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Torsion shaft / 

Torsion keyed shaft

Right wound, red 

winding cone 

(left hand side)

Left wound, black 

winding cone 

(right hand side)

Right hand 

cable drum, 

black

Left hand cable 

drum, red

IMPORTANT:

 ON SINGLE 

SPRING APPLICATIONS, 

ONLY A LEFT WOUND 

(BLACK WINDING CONE), 

IS REQUIRED.

NOTE:

 Layout 

counterbalance parts in 

proper orientation, then 

install onto torsion 

shaft, as shown.

Center 

bracket 

bearing

With assistance, pick up the torsion spring assembly and slide one end of the torsion shaft 

/ torsion keyed shaft through one end bearing bracket. Lay the middle of the torsion shaft / 

torsion keyed shaft into the center bracket. Slide the other end of the torsion shaft / torsion 

keyed shaft into the other end bearing bracket.

Left hand end 

bearing bracket

Right hand end 

bearing bracket

Center 

bracket 

bearing

Center bracket

Torsion shaft / 

Torsion keyed shaft

NOTE:

 Position the torsion shaft so that equal amounts of the shaft extend from each end 

bearing bracket.

IF YOU HAVE A COUPLER ASSEMBLY:

 Disassemble the coupler assembly by removing 

the (3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2” hex head screws, (6) 3/8” washers, (3) 3/8” lock washers and the 

(3) 3/8” - 16 hex nuts from the coupler halves. Loosen the set screws. Set the components 

aside.

Coupler assembly

(3) 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2” 

hex head screws

(3) 3/8” - 16 

Hex nuts

(3) 3/8” 

Washers

(3) 3/8” 

Washers

(3) 3/8” Lock 

washers 

Coupler halves

Set screws

Set screws

Facing the inside of the door, lay the (2) torsion keyed shafts on the floor. One torsion keyed 

shaft on the left hand side and the other torsion keyed shaft on the right hand side. Starting 

on the left hand side, lay one of the coupler halves, the center bracket bearing, torsion spring 

with the red winding cone and the red cable drum at the left end of the torsion keyed shaft. 

Next on the right hand side, lay the other coupler half, center bracket bearing, the torsion 

spring with the black winding cone, and the black cable drum at the right end of the torsion 

keyed shaft. Slide the coupler halves, center bracket bearings onto the torsion keyed shafts 

followed by the torsion springs and the cable drums, as shown.

IMPORTANT: 

THE COUPLER HALVES, CENTER BRACKET BEARINGS, TORSION SPRINGS, 

CABLE DRUMS MUST BE POSITIONED, AS SHOWN.
Slide the flat edge of the couple half flush with the side edge of the torsion keyed shaft. Insert 

(1) key into the slot of both the coupler half and the slot in the torsion keyed shaft. Tighten 

the (2) set screws and the locking nut to secure the coupler half to the torsion keyed shaft, 

as shown.

NOTE:

 Tighten the set screws to 14-15 ft. lbs. of torque (once set screws contact the shaft, 

tighten set screws one full turn). Repeat the same process for the other coupler half.

NOTE:

 Layout 

counterbalance parts in 

proper orientation, then 

install onto torsion 

shaft, as shown.

Torsion 

keyed 

shaft

Center 

bracket 

bearing

Coupler 

halves

Coupler halves 

assembled

Set screws 

and Lock nut

Key

Key

Torsion keyed shaft

Right wound, red 

winding cone 

(left hand side)

 Left wound, black 

winding cone 

(right hand side)

Left hand cable 

drum, red

Right hand cable 

drum, black

Center 

bracket 

bearing

Torsion keyed shaft

Center bracket 

bearing

Red cable drum 

(left hand side)

Black cable drum 

(right hand side)

Center bracket 

bearings

Coupler 

halves

Coupler halves 

assembled

Set screws 

and Lock nut

Key

Key

Torsion keyed shaft

Right wound, red 

winding cone 

(left hand side)

Left wound, black 

winding cone 

(right hand side)

Center bracket 

bearing

NOTE:

 Layout 

counterbalance parts in 

proper orientation, then 

install onto torsion 

shaft, as shown.

With assistance and starting on the left hand side of door, pick up the left hand torsion spring 

assembly and slide one end of the torsion keyed shaft through the end bearing bracket. Lay 

the other side of the torsion keyed shaft into the center bracket. Repeat the same process for 

the right hand torsion spring assembly.

Torsion 

keyed 

shaft

Center bracket 

bearing

Coupler 

half

Center bearing

brackets

Left hand end 

bearing bracket

Right 

hand end 

bearing 

bracket

Torsion 

keyed 

shaft

Right wound, red 

winding cone (left 

hand side)

Center 

bracket 

bearing

Center bracket

Torsion keyed shafts

Right hand end 

bearing bracket

Left hand end 

bearing bracket

NOTE:

 Position both torsion keyed shafts so that equal amounts of the shafts extend from 

each end bearing brackets.

Attaching Springs to Center Bracket

 

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NOTE:

 Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which Center 

Bracket(s) came with your door.

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Summary of Contents for 8100

Page 1: ...tion Instructions 7 Counterbalance Installation Instructions 13 Optional Installation 19 Inside Lock 19 Pull Down Rope 19 Maintenance 20 Cleaning Your Garage Door 20 Painting Your Garage Door 20 Maint...

Page 2: ...AL FASTENERS IF THE ORIGINAL FASTENER WAS RED HEAD THE REPLACEMENT FASTENER MUST BE RED HEAD ALSO CONTACT WAYNE DALTON FOR FASTENER STRENGTH VALUES IF NEEDED WARNING IMPACT GUNS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED WH...

Page 3: ...12 15 Radius 126 3200 mm 168 4267 mm 9 1 to 10 0 12 15 Radius 138 3505 mm 168 4267 mm 10 1 to 12 0 12 15 Radius 162 4115 mm See NOTE 12 1 to 14 0 12 15 Radius 186 4724 mm See NOTE HEADROOM REQUIREMENT...

Page 4: ...Section Identification Door Height Section Type Bottom Lock sec ond Intermediate s Top I third II fourth III fifth IV sixth V sev enth 6 0 18 18 18 N A 18 6 3 21 18 18 18 6 6 21 18 18 21 6 9 21 21 21...

Page 5: ...view illustration Bottom section Bottom weather seal Bottom corner bracket warning labels Warning label Intermediate I section Tools Required Power drill Socket driver 7 16 Level Drill bits 1 8 3 16 9...

Page 6: ...ft Cables J3 Left Hand and Right Hand End Bearing Brackets As Required J4 Left Hand and Right Hand Cable Drums J5 Center Bracket As Required J6 Center Bracket Bearing As Required J7 Torsion Shaft Tors...

Page 7: ...et using 1 1 4 20 x 9 16 track bolt and 1 1 4 20 flange hex nut Place the center jamb bracket over the lower hole of the hole slot pattern that is centered between the bottom jamb bracket and flag ang...

Page 8: ...corner bracket Secure the track roller carrier to the bottom corner bracket using 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws as shown Repeat for the other track roller carrier and repeat the same process for t...

Page 9: ...OLLER GOES INTO HINGE TUBE FURTHEST AWAY FROM SECTION IMPORTANT ONCE THE 1 4 14 X 5 8 SELF TAPPING SCREWS ARE SNUG AGAINST THE LOWER HINGE LEAF TIGHTEN AN ADDITIONAL 1 4 TO 1 2 TURN TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM...

Page 10: ...screws Inner end stiles Step Plate 8 NOTE Depending on your door you may have two different kinds of Step Plates or two of the same kind of Step Plates Refer to Package Contents to determine which St...

Page 11: ...the bottom section remove the nail Position the left hand vertical track assembly over the track rollers of the bottom section and install as shown Drill 3 16 pilot holes into the door jamb for the la...

Page 12: ...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 sid...

Page 13: ...hnuts 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 T...

Page 14: ...location Center bracket bushing assembly 5 16 x 1 5 8 Hex head lag screw RED HEAD or 5 16 x 2 1 2 Hex head lag screw RED HEAD Vertical line Mounting surface 3 Minimum Horizontal line Vertical line Mo...

Page 15: ...TER BRACKET BEARINGS TORSION SPRINGS CABLE DRUMS MUST BE POSITIONED AS SHOWN Slide the flat edge of the couple half flush with the side edge of the torsion keyed shaft Insert 1 key into the slot of bo...

Page 16: ...cable drum IMPORTANT VERIFY THAT THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE TRAVEL PATH OF THE DOOR SECTIONS OR COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES NOTE Always assemble the left hand cable and cable drum first to help...

Page 17: ...NG CONE ONCE SET SCREWS CONTACT THE SHAFT TIGHTEN SCREWS ONE FULL TURN HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT adjust repair or remove springs or parts to which springs are connec...

Page 18: ...s stated may be necessary If door rises off floor more than 2 ft under spring tension alone reduce spring tension If the door is hard to rise or drifts down on its own add spring tension A poorly bala...

Page 19: ...LLED ON THIS DOOR 4 1 4 20 x 11 16 Self drilling screws Square hole in vertical track Second section Side lock End stile 1 8 Pull Down Rope WARNING DO NOT INSTALL PULL DOWN ROPE ON DOORS WITH OPERATOR...

Page 20: ...e drawbar operator must be according to manufacturer s instructions and force settings must be adjusted properly Refer to the owner s manual supplied with your drawbar operator for complete details on...

Page 21: ...uctions DO NOT remove cover or paint over this tag Prod uct user should inspect this tag periodically for legibility and should order a replacement tag from the door manufacturer as needed Copyright 2...

Page 22: ...ssary maintenance normal wear and tear acts of God or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Seller or as a result of having been exposed to toxic or abrasive environments including blowing...

Page 23: ......

Page 24: ...rvice representative They will be happy to handle any questions that you may have Thank you for your purchase PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE After installation is complete leave this I...

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