background image

End stile

End stile

Lock or 

Intermediate  

section

#1Center 

hinge(s)

#1 Graduated end hinge

#1 Graduated end hinge

Dimples

#1Center 

hinge(s)

#1 Graduated 

end hinge

Lower 

hinge leaf

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling 

screws

Short 

stem 

track 

roller

Stru

t

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling screws

Strut 

clips

Stru

t

Lower 

hinge 

leaf

Strut 

clips

Strut

#1 Graduated 

end hinges

Long stem 

track roller

End stile

End stile

#1Center 

hinge(s)

#1 Graduated end hinges

#1 Graduated end hinges

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling screws

Dimples

Lock or 

Intermediate  

section

Strut

#1Center 

hinge(s)

Lower 

hinge leaf

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling 

screws

Strut 

clips

Stru

t

Strut 

clips

Strut

Lower 

hinge leafs

NOTE:

 If a strut is required to be installed on a section with windows in it, half center hinge(s) 

(if included) may need to be used instead of the typical center hinge(s).

Lower hinge leaf

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling 

screws

Strut 

clips

Strut

Half center 

hinge

Dimples

IMPORTANT: 

ONCE THE 1/4” - 20 SELF DRILLING SCREWS ARE SNUG AGAINST THE 

LOWER HINGE LEAFS, TIGHTEN AN ADDITIONAL 1/4 TO 1/2 TURN TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM 

DESIGN HOLDING POWER.
Insert the appropriate stem track roller into the hinge tube of the graduated end hinges. 

Repeat the same process for all remaining sections.

Short stem track roller

Long stem track roller

Single End Hinge

Double End Hinge

IMPORTANT:

 WHEN PLACING STEM TRACK ROLLERS INTO THE #2 GRADUATED END HINGES 

AND HIGHER, THE STEM TRACK ROLLER GOES INTO HINGE TUBE FURTHEST AWAY FROM 

SECTION.

Step Plate

 

7

 

Locate the center most center stile on the bottom section of the door. On the inside of the 

door and using the pre-punched holes at the bottom of the center stile as a template, drill (2) 

7/32” dia. holes through the section. Using the previously drilled holes as a guide, enlarge 

the holes from outside the door to 7/16” dia. and assemble the outside and inside step plates 

to the section using (2) #8 x 1-5/8” screws.

CAUTION 

DO NOT DRILL THROUGH OR ENLARGE HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR 

SECTION.

Inside step plate

Bottom section inside 

Pre-punched 

holes 

(2) #8 x 1-5/8” screws

8” Max.

mounting 

height 

Outside step plate

Bottom section outside 

Holes enlarged 

to 7/16” diameter

Lift Handle

 

8

 

NOTE:

 Doors with a Keyed lock do not require this lift handle.

Locate the inside center stile or the desired lift handle location on the lock (2nd) section 

of the door. Position the lower hole in the lift handle 4” from the bottom of the lock (2nd) 

section.

IMPORTANT: 

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE STEP PLATE AND THE MIDDLE OF THE LIFT 

HANDLE MUST BE 20” MINIMUM TO 30” MAXIMUM. IF NECESSARY REPOSITION THE UPPER 

LIFT HANDLE TO STAY WITHIN THE REQUIRED DIMENSION.
Using the lift handle holes as a template, drill (2) 9/32” dia. holes through the lock section. 

Enlarge the holes from the outside the door to 1/2” dia.

CAUTION 

DO NOT DRILL THROUGH OR ENLARGE HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR 

SECTION.

Assemble the outside and inside lift handles to the lock section using (2) spacers, (2) 1/4” - 

20 x 2-1/2” carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 hex nuts.

(2) Spacers 

1/2” Diameter holes 

(2) 1/4” x 2-1/2” Carriage bolts 

Lift handle 

4” 

Lift handle 

(2) 1/4”-20 hex nuts 

Lock section outside 

Lock section inside 

Positioning Bottom Section

 

9

 

Center the bottom section in the door opening. Level the section using wooden shims (if 

necessary) under the bottom section. When the bottom section is leveled, temporarily hold it 

in place by driving a nail into the jamb and bending it over the edge of the bottom section on 

both sides.

10

Summary of Contents for 8500

Page 1: ...2 Package Contents 3 Door Section Identification 4 Tools Required 4 Breakdown Of Parts 5 Door Installation Instructions 6 Counterbalance Installation Instructions 13 Optional Installation 16 Trolley...

Page 2: ...GTH VALUES IF NEEDED WARNING IMPACT GUNS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 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 T...

Page 3: ...oor width Jambs Backroom Plumb jambs Finished Door Height Nail Headroom Header board 2 x 6 lumber preferred Suitable mounting surface 2 x 6 lumber minimum Weatherstrips Jamb Quick Install track Other...

Page 4: ...21 24 7 9 24 21 7 6 24 21 24 Section Quantity 5 7 9 Type Of Sections Intermediate Sections 7 6 8 0 18 18 21 18 21 I II Lock Bottom Door Height Top 21 When installing your door you must use sections o...

Page 5: ...veted Vertical Track Assemblies I4 Left Hand and Right Hand Angle Mount Vertical Track Assemblies J EXTENSION SPRING ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED J1 Extension Springs J2 Spring Restraint Cables J3 Front Cable...

Page 6: ...with 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws placing one 6 in from each end of the bottom section and one every 18 maximum in between as shown Endcap Bottom weather seal 1 4 20 x 7 8 Self drilling screws L...

Page 7: ...nge hex nuts 3 Insert short stem track roller IF YOU HAVE 2 TOP FIXTURE BASES AND 2 TOP FIXTURE SLIDES Starting on the left hand side of the top section align the lip of the top fixture base onto the...

Page 8: ...or Heights Section Quantity Door Configu ration Door Widths 9 1 10 0 10 1 16 0 16 1 18 0 18 1 20 0 8 3 4 Solid TS TS LS BS ES Top Win dows TS TS LS BS ES Inter mediate Windows TS IW TS IW BS ES 5 Soli...

Page 9: ...s with the dimples at the center location s located at the top of the section Secure the gradu ated end and center hinges to the section using 2 1 4 20 x 11 16 self drilling screws Locate and center t...

Page 10: ...ottom of the center stile as a template drill 2 7 32 dia holes through the section Using the previously drilled holes as a guide enlarge the holes from outside the door to 7 16 dia and assemble the ou...

Page 11: ...amb using 5 16 x 1 5 8 lag screws Tighten lag screws securing the bottom jamb bracket to jamb maintain 3 8 to 5 8 spacing as shown between the bottom section and vertical track Hang counterbalance lif...

Page 12: ...ons to determine which drawbar operator bracket were supplied with your door Follow the corresponding step below Place the bottom half inside the top half and flush against the inside surface of the t...

Page 13: ...e out against the horizontal track Maintaining the slide s position tighten the 2 1 4 20 flange hex nuts or the 1 5 16 18 hex nut to secure the top fixture slide to the top fixture base Repeat for oth...

Page 14: ...Front cable lift sheave Attaching Extension Springs 18 Remove the locking pliers from the vertical tracks WARNING WITH ASSISTANCE RAISE THE DOOR SLOWLY INTO THE OPEN POSITION MAKING SURE THE DOOR TRAV...

Page 15: ...d lower the door into the closed position Once the door is closed measure the extension spring length in tension for both sides Using the chart verify the spring length in tension is correct with your...

Page 16: ...uld be spaced ap proximately 1 8 away from the section edge IMPORTANT INSIDE LOCK S MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UN LOCKED POSITION IF AN OPERATOR IS INSTALLED ON THIS DOOR 4 1 4 20 x 11...

Page 17: ...n operation maintenance and testing of the operator MAINTAINING YOUR GARAGE DOOR Before you begin read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions and owner s manual Perfo...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...ion or repair of the Product or to any Product or component which has been damaged or deteriorated due to misuse neglect accident failure to provide necessary maintenance normal wear and tear acts of...

Page 20: ...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...

Reviews: