Counterbalance Installation Instructions - Wayne-Dalton 8000 Quick Start Manual

Stacking Sections
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NOTE: The sections can be identified by the graduation of the installed graduated end hinges.
The smallest graduated end hinge on the section should be stacked on top of the bottom
section, with each graduated end hinge increasing as the sections are stacked, see Door
Section Identification.
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 5/8" self tapping screws. Repeat same process for
other sections, except top section.
NOTE: Refer to the Windload Specification Sheet to determine if additional 1/4" - 14 x 7/8"
self drilling screws are required to be installed into the graduated end hinges, as shown.
IMPORTANT: PUSH & HOLD THE HINGE LEAFS SECURELY AGAINST THE SECTIONS WHILE
SECURING WITH THE 1/4" - 14 X 5/8" SELF TAPPING SCREWS AND OR THE 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
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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 Horizontal Tracks
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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.
FOR OTHER FLAG ANGLES: To install horizontal track, place the curved end over the top
track roller of the top section. Align the bottom of the horizontal track with the top of the verti-
cal track. Tighten 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.
IF YOU HAVE ANGLE MOUNT: To install horizontal track, place the curved end over the
top track roller of the top section. Align the bottom of the horizontal track with the top of the
vertical track. Tighten 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.
Next level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the horizontal track angle to the first
encountered slot in the flag angle / angle mount using (1) 3/8" - 16 x 3/4" truss head bolt
and (1) 3/8" - 16 hex nut. Repeat for other side. Remove nail that was temporally holding the
top section in position.
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO REMOVE NAIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE DOOR COULD
CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO TOP SECTION.
Adjusting Top Fixtures
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With horizontal tracks installed, you can now adjust the top fixtures. Vertically align the top
section of the door with the lower sections. Once aligned, position the top fixture slide(s),
out against the horizontal track. Maintaining the slide(s) position either tighten the (2) 1/4"
- 20 flange hex nuts / 5/16" - 18 hex nut to secure the top fixture slide(s) to the top fixture
base(s). Repeat for other side.
NOTE: Refer to the Windload Specification Sheet to determine if additional 1/4" - 20 x 9/16"
track bolt and (1) 1/4" - 20 flange hex nut is required to be installed into the top fixture slide.
Lock each of the top fixture slide in position using (1) 1/4" - 20 x 9/16" track bolt and (1)
1/4" - 20 flange hex nut through any aligning hole. Repeat for other side.
NOTE: Refer to the Windload Specification Sheet to determine if pushnuts are required to be
installed onto the shaft of track roller stems.
IMPORTANT: ACCURATELY POSITIONING THE PUSHNUT ONTO THE ROLLER STEM IS CRITI-
CAL. ONCE THE PUSHNUT IS PUSHED ONTO THE ROLLER STEM, THE TABS MAKING CON-
TACT WITH THE STEEL SURFACE WILL MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION THE PUSHNUT.
NOTE: When positioning the pushnut onto roller stem, ensure the tabs on the pushnut are
pointing away from roller stem.
Starting with the top fixture assembly, slide (1) pushnut over the roller stem and push the
pushnut towards the outside edge of the top fixture assembly leaving 1/4" spacing between
the outside edge of top fixture assembly and the pushnut. Repeat same process for the
graduate end hinges and the bottom corner brackets on the left hand side of door, then
repeat same process for the right hand side of door.
COUNTERBALANCE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Attaching Rear Back Hangs
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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.
NOTE: If an opener is installed, position horizontal tracks one hole above level when securing
them to the rear back hangs.
Perforated Angle Gauge Weight Limitations For Extension Springs:
Perforated Angle Gauge
2" x 2" x 12 Gauge
1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 13 Gauge
WARNING
MAKE SURE BACK HANGS ARE BRACED SUFFICIENTLY TO RESIST ANY
MOTION DURING SPRING APPLICATION AND DOOR TRAVEL. IF BACK
HANGS PIVOT OR DEFLECT, ADD REINFORCEMENT UNTIL THEY REMAIN
FIRM AND STATIONARY. ANY BACK HANG THAT HAS BENT MUST BE
REPLACED.
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.
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Door Balance Weight
Less Than 400 lbs.
Less Than 175 lbs.