Wayne-Dalton 8000 Series, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manua

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WARNING
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT LEATHER GLOVES BE WORN WHILE WINDING
SPRINGS. FAILURE TO WEAR GLOVES MAY CAUSE INJURY TO HANDS.
NOTE:
A 3” ratchet extension is recommended for added clearance from the horizontal track
angle.
IMPORTANT: PAWL KNOB MUST BE IN UPPER POSITION TO ADD / REMOVE REQUIRED
NUMBER OF SPRING TURNS.
There are two methods for counting the spring turns as you wind. One method is to identify
the black tooth on the ratchet wheel inside of the end bracket. When the wheel makes one
revolution and the tooth returns to its starting point, one turn has been made. The other
method is to make a mark on the winding shaft (or socket) and end bracket, and count your
turns in this manner.
Check the label attached to the spring warning tag or the Winding Spring Turn Chart (below)
for the required number of complete turns to balance your door.
Starting on the right hand side, turn the pawl knob on the end bracket to the upper position.
Using a ratchet wrench with a 5/8” socket and a 3” ratchet extension, wind the spring by
rotating the winding shaft counter clockwise, while watching either the black tooth on the
ratchet wheel or the mark on the winding shaft. After 2 to 3 turns, remove the ratchet wrench
and adjust the counterbalance lift cable on the left side. Ensure counterbalance lift cables are
in the first groove of the cable drums, as shown in Step Adjusting Counterbalance Lift Cable.
NOTE:
Single spring applications require no spring winding on the left hand side, but lift
cable tension needs to be adjusted.
FOR SINGLE SPRING APPLICATIONS: Return to the right hand end bracket and continue
winding the spring to the required number of turns for your door following the double spring
instructions below. Place pawl knob in lower position.
FOR DOUBLE SPRING APPLICATIONS: Either use the black tooth on the ratchet wheel for
winding reference or place a mark on the winding shaft and end bracket. Place the ratchet
wrench with 5/8” socket and a 3” ratchet extension onto the left hand winding shaft end.
To wind the spring, rotate the winding shaft clockwise, while watching the black tooth on
the ratchet wheel or the mark on the winding shaft. Rotate the winding shaft to the required
number of winding turns for your door. Then return to the right hand side and wind the right
hand spring to the required number of turns. Place pawl knob in lower position on both sides.
IMPORTANT:
MARK THE NUMBER OF SPRING TURNS ONTO THE END BRACKET WARNING
TAG.
WINDING SPRING TURN CHART
DOOR HEIGHT SPRING TURNS
6’-0” 14
6’-3” 14-1/2
6’-5” - 6’-6” 15
6’-8” - 6’-9” 15-1/2
7’-0” 16
7’-3” 16-1/2
7’-6” 17
7’-9” 17-1/2
8’-0” 18
NOTE: Since total turns to balance door can deviate from winding spring turn chart values by
± 1 turn, adjustments to the recommended number of turns may be required after rear back
hangs are installed.
Counterbalance
lift cable
Right hand
end bracket
Pawl knob
in upper
position
5/8”
Socket
Ratchet
wrench
Winding
shaft
3” Ratchet
extension
Marks
Counterbalance
lift cable
Left hand
end bracket
Pawl knob
in upper
position
5/8”
Socket
Ratchet
wrench
3”
Extension
Marks
Winding
shaft
Securing Drum Wraps (Optional)
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NOTE: If you don’t have drum wraps, then skip this step. Refer to Package Contents / Parts
Breakdown, to determine if you have drum wraps.
Starting on the left hand side, position the left hand drum wrap, as shown. Slide the left hand
drum wrap over the cable drum assembly.
IMPORTANT: PULL THE COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE AWAY FROM THE HEADER TO
CLEAR THE LATCH, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY SLIDING THE DRUM WRAP AGAINST THE LAST
RIB UNTIL THE THREE CATCHES ENGAGE THE 3
RD
RIB.
Secure the hinge latch by rotating upward until a distinct snap is felt. Confirm the catch is
fully engaged by lightly tugging on it. Repeat the same process for right hand side.
Left hand
drum wrap
Cable
drum
Re-engage
hinged latch
3 rd rib
Counterbalance lift
cable. Pull to clear latch
Left hand
drum wrap
3
Catches
Left hand
drum wrap
Last
rib
NOTE:
Repeat the same process for right
hand side.
Attaching Rear Back Hangs
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IMPORTANT:
HOLD THE DOOR DOWN TO PREVENT IT FROM RISING UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE
EVENT THE SPRING(S) WERE OVER-WOUND AND CAUTIOUSLY REMOVE LOCKING PLIERS
FROM VERTICAL TRACKS.
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.
Perforated Angle Gauge Weight Limitations:
Perforated Angle Gauge Door Balance Weight
2” x 2” x 12 Gauge Less Than 800 lbs.
1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 13 Gauge Less Than 305 lbs.
1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 15 Gauge Less Than 220 lbs.
1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 16 Gauge Less Than 175 lbs.
NOTE: If an opener is installed, position horizontal tracks one hole above level when securing
them to the rear back hangs.
WARNING
KEEP HORIZONTAL TRACKS PARALLEL AND WITHIN 3/4” TO 7/8”
MAXIMUM OF DOOR EDGE, OTHERWISE DOOR COULD FALL, RESULTING
IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
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