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Trolley Arm Hookup

NOTE:

 If Wayne Dalton operator / trolley bracket was installed, follow these directions.

Align hole in the door arm with holes in operator bracket tabs, as shown. Attach with 5/16” x 

1-3/4” cotter pin and cotter ring.

Drawbar operator

bracket tabs

Cotter

ring

5/16” x 1-3/4”  

Clevis pin

Door arm

Cotter ring

5/16” x 1-3/4”  

Clevis pin

Inside Lock

Install the inside lock on the second section of the door. Secure the lock to the section with 

(4) 1/4” - 20 x 11/16” self drilling screws. Square the lock assembly with the door section, 

and align with the square hole in the vertical track. The inside lock should 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 11/16” 

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 OPERATORS. 

CHILDREN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE ROPE CAUSING SEVERE OR 

FATAL INJURY.

Measure and mark the jamb approximately 48” to 50” (1220 to 1270 mm) from floor on the 

right or left side of jamb. Drill 1/8” pilot hole for no. 6 screw eye. Tie the pull down rope to the 

no. 6 screw eye and to the bottom corner bracket, as shown.

Typical bottom 
corner bracket

Pull down 
rope

No. 6 Screw eye

Pull 
down 
rope

48” to 50” 

From floor

16

Optional Installation

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...

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