Wayne-Dalton TORSION 8500 - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety Instructions
Definition of key words used in this manual:
WARNING 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.
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 caus-
ing severe or fatal injury.
5. Doors 12’-0” wide and over 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 neces-
sary 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 altera-
tion 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 instruc-
tions.
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 instruc-
tions.
16. NEVER hang tools, bicycles, hoses, clothing or anything else from horizontal tracks. Track
systems are not intended or designed to support extra weight.
17. This door may not meet the building code wind load requirements in your area. For your
safety, you will need to check with your local building official for wind load code require-
ments and building permit information.
After installation is complete, fasten this manual near the garage door.
IMPORTANT: STAINLESS STEEL OR PT2000 COATED LAG SCREWS 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 PT2000 LAG SCREWS ARE NOT NECESSARY
WHEN INSTALLING PRODUCTS ON UN-TREATED LUMBER.
NOTE: It is recommended that 5/16” lag screws are pilot drilled using a 3/16” drill bit, prior to
fastening.
IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING 5/16” LAG SCREWS USING AN ELECTRIC DRILL/ DRIVER, THE
DRILL/ DRIVERS CLUTCH MUST BE SET TO DELIVER NO MORE THAN 200 IN-LBS OF TORQUE.
FASTENER FAILURE COULD OCCUR AT HIGHER SETTINGS.
IMPORTANT: RIGHT AND LEFT HAND IS ALWAYS DETERMINED FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING
LOOKING OUT.
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Package Contents
NOTE: Depending on the door model, some parts listed will not be supplied if not required. Rear
supports may not be included with your door.
Door sections (as required)
Torsion spring tube
Horizontal track assemblies RH/LH
Vertical track assemblies RH/LH
Hinges
(2) Top bracket assemblies
Bottom Brackets RH/LH
(as required)
Cable drums RH/LH Torsion springs RH/LH End brackets RH/LH Center bracket
Side lock
(as required)
RH/LH Counterbalance
cable assemblies
Weather seals & nails
(If included)
Operator bracket
(if included)
Pull rope
(if included)
Inside/ Outside
Step Plates Lift Handles
Rollers
U-bars (as required)
Spacers
(bottom bracket
and lift handles)
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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
Pre-Installation