Trac 988, 988WL User Manual
ROLLING CURTAIN DOOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE
& PARTS MANUAL
MODEL 988 & 988WL
WARNING
Read manual prior to installing door. Overhead doors are large, heavy object s that move with the help of springs
under extreme tension. Since moving objects and springs under tension can cause injuries, your safety and the
safety of others depends on you reading and following the information in this manual. Re-check your work prior to
operating door.
POTENTIAL HAZARD EFFECT PREVENTION
MOVING DOOR Can Cause Serious Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. Get help
Injury or Death or use support when lifting new door into place.
EXTREME SPRING Can Cause Serious Installation, repairs, and adjustments must be made by a qualified
TENSION Injury or Death door mechanic using proper tools, methods, and instructions.
Before winding torsion spring, make sure door is fully open
and curtain is wrapped on barrel.
NOTE!
DO NOT CUT BANDS which hold door in a roll. You will be
informed when to cut bands within this manual. No
guarantee will be given or responsibility accepted by Trac-
Rite Door if door is not installed as instructed. For proper
operation, follow instructions given.
216 Wilburn Road, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Phone: 800-448-8979; Fax: 800-236-8722
Technical Help Line: 888-700-TRAC (8722)
Web Site: www.tracrite.com
E-mail: tr@tracrite.com
This Manual MUST Be Left with the Owner.
CAUTION
Use proper lifting equipment and correct lifting
procedures to avoid injury .
#651100 REV. A 0712 /05
Door Assembly - Parts Layout
L
L
A
W
9. IN TER IOR L OCK
13. AXLE SADDLE
7. BRACKET
(CENTERED ON DOOR)
PULL ROPE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
OPTIONAL DRAFT STOP
5. DOOR CURTAIN
KEEPER (PART OF 11)
9. IN TER IOR L OCK
2. DRUMS
4. AXLE
14. SPRING CLIP
3. SPRINGS
ASSEMBLY
L
L
A
W
1. DEAD AXLE
** 2 PIECE GUIDES STANDARD ON ALL DOO RS TALLER THAN 14' 10"**
11. DOOR STOP
8. DOOR GUIDE
7. BRACKET
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6. BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
12. SADDLE W/ TENSIONER
OPTIONAL SPACEGUARD LOCK
OPTIONAL CURTAIN WINDLOCKS
OPTIONAL SPACEGUAR D LATCH
10. MOUNTING FASTENERS
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WARNING
Improper installation of anchoring devices or installation into aged or unsound concrete
block or other wall material may result in premature product wear, product failure,
property damage or serious personal injury.
Prior to beginning door installation, read the instruction
manual in its entirety. Please contact Trac-Rite with any
questions at 888-700-8722. Answering questions up front will
greatly reduce the probability of installation miscues.
1. GENERAL:
In this document, the following terms are defined as:
Warning - serious personal injury or death can result from
failure to follow instructions.
Caution - minor injury or property damage can result from
failure to follow instructions.
Note - special attention should be given to the instructions.
NOTE!
Do not install this rolling steel curtain door unless
you read and understand the installation
instructions!
- Do not cut the bands which hold the door curtain in
a roll! This is performed once the door has been hung in
the opening.
lading and packing list to reference when reporting shortages
or damage. Do not install damaged material without
authorization from Trac-Rite.
2.2 Door Width Verification: The door curtain width should
measure 5” greater than the framed opening width. If the door
is equipped with windlocks, the curtain width should measure
3” greater than the framed opening.
2.3 Framed Opening Verification:
• Proper size dimensionally?
• Opening square? Plumb?
• Is the jamb structurally/dimensionally adequate?
Reference paragraph 3. Jamb Preparation for specifics.
• Clearances? (Reference Figure 1)
3. JAMB PREPARATION:
3.1 Are the jambs structurally and/or dimensionally adequate
to accept door brackets and guides? Trac-Rite is not
responsible for the structural integrity of the jamb itself!
WARNING
- Once the door has been installed, you will find full door
height strips of white felt tape on the inside of the door
curtain. Do not remove! It is not packaging material.
2. INSPECTION:
2.1 Door and Hardware: Upon receiving the door shipment,
immediately inspect the door and hardware for damage.
Verify the product received with the packing list. Damages
and/or shortages should be reported immediately to Trac-Rite
customer service at 800-448-8979. Please have your bill of
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
OPENING HEIGHT
7' -10 " - 16' - 0" 20" 22"
7' - 10" - 16' - 0" WLA21"B23"
* ADD 1" TO A AND B FOR INSULATED DOORS.
** IF CHAIN HOIST IS NOT PURCHASED, AXLE CAN BE CUT
OFF FOR EXTRA SIDE CLEARANCE
**
C
WOOD/
STEEL
7.5"
7.5"
C
MASONRY
9"
9"
C
MOTOR
OPERATOR
21.5"
21.5"
Do not use model 944 and 955 hardware on model
988 doors. It is not structurally adequate. If door
falls, serious injury and/or damage to door can
result.
3.2 Trac-Rite does not supply fasteners for attaching the
door brackets and guides to concrete or concrete masonry
jambs. Trac-Rite does supply fasteners for metal and wood
jambs.
• Door bracket to jamb fasteners must be 3/8” in
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Figure 1.
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