Wayne-Dalton TORSION 8500 - Manual (Page 14)

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handles/ suitable gripping points only. Door should open with little resistance.
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only or a high friction area only. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable gripping
points only, use pull rope affixed to the side of door. Door should close completely with little
resistance.
Using an electric opener:
IMPORTANT: PULL ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE
INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.
When connecting a trolley type garage door opener to this door, an opener and/or trolley bracket
must be securely attached to the top section of the door, along with any u-bars provided with
the door. Always use the opener and/or trolley bracket supplied with the door. To avoid possible
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opener must be according to manufacturer’s instructions and force settings must be adjusted
properly. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your electric opener for complete details on
installation, operation, maintenance and testing of the opener.
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 profes-
sionally 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 Corp., P.O. Box
67, Mt. Hope, Oh 44660, or at www.wayne-dalton.com. For additional information on garage
door/opener 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 wood found not to be structurally
sound must be replaced. Inspect the springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, back hangs and other door
hardware for signs of worn or broken parts. Tighten any loose screws and/or bolts. Check exte-
rior surface of the door sections for any minor cracks. Verify door has not shifted right and/or left
in the opening. If you suspect problems, have a trained door system technician make the repairs.
WARNING WARNING
GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, CABLES, BRACKETS, AND OTHER HARDWARE AT-
TACHED 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 WARNING
NEVER REMOVE, ADJUST, OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS, SCREWS AND/OR LAG
SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE (END OR CENTER BEARING BRACKETS)
SYSTEM OR BOTTOM BRACKETS OF THE DOOR. THESE BRACKETS ARE CON-
NECTED 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.
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the door) should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case of spring
failure or forceful manual operation.
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trained door systems technician. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust torsion springs yourself.
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(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 opener, 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. 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 Exten-
sion 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 rollers are rotating freely when
opening and closing the door. If rollers do not rotate freely, clean the door tracks, removing dirt
and any foreign substances. Clean and lubricate (use a non-silicon based lubricant) hinges, steel
rollers and bearings. DO NOT lubricate plastic idler bearings, nylon rollers, door track. DO NOT
oil a cylinder lock, if actuation is difficult use a graphite dust to lubricate.
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Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store. Contact your local Wayne-Dalton dealer. To find your local Wayne-Dalton dealer,
refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www.wayne-dalton.com