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DOOR INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS

Before installing your door, be certain that you have read and followed all of the instruc-

tions covered in the pre-installation section of this manual. Failure to do so may result in an 

improperly installed door.

NOTE:

 Reference TDS 160 for general garage door terminology at 

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IMPORTANT: 

IF THE DOOR WILL BE EXPOSED TO A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT, 

PAINT THE BARE GALVANIZED BOTTOM WEATHER STEEL RETAINER TO INHIBIT RUSTING.

Attaching Flag Angles and Jamb Brackets To 

Vertical Tracks

 

1

 

NOTE:

 If you have Riveted Track or Angle Mount Track, skip this step.

FOR DOORS WITH FULLY ADJUSTABLE TRACK:

 Hand tighten the left hand flag angle to 

the left hand vertical track using (2) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 flange 

hex nuts.

NOTE:

 The bottom jamb bracket is always the shortest bracket, while the center jamb 

bracket is the next tallest. If three jamb brackets per side are included with your door, you will 

have received a top jamb bracket, which is the tallest.
To attach the bottom jamb bracket, locate lower hole of the hole/ slot pattern of the 1st hole 

set on the vertical track. Align the slot in the jamb bracket with the lower hole of the hole/ slot 

pattern. Hand tighten jamb bracket 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 angle of the 2nd hole set. Hand tighten jamb 

bracket using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nut.
If a top jamb bracket was included, hand tighten it to vertical track using the lower hole of the 

hole/ slot pattern in the 3rd hole set and (1) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 

flange hex nut.

Left hand 

vertical track

NOTE:

 Loosely fasten 

components together. 

Repeat the same process 

for the right hand side.

Left hand 

flag angle

Left hand 

jamb bracket

Left hand 

jamb bracket

3rd 

Set

1st 

Set

2nd 

Set

Bottom Weather Seal

 

2

 

NOTE:

 Refer to door section identification, located in the pre-installation section of this 

manual or refer to Breakdown Of Parts.

NOTE:

 Verify that the bottom weather seal is aligned with bottom section. If needed, trim the 

bottom weather seal even with bottom section length.
Position the bottom weather seal up against the bottom of the bottom section with the long 

lip on the inside surface of the bottom section. From inside the door, attach the bottom 

weather seal to the bottom section 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

Long lip

Inside 

surface 

of bottom 

section

Inside surface of 

bottom section

6”

18”

Endcap

18”

Attaching Bottom Corner Brackets

 

3

 

NOTE:

 Refer to door section identification, located in the pre-installation section of this 

manual or refer to Breakdown of Parts.
Uncoil the counterbalance lift cables.

Bottom weather seal

Cable loop

Bottom section

Cable loop

Bottom corner 

bracket warning label

Bottom corner 

bracket warning label

Counterbalance 

lift cable

Counterbalance 

lift cable

NOTE:

 Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which bottom corner 

brackets you have.
Depending on which bottom corner brackets you have (reference illustrations below), slip the 

loop at the ends of the counterbalance lift cable over the milford pin of the bottom corner 

bracket or secure the cable loop to the clevis pin and bottom corner bracket using a flat 

washer and a cotter pin. Repeat for other bottom corner bracket.

WARNING 

ENSURE TIGHT FIT OF CABLE LOOP OVER PIN TO PREVENT 

COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE FROM COMING OFF THE PIN, WHICH 

COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO FALL AND RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL 

INJURY.

Starting on the left hand side, attach the left hand bottom corner bracket to the left corner of 

the bottom section, making sure it is seated to the edges of the end cap, using (3) 1/4” - 20 

x 11/16” RED HEAD self drilling screws, 1/4” - 20 x 11/16” self drilling screws. Insert a short 

stem track roller with roller spacer (if applicable) into the bottom corner bracket. Repeat for 

other side.

IMPORTANT: 

THE 1/4” - 20 X 11/16” RED HEAD SELF DRILLING SCREWS MUST BE MUST 

BE INSTALLED THROUGH THE HOLES OF THE BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS, AS SHOWN.

NOTE:

 Check to ensure cable loop fits tightly over the milford pins.

NOTE:

 Verify bottom weather seal (bottom seal) is aligned with door section. If there is more 

than 1/2” excess bottom weather seal on either side, trim bottom weather seal even with 

door section.

Roller spacer

Counterbalance

cable loop

Short stem track roller

Milford pin

Bottom corner

bracket

End cap

Counterbalance

lift cable

Bottom 

weather 

seal

Bottom 

section

(3) 1/4”-20 x 11/16” Self 

drilling screws (RED HEAD )

End cap

Counterbalance

lift cable

Bottom weather 

seal

Bottom 

section

Short stem track roller

Bottom corner

bracket

1/4”-20 x 11/16” 

Self drilling screws

Counterbalance

cable loop

Cotter pin (attached into 

place from opposite 

side of bottom bracket)

Clevis pin (inserted through 

cotter pin and bent into place)

Washer

(3) 1/4”-20 x 11/16” Self 

drilling screws (RED HEAD )

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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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