the top track roller of the top section. Align the bottom rail end of

the horizontal track with the top of the vertical track. Tighten the bottom rail of the horizontal

track to the angle mount with (2) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 ﬂange hex

nuts.

3/8”-16

Hex nuts

= 3/8”-16 x 3/4”

Truss head bolts

1/4”-20 x

9/16”

Track bolts

1/4”-20

Flange hex

nuts Horizontal

track

Wall angle

upper slot

Level

1/4”-20

Flange hex

nut

Washer

*= 1/4”-20 x 9/16”

Track bolt

Next level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the top rail of the horizontal track to the

encountered slot in the ﬂag angle / angle mount using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt, (1)

1/4” - 20 ﬂange hex nut and (1) 5/16” washer.

NOTE: If you have angle mount, bolt the top rail of the horizontal track to the encountered

slots in the angle mount using (2) 3/8” - 16 x 3/4” truss head bolts, (2) 3/8” - 16 hex nuts.

Repeat for other side.

Level

Typical horizontal

track

Typical horizontal

track

Next 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.

COUNTERBALANCE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Attaching End Bearing Brackets

NOTE: Right and left hand is always determined from inside the garage looking out.

NOTE: Identify the end bearing brackets supplied with your door. Refer to Illustrations below,

Package Contents or Breakdown of Parts, to determine which end bearing brackets you have.

NOTE: End bearing brackets are right and left hand.

NOTE: Prior to fastening end bearing brackets to the jamb, pilot drill using a 3/16” drill bit.

Align the bottom edge of left end bearing bracket with the top edge of the ﬂag angle. Main-

taining this alignment, also align the right edge of the end bearing bracket with the right edge

of the ﬂag angle. Secure the end bearing bracket to the jamb using (3) 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag

screws, as shown. Repeat same process for the other side.

Left end bearing

bracket

5/16” x 1-5/8”

Lag screws

Top edge of

ﬂag angle

Bottom

edge Horizontal

track

NOTE: Repeat the

same process for

the right hand side.

Position the left hand end bearing bracket up against the jamb and on the horizontal track,

as shown. Fasten the left hand end bearing bracket to the horizontal track with (1) 3/8” - 16

x 3/4” truss head bolt and (1) 3/8” - 16 nut. Secure the left hand end bearing bracket to the

jamb using (3) 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws. Repeat same process for the other side.

3/8”-16

Hex nut

3/8”-16 x 3/4”

Truss head bolt

Upper

slot

5/16” x 1-5/8”

Lag screws

Left end bearing

bracket

Horizontal

track

NOTE: Repeat the

same process for

the right hand side.

Attaching Center Bracket to Wall

NOTE: Refer to Package Contents / Parts Breakdown, to determine if your door came with a

coupler assembly. If your door came with a coupler assembly, the mounting surface needs to

be a minimum of 17” wide. The two center bearing brackets will need to be spaced 12” to

14” apart at the center of the door, as shown.

NOTE: Prior to fastening center bracket(s) to the header, pilot drill using a 3/16” drill bit.

NOTE: If your door came with (4) springs, each of the outer springs mounting surface will

need to be a minimum of 3” wide.

NOTE: If needed, measure the diameter of your springs. If you have a one piece shaft with

3-3/4” diameter springs, they do not share center brackets and do not have a coupler as-

sembly.

First, locate the center of the door. Mark a vertical pencil line on the mounting surface above

the door, at the center. Measure from the center of the bearing, in one of the end bearing

brackets, downwards, to the top the door. Using that measurement, measure that distance

upwards from the top of the door to the mounting surface and mark a horizontal pencil line

which intersects the vertical pencil line.

IF YOUR DOOR DID NOT COME WITH A CENTER COUPLER ASSEMBLY OR USES TOR-

SION SPRINGS LESS THAN 3-3/4” ID: Mark a vertical pencil line on the mounting surface

above the door, at the center. Align the edge of the center bracket with the vertical pencil

line and the center of the center bracket with the horizontal pencil line; this is to ensure the

torsion shaft is level between the center and end bearing brackets.

NOTE: On some single spring doors, the spring can be longer than half the opening width. If

your spring is longer, then the center bracket must be mounted off center for the spring to ﬁt

properly. Measure spring length adding room for spring growth during winding, to determine

appropriate center bracket location.

IF YOUR DOOR DID COME WITH A CENTER COUPLER ASSEMBLY OR 3-3/4” ID TOR-

SION SPRINGS: Mark a vertical pencil line on the mounting surface above the door, at the

center. Split the difference up and position the (2) center bearing brackets apart from each

other. Mark two vertical pencil lines, one for each center bearing bracket onto the mounting

surface above the door.

NOTE: If your door came with a center coupler assembly or if it utilizes 3-3/4” springs, the

springs will not share a center bracket.

NOTE: If your door has (4) springs, split the distance between the center of the door and the

end bracket on each side to locate the intermediate center brackets.

Attach the center bracket(s) to the mounting surface, using 5/16” RED HEAD lag screws, as

shown.

IMPORTANT: USE A 5/16” X 2-1/2” RED HEAD LAG SCREW INSTEAD OF THE 5/16” X

1-5/8” RED HEAD LAG SCREW IF MOUNTING SURFACE IS COVERED BY DRYWALL. THE LAG

SCREW MUST BE ATTACHED THROUGH THE BOTTOM HOLE OF THE CENTER BRACKET(S).

IF MOUNTING SURFACE IS A 2” X 6” BOARD INSTALLED ON TOP OF MASONRY, DRILL A

CLEARANCE HOLE IN MASONRY FOR THE 5/16” X 2-1/2” RED HEAD LAG SCREWS.

Spring mounting

pad (2” X 6”), White

Pine or denser.

Typical

center

bracket

Vertical

line

Equal distance (top of door

section to horizontal line)

Horizontal

line

Typical center

of left hand

end bearing

bracket

Jamb

Equal distance (top of door

section to horizontal line)

Center

of door

Center

bracket

5/16” x 1-5/8” Hex head

lag screws (RED HEAD)

Vertical

line

Horizontal

line

5/16” x 1-5/8” Hex head lag screw (RED HEAD) or

5/16” x 2-1/2” Hex head lag screw (RED HEAD)

Spring mounting

pad (2” X 6”), White

Pine or denser.

5/16” x 1-5/8” Hex head

lag screws (RED HEAD)

Vertical

line

Mounting surface

(17” Minimum)

Horizontal

line

Vertical line

† (2) Center bearing

brackets spaced 6” to

7” apart from the

center of the door.

Center

door

†12”

5/16” x 1-5/8” Hex head lag screw (RED HEAD) or

5/16” x 2-1/2” Hex head lag screw (RED HEAD)

Torsion Spring Assembly

NOTE: Refer to the Package Contents and or Parts Breakdown to determine if your door

came with a coupler assembly.

IMPORTANT: RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING

LOOKING OUT.

IMPORTANT: IDENTIFY THE TORSION SPRINGS PROVIDED AS EITHER RIGHT WOUND (RED

WINDING CONE), WHICH GOES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OR LEFT WOUND (BLACK WIND-

ING CONE), WHICH GOES ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

IMPORTANT: ON SINGLE SPRING APPLICATIONS, ONLY A LEFT WOUND (BLACK WINDING

CONE), WHICH GOES ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IS REQUIRED.

NOTE: The set screws used on all torsion winding cones and cable drums are colored red.

DO NOT identify right and left hand by the set screw color.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COUPLER ASSEMBLY: Facing the inside of the door, lay the torsion

shaft on the ﬂoor. Lay the torsion spring with the red winding cone at the right end of the

torsion shaft. Lay the torsion spring with the black winding cone at the left end of the torsion

shaft. Slide the center bracket bearing onto the torsion shaft followed by the torsion springs

and set collars (if applicable).

IMPORTANT: THE CENTER BRACKET BEARING / TORSION SPRING(S) AND THE SET COL-

LARS (IF APPLICABLE) MUST BE POSITIONED, AS SHOWN.

Torsion

shaft

Left wound, black winding

cone (left hand side)

Right wound, red

winding cone

(right hand side)

IMPORTANT: ON SINGLE SPRING APPLICATIONS, ONLY

A LEFT WOUND (BLACK WINDING CONE), IS REQUIRED.

NOTE: Layout counterbalance

parts in proper orientation, then

install onto torsion shaft, as shown.

Set collar (if

applicable)

Set collar (if

applicable)

Set collar (if

applicable)

Set collar (if

applicable)

Center

bearing

bracket

With assistance, pick up the torsion spring assembly and slide one end of the torsion shaft

/ torsion keyed shaft through one end bearing bracket. Lay the middle of the torsion shaft /

torsion keyed shaft into the center bracket. Slide the other end of the torsion shaft / torsion

keyed shaft into the other end bearing bracket. Position the torsion shaft / torsion keyed shaft

so that equal amounts of the shaft extend from each end bearing bracket.

Left

hand

end

bearing

bracket

Center

bracket

Torsion spring

assembly Right hand end

bearing bracket

Torsion spring

assembly

Center

bearing

bracket

Torsion

shaft

Right hand end

bearing bracket

NOTE: Position the

torsion shaft so that

equal amounts of the

shaft extend from each

end bearing bracket.

Torsion

shaft

Left hand end

bearing bracket

IF YOU HAVE A COUPLER ASSEMBLY: Disassemble the coupler assembly by removing the

(3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-3/4” hex head screws and the (3) 3/8” - 16 nylon hex lock nuts from the

coupler halves. Loosen the set screws. Set the components aside.

(3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2”

hex head screws

(3) 3/8” - 16

Hex nuts

(3) 3/8”

Washers

(3) 3/8”

Washers

(3) 3/8” Lock

washers

Coupler halves

Set screws

Facing the inside of the door, lay the (2) torsion keyed shafts on the ﬂoor. One torsion keyed

shaft on the left hand side and the other torsion keyed shaft on the right hand side. Starting

on the left hand side, lay one of the coupler halves, the center bearing, torsion spring with

the black winding cone and one set collar at the left end of the torsion keyed shaft. Next on

the right hand side, lay the other coupler half, center bearing, the torsion spring with the red

winding cone and one set collar at the right end of the torsion keyed shaft. Slide the coupler

halves, center bearings onto the torsion keyed shafts followed by the torsion springs and the

set collars, as shown.

IMPORTANT: THE COUPLER HALVES, CENTER BEARINGS, TORSION SPRINGS AND THE SET

COLLARS MUST BE POSITIONED, AS SHOWN.

Slide the ﬂat edge of the coupler half ﬂush with the side edge of the torsion keyed shaft.

Insert (1) key into the slot of both the coupler half and the slot in the torsion keyed shaft.

Tighten the (2) set screws and the locking nut to secure the coupler half to the torsion keyed

shaft, as shown.

NOTE: Tighten the set screws to 14-15 ft-lbs (Once set screws contact the shaft, tighten

screws an additional 1/2 turn).

Repeat the same process for the other coupler half.

Torsion

keyed

shaft

Center

bearing

Center

bearing

Coupler

halves

Coupler halves

assembled

Set screws

and Lock nut

Key

Torsion keyed shaft

Left wound, black

winding cone (left

hand side)

Right wound, red

winding cone (right

hand side)

Set collar

Torsion keyed shaft

Center

bearing

Center

bearing

Coupler

halves

Coupler halves

assembled

Set screws

and Lock nut

Key

Torsion keyed shaft

Left wound, black

winding cone (left

hand side)

Right wound,

red winding cone

(right hand side)

Center bearing

Set

collar

Set

collar

With assistance and starting on the left hand side of door, pick up the left hand torsion spring

assembly and slide one end of the torsion keyed shaft through the end bearing bracket. Lay

the other side of the torsion keyed shaft into the center bracket. Repeat the same process

for the right hand torsion spring assembly. Position both torsion keyed shafts so that equal

amounts of the shafts extend from each end bearing brackets.

Torsion

keyed

shaft

Left wound, black winding

cone (left hand side)

Set collar

Center

bearing Coupler

halve

Center bearing

brackets

Left hand end

bearing bracket

Equal

spacing

Right hand end

bearing bracket

Equal

spacing

Torsion

keyed

shaft

Set

collar

Equal spacing

Center

bracket

bushing

Center bracket

Torsion keyed shafts

Right hand end

bearing bracket

Left hand end

bearing bracket

Set collar Set collar

Attaching Springs to Center Bracket

IMPORTANT: THE SPRING WARNING TAG(S) SUPPLIED MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED

TO THE STATIONARY SPRING CONE(S) IN PLAIN VIEW. SHOULD A REPLACEMENT SPRING

WARNING TAG BE REQUIRED, CONTACT WAYNE DALTON FOR FREE REPLACEMENTS.

NOTE: Measure the diameter of your springs. If your spring diameter is 3-3/4”, the springs

do not share center brackets. If your spring diameter is either 2” or 2-5/8”, then two springs

will share the same center bracket, unless a coupler assembly is provided.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COUPLER ASSEMBLY: Slide center bracket bearing into the spring.

Align the stationary spring cone(s) with the holes in the center bracket bearing assembly. Se-

cure the torsion spring(s) to the center bracket bearing assembly with (2) 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2”

hex head bolts and (2) 3/8” - 16 nuts.

IMPORTANT: NEVER USE MORE THAN ONE BEARING WHEN ATTACHING TWO SPRINGS TO

ONE CENTER BRACKET.

Center

bracket

bearing

Stationary

spring

cone

Center

bracket

Torsion

spring

Stationary

spring cone

Torsion

spring

3/8”-16 x 1-1/2”

Hex head bolts

3/8”-16

Hex nuts

Spring

warning

tag(s)

Center

bracket

Center

bracket

bearing

IF YOU HAVE A COUPLER ASSEMBLY: Slide center bracket bushing into the spring. Align

the stationary spring cone with the holes in the center bracket. Secure the torsion spring to

the center bracket with (2) 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2” hex head bolts and (2) 3/8” - 16 nuts. Repeat

the same process for the other center bearing bracket. At the middle of the two center

bearing brackets, re-assemble the coupler assembly by loosely fastening the coupler halves

together using the (3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-3/4” hex head screws and the (3) 3/8” - 16 nylon hex

lock nuts, as shown.

NOTE: Ensure both torsion keyed shafts have equal amounts of the shafts extending from

each end bearing bracket.

(3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2”

hex head screws

(3) 3/8” - 16

Hex nuts

(3) 3/8”

Washers

(3) 3/8”

Washers

(3) 3/8” Lock

washers

Coupler halves

Set screws

Coupler halves

Coupler

assembly

(3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-3/4”

hex head screws and

(3) 3/8” - 16 Hex nuts

Stationary

spring cone

Torsion

spring (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2”

Hex head bolts and

(2) 3/8”-16 Hex nuts

Torsion

spring

Center bracket

Center

bracket

Attaching Counterbalance Lift Cables

NOTE: Always assemble the left hand cable and cable drum ﬁrst to help maintain equal cable

tension on both sides of the door.

Starting on the left hand slide the red cable drum onto the torsion shaft / torsion keyed

shaft(s). Hook the counterbalance lift cable into the left hand cable drum and thread the

counterbalance lift cable up and around the front side of the cable drum. Slide the left hand

cable drum up against the left hand end bearing bracket.

NOTE: If you have torsion keyed shaft(s), insert (1) key into the slot of both the cable drum

and the slot in the torsion keyed shaft, as shown.

Counterbalance lift cable should terminate at the 3 o’clock position. Tighten the set screws in

the drum to 14-15 ft-lbs of torque (once set screws contact the torsion shaft, tighten screws

an additional 1/2 turn for solid shaft and one full turn for tubular shaft). Rotate the left hand

drum and torsion shaft until counterbalance lift cable is taut. Attach locking pliers to the

torsion shaft and brace locking pliers up against jamb to keep counterbalance lift cable taut.

Repeat for right hand side using the right hand side the black cable drum.

IMPORTANT: VERIFY THAT THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE TRAVEL PATH OF THE

DOOR SECTIONS OR COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES.

IMPORTANT: INSPECT EACH COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE MAKING SURE IT IS SEATED

PROPERLY ONTO THE CABLE DRUM AND THAT BOTH COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES HAVE

EQUAL TENSION.

CHECK COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES FOR EQUAL TENSION:

1. Attach locking pliers to track above top roller.

2. Grasp cable at approximate mid-door height location.

3. Draw cable toward you about 1/2” to 1” and release, noting the response of the cable.

4. Repeat above steps for other cable.

5. Adjust cable tension as needed until right and left cables both respond the same.

Once the counterbalance cables are set and if applicable tighten the coupler assembly

together by tightening the (3) 3/8” - 16 nylon hex lock nuts to secure the coupler halves

together.

Torsion

shaft

Left hand end

bearing bracket

Counterbalance

lift cable hooked

in cable drum

Red cable drum

(left hand side)

Locking

pliers

Tighten set

screws to

14-15 ft. lbs.

of torque

Torsion

shaft

Jamb

Counterbalance

lift cable

Torsion

shaft

Counterbalance

lift cable taut

NOTE: Repeat the same process for the

right hand side using the right hand side

the black cable drum.

Left hand end

bearing bracket

Torsion

keyed

shaft

Torsion spring

Key

Red cable drum

(left hand side)

Set collar (if applicable)

Counterbalance lift cable

Tighten set screws to

14-15 ft. lbs. of torque

Set Collars

NOTE: If your door did not come with set collars, then skip this step.

Slide each of the set collars up against the inside surface of the end bearing brackets, with

the set screw facing directly away from the header. Tighten the set screw in each of the set

collars to the torsion shaft to 14-15 ft. lbs. of torque (once set screw contacts the shaft,

tighten set screw one full turn).

IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO TIGHTENING THE SET SCREWS IN THE SET COLLARS, AVOID PLAC-

ING THE SET SCREWS IN THE KEYWAYS OF TORSION KEYED SHAFT(S).

Set

collar

End bearing

bracket

Torsion

keyed shaft

End

bearing

bracket

Set collar

Set

screw

Counterbalance

lift cable

Right

hand

cable

drum

Chalking Torsion Spring(s)

NOTE: If your springs have stenciling, then skip this step.

Draw a chalk line horizontally along the center of the torsion spring coil(s). As the torsion

spring is wound, the chalk line will create a spiral. This spiral can be used to count and

determine the number of turns that are applied on the torsion spring.

Draw horizontal chalk line prior to

winding

Spirals created after winding

Torsion spring

coils

Securing Door for Spring Winding

With the door in the fully closed position, place locking pliers onto both vertical tracks just

above the third track roller. This is to prevent the garage door from rising while winding

springs.

NOTE: Check the following before attempting to wind torsion spring(s):

a. Counterbalance lift cables are secured at bottom corner brackets.

b. Counterbalance lift cables are routed unobstructed to cable drums.

c. Counterbalance lift cables are correctly installed and wound onto cable lift drums.

d. Counterbalance lift cables are taut and have equal tension on both sides.

e. Cable lift drums are against end bearing brackets and set screws are tight.

f. Torsion spring or springs are installed correctly.

g. Review the label attached to the spring warning tag, to determine number of spring turns

required.

NOTE: Door MUST be closed and locked when winding or making any adjustments to the

torsion spring(s).

WARNING

FAILURE TO ENSURE DOOR IS IN A CLOSED POSITION AND TO PLACE

LOCKING PLIERS ONTO VERTICAL TRACK CAN ALLOW DOOR TO RISE

AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

Winding Bars

(Steel Rods)

Size Of Winding Bar

(Inches)

Spring Inner

Diameter Used On

1/2” dia. x 18”

5/8” dia. x 24”

2” and 2-5/8”

3-3/4”

Locking pliers above

third track roller on

both sides of door

Bottom section

Lock

section

Locking pliers attached

to crown leg of vertical

track

Intermediate section

Vertical

track

Vertical

track

Winding Spring(s)

WARNING

WINDING SPRING IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROCEDURE

AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM

TECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

USE ONLY SPECIFIED WINDING BARS, AS STATED IN STEP SECURING

DOOR FOR SPRING WINDING (D8). DO NOT SUBSTITUTE WITH

SCREWDRIVERS, PIPE, ETC. OTHER TOOLS MAY FAIL OR RELEASE FROM

THE SPRING CONE AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

WARNING

PRIOR TO WINDING THE SPRING, ENSURE YOU’RE WINDING IN THE

PROPER DIRECTION AS SHOWN BELOW. OTHERWISE THE SPRING

FITTING MAY RELEASE FROM SPRING AND RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL

INJURY.

Check the label attached to the spring warning tag for the required number of complete turns

to balance your door.

HOW TO WIND TORSION SPRINGS:

1. Insert one winding rod snugly into winding cone, to full socket depth

2. Maintaining a tight grip on the winding rod rotate it slowly in the proper direction, as

shown below.

3. If there is any slippage of the winding rod in the winding cone socket, reverse the direction

of winding and return the cone to its original position. Remove the winding rod from the

winding cone socket. Reseat the winding rod in the socket. Start over at Step #1.

4. When the winding rod is vertical above the winding cone, insert another winding rod into

one of the other sockets, being careful to seat it snugly and at full socket depth.

5. Hold the spring with the second winding bar, and remove the ﬁrst.

6. Repeat Steps #2 through #5 until the complete turns have been applied.

IMPORTANT: AFTER WINDING THE SPRING(S), TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS IN THE WINDING

CONE TO 14-15 FT-LBS OF TORQUE (ONCE SET SCREWS CONTACT THE TORSION SHAFT,

TIGHTEN SCREWS AN ADDITIONAL 1/2 TURN FOR SOLID SHAFT AND ONE FULL TURN FOR

TUBULAR SHAFT).

HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DONOTadjust, repair or remove springs or parts to

whichsprings are connected, such as steel brack-

ets,cables, wood blocks, fasteners or other parts of

thecounterbalance system.

Adjustmentsor repairs must ONLYbe made by a

traineddoor systems technician using proper tools

andinstructions.

DONOTremove, cover or paint over this tag. Prod-

uctuser should inspect this tag periodically for

legibilityand should order a replacement tag from

thedoor manufacturer, as needed.

102081 REV206/24/2010

HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DONOTadjust, repair or remove springs or parts to

whichsprings are connected, such as steel brack-

ets,cables, wood blocks, fasteners or other parts of

thecounterbalance system.

Adjustmentsor repairs must ONLYbe made by a

traineddoor systems technician using proper tools

andinstructions.

DONOTremove, cover or paint over this tag. Prod-

uctuser should inspect this tag periodically for

legibilityand should order a replacement tag from

thedoor manufacturer, as needed.

102081 REV206/24/2010

Torsion shaft

Winding

cone

Torsion

spring(s)

Approved

winding

rod

Set screws

IMPORTANT: CHECK THE WARNING

TAG(S) ATTACHED TO

THE SPRING(S)

FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF

COMPLETE TURNS, TO BALANCE

YOUR DOOR.

Warning

tag(s)

Approved winding rod

Torsion spring(s) should be wound in the direction the end coil points.

Spring

coils

D8a

D8b

Attaching Rear Back Hangs

IMPORTANT: HOLD THE DOOR DOWN TO PREVENT IT FROM RISING UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE

EVENT THE SPRING(S) WERE OVER-WOUND AND CAUTIOUSLY REMOVE LOCKING PLIERS

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.

WARNING

RAISING DOOR INTO THE LOOSE HORIZONTAL TRACKS CAN RESULT IN

DOOR FALLING AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

Clamp a pair of locking pliers 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 hangs.

Using the chart below, select the appropriate perforated angle (may not be supplied). Fabri-

cate and install rear back hangs, as shown.

Perforated Angle Gauge Weight Limitations:

Perforated Angle Gauge Door Balance Weight

2” x 2” x 12 Gauge 800 lbs. to 1600 lbs.

1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 13 Gauge 305 lbs. to 610 lbs.

1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 15 Gauge 220 lbs. to 440 lbs.

1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 16 Gauge 175 lbs. to 350 lbs.

NOTE: If an opener is installed, position horizontal tracks one hole above level when securing

them to the rear back hangs.

WARNING

KEEP HORIZONTAL TRACKS PARALLEL AND WITHIN 3/4” TO 7/8” FROM

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.

WARNING

FAILURE TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH REAR BACK HANGS PROPERLY

ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DOOR

FALLING WHEN RAISED, CAUSING SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

NOTE: Perforated angle must be attached to sound framing members and nails should not

be used.

90°

(3) 5/16”

Bolts and nuts

(3) 5/16” Bolts and

(3) 5/16” nuts

Perforated

angle

5/16” Hex nuts

5/16”-18 x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts

Perforated angle bolted

using (2) 5/16” x 1-5/8”

hex head lag screws to

ceiling member and

parallel to door

Horizontal track

NOTE: Repeat the same

process for right hand side.

Horizontal tracks

Door edges

3/4” To 7/8”

Attaching Weather Seal

Permanently attach the weatherstrips on both door jambs and header. The weatherstrips

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.

Weather seals

Nail

Weather

seal

Jamb Weather seal

installed

Jamb

Header

Jamb

Nail

NOTE: Door not shown for clarity.

Balancing Door

Remove locking pliers. Lift door and check its balance. Adjustments to the required number

of spring turns stated may be necessary. If door rises off ﬂoor more than 2 ft. under spring

tension alone, reduce spring tension. If the door is hard to rise or drifts down on its own, add

spring tension. A poorly balanced door can cause garage door operator problems.

To adjust spring tension, fully close door. Apply locking pliers to track above third track roller.

Place locking pliers on torsion shaft, as shown in D5. Insert a winding rod into the winding

cone. Push downward on the winding rod slightly while carefully loosening the set screws in

the winding cone.

IMPORTANT: 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 to 14-15 ft. lbs. of torque

in the winding cone and repeat for the other side. Recheck door balance and re-adjust spring

tension if needed.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST MORE THAN 1 TURN FROM THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER

OF TURNS.

If the door still does not operate easily, lower the door into the closed position, unwind

spring(s) completely, and recheck the following items:

1.) Is the door level?

2.) Are the torsion shaft and ﬂag angles level and plumb?

3.) Does the distance between the ﬂag angles equal door width plus 3-3/8” to 3-1/2”?

4.) Do the counterbalance lift cables have equal tension? Adjust if necessary.

5.) Rewind the spring(s).

6.) Make sure door is not rubbing on jambs.

IMPORTANT: IF DOOR STILL DOES NOT BALANCE PROPERLY, THEN CONTACT A TRAINED

DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.

Label Placement

IMPORTANT: USING THE ILLUSTRATION, ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE LABELS TO THE AP-

PROPRIATE LOCATION ON THE SECTION, 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.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

1. Operatedoor ONLY when it is properly

adjustedandfree of obstructions.

2. Ifa door becomes hard to operate,

inoperativeoris damaged, immediately

havenecessaryadjustments and/or repairs

madebya trained door system technician

usingpropertools and instructions.

3. DONOT stand or walk under a moving door,

orpermitanybody to stand or walk under

anelectricallyoperated door.

4. DONOT place ﬁngers or hands into open

sectionjointswhen closing a door. Use lift

handles/grippingpointswhen operating

doormanually.

5. DONOT permit children to operate garage

doorordoor controls.

6. Dueto constant extreme spring tension,

DONOTattempt any adjustment, repair or

alterationtoany part of the door,

especiallytosprings, spring brackets,

bottomcornerbrackets, red colored

fasteners,cablesor supports. To avoid

possiblesevereor fatal injury, have any

suchworkperformed by a trained door

systemtechnicianusing proper tools and

instructions.

7. Onelectrically operated doors, pull down

ropesmustbe removed and locks must be

removedormade inoperative in the open

(unlocked)position.

8. Topsection of door may need to be

reinforcedwhenattaching an electric

opener.Checkdoor and/or opener

manufacturer’sinstructions.

9. VISUALLYinspect door and hardware

monthlyforworn and/or broken parts.

Checktoensure door operates freely.

10.Te stelectricopener’s safety features

monthly,followingopener manufacturer’s

instructions.

11.NEVER hang tools,bicycles, hoses, clothing

oranythingelse from horizontal tracks.

Tracksystemsare not intended or designed

tosupportsuch extra weight.

Placelabel at a readable height on door. DO NOT

remove,cover or paint over this label. Product

usershould inspect this label periodically for

legibilityand should order a replacement label

fromthe door manufacturer as needed.

324100 REV7 09/16/2013

Qualitygarage doors since 1954

WayneDalton

2501S. State Hwy 121 Bus., Suite 200

Lewisville,TX 75067

Forservice, call (800) 827-3667

www.Wayne-Dalton.com

DivisionofOverheadDoor Corp.

WARNING

Lifthandles/gripping points are required

onthis door, located as spelled out in the

installationinstructions, even if the door

ismotor operated.

Failure to install and use these lift handles/

grippingpoints on this door can result in

seriousinjury to ﬁngers and/or hands, if

placedin the opening between sections,

whenthe door is operated manually.

The adjacent bottom corner bracket and

all cable retention features including

milford pins,cotter pins, & clevis pins are

under HIGH SPRINGTENSION.

Adjustmentsand repairs must only be

madeby a trained door systems

technician,using proper tools and

instructions.

DONOT REMOVE, COVER OR PA INTOVER

THISLABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD

INSPECTTHIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR

LEGIBILITYAND SHOULD ORDER A

REPLACEMENTFROM THE DOOR

MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.

325304 REV3 06/26/12

OverheadDoorCorporation

WARNING

Lifthandles/gripping points are required

onthis door, located as spelled out in the

installationinstructions, even if the door

ismotor operated.

Failure to install and use these lift handles/

grippingpoints on this door can result in

seriousinjury to ﬁngers and/or hands, if

placedin the opening between sections,

whenthe door is operated manually.

The adjacent bottom corner bracket and

all cable retention features including

milford pins, cotter pins, & clevis pins are

under HIGH SPRINGTENSION.

Adjustmentsand repairs must only be

madeby a trained door systems

technician,using proper tools and

instructions.

DONOT REMOVE, COVER OR PA INTOVER

THISLABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD

INSPECTTHIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR

LEGIBILITYAND SHOULD ORDER A

REPLACEMENTFROM THE DOOR

MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.

325304 REV3 06/26/12

OverheadDoorCorporation

WHEN CONNECTING A TROLLEY TYPE GARAGE DOOR

OPENER TO THIS DOOR, A WAYNE-DALTON

OPENER/TROLLEY BRACKET MUST BE SECURELY

ATTACHED TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE DOOR, ALONG

WITH ANY U-BARS PROVIDED WITH THE DOOR. THE

INSTALLATIONOF THE OPENER MUST BE ACCORDING TO

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND FORCE SETTINGS

MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY.

323917 REV3 04/25/2016

IMPORTANT!

OverheadDoor Corporation

HIGHSPRING TENSION CA NCAUSE

SERIOUSINJURY OR DEAT H.

DONOTadjust, repair or remove springs or parts to

whichsprings are connected, such as steel brack-

ets,cables, wood blocks, fasteners or other parts of

thecounterbalance system.

Adjustmentsor repairs must ONLY be made by a

traineddoor systems technician using proper tools

andinstructions.

DONOTremove, cover or paint over this tag. Prod-

uctuser should inspect this tag periodically for

legibilityand should order a replacement tag from

thedoor manufacturer, as needed.

102081 REV2 06/24/2010

Operator

bracket label

Bottom corner bracket warning labels

Torsion spring tag(s)

(one per spring)

Residential warning label, The warning label will

either be on the right or the left end stile.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Your Garage Door

Like any other exterior surface, Wayne Dalton 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 clean-

ing, 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 depen-

dent on the cleaning solution and method of application.

CAUTION

DO NOT PAINT DOOR. PAINTING DOOR WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Operation And Maintenance

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 operate your door with controlled move-

ments. Do not slam your door or throw your door into the open position, this may cause dam-

age 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.

WARNING

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. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable gripping points only, use pull

down rope afﬁxed to the side of door. Door should close completely with little resistance.

USING AN ELECTRIC OPERATOR:

IMPORTANT: PULL DOWN ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR

MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.

When connecting a drawbar (trolley type) garage door operator to this door, a drawbar opera-

tor bracket must be securely attached to the top section of the door, along with any struts

provided with the door. Always use the drawbar operator bracket supplied with the door. To

avoid possible damage to your door, Wayne Dalton recommends reinforcing the top section

with a strut (may or may not be supplied). The installation of the drawbar operator must be

according to manufacturer’s instructions and force settings must be adjusted properly. Refer

to the owner’s manual supplied with your drawbar operator for complete details on installa-

tion, operation, maintenance and testing of the operator.

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/operator 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 material

found not to be structurally sound must be replaced. It may be necessary to uninstall part

or all of the door assembly in order to replace defective material. Refer to the supplemental

instructions “Removing an Existing Door / Preparing the Opening” at www.Wayne-Dalton.

com. Inspect the spring(s), counterbalance lift cables, track rollers, pulleys, rear back hangs

and other door hardware for signs of worn or broken parts. Tighten any loose screws and/or

bolts, except on bottom corner brackets or on the counterbalance assembly. Check exterior

surface of the door sections for any minor cracks. Verify door has not shifted right or left in

the opening. If you suspect problems, contact a trained door system technician.

WARNING

GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES, BRACKETS,

AND OTHER HARDWARE ATTACHED 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.

WARNING

NEVER REMOVE, ADJUST, OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS, SCREWS AND/OR LAG

SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE (END BEARING BRACKETS, DRUMS

OR SPRING SYSTEM) OR BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS OF THE DOOR.

THESE BRACKETS 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.

TORQUEMASTER®PLUS SPRINGS: Pawl knob(s) (located on the TorqueMaster®end brack-

ets above the door) should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case

of spring failure or forceful manual operation.

EXTENSION SPRINGS: A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the exten-

sion spring (located above the horizontal tracks) to help contain the spring if it breaks.

2. Door Balance: Periodically test the balance of your door. If you have a garage door

drawbar operator, 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. Using handles or suitable grip-

ping points, 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 Extension

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 track rollers are

rotating freely when opening and closing the door. If track rollers do not rotate freely, clean

the door tracks, removing dirt and any foreign substances. Clean and lubricate (use a non-

silicon based lubricant) graduated end hinges, center hinges, steel track rollers, bearings and

torsion springs (torsion spring coil surfaces). DO NOT lubricate plastic idler bearings, nylon

track rollers, door track. DO NOT oil a cylinder lock, if actuation is difﬁcult use a graphite dust

to lubricate.

CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF SAFETY LABELS:

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

1. Operatedoor ONLY when it is properly

adjustedandfree of obstructions.

2. Ifa door becomes hard to operate,

inoperativeoris damaged, immediately

havenecessaryadjustments and/or repairs

madebya trained door system technician

usingpropertools and instructions.

3. DONOT stand or walk under a moving door,

orpermitanybody to stand or walk under

anelectricallyoperated door.

4. DONOT place ﬁngers or hands into open

sectionjointswhen closing a door. Use lift

handles/grippingpointswhen operating

doormanually.

5. DONOT permit children to operate garage

doorordoor controls.

6. Dueto constant extreme spring tension,

DONOTattempt any adjustment, repair or

alterationtoany part of the door,

especiallytosprings, spring brackets,

bottomcornerbrackets, red colored

fasteners,cablesor supports. To avoid

possiblesevereor fatal injury, have any

suchworkperformed by a trained door

systemtechnicianusing proper tools and

instructions.

7. Onelectrically operated doors, pull down

ropesmustbe removed and locks must be

removedormade inoperative in the open

(unlocked)position.

8. Topsection of door may need to be

reinforcedwhenattaching an electric

opener.Checkdoor and/or opener

manufacturer’sinstructions.

9. VISUALLYinspect door and hardware

monthlyforworn and/or broken parts.

Checktoensure door operates freely.

10.Te stelectricopener’s safety features

monthly,followingopener manufacturer’s

instructions.

11.NEVER hang tools,bicycles, hoses, clothing

oranythingelse from horizontal tracks.

Tracksystemsare not intended or designed

tosupportsuch extra weight.

Placelabel at a readable height on door. DO NOT

remove,cover or paint over this label. Product

usershould inspect this label periodically for

legibilityand should order a replacement label

fromthe door manufacturer as needed.

324100 REV7 09/16/2013

Qualitygarage doors since 1954

WayneDalton

2501S. State Hwy 121 Bus., Suite 200

Lewisville,TX 75067

Forservice, call (800) 827-3667

www.Wayne-Dalton.com

DivisionofOverheadDoor Corp.

WARNING

Lifthandles/gripping points are required

onthis door, located as spelled out in the

installationinstructions, even if the door

ismotor operated.

Failure to install and use these lift handles/

grippingpoints on this door can result in

seriousinjury to ﬁngers and/or hands, if

placedin the opening between sections,

whenthe door is operated manually.

The adjacent bottom corner bracket and

all cable retention features including

milford pins,cotter pins, & clevis pins are

under HIGH SPRINGTENSION.

Adjustmentsand repairs must only be

madeby a trained door systems

technician,using proper tools and

instructions.

DONOT REMOVE, COVER OR PA INTOVER

THISLABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD

INSPECTTHIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR

LEGIBILITYAND SHOULD ORDER A

REPLACEMENTFROM THE DOOR

MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.

325304 REV3 06/26/12

OverheadDoorCorporation

WARNING

Lifthandles/gripping points are required

onthis door, located as spelled out in the

installationinstructions, even if the door

ismotor operated.

Failure to install and use these lift handles/

grippingpoints on this door can result in

seriousinjury to ﬁngers and/or hands, if

placedin the opening between sections,

whenthe door is operated manually.

The adjacent bottom corner bracket and

all cable retention features including

milford pins, cotter pins, & clevis pins are

under HIGH SPRINGTENSION.

Adjustmentsand repairs must only be

madeby a trained door systems

technician,using proper tools and

instructions.

DONOT REMOVE, COVER OR PA INTOVER

THISLABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD

INSPECTTHIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR

LEGIBILITYAND SHOULD ORDER A

REPLACEMENTFROM THE DOOR

MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.

325304 REV3 06/26/12

OverheadDoorCorporation

WHEN CONNECTING A TROLLEY TYPE GARAGE DOOR

OPENER TO THIS DOOR, A WAYNE-DALTON

OPENER/TROLLEY BRACKET MUST BE SECURELY

ATTACHED TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE DOOR, ALONG

WITH ANY U-BARS PROVIDED WITH THE DOOR. THE

INSTALLATIONOF THE OPENER MUST BE ACCORDING TO

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND FORCE SETTINGS

MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY.

323917 REV3 04/25/2016

IMPORTANT!

OverheadDoor Corporation

HIGHSPRING TENSION CA NCAUSE

SERIOUSINJURY OR DEAT H.

DONOTadjust, repair or remove springs or parts to

whichsprings are connected, such as steel brack-

ets,cables, wood blocks, fasteners or other parts of

thecounterbalance system.

Adjustmentsor repairs must ONLY be made by a

traineddoor systems technician using proper tools

andinstructions.

DONOTremove, cover or paint over this tag. Prod-

uctuser should inspect this tag periodically for

legibilityand should order a replacement tag from

thedoor manufacturer, as needed.

102081 REV2 06/24/2010

Operator

bracket label

Bottom corner bracket warning labels

Torsion spring tag(s)

(one per spring)

Residential warning label, The warning label will

either be on the right or the left end stile.

Warranty

Rev. 11.2012

Model 8700

Limited Warranty

Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation ("Seller") warrants to the original purchaser of the Model

8700 (“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:

•FIFTEEN (15) YEARS –Against peeling flaking, chipping or cracking of the vinyl skin.

•FIVE (5) YEARS –Against excessive color fading of the vinyl skin, not due to normal weathering, which materially

alters the color of the Product and cannot be remedied by cleaning with the recommended solution

•ONE (1) YEAR –All other components of the Product

Seller’s obligation under this warranty is specifically limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, any part which is

determined by Seller to be defective during the applicable warranty period. 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, failure to provide necessary maintenance, improper installation of hardware, puncture, normal

wear and tear, or acts of God or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Seller. This warranty specifically

excludes any damage resulting from scratching, abrasion or impact by any hard object or exposure to toxic or

abrasive environments including toxic chemicals or fumes, and any fading or color change which may not be uniform

due to unequal exposure of the curtains to sunlight or other elements. The Product is not recommended for use in

hot, dry climates. This warranty specifically excludes coverage for any Product used or installed in Utah, Arizona,

Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and the West and Southwest regions of Texas. The Limited Warranty for the sections

of the door will be voided if sections are painted.

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 SELLER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,

COLLATERAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, even if Seller 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 authorized distributor or installer 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.

SELLER:

SELLER’S ADDRESS:

If you need assistance, please call 1-866-569-3799 (press Option 1) and follow the prompts to

contact a customer service representative. They will be happy to handle any questions that you

may have.

Thank you for your purchase.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

After installation is complete, leave this Installation

Instructions And Owner’s Manual with the homeowner, or

fasten it near garage door for easy reference.

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