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End cap

Roller spacer

Counterbalance

cable loop

1/4”-20 x 11/16” 

Self drilling screws

Bottom section

Short stem track roller

Milford pin

Bottom corner

bracket

Counterbalance

lift cable

Bottom weather 

seal

(3) 1/4”-20 x 11/16” Self 

drilling screws (RED HEAD )

End cap

Counterbalance

lift cable

Bottom weather 

seal

Bottom 

section

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 )

Attaching Track Roller Carrier’s

 

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NOTE:

 If you don’t have track roller carriers, then skip this step. Refer to Package Contents / 

Breakdown of Parts, to determine if a track roller carrier was supplied with your door.
Starting on left hand side of the bottom section, attach the track roller carrier with the stamp 

“STD” facing UP to the bottom corner bracket by aligning the four holes of the track roller 

carrier with the four holes in the bottom 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 the right hand side.
Insert a long stem track roller and spacer into the inner holes of the track roller carrier, as 

shown. Repeat the same process for the right hand side.

NOTE:

 The track roller carrier’s inner holes are used on doors with 2” track applications with 

a short stem track roller; the outer holes are used on doors with 3” track applications with a 

long stem track roller.

Bottom 

section

Roller spacer

Long stem track roller

Bottom corner

bracket

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling screws

Track roller 

carrier’s

Inner 

holes

Attaching Top Fixtures To Top Section

 

5

 

NOTE:

 Depending on your door, you may have Top Fixture Bases and Top Fixture Slides or 

you may have Top Fixture Assemblies. Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to 

determine which Top Fixtures you have.

IF YOU HAVE TOP FIXTURE ASSEMBLIES:

 Starting on the left hand side, align the top 

fixture base 3” down from the top section or below strut and even with the edge of the top 

section. The slotted half of the top fixture base should be facing upwards. Fasten to section 

through end cap using (4) 1/4” - 20 x 11/16” self drilling screws. Insert short stem track 

roller into top fixture slide. Repeat for other side.

NOTE:

 The top fixture slide will be tightened and adjusted later, in step, Adjusting Top Fixture.

NOTE:

 Ensure the top fixture slide is able to slide along the top fixture base. If needed, loosen 

the 1/4” - 20 flange hex nuts.

(4) 1/4”-20 x 11/16” 

Self drilling screws

Top fixture 

base

End cap

Top fixture slide

Top section

(2) 1/4”-20 

Flange 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 top corner of the top 

section and even with the edge of the end cap. Fasten to section through end cap using (4) 

1/4” - 20 x 11/16” self drilling screws. Loosely secure the top fixture slide to the top fixture 

base using (1) 5/16” - 18 x 3/4” carriage bolt and (1) 5/16” - 18 hex nut. Insert short stem 

track roller into top fixture slide. Repeat for other side.

NOTE:

 The top fixture slide will be tightened and adjusted later, in step, Adjusting Top Fixture.

NOTE:

 Ensure the top fixture slide is able to slide along the top fixture base. If needed, loosen 

the 5/16” - 18 hex nut.

1/4”-20 x 11/16” 

Self drilling screws

Top fixture 

base

End cap

Insert short 

stem track roller

Top section

Top fixture 

base

5/16”-18 x 3/4” 

Carriage bolt

5/16”-18 Hex nut

Top fixture 

slide

Lip

IF YOU HAVE 4 TOP FIXTURE BASES AND 4 TOP FIXTURE SLIDES:

 Starting on the left 

hand side of the top section, align the lip of the top fixture base onto the top corner of the 

top section and even with the edge of the end cap. Fasten to section through end cap using 

(4) 1/4” - 20 x 11/16” self drilling screws. Loosely secure the top fixture slide and the “L” 

reinforcement bracket to the top fixture base using (1) 5/16” - 18 x 3/4” carriage bolt and (1) 

5/16” - 18 hex nut. Fasten the “L” reinforcement bracket to section through end cap using 

(1) 1/4” - 20 x 11/16” self drilling screw. Repeat the same process for the other top fixture. 

Insert long stem track roller into top fixture slides. Repeat for other side.

NOTE:

 The top fixture slides will be tightened and adjusted later, in step, Adjusting Top 

Fixture.

NOTE:

 Ensure the top fixture slides are able to slide along the top fixture bases. If needed, 

loosen the 5/16” - 18 hex nuts.

1/4”-20 x 11/16” 

Self drilling screws

Top fixture 

base

End cap

Insert long stem 

track roller

Top section

Top fixture 

base

5/16”-18 x 3/4” 

Carriage bolt

5/16”-18 Hex nut

Top fixture 

slide

Lip

“L” Reinforcing 

bracket

Attaching Hinges and Struts

 

6

 

NOTE:

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

manual to determine what size sections you need to use as your lock (second) section, inter-

mediate (third) section, intermediate (fourth) section and top section. Measure your sections 

to make sure they are the correct height as indicated on the chart.

NOTE:

 The graduated end hinges can be identified by the number stamped on the lower 

hinge leaf. The #1 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the bottom section. The #1 

graduated end hinges also serves as center hinges on all sections, except for the top section.

NOTE:

 The #2 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Lock section.

NOTE:

 The #3 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate I section.

NOTE:

 The #4 graduated end hinges serves as end hinges on the Intermediate II section.

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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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