Overhead door 321 Series Installation Instructions Manual
Overhead door 321 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Overhead door 321 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND OBSERVE ALL
WARNINGS WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
MAINTAINING YOUR GARAGE DOOR.
Contents
Warnings and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to Use these Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Notes, Tools Needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. Assemble Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Pre-assemble Spring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Pre-assemble the Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
4. Preparing the Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. Stack Sections in Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6. Install Vertical Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7. Install Horizontal Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. Install Counterbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9. Install Backhang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10. Final Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drawbar Plate, Locks and Step Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-28
Track Angle Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Low Headroom Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
410440-0001
7/14/06
RESIDENTIAL
SECTIONAL GARAGE DOOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES 321, 323, 327, 329
Extension Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Torsion Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
© OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ........31 410440-0001 © OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION 7/14/06...
  • Page 2: Warnings And Safety Information

    WARNINGS & SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS Overhead doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric motors. Since moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual.
  • Page 3: How To Use These Instructions

    It is very important that you read and understand these instructions and WARNINGS before attempting to install your door. If you do not understand an instruction or have a question, call your nearest Overhead Door Distributor at 1-800-929-DOOR DOOR JAMB REQUIREMENTS Use “KEY DRAWINGS”...
  • Page 4: General Notes, Tools Needed

    Initially, install 1/4" inside jamb. Winding Bar, OHD P/N 409152-0001 (Call your 5. Hanging angle fasteners shown in the details below are nearest Overhead Door representative) not supplied with your door. You will need Torsion Springs Only approximately 6 feet of hanging angle to complete this project.
  • Page 5: Parts Identification And Key Drawings (Door, Sections)

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION The Parts shown below are NOT to Scale. Top Fixture (P/N 410123-XXXX) Leaf Spring Roller P/N 410094-0014 (P/N 608672-0000) P/N 410094-0015 Decorative Hardware Hinges and Handles Bottom Fixture P/N 046450-XXXX P/N 410094-0016 (P/N 410427-0001, -0002) (Right hand Shown) P/N 410094-0013 P/N 410094-0012 P/N 405964-XXXX...
  • Page 6: Preparing For Installation

    PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION KEY DRAWINGS NOTE: Refer to Key Drawing during installation for placement of hardware. 1. Identify the Sections by referring to Figure 1. Right and Left will be identified by looking at the door from the inside of the garage looking out. (See Figure 2) RIGHT TOP SECTION NO TRIATHALON HINGE...
  • Page 7: Pre-Assemble Spring System

    PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 2. SPRING SYSTEM ASSEMBLY LIFT CABLE SET SCREW 3/8-16 x 1" (TWO PER DRUM) RIGHT "BLACK" WINDING PLUG/ For Extension Springs, No pre-assembly is CABLE DRUM SPRING ASSEMBLY needed. WARNING TAG ANCHOR 408622-0001 SET SCREW BRACKET 3/8-16 x 1" 051070-0000 (TWO PER PLUG) TORSION SPRING PRE-ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8: Pre-Assemble The Sections

    3. DOOR SECTION PRE- ASSEMBLY PREPARE BOTTOM SECTION NOTE: Refer to Key Drawing during installation for placement of hardware. 1. Attach one of the lift cables(P/N 409950-XXXX) to the Right Hand bottom fixture(P/N 410427- 0002).(See Figure 3-1) CABLE ASSEMBLY FULLY SEATED BOTTOM FIXTURE 2.
  • Page 9 3. DOOR SECTION PRE- ASSEMBLY (con’t) TOP FIXTURE INSTALLATION 1. Secure the Top Fixture Assembly to the End Stile using AB Point Screws provided. AB POINT SCREWS FIGURE 3-9 STRUT INSTALLATION 2 - 3 FEET While working on door sections, lay sections flat on sawhorses. Position sawhorses approximately 2-3 ft.
  • Page 10: Preparing The Opening

    Check door opener instructions. Low Headroom- If you have restricted headroom, several remedies are available. For the correct product, contact your nearest Overhead Door distributor. STOP MOLDING INSTALLATION 1. Stop molding is required to correctly install this Stop Molding door.
  • Page 11: Door Section Installation

    5. INSTALLING DOOR SECTIONS 1. Position assembled bottom door section in the opening. Center the section in the opening, the Header section should line-up with the edge of the jamb on the left and right side. Level the bottom section in the doorway. Use shims if required to Jamb level the section.
  • Page 12: Install Vertical Track

    6. INSTALLING VERTICAL TRACK 1. Identify the side of the door which has the bottom section touching the floor after leveling the bottom section. STOP MOLDING Position Vertical Track Assembly over the Rollers. (Not Furnished) NOTE: When positioning vertical track over rollers, 3/16”...
  • Page 13: Install Counterbalance

    8. INSTALLING THE SPRING SYSTEM Refer to the following Figures 8-1, 8-2 for the type of spring system being installed on this door. Safety Stud Pulley Retaining Lift Cable Cable For Extension Springs (Figure 8-1) go to page 20 to Clevis Extension Pulley...
  • Page 14 EXTENSION SPRING COUNTERBALANCE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Stud Pulley The drawing at right shows all components required to Retaining Lift Cable install left side extension springs. Right side will be Cable Clevis Extension similar. Pulley Spring Follow the step sequence for assembly, installation and adjustment.
  • Page 15 EXTENSION SPRING INSTRUCTIONS Step 5. Retainer Cable Installation Step 2. Sway Brace Installation NOTE: Proper installation of safety retainer cables is A. Raise door slowly. Watch top track rollers and important. These cables help prevent personal injury or horizontal tracks. property damage by retaining the broken piece of the B.
  • Page 16: Torsion Springs

    TORSION SPRING INSTRUCTIONS Installation of the Torsion Spring System can be extremely LIFT CABLE dangerous. All instructions must be strictly followed. SET SCREW 3/8-16 x 1" (TWO PER DRUM) RIGHT "BLACK" WINDING PLUG/ CABLE DRUM SPRING ASSEMBLY WARNING TAG ANCHOR 408622-0001 SET SCREW BRACKET...
  • Page 17 TORSION SPRING INSTRUCTIONS Step 3. Anchor Bracket Installation Step 2. Installing Torsion Shaft A. Raise anchor bracket up to header until A. Slide torsion spring assembly onto counterbalance counterbalance shaft is level or slightly above. shaft. B. Install cable drums on shaft. Make sure left and right NOTE: Anchor bracket must be mounted so that center drums are on correct ends.
  • Page 18 TORSION SPRING INSTRUCTIONS Step 6. Step 4. Cable Attachment - Left Side A. Route left side lift cable up to cable drum and insert A. Check the following before attempting to wind torsion into cable slot. springs: B. Wind lift cable onto cable drum until all slack is •...
  • Page 19 TORSION SPRING INSTRUCTIONS Step 9. Step 7. A. After winding spring, keep winding bar fully seated in A. Draw a chalk line horizontally along the center of the plug. spring coil. As spring is wound, chalk mark will B. Secure winding plug setscrews and remove winding create a spiral.
  • Page 20: Install Backhang

    9. INSTALLING THE BACKHANG CEILING CEILING JOIST CEILING JOIST JOISTS Perpendicular to door. Parallel to door. WARNING SHEET ROCK If horizontal tracks are set too far apart at rear, door may fall from tracks resulting in serious CEILING personal injury. Raise door slowly so that ANGLE DOOR DOOR...
  • Page 21: Final Adjustments

    10. FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. Raise door to check spring tension. 5. Adjust stop molding against outside face of door Too much spring tension will not allow door to and secure. close fully. Insufficient spring tension will make door hard to open.
  • Page 22: Installing Optional Accessories

    INSTALLING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES DRAWBAR PLATE (Required with Installation of Operator) AB POINT SCREWS 1. Center the Drawbar plate on the Center Stile in the middle of the Door or wherever the Operator will be STRUT (If required) installed. For Insulated doors install the drawbar plate at the center of the door.
  • Page 23 OPTIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS END or CAUTION CENTER STILE #10-24 x 2-1/2” If electric operator is installed later, CARRIAGE BOLT lock should be made inoperative. #10-24 NUTS INSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY GARAGE LOCK INSTALL - Non-Insulated Doors OUTSIDE GARAGE Lock Kits are pre-packaged with the specific hardware SPACERS (2) and fasteners required for the various types of doors.
  • Page 24 OPTIONAL LOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: If electric operator is installed later, the pull down “X” = Between 1st and 2nd Embossment rope and lock rod should be removed. “X” The lock kit is pre-packaged with the specific hardware and fasteners required for installation. 1/2"...
  • Page 25 SNAP LATCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HANDLE AND LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION NOTE: To ease installation, the drilling operation and attachment of the Lock Actuator and “T” Handle Assemblies should be done before stacking the lock section in the opening. 1. At the appropriate height in lock section (2nd section from the floor, see Figure 4), drill three 3/16”...
  • Page 26 SNAP LATCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SNAP LATCH LOCK INSTALLATION 7. Assemble left-hand side Snap Latch Lock (See Figure 9). a) Insert the left-hand side Snap Latch Striker(See Figure 7) into the Snap Latch Lock base through the lower square slot and through the middle square slot.
  • Page 27 SNAP LATCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Crimp slug end of cable Latch Keeper FIGURE 12 FIGURE 10 Clamp end of Cable Installed Snap Latch Lock FIGURE 13 FIGURE 11...
  • Page 28 STEP PLATE INSTALLATION (Non-Insulated Sections) 1. Install Step-Plate Handle Kit(when furnished) according to the instructions below. Locate within 2 BOLT (2) DOOR SECTION 1/4-20 x 1/2" feet of the side of the door near where the lock SELF- EXTRUDING assembly(See page 22 or 23) will be attached. For SCREW (2) DRILL 1/4"...
  • Page 29: Track Angle Support

    INSTALLING TRACK OPTIONS TRACK ANGLE SUPPORT 1. Install Angle to the side of the track with the short leg toward the outside and non-embossed slot on the flag bracket. 2. Secure the angle to the flag bracket and track using track bolts and nuts. WEIGHT LIMITS FOR V12 STANDARD LIFT HORIZONTAL TRACK MATERIAL...
  • Page 30 INSTALLING TRACK OPTIONS UPPER HORIZONTAL TRACK 1. Install Horizontal Track into the transitional curve. Refer to Section 7. NOTE: Secure the track and curve using a track bolt and nut. 2. Secure the upper horizontal track to the headplate using a track bolt and nut from the inside of the track through the headplate.(See Figure 6) FIGURE 6 HEADPLATE INSTALLATION...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY The authorized distributor of OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other products whose name appears below ("Seller") warrants the product sold rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on...

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