Wayne-Dalton 8850 User Manual

8850 Aluminum Full View

Torsion Spring

Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Read these instructions carefully before
attempting installation. If in question about

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© Copyright 2009 Wayne-Dalton Corp. Part No. 348366 REV1 08/03/2009

any of the procedures, do not perform the
work. Instead, have a qualified door agency
do the installation or repairs.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2

Package Contents .......................................................... 3-4

Door Section Identification ................................................ 4

Tools Required .................................................................. 5

Pre-Installation ..............................................................5-7

Removing The Old Door .................................... 5

Preparing The Opening ..................................6-7

Installation .................................................................. 8-21

Optional Installations .................................................22-24

Side Lock .......................................................22

Pull Rope ........................................................22

Trolley Operator .............................................. 23

Exhaust Port Installation ................................. 24

Maintenance ................................................................... 25

Cleaning ......................................................... 25

Warranty ......................................................................... 26

Dealer Locator Information.............................................. 27

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.

WARNING

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 wider 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,
red colored fasteners, 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 instructions.

16. NEVER hang tools, bicycles, hoses, clothing or anything else
from horizontal tracks. Track systems are not intended or
designed to support extra weight.

After installation is complete, fasten this manual

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near garage door.

Package Contents

(2) HORIZONTAL TRACK WITH ATTACHED HORIZONTAL ANGLE RH/LH

(1) TORSION TUBE

DOOR SECTIONS (AS REQUIRED)

NOTE: DEPENDING ON THE DOOR MODEL, SOME PARTS

LISTED WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED IF NOT NECESSARY. REAR

SUPPORTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR DOOR.

ROLLERS

(AS REQUIRED)

RIGHT & LEFT HAND

END BEARING BRACKETS

RIGHT AND LEFT HAND

STANARD BOTTOM

BRACKETS

(AS REQUIRED)

#1, #2, #3, & #4

HINGES (AS REQUIRED)

RIGHT AND LEFT HAND

2”/3” BOTTOM BRACKETS

W/ROLLER CARRIERS

(AS REQUIRED)

STEP PLATE

TOP BRACKET

SLIDE

(AS REQUIRED)

L-REINFORCING

ANGLE BRACKET

(AS REQUIRED)

TOP BRACKET

BASE

(AS REQUIRED)

(2) LIFT HANDLES

CONTINUOUS

WALL ANGLE
ASSEMBLY’S

RH/LH TRACK

(AS REQUIRED)

VERTICAL TRACK

ASSEMBLY’S

(BRACKET

MOUNT TRACK)

RH/LH TRACK

(AS REQUIRED)

WEATHER SEAL &

NAILS (IF INCLUDED)

RIGHT & LEFT HAND DRUMS

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(1) CENTER BRACKET

#6 SCREW EYE AND PULL

ROPE (IF INCLUDED)

COUNTERBALANCE CABLES

RH/LH TORSION

SPRINGS (AS REQUIRED)

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Package Contents Continued...

3/8”- 16 HEX NUTS

(AS REQUIRED)

1/4”- 20 X 9/16” TRACK

BOLTS (AS REQUIRED)

3/8”- 16 X 1-1/2” HEX HEAD BOLTS

(AS REQUIRED)

5/16” X 1” SELF DRILLING

SCREWS (AS REQUIRED)

(2) 1/4”- 20 HEX

NUTS

(2) 5/16” - 18 X 3/4”

CARRIAGE BOLTS

(AS REQUIRED)

Door Section Identification

5/16”- 18 HEX NUTS

(AS REQUIRED)

1/4”- 20 X 7/8” SELF DRILLING

SCREWS (AS REQUIRED)

5/16” X 1 5/8” TAMPER RESISTANT

LAG SCREW (AS REQUIRED)

5/16” X 2” TAMPER RESISTANT LAG SCREWS

1/4”- 20 FLANGE HEX

NUTS (AS REQUIRED)

(AS REQUIRED)

(2) 3/16” ROLLER

SPACERS

5/16” X 1 5/8” HEX HEAD LAG

SCREWS (AS REQUIRED)

1/4”- 20 X 5/8”

CARRIAGE BOLTS

(AS REQUIRED)

(2) 3/8” - 16 X 3/4”

TRUSS HEAD BOLTS

(2) 5/16”

WASHERS

5/16” X 2” HEX HEAD LAG SCREWS

(2) COTTER

PINS

1/4- 20 X 5/8” SELF

DRILLING SCREWS

(AS REQUIRED)

(2) CLEVIS

PINS

Tools Needed:

The TOP SECTION is always the 4th
section on four section door and the 5th
section on five section door.

The INTERMEDIATE I SECTION having
warning labels on either the right or left
hand side of endstile on the section.
This section is always the 3rd section
from the bottom of the door.

The LOCK SECTION can be identified
by having no warning labels and a
ribbed fin on the top part of the section.
This section is always the 2nd section
from the bottom of the door.

The BOTTOM SECTION can be
identified by the factory attached
bottom astragal, or by the bottom
bracket warning labels on each end
stile. This section is always the 1st
section on four and five section doors.

ASTRAGAL

TOP SECTION

WARNING LABEL

INTERMEDIATE I SECTION

LOCK SECTION

BOTTOM BRACKET

WARNING LABELS

BOTTOM SECTION

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Tools Required

POWER DRILL

PHILLIPS HEAD

SCREWDRIVER

SAWHORSE

P1

PENCIL

7/16”, 1/2” &

9/16” SOCKET

FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER

RATCHET WRENCH

9/32”, 1/2”, 3/16” & 1/8”

DRILL BITS

Removing An Old Door

VICE GRIPS

SAFETY GLASSES

TAPE MEASURELEVEL VICE CLAMPS

1/4” TORX BIT

APPROVED WINDING BARS

3/8”, 7/16” SOCKET

DRIVER

1/4”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2” &

9/16” WRENCHES

GLOVES

PRE-INSTALLATION

HAMMER

STEP LADDER

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.

For detailed information see supplemental instructions “removing an existing door/preparing the opening”. These instructions are
available at no charge from Wayne-Dalton Corp., P.O. Box 67, Mt Hope, OH 44660, or at www.wayne-dalton.com.

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P2

Preparing the Opening

HEADER BOARD
2” X 6” LUMBER
RECOMMENDED

SUITABLE MOUNTING

SURFACE 2” X 6”

LUMBER MINIMUM

Tools Needed:

Recommended

tools from

page 5

WARNING

FAILURE TO

SECURELY ATTACH A
SUITABLE MOUNTING PAD TO STRUCTURALLY
SOUND FRAMING COULD CAUSE SPRINGS TO
VIOLENTLY PULL MOUNTING PAD FROM WALL,
RESULTING IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

If you just removed your existing door or you are installing a new
door, complete all steps in PREPARING THE OPENING.

To ensure secure mounting of track brackets, side and center
bearing brackets, or steel angles to new or retro-fit construction, it is
recommended to follow the procedures outlined in DASMA Technical
Data Sheets #156, #161 and #164 at www.dasma.com.

The inside perimeter of your garage door opening should be framed
with wood. The jambs and header must be securely fastened to
sound framing members. It is recommended that 2” x 6” lumber
be used. The jambs must be plumb and the header level. The
jambs should extend a minimum of 14” (356 mm) above the top
of the opening for Torsion spring applications. For low headroom
applications, the jambs should extend to the ceiling height.

IMPORTANT: Closely inspect existing jambs, header and mounting
surface. Any wood found not to be sound, must be replaced.

For Torsion spring applications, a suitable mounting surface must
be firmly attached to the wall, above the header at the center of the
opening. The mounting surface must be 2” x 6” lumber minimum
(Select southern yellow pine lumber or equivalent. Do not use
lumber marked as spruce-pine-fir or SPF). The mounting surface
must be securely attached to the wall with four (4) 3/8” anchors for
masonry constructions or four (4) 5/16” x 4” lag screws for wood
construction.

NOTE: Drill a 3/16” pilot hole in the mounting surface to avoid
splitting the lumber. Do not attach the mounting surface with nails.

HEADROOM REQUIREMENT: Headroom is defined as the space
needed above the top of the door for tracks, springs, etc. to allow
the door to open properly. If the door is to be motor operated, 3” (64
mm) of additional headroom is required.

BACKROOM REQUIREMENT: Backroom is defined as the distance
needed from the opening back into the garage to allow the door to
open fully.

Weather Seal (May Not Be Included):

Cut or trim the weather seal (if necessary) to the header and jambs.

Align the header seal with the inside edge of the header and
temporarily secure it to the header with equally spaced nails. Next,
fit the jamb seals up tight against the header seal and flush with
the inside edge of the jamb. Temporarily secure the jamb seals with
equally space nails approximately 12” to 18” apart. This will keep
the bottom section from falling out of the opening during installation.

NOTE: Do not permanently attach weather seal to the jamb at this
time.

Dim. Y INDICATES THE DISTANCE FROM THE HEADER TO THE
CENTER LINE OF TORSION SHAFT.

NOTE: 3” OF ADDITIONAL HEADROOM IS REQUIRED FOR SINGLE

TROLLEY OPERATOR INSTALLATIONS.

PLUMB JAMBS

HEADROOM

HEADER

WEATHER SEAL

JAMB

SIDE ROOM

DAYLIGHT

OPENING

HEIGHT

MINIMUM HEADROOM

REQUIRED (REFER TO

HEADROOM CHART)

HEADER
TO SHAFT
CENTERLINE

8” FOR 2” TRACK
12” FOR 3” TRACK

LEVEL HEADER

DOOR

WIDTH

DAYLIGHT

OPENING WIDTH

DOOR HEIGHT

BACKROOM

JAMB

BACKROOM

SIDE ROOM

EXTEND JAMBS
14”MINIMUM

WALL ANGLES
CUT 3” OFF FOR
12” RADIUS
APPLICATIONS

NOTE: HEADROOM CAN BE REDUCED 2-1/2” BY USING THE QUICK
CLOSING TOP FIXTURE OR BY SHORTENING THE VERTICAL TRACKS BY
3” MAX.

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Preparing the Opening

Continued......

Note: For other drums, mounting conditions, lifts, and options,

consult your Wayne-Dalton representative.

Tools Needed:

WALLANGLE

WEATHER

(ANGLE MOUNT)

SEAL

USED FOR CONTINUOUS WALL ANGLE TRACK

WEATHER

SEAL

1/8” TO 1/4”

JAMB

USED FOR BRACKET MOUNT TRACK

FLUSH

HEADROOM CHART For Standard Lift Track (Minimum Distance Required)

DRUMS DIMS

400-8 HEADROOM 15-1/2” 14-1/2” 12-1/2”

TRACK

SIZE

2”

3”

1/2”- 5/8”

3” TRACK, 15”

RADIUS

BACKROOM CHART & SIDEROOM CHART

DEPTH

INTO ROOM SIDEROOM

DOOR HEIGHT

PLUS 18”

IF TROLLEY

PLUS 66”

DOOR HEIGHT

PLUS 24”

IF TROLLEY

PLUS 66”

FLUSH

2” TRACK, 15”

RADIUS

4”

5-1/2”

2” TRACK,

12” RADIUS

1/2”- 5/8”

PRE-INSTALLATION

5/16 X 1-5/8”

LAG SCREW

SIDE ROOM

5-1/2” MIN.

2” X 6” JAMB

IS RECOMMENDED

1”

4-15/16”

WOOD JAMBS

3” TRACK

5/16 X 1-5/8”

LAG SCREW

4” MIN.

SIDE ROOM

2” X 6” JAMB IS

RECOMMENDED

1-1/2”

4-3/16”

WOOD JAMBS

2” TRACK

Installation

Begin the installation of the door by checking the opening. It must be the same size as the door. Vertical jambs must be plumb and level
with header.

IMPORTANT: STAINLESS STEEL OR PT 2000 COATED LAG SCREWS (NOT SUPPLIED) MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING CENTER
BEARING BRACKETS, END BRACKETS, JAMB BRACKETS, OPERATOR MOUNTING/SUPPORT BRACKETS AND DISCONNECT BRACKETS
ON TREATED LUMBER (PRESERVATIVE-TREATED). STAINLESS STEEL OR PT 2000 COATED LAG SCREWS ARE NOT NECESSARY WHEN
INSTALLING PRODUCTS ON UN-TREATED LUMBER.

IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING 5/16” DIAMETER LAG SCREWS USING AN ELECTRIC DRILL/DRIVER, THE DRILL/DRIVER’S CLUTCH MUST
BE SET TO DELIVER NO MORE THAN 200 IN. LBS. OF TORQUE. FASTENER FAILURE COULD OCCUR AT A HIGHER SETTING.

Note: It is recommended that 5/16” lag screws be pilot drilled using a 3/16” drill bit, prior to fastening.

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1

Tools Needed:

None

Attaching Counterbalance Cables

to Bottom Brackets

IMPORTANT: RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS

ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE
GARAGE LOOKING OUT.

NOTE: For door section identification see
page 4.

Uncoil the counterbalance cables and slip
the loop at the ends of the cables over
each clevis pin in the bottom bracket.

Insert a roller into bottom bracket of the
bottom section.

Insert cotter key and separate end to hold
the clevis pin in place.

BOTTOM

BRACKET

CLEVIS

PIN

COUNTER­BALANCE
CABLE

WASHER

COTTER KEY

BOTTOM

BRACKET

CLEVIS

PIN

COUNTER­BALANCE
CABLE

WASHER

COTTER KEY

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Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

Repeat for other side.

NOTE: Verify astragal (bottom seal) is
aligned with door section. If there is more
than 1/2” excess astragal on either side,
trim astragal even with door section.

Bottom Bracket

Standard Bottom Brackets: (A) Locate the

bottom section and the left and right hand bottom
brackets. Secure the counterbalance cables to the
brackets using clevis pin, washer and cotter key
as shown in the previous step. Secure bottom
brackets to bottom section using (5) 1/4” -20 X
7/8” self drilling screws as shown. Insert a roller
into the bottom brackets as shown.

2”/3” Bottom Brackets with Roller Carriers:
(B) Secure the counterbalance cables in the same

manner as described above in the previous step.
Attach the bracket to the section with (5) 1/4”

-20 X 7/8” self drilling screws. Attach the roller
carrier to the bottom bracket with (4) 1/4” -20 X
7/8” self drilling screws. Insert a roller and 3/16”
roller spacer into the roller carrier; the inner holes
of the roller carrier are for 2” track; the outer holes
of the roller carrier are for 3” track.

BOTTOM
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY

A

B

ASTRAGAL

ASTRAGAL

BOTTOM SECTION

(5) 1/4” -20
X 7/8” SELF

DRILLING
SCREWS

BOTTOM
SECTION

(5) 1/4” -20
X 7/8” SELF

DRILLING
SCREWS

WARNING

LABEL

BOTTOM

BRACKET

ROLLER CARRIER

BOTTOM
SECTION

ASTRAGAL

(4) 1/4” -20 X 7/8”

SELF DRILLING

SCREWS

3/16”
ROLLER
SPACER

ROLLER

INNER HOLES FOR

2” TRACK

OUTER

HOLES FOR

3” TRACK

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Tools Needed:

None

Attaching Bracket Mount Track &

Bottom Section

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.

Position the left hand vertical track
assembly over the rollers of the bottom
section. Make sure the counterbalance
cable is located between the rollers and
the door jamb. Drill 3/16” pilot holes into
the door jamb for the lag screws.
Loosely fasten vertical track assembly
to the jamb using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag
screws. Tighten the bottom lag screw to
jamb, to maintain 3/8” to 5/8” spacing as
shown between the bottom section and
vertical track. The other lag screws will be
tightened in step, Top Section.
Repeat for other side.

Stack the bottom section into position by
hooking the left hand roller into the left
hand vertical track, as shown in FIG. 1.

NOTE: Adjust the spacing of the vertical
tracks from 3/8” - 5/8” spacing at the
bottom section and 1-11/16” to 1-3/4”
spacing at the top section.

NOTE: Hang the counterbalance cables
over the top of the flagangles as shown.

WOOD JAMB

FIG 1

COUNTERBALANCE

CABLE

STACK THE SECTION
INTO POSITION, BY
HOOKING THE LEFT
HAND ROLLER INTO
THE VERTICAL TRACK
AND REPEATING FOR
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

FIG 1

INSTALLATION

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4

Tools Needed:

None

Attaching Continuous Wall Angle &

Installing Bottom Section

If your door has been installed with bracket
mount track, skip this step and continue with
the next step.

IMPORTANT: THE TOPS OF THE VERT ICAL
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.

Position the left hand vertical track assembly
over the rollers of the bottom section. Make sure
the counterbalance cable is located between the
rollers and the door jamb. Drill 3/16” pilot holes
into the door jamb for the lag screws.
Loosely fasten vertical track assembly to the jamb
using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws. Tighten the
bottom lag screw to jamb, to maintain 3/8” to 5/8”
spacing as shown between the bottom section
and vertical track. Now, tighten all remaining lag
screws. Repeat for other side.

Stack the bottom section into position by
hooking the left hand rollers into the left hand
vertical track, as shown.

CONTINUOUS

WALL ANGLE

WALL ANGLE

WOOD JAMB

5/16” X 1 5/8” LAG

SCREW FOR USE

ON WOOD JAMBS.

COUNTERBALANCE

CABLES

VERTICAL TRACK

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Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

NOTE: Adjust the spacing of the vertical tracks
from 3/8” - 5/8” spacing at the bottom section
and 1-11/16” - 1-3/4” spacing at the top
section.

NOTE: Hang the counterbalance cables over the
top of the continues wall angle as shown.

Hinges

NOTE: Top sections do not require hinges.

Use the ENDHINGE CHART to determine
the proper endhinges for the proper section.
Install only the left hand end hinge, as the
right hand end hinge will need to be installed
when the sections are stacked. Align the
proper left hand end hinges to the proper
sections (see page 4) using the center line of
the endstile as a guide and the 2 pre-drilled
holes in the endstile to locate the placement
of the end hinge. Secure using (2) 1/4” -20 x
7/8” self drilling screws as shown. Sections
with double end stiles require 2 end hinges
per side on each section, as shown.

The end hinge sequence is dependent on
track size (2” or 3”).
2” TRACK APPLICATIONS begin with
#1 hinges attached to the top corners of the
bottom section.
3” TRACK APPLICATIONS begin with
#3 hinges attached to the top corners of the
bottom section.

END STILE

CENTER

LINE

DOUBLE
END STILE

PRE-DRILLED

HOLES

1/4” -20 X 7/8” SELF-

DRILLING SCREWS

STACK THE SECTION
INTO POSITION, BY
HOOKING THE LEFT
HAND ROLLER INTO
THE VERTICAL TRACK
AND REPEATING FOR
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

ROLLER

PLACEMENT

#1 HINGE #2 END HINGE

To install center hinges on doors without
integral fins, place the center hinge over the
center stile(s), using the center line of the
stile(s) as a guide, and secure to the section
using (2) 1/4” -20 x 7/8” self drilling

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1/4” -20 X 7/8” SELF

DRILLING SCREWS

ROLLER

PLACEMENT

#3 END HINGE #4 END HINGE

ROLLER

PLACEMENT

Tools Needed:

Hinges Continued...

screws, as shown.

To install center hinges on doors with
integral fins, seat the bottom half of the
half hinge(s) onto the integral fin above the
center stile(s) and over the pre-drilled holes
on each section, and secure to the fin with
(2) 1/4”-20 x 5/8”carriage bolts and (2) 1/4”

- 20 flange hex nuts, as shown. Repeat for all
remaining sections, except top section.

#1 HALF HINGES

CENTER HINGE PLACEMENT AND BEING ASSEMBLED

CENTER

STILE

(4) 1/4” -20 X 7/8”

SELF DRILLING

SCREWS

(2)1/4”- 20 X 5/8”

CARRIAGE BOLTS

(AS REQUIRED)

HINGE

#1

HALF

HINGE

#1

HINGE

CENTER

STILES

PUNCHED

HOLES

HINGE

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Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

ENDHINGE CHART

Section 2 inch track 3 inch track

Bottom #1 hinge #3 hinge

Second #2 hinge #4 hinge

Third #3 hinge #5 hinge

Fourth #4 hinge #6 hinge

Fifth #5 hinge #7 hinge

Hinges are stamped with their identification,
as shown above on the #1 Half Hinge.

Stacking Sections

NOTE: For door section identification see

page 4.

Locate the Lock Section (the second section)
and insert a roller into the left end hinge.
Stack this section into the opening by hooking
the roller into the left hand vertical track and
lowering the section onto the bottom section,
as shown. Insert a roller into the proper,
uninstalled right hand end hinge, and place
the roller into the right hand vertical track.
Lower the roller and hinge into the proper
position over the section, and attach to the
section in the same manner the left hand
end hinge was attached, as described on
step 5. Verify section alignment, and flip
up the upper hinge leaf(s) from the bottom
section and secure to the lock section using
1/4”-20 x 7/8” self-drilling screws. Continue
to stack the remaining sections in the proper
sequence, except for the top section.

(2) 1/4” - 20
FLANGE HEX

CENTER HINGE BEING ASSEMBLED

HOOK LEFT HAND
ROLLER INTO TRACK

LOCK SECTION

CENTER STILE

NUT

CENTER HINGE ASSEMBLED

SLIDE RIGHT ENDHINGE AND
ROLLER DOWN VERTICAL TRACK
AND OVER LOCK SECTION

(2) 1/4” - 20 X

7/8” SELF DRILLING

SCREWS

INSTALLATION

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Tools Needed:

Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

Top Bracket

Align upper-center hole of top bracket
with vertical groove on the end stile and
ensure top bracket is level and aligned
with edge of top section. Secure with
(4) 1/4”- 20 x 7/8” self drilling screws,
one in each corner of the top bracket, as
shown. Loosely fasten top bracket slide
with (1) 5/16” - 18 x 3/4” carriage bolt
and 5/16” - 18 hex nut. Insert roller into
slide. Repeat for other side.

If your door has double end stiles then it
will require 4 top brackets; as shown, in
which case an additional top bracket will
be installed in the same manner next to
the first top bracket with one roller being
placed through both top bracket slides.
Four reinforcement brackets will then be
installed under the 4 top brackets and
secured to the section with (4) 1/4”- 20 X
7/8” self drilling screws.

NOTE: If your door is trolley operated; it
is recommended that an optional strut be
installed on the top rail.

TOP BRACKET

BASE

END STILE

5/16” - 18

HEX NUT

BRACKET

TOP SECTION

TOP

BASE

(4) 1/4”- 20 X 7/8”

SELF DRILLING

SCREWS

(1) 5/16” - 18 X 3/4”

CARRIAGE BOLT

TOP

BRACKET

SLIDE

TOP SECTION

TOP SECTION

(4) 1/4”- 20 X 7/8”

SELF DRILLING

SCREWS

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Tools Needed:

Tools Needed:

Tape Measure

Pencil

Power Drill

9/32” Drill Bit

1/4” Wrench

Now stack the top section. Take care to
ensure it is aligned properly with the other
sections.

Lift Handle

Bottom section

Locate the center most stile of the bottom section of the door.
On the inside of the door, center the lift handle vertically with
the center stile; horizontally on the bottom section rail, and
within 8” of the bottom of the section.
Use the lift handle as a template, place a mark at each hole
location onto the bottom section rail. Drill a 9/32” diameter
hole through the section at each marked location.
NOTE: Be extremely careful to keep drill straight.

Assemble the outside and inside lift handle to the section
using (4) 1/4” -20 x 5/8” self drilling screws.

Lock (2nd) section

Position the lift handle’s bottom hole 4” from the bottom of
the lock (2nd) section. Vertically align with the lift handle on
the bottom section. Using the lift handle as a template, place
mark at each hole location onto the center stile. Drill a 9/32”
diameter through the section at each marked location.
NOTE: Be extremely careful to keep drill straight.

Assemble the outside and inside lift handle to the section
using (4) 1/4” -20 x 5/8” self drilling screws.

WARNING

(16) 1/4”- 20 X 7/8”

SELF DRILLING

SCREWS

DRILLING SCREWS

BOTTOM
SECTION

LIFT

HANDLE

(4) REINFORCEMENT
BRACKETS

LOCK

SECTION

LIFT

HANDLE

(2) 1/4” - 20

X 5/8” SELF

LIFT HANDLE OUTSIDE

LOCK

SECTION

(2) 1/4” - 20

X 5/8” SELF

DRILLING

SCREWS

LIFT

HANDLE

LIFT

HANDLE

TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, LIFT HANDLES THAT ARE
INSTALLED WITHIN 4 INCHES OF A SECTION INTERFACE
SHALL PROMOTE VERTICAL ORIENTATION OF THE HAND.

BOTTOM SECTION

LIFT HANDLE INSIDE

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LOCK

SECTION

BOTTOM
SECTION

LOCK

SECTION

BOTTOM
SECTION

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9

Tools Needed:

Step Plate

Position your step plate, on the inside of
the door, over the bottom section end stile
on the side of the door containing the side
lock. Secure step plate to endstile with (2)
5/16” x 1” self drilling screws, as shown.
For doors ordered with non-keyed locks,
a second step plate is provided. Install the
second step plate in the same manner as
the first, on the lock section (second section),
below the side lock.

NOTE: Insta ll lock at this tim e (sold
separately) see instructions in OPTIONAL
SIDELOCK INSTALLATION on page 22.

NOTE: Install exhaust port at this time (sold
separately) see instructions in OPTIONAL
EXHAUST PORT INSTALLATION on page

24.

IF SECOND STEP PLATE WAS
RECEIVED FOR DOORS ORDERED
WITH NON-KEYED LOCKS, INSTALL
IT BELOW THE SIDE LOCK.

LOCK SECTION

END STILE

STEP PLATE

BOTTOM SECTION

(2) 5/16” X 1” SELF

DRILLING SCREWS

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Tools Needed:

Hammer

Nail

Power Drill

7/16 Socket

Driver

Tape Measure

Top Section

Place the top section in the opening and
vertically align with lower sections.

Temporarily secure the top section by
driving a nail in the header near the center
of the door and bending it over the top
section.

Now flip up hinge leaf against section,
fastening center hinges first, and end
hinges last. (Refer to Step 5).

When installing a door with a torsion
counterbalance system, vertical track
alignment is critical. Position flagangle
between 1-11/16” (43 mm) to 1-3/4” (44
mm) from the edge of the door. Tighten
the bottom lag screw. Flagangles must be
parallel to the door sections.

Repeat for opposite side.

IMPORTANT: THE DIMENSION BETWEEN
THE FLAGANGLES MUST BE DOOR WIDTH
PLUS 3-3/8” (86MM) TO 3-1/2” (89 MM)
FOR SMOOTH, SAFE DOOR OPERATION.

Complete the vertical track installation by
securing the center jamb bracket(s) and
tightening the other lag screws.

Push the vertical track against the rollers
so that the rollers are touching the
deepest part of the curved side of the
track (see illustration). Tighten all the
carriage bolts and nuts.

Repeat for opposite side.

+3-3/8” TO 3-1/2”

VERTICAL TRACK

DOOR WIDTH

INSTALLATION

NAIL

TOP

SECTION
1-11/16”
TO
1- 3/4”

ROLLER

TOP

SECTION

ROLLER AGAINST
VERTICAL TRACK

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TOP SECTION

FLAGANGLE

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Tools Needed:

9/16” Socket

7/16” Socket

Ratchet Wrench

9/16” Wrench

Level

Hammer

Attaching Horizontal Track to Adjustable

Flagangle

To install horizontal track, place the curved end over the
top roller. Align the bottom of the horizontal track with
the vertical track. Hand tighten the horizontal track to
the flagangle with (2) 1/4”- 20 x 9/16” track bolts and
(2) 1/4”- 20 flange hex nuts.

Level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the
horizontal angle to the slot in the flagangle using
(1) 3/8”- 16 x 3/4” truss bolt and (1) 3/8”- 16 hex
nut. Repeat for other side. Remove the nail that was
temporarily holding the top section in place, installed in

Step 10.

IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO REMOVE NAIL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO RAISE DOOR COULD CAUSE
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO TOP SECTION.

WARNING

DO NOT RAISE DOOR UNTIL HORIZONTAL
TRACKS ARE SE CURED AT REAR, AS OUTLINED
IN STEP 20, OR DOOR COULD FALL FROM
OVERHEAD POSI TION CAUSING SEVERE OR
FATAL INJURY.

FLAGANGLE

(2) 1/4”- 20 FLANGE

HEX NUTS

HORIZONTAL ANGLE

(1) 3/8”- 16

HEX NUT

HORIZONTAL

TRACK

(2) 1/4”- 20 X 9/16”

TRACK BOLTS

VERTICAL TRACK

(1) 3/8”- 16 X 3/4”

TRUSS BOLT

HORIZONTAL

TRACK

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Tools Needed:

7/16” Wrench

Adjusting Top Brackets

With tracks installed you can adjust
the top brackets. Vertically align the
top section of the door with the lower
sections. Once aligned, position the top
roller, out against the horizontal track.

Maintaining the slide’s position, tighten
the (1) 5/16”- 18 hex nut to secure the
top bracket slide to the top bracket base.
Repeat for other side.

SECTION

CORRECT

SECTION

TOP

TOP

TOP

SECTION

HORIZONTAL

TRACK

TOP ROLLER

TOP BRACKET

SLIDE

INCORRECT

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Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

9/16” Socket

Ratchet Wrench

9/16” Wrench

Torsion End Bearing Brackets

IMPORTANT: RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS

ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE
GARAGE LOOKING OUT.

Attach the EBF’s (end bearing fixtures/
brackets) to the horizontal reinforcing
angles using (3) 3/8” - 18 x 3/4” truss bolts
and nuts, as shown.

Once the bracket is secured to the
horizontal angle, secure the top of the
end bearing bracket to the jamb using
(2) 5/16” x 1-5/8” hex head lag screws.
Repeat for other side.

THIS ILLUSTRATION SHOWS
12” RADIUS TRACK W/LAG
BOLT TO WOOD.

END BEARING BRACKET

CUT OFF 3” OF WALL
ANGLE , 12” RADIUS
APPLICATIONS ONLY

CONTINUOUS WALL ANGLE ATTACHED TO END BRACKET.

5/16” X 1-5/8” HEX HEAD LAG SCREW

THIS ILLUSTRATION SHOWS
15” RADIUS TRACK W/LAG
BOLT TO WOOD.

END BEARING BRACKET

(3) 3/8” - 18 X 3/4”
TRUSS BOLTS AND
NUTS.
(2) FOR SECURING END
BRACKET
(1) FOR SECURING
HORIZONTAL ANGLE TO
FLAG ANGLE

INSTALLATION15INSTALLATION

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Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

Level

Tape Measure

Pencil

1/4” Torx Bit

Center Bearing Bracket

Measure to locate the center of the door
and mark a vertical pencil line on the
mounting surface above the door, to
indicate the center line of the door. Then,
measure from the center of the bearing, in
one of the end bearing brackets, DOWN to
the top of the door. Using that dimension,
measure UP from the top of the door
and mark a horizontal pencil line on the
mounting surface, intersecting the vertical
pencil line. Now align the edge of the
center bearing bracket along the vertical
pencil line on the mounting surface. Center
the bearing bracket on the horizontal
line. This will ensure the torsion tube is
level between the center and end bearing
brackets. Attach the center bearing bracket,
in this location, to the mounting surface,
using (2) 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws and
(1) 5/16” x 1-5/8” tamper-resistant lag

screw.

CENTER OF

END BEARING

BRACKET

VERTICAL

LINE

MOUNTING
SURFACE

HORIZONTAL LINE

BRACKET MOUNT TRACK ATTACHED TO END BRACKET.

MOUNTING SURFACE

EQUAL

DISTANCE

HORIZONTAL

LINE

VERTICAL LINE

CENTER BEARING

CENTER

BEARING

BRACKET

BRACKET

(2) 5/16” X 1-5/8”

LAG SCREWS

IMPORTANT: USE THE 5/16” X 1-5/8”
TAMPER-RESISTANT LAG SCREW ONLY
IF MOUNTING SURFACE MOUNTED OVER
MASONRY. TAMPER-RESISTANT LAG
SCREW MUST BE ATTACHED THROUGH THE
BOTTOM HOLE OF THE CENTER BEARING
BRACKET.

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(1) 5/16” X 1-5/8”

TAMPER-RESISTANT LAG SCREW

OR (1) 5/16” X 1-5/8” LAG

SCREW

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Torsion Spring Assembly

RIGHT HAND CABLE

DRUM BLACK

Tools Needed:

none

IMPORTANT: RIGHT AND LEFT HAND
IS ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE
THE GARAGE LOOKING OUT.

NOTE: Identify the springs provided as
either right hand wound (red winding
cone), which goes on the LEFT HAND
SIDE or left hand wound (black winding
cone), which goes on the RIGHT HAND
SIDE.

Facing the inside of the door, lay the
torsion tube on the floor. Lay the spring
with the black color coded winding
cone and the black color coded cable
drum, at the right hand end of the tube.
Lay the spring with the red color coded
winding cone and the red color coded
cable drum, at the left hand end of the
tube.

NOTE: The set screws used on all
torsion counterbalance winding cones
and cable drums, are now colored red.
DO NOT identify right and left hand by
the set screw color.

With assistance, pick up the torsion
assembly and slide one end of the tube
through one end bearing bracket. Lay
the torsion tube into the center bearing
bracket and slide the other end of the
tube into the opposite end bearing
bracket. Position the torsion tube so
that equal amounts of the tube extend
from each end bearing bracket.

LEFT HAND

CABLE DRUM

RED

WINDING CONE LEFT HAND SIDE

RIGHT HAND WOUND

RED WINDING CONE

LEFT HAND SIDE

LEFT HAND CABLE

DRUM RED

TORSION

ASSEMBLY

RIGHT HAND WOUND RED

EQUAL

SPACING

TORSION

TUBE

LEFT HAND WOUND BLACK

WINDING CONE RIGHT HAND SIDE

TORSION

TUBE

RIGHT

HAND
CABLE
DRUM
BLACK

LEFT HAND WOUND

BLACK WINDING CONE

RIGHT HAND SIDE

EQUAL

SPACING

END

BEARING

BRACKET

DRUM

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Attaching Torsion Springs to

Center Bearing Bracket

Tools Needed:

9/16” Socket

Ratchet Wrench

9/16” Wrench

Align the stationary spring cone(s) with
the holes in the center bearing bracket.
Secure the spring(s) to the center bearing
bracket with (2) 3/8”- 16 x 1-1/2” hex
head bolts and (2) 3/8”- 16 nuts.

IMPORTANT: SPRINGS UNDER TENSION
CAN BE DANGEROUS.

IMPORTANT: THE SPRING WARNING
TAG(S) SUPPLIED MUST BE SECURELY
ATTACHED TO THE STATIONARY SPRING
CONE IN PLAIN VIEW. SHOULD A
REPLACEMENT SPRING WARNING TAG BE
REQUIRED, CONTACT WAYNE-DALTON
CORP. FOR FREE REPLACEMENTS.

5/16” X 1- 5/8” LAG SCREWS

CENTER BEARING

BRACKET

STATIONARY

SPRING CONE

TORSION

SPRING

HEADER

TORSION

SPRING

STATIONARY

SPRING CONE

INSTALLATION

CENTER BEARING

BRACKET

(2) 3/8” X 1-1/2”

HEX HEAD BOLTS

TORSION

SPRING

(2) 3/8” NUTS

AND WASHERS

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Counterbalance Cables

Left cable drum

Tools Needed:

Vice Grips

3/8” Wrench

Step Ladder

Thread the counterbalance cables around
the back side of the cable drums and verify
that there are no cable obstructions. Hook
the cables into the drums. Slide the left
hand cable drum against the left hand end
bearing bracket and tighten the set screws
in the drum to 14-15 ft. lbs. of torque
(Once set screws contact the tube, tighten
screws one full turn). Rotate the left hand
drum and torsion tube until cable is taut.
Attach vice grips to torsion tube and brace
vice grips against jamb to keep cable taut.
Slide the right hand cable drum against the
right hand end bearing bracket and rotate
drum until cable is taut. Tighten set screws
in right hand cable drum to 14-15 ft. lbs. of
torque (Once set screws contact the tube,
tighten screws one full turn).

IMPORTANT: CHECK EACH CABLE, MAKING
SURE BOTH ARE SEATED PROPERLY ON
THE CABLE DRUMS AND HAVE EQUAL
CABLE TENSION.

Cable in

position

Cable

Left end bearing

bracket

Counterbalance

Set

screws

cable

Cable hooked
in cable drum

Vice grips

Jamb

Left cable

drum

Torsion

tube

Counterbalance

cable

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Tools Needed:

(2) Vice Clamps

Securing Door

for Spring Winding

Place vice clamps onto both vertical
tracks just above the third roller. This is
to prevent the garage door from raising
while winding torsion springs.

WARNING

FAILURE TO PLACE VICE CLAMPS
ONTO VERTICAL TRACK CAN
ALLOW DOOR TO RAISE AND
CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY

VICE CLAMPS

ATTACHED TO

INNER RAIL

OF TRACK

PLACE VICE CLAMPS ABOVE

3RD ROLLER ON BOTH

VERTICAL TRACKS

TRACK

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Winding Torsion Spring(s)

Tools Needed:

Power Drill

3/16” Drill Bit

7/16” Socket

Driver

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Position a ladder slightly to the side of
spring so that the winding cone is easily
accessible, yet your body is not in direct
line with the winding bars. Check the
label attached to the spring warning tag
for the required number of complete
turns to balance your door.

DOOR HEIGHT 400-8

7’0” 7.875

8’0” 8.875

WARNING

PRIOR TO WINDING OR MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPRINGS, ENSURE
YOU’RE WINDING IN THE PROPER
DIRECTION AS STATED IN THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OTHERWISE, THE SPRING FITTINGS MAY
RELEASE FROM SPRING IF NOT WOUND
IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AND COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

TORSION

TUBE

WINDING

CONE

SPRING

INSTALLATION

Alternately inserting the winding bars into
the holes of the spring’s winding cone,
rotate the winding cone upward toward
ceiling, 1/4 turn at a time, until the
required number of complete turns for
your door height is achieved. As the last
1/4 turn is achieved, securely hold
winding bar while tightening both set
screws in winding cone to 14-15 ft. lbs.
of torque (Once set screws contact the
tube, tighten screws one full turn).

Carefully remove winding bar from
winding cone. Proceed to wind the
second spring in the same manner. While
holding the door down, to prevent it from
rising unexpectedly, in the event the
spring(s) were overwound, carefully
remove the locking clamps from the
torsion tube and the vertical tracks.

IMPORTANT: CAUTIOUSLY REMOVE
LOCKING PLIERS FROM THE TORSION
TUBE AND LOCKING CLAMPS FROM THE
VERTICAL TRACKS.

Adjustments from the number of turns
stated may be necessary. If door raises
off floor under spring tension alone,
Reduce spring tension until door rests on
the floor. If the door is hard to raise or
drifts down on its own, add spring
tension. An unbalanced door such as this
can cause garage door opener operation
problems.

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SET

SCREWS

TORSION

TUBE

WINDING

CONE

APPROVED

WINDING BARS

SPRING

APPROVED

WINDING BARS

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Tools Needed:

Ratchet Wrench

1/2” Socket

1/2” Wrench

(2) Vice Clamps

Step Ladder

Rear Support

WARNING

KEEP HORIZONTAL TRACK
PARALLEL AND WITHIN 3/4”
MAXIMUM OF DOOR EDGE,
OTHERWISE DOOR COULD FALL,
RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH.

Raise the door until the top section and
half of the next section are in a horizontal
position. Do not raise door any further
since rear of horizontal track is not yet
supported.

WARNING

RAISING DOOR FURTHER CAN
RESULT IN DOOR FALLING AND
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

Clamp a pair of vice clamps on the vertical
tracks just above the second roller on one
side, just below the second roller on the
other side. This will prevent the door from
raising or lowering while installing the rear
support.
Using perforated angle, 5/16” x 1-5/8”
hex head lag screws and 5/16” bolts
with nuts (may not be supplied), fabricate
rear support for horizontal tracks. Attach
horizontal tracks to the rear supports with
5/16”- 18 x 1-1/4” hex bolts and nuts
(may not be supplied). Horizontal tracks
must be level and parallel with door.

NOTE: Doors over 11 ft. high and over 14 ft.

wide must have (1) intermediate drop hanger
as shown. Doors over 16’ high must have (2)
intermediate drop hangers as shown.

NOTE: If rear supports are to be installed
over drywall, use 5/16” x 2” hex head lag
screws.
NOTE: Make sure the spacing is correct
for the top section from the horizontal track
(as shown and step 10).
Adjust weather seal (if necessary) Now
permanently attach the weather seal to
both door jambs and header. (Temporarily
attached in PREPARING THE OPENING on
page 6.) Avoid pushing weather seal too
tightly against face of door.

WARNING

PRIOR TO WINDING OR MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPRINGS,
ENSURE YOU’RE WINDING IN THE
PROPER DIRECTION AS STATED IN
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OTHERWISE, THE SPRING FITTINGS MAY
RELEASE FROM SPRING IF NOT WOUND
IN THE PROPER DIRECTION AND COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

VICE

CLAMPS

DOOR IN THE UP POSI-

TION (PARTIALLY OPEN)

VERTICAL

TRACK

DOOR
EDGE

1-11/16”-

1-3/4”

HORIZONTAL TRACK

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Rear Support Continued...

Tools Needed:

To adjust spring tension, fully close
door. Apply vice clamps to track above
third roller. Insert a winding bar into
the winding cone. Push upward on the
winding bar while carefully loosening the
set screws in the winding cone.

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 in the winding cone and
repeat for the other side. Recheck door
balance DO NOT ADJUST MORE THAN
1/2 TURN FROM THE RECOMMENDED
NUMBER OF TURNS. If door still does not
balance correctly, contact a qualified door
agency.

If the door still does not operate easily,
lower the door into the closed position,
UNWIND THE SPRING(S) FULLY and
recheck the following items:

1.) Check the door for level.

2.) Check the torsion tube for level.

3.) Check the track spacing.

4.) Check the counterbalance cables for
equal tension (drums must be equallly
raped before spring winding).

5.) Check the track for potential
obstruction of the rollers.

6.) Clamp vice clamps onto track and
rewind springs

IMPORTANT: IF DOOR STILL DOES NOT
OPERATE PROPERLY, THEN CONTACT A
TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.

SOUND FRAMING MEMBERS

PERFORATED
ANGLE BRACE

HORIZONTAL TRACK

ANGLE BRACE

HORIZONTAL TRACK

PERFORATED ANGLE

SOUND FRAMING MEMBERS

PERFORATED ANGLE -BOLTED

USING (2) 5/16” X 1-5/8”

HEX HEAD LAG SCREWS

TO CEILING MEMBER AND

PARALLEL TO WIDTH OF DOOR

BOLT MUST EXTEND INTO

THE TRACK TO SERVE AS

A ROLLER STOP

PERFORATED ANGLE -BOLTED

USING (2) 5/16” X 1-5/8”

HEX HEAD LAG SCREWS

TO CEILING MEMBER AND

PARALLEL TO WIDTH OF DOOR

BOLT MUST EXTEND INTO

THE TRACK TO SERVE AS

A ROLLER STOP

INSTALLATION

(3) 5/16” BOLTS

& NUTS

BACK HANGERS.

DOORS OVER 16’ HIGH USE 2

INTERMEDIATE HANGERS.

3/8” DIA. BOLT SHOULD

PROTRUDE INTO TRACK TO

SERVE AS A ROLLER STOP.

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Side Lock

1/8”

Tools Needed:

Power Drill

7/16” Socket

Driver

Tape Measure

Install the side lock on the second section
of the door. Secure the lock to the section
with (4) 1/4”- 20 x 7/8” self drilling
screws. Square the lock assembly with
the door section and align with the square
hole in the vertical track. The side lock
should be spaced in approximately 1/8”
from the section edge.

IMPORTANT: SIDE LOCKS MUST BE
REMOVED OR MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE
UNLOCKED POSITION IF AN OPERATOR IS
INSTALLED ON THE DOOR.

NOTE: After completing this step, continue
with step 9 on page 13.

(4) 1/4”- 20 X 7/8” SELF

DRILLING SCREWS

1/8”

Tools Needed:

Power Drill

1/8” Drill Bit

Pull Rope

WARNING

DO NOT INSTALL PULL ROPES
ON DOORS WITH ELECTRIC
OPERATORS. CHILDREN MAY
BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE
ROPE CAUSING SEVERE OR FATAL
INJURY.

Measure and mark the jamb
approximately 48” to 50” (1220 to 1270
mm) from floor on the right or left side of
door. Drill 1/8” pilot hole for No. 6 screw
eye. Install the No. 6 screw eye. Tie the
pull rope to the No. 6 screw eye and to
the bottom bracket as shown.

NO. 6 SCREW EYE

PULL ROPE

BOTTOM BRACKET

PULL ROPE

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Trolley Operator

OPERATOR RAIL

Tools Needed:

Tape Measure

WARNING

OPERATOR MUST BE TESTED
AT TIME OF INSTALLATION AND
MONTHLY THEREAFTER TO
ENSURE THAT DOOR REVERSES
ON CONTACT WITH 2 X 4 BOARD
LAID FLAT UNDER THE DOOR.
FAILURE TO ADJUST OPERATOR,
IF NECESSARY, CAN RESULT IN
SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY. IF YOUR
OPERATOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A
PHOTOELECTRIC EYE SYSTEM,
THEN THIS MUST BE TESTED
AT THE SAME TIME TO ENSURE
THAT DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE
AND A CLOSING DOOR OPENS IF
PHOTOELECTRIC EYE SYSTEM IS
OBSTRUCTED. FAILURE TO MAKE
ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY,
CAN RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL
INJURY.

1. Install operator rail 1/2” to 1-1/2”
(13 - 38 mm) above high arc of top
section of the door.

2. Mount operator to ceiling so that
1” to 1-1/2” (25 - 38 mm)
clearance is maintained between
trolley rail and top section when
door is fully open (trolley rail will
slope down towards rear).

HEADER

OPERATOR

RAIL

PERFORATED

ANGLE

OPERATOR

3. Attach door arm to operator bracket

4. Attach operator rail to suitable
mounting surface, 2 x 6 lumber
minimum.

5. Attach operator to ceiling using
perforated angle.

IMPORTANT: ANGLES MUST BE
SECURELY ATTACHED TO SOUND
FRAMING MEMBER(S).

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FRAMING MEMBERS

OPTIONAL INSTALLATION

PERFORATED ANGLE

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Exhaust Port Installation

OUTSIDE TRIM RING

Tools Needed:

Exhaust port is installed on the back side of
the bottom section into the aluminum panel
or a double wide bottom rail.

NOTE: Gaskets need to be installed against
both sides of the door section.

Install the exhaust port using (3) #10 x 1-1/2”
counter sunk bolts and nuts, as shown.

NOTE: After completing this step, continue
with step 9 on page 13.

ALUMINUM PANEL

EXHAUST PORT

(3) #10 X 1-1/2”

COUNTER SUNK BOLT

(3) #10 HEX

NUTS

GASKET

GASKET

DOUBLE WIDE
BOTTOM RAIL

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Cleaning

Cleaning Your Garage Door

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR!

While factory-applied finishes on garage doors are durable, it is desirable to clean them on a routine basis. Some discoloration of the
finish may occur when a door has been exposed to dirt-laden atmosphere for a period of time. Slight chalking may also occur as a
result of direct exposure to sunlight.

Cleaning the door will generally restore the appearance of the finish. To maintain an aesthetically pleasing finish of the garage door, a
periodic washing of the garage door is recommended.

The following cleaning solution is recommended

A mild detergent solution consisting of one cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dissolved into five gallons of warm water will
aid in the removal of most dirt.

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.

CAUTION: NEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH.

GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Clean with a mild detergent solution (same as above) and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly.

ACRYLIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Clean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soap or detergent and plenty of water. Use your bare hands to feel and dislodge any caked on
particles. A soft, grit-free cloth, sponge or chamois may be used to wipe the surface. Do not use hard or rough cloths that will scratch
the acrylic glazing. Dry glazing with a clean damp chamois.

NOTE: DO NOT USE any window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths or solvent-based cleaners of any kind.

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MAINTENANCE

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Limited Warranty

Model 8850

Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Limited Warranty, Wayne-Dalton Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants the sections of the door for

FIVE (5) YEARS with the exception of the items that follow which is described at the top of this page. These exceptions will be warranted for a period of
ONE (1) YEAR from the date of installation against:

(i) Fading, cracking or chipping of the anodized or powder coated finish.
(ii) Fogging or condensation forming inside of the insulated glass unit.
(iii) Chipping, cracking, scratching, breaking, or discoloration of the glass due to defects in material or workmanship.

The Manufacture will not be responsible for glass chipping, breaking, or cracking resulting from any circumstances beyond the direct control of the
manufacture will not be covered under this warranty.
The Manufacturer warrants the garage door hardware (except springs) and the tracks of the above-described door, for a period of FIVE (5) YEARS
from the date of installation, against defects in material and workmanship, subject to all the terms and conditions below.
The Manufacturer warrants those component parts of the door not covered by the preceding provisions of this Limited Warranty against defects in
material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of installation.
This Limited Warranty is extended only to the person who purchased the product and continues to own the premises (where the door is installed) as
his/her primary residence (“Buyer”). This Limited Warranty does not apply to residences other than primary, or to commercial or industrial installations, or
to installations on rental property (even when used by a tenant as a residence). This Limited Warranty is not transferable to any other person (even when
the premises is sold), nor does it extend benefits to any other person. As a result this Limited Warranty does NOT apply to any person who purchases the
product from someone other than an authorized Wayne-Dalton dealer or distributor.
The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage attributable to improper storage, improper installation, or any alteration of the door or its
components, abuse, damage from corrosive fumes or substances, salt spray or saltwater air, fire, Acts of God, failure to properly maintain the door, or
attempt to use the door, its components or related products for other than its intended purpose and its customary usage. This Limited Warranty does not
cover ordinary wear. This Limited Warranty will be voided if any holes are drilled into the door, other than those specified by the Manufacturer.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS A CONSUMER PRODUCT AS DEFINED BY THE MAGNUSON-MOSS ACT. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH IN UNDERSCORED BOLD FACE TYPE IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ABOVE.

  • SomeStatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Any claim under this Limited Warranty must be made in writing, within the applicable warranty period, to the dealer from which the product was
purchased. Unless the dealer is no longer in business, a written claim to the Manufacturer will be the same as if no claim had been made at all.
At the Manufacturer’s option, pursuant to the dealer having notified the Manufacturer of a warranty claim, a service representative may inspect
the product on site, or Buyer may be required to return the product to the Manufacturer at Buyer’s expense. Buyer agrees to cooperate with any
representative of the Manufacturer and to give such representative full access to the product with the claimed defect and full access to the location of its
installation.
If the Manufacturer determines that the claim is valid under the terms of this Limited Warranty, the Manufacturer will cause the defective product
to be repaired or replaced. The decision about the manner in which the defect will be remedied will be at the discretion of the Manufacturer, subject to
applicable law. THE REMEDY WILL COVER ONLY MATERIAL. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OTHER CHARGES, SUCH AS FIELD SERVICE LABOR
FOR REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, PAINTING, SHIPPING, ETC.
Any repairs or replacements arranged by Manufacturer will be covered by (and subject to) the terms, conditions, limitations and exceptions of this
Limited Warranty; provided, however, that the installation date for the repaired or replaced product will be deemed to be the date the original product
was installed, and this Limited Warranty will expire at the same time as if there had been no defect. If a claim under this Limited Warranty is resolved in a
manner other than described in the immediately preceding paragraph, then neither this Limited Warranty nor any other warranty from the Manufacturer
will cover the repaired or replaced portion of the product.
THE REMEDIES FOR THE BUYER DESCRIBED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE and take the place of any other remedy. The liability
of the Manufacturer, whether in contract or tort, under warranty, product liability, or otherwise, will not go beyond the Manufacturer’s obligation to repair
or replace, at its option, as described above. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, including (but not limited to) damage or loss of other property or equipment, personal injury, loss of profits or revenues,
business or service interruptions, cost of capital , cost of purchase or replacement of other goods, or claims of third parties for any of the foregoing.

  • 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.
No employee, distributor, dealer, representative, or other person has the authority to modify any term or condition contained in this Limited Warranty or
to grant any other warranty on behalf of or binding on the Manufacturer, and anyone’s attempt to do so will be null and void.
Buyer should be prepared to verify the date of installation to the satisfaction of the Manufacturer.
The rights and obligations of the Manufacturer and Buyer under this Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, USA, to the
extent permitted by law.

  • ThisLimitedWarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichmayvaryfromStatetoState.

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Thank you for your purchase

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