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2. Grasp cable at approximate mid-door height location.
3. Draw cable toward you about 1/2” to 1” and release, noting the response of the cable.
4. Repeat above steps for other cable.
5. Adjust cable tension as needed until right and left cables both respond the same.

WARNING 

WINDING SPRING IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROCEDURE 

AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM 

TECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING 

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT LEATHER GLOVES BE WORN WHILE WINDING 

SPRINGS. FAILURE TO WEAR GLOVES MAY CAUSE INJURY TO HANDS.

NOTE:

 A 3” ratchet extension is recommended for added clearance from the horizontal track 

angle.

IMPORTANT: 

PAWL KNOB MUST BE IN UPPER POSITION TO ADD / REMOVE REQUIRED 

NUMBER OF SPRING TURNS.
There are two methods for counting the spring turns as you wind. One method is to identify 

the black tooth on the ratchet wheel inside of the end bracket. When the wheel makes one 

revolution and the tooth returns to its starting point, one turn has been made. The other 

method is to make a mark on the winding shaft (or socket) and end bracket, and count your 

turns in this manner.
Check the label attached to the spring warning tag or the Winding Spring Turn Chart (below) 

for the required number of complete turns to balance your door.
Starting on the right hand side, turn the pawl knob on the end bracket to the upper position. 

Using a ratchet wrench with a 5/8” socket and a 3” ratchet extension, wind the spring by 

rotating the winding shaft counter clockwise, while watching either the black tooth on the 

ratchet wheel or the mark on the winding shaft. After 2 to 3 turns, remove the ratchet wrench 

and adjust the counterbalance lift cable on the left side. Ensure counterbalance lift cables are 

in the first groove of the cable drums, as shown in Step Adjusting Counterbalance Lift Cable.

NOTE:

 Single spring applications require no spring winding on the left hand side, but lift 

cable tension needs to be adjusted.

FOR SINGLE SPRING APPLICATIONS:

 Return to the right hand end bracket and continue 

winding the spring to the required number of turns for your door following the double spring 

instructions below. Place pawl knob in lower position.

FOR DOUBLE SPRING APPLICATIONS:

 Either use the black tooth on the ratchet wheel for 

winding reference or place a mark on the winding shaft and end bracket. Place the ratchet 

wrench with 5/8” socket and a 3” ratchet extension onto the left hand winding shaft end. 

To wind the spring, rotate the winding shaft clockwise, while watching the black tooth on 

the ratchet wheel or the mark on the winding shaft. Rotate the winding shaft to the required 

number of winding turns for your door. Then return to the right hand side and wind the right 

hand spring to the required number of turns. Place pawl knob in lower position on both sides.

IMPORTANT: 

MARK THE NUMBER OF SPRING TURNS ONTO THE END BRACKET WARNING 

TAG.

WINDING SPRING TURN CHART

DOOR HEIGHT

SPRING TURNS

6’-0”

14

6’-3”

14-1/2

6’-5” - 6’-6”

15

6’-8” - 6’-9”

15-1/2

7’-0”

16

7’-3”

16-1/2

7’-6”

17

7’-9”

17-1/2

8’-0”

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NOTE:

 Since total turns to balance door can deviate from winding spring turn chart values by 

± 1 turn, adjustments to the recommended number of turns may be required after rear back 

hangs are installed.

Counterbalance 

lift cable

Right hand 

end bracket

Pawl knob 

in upper 

position

5/8” 

Socket

Ratchet 

wrench

Winding 

shaft

3” Ratchet 

extension

Marks

Counterbalance 

lift cable

Left hand 

end bracket

Pawl knob 

in upper 

position

5/8” 

Socket

Ratchet 

wrench

3” 

Extension

Marks

Winding 

shaft

Securing Drum Wraps (Optional)

 

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NOTE:

 If you don’t have drum wraps, then skip this step. Refer to Package Contents / Parts 

Breakdown, to determine if you have drum wraps.
Starting on the left hand side, position the left hand drum wrap, as shown. Slide the left hand 

drum wrap over the cable drum assembly.

IMPORTANT: 

PULL THE COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLE AWAY FROM THE HEADER TO 

CLEAR THE LATCH, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY SLIDING THE DRUM WRAP AGAINST THE LAST 

RIB UNTIL THE THREE CATCHES ENGAGE THE 3

RD

 RIB.

Secure the hinge latch by rotating upward until a distinct snap is felt. Confirm the catch is 

fully engaged by lightly tugging on it. Repeat the same process for right hand side.

Left hand 

drum wrap

Cable 

drum

Re-engage 

hinged latch

3

rd

 rib

Counterbalance lift 

cable. Pull to clear latch

Left hand 

drum wrap

Catches

Left hand 

drum wrap

Last 

rib

NOTE:

 Repeat the same process for right 

hand side.

Attaching Rear Back Hangs

 

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IMPORTANT: 

HOLD THE DOOR DOWN TO PREVENT IT FROM RISING UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE 

EVENT THE SPRING(S) WERE OVER-WOUND AND CAUTIOUSLY REMOVE LOCKING PLIERS 

FROM VERTICAL TRACKS.
Raise the door until the top section and half of the next section are in the horizontal track 

radius. Do not raise door any further since rear of horizontal tracks are not yet supported.

WARNING 

RAISING DOOR INTO THE LOOSE HORIZONTAL TRACKS CAN RESULT IN 

DOOR FALLING AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

Clamp a pair of locking pliers onto the vertical tracks just above the second track roller on 

one side, and just below the second track roller on the other side. This will prevent the door 

from raising or lowering while installing the rear back hangs.
Using the chart below, select the appropriate perforated angle (may not be supplied). Fabri-

cate and install rear back hangs, as shown.

Perforated Angle Gauge Weight Limitations:

Perforated Angle Gauge

Door Balance Weight

2” x 2” x 12 Gauge

800 lbs. to 1600 lbs.

1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 13 Gauge

305 lbs. to 610 lbs.

1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 15 Gauge

220 lbs. to 440 lbs.

1-1/4” x 1-1/4” x 16 Gauge

175 lbs. to 350 lbs.

NOTE:

 If an opener is installed, position horizontal tracks one hole above level when securing 

them to the rear back hangs.

WARNING 

KEEP HORIZONTAL TRACKS PARALLEL AND WITHIN 3/4” TO 7/8” 

MAXIMUM OF DOOR EDGE, OTHERWISE DOOR COULD FALL, RESULTING 

IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

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Summary of Contents for TOROQUEMASTER PLUS

Page 1: ...age Contents 3 Door Section Identification 4 Tools Required 4 Breakdown Of Parts 5 Door Installation Instructions 6 Counterbalance Installation Instructions 9 Optional Installation 15 TorqueMaster Plu...

Page 2: ...permission by Wayne Dalton NOTE It is recommended that 5 16 lag screws are pilot drilled using a 3 16 drill bit prior to fastening CAUTION IF ANY PART OF THE DOOR IS TO BE INSTALLED ONTO PRESERVATIVE...

Page 3: ...E 6 low headroom conversion kit is available for 12 radius only Contact your local Wayne Dalton dealer BACKROOM REQUIREMENT Backroom is defined as the distance needed from the opening back into the ga...

Page 4: ...The LOCK SECTION can be identified by 2 graduated end hinges on a 4 section high door and by 3 graduated end hinges on a 3 section high door Also on a 3 section door the lock section will come with a...

Page 5: ...tical Track I5 Left Hand Riveted Vertical Track Assembly I6 Right Hand Riveted Vertical Track Assembly J TORQUEMASTER PLUS SPRING ASSEMBLY J1 Center Bracket Bushing Assembly J2 TorqueMaster Spring Tub...

Page 6: ...b 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 i...

Page 7: ...applicable Level Bottom section Wooden shims If necessary Attaching Vertical Tracks To Jambs 5 IMPORTANT IF YOUR DOOR IS TO BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO A FINISHING CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING S FLOOR THE...

Page 8: ...hex nuts End cap 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 Carriage bolts 2nd Set Top section Top fixture slide Attaching Drawbar Operator Bracket 8 NOTE If you re installing a drawbar operator the drawbar operator bracket must...

Page 9: ...pper slot Level 1 4 20 x 9 16 Track bolts 1 4 20 Flange hex nuts 12 Radius track 15 Radius track Next level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the horizontal track angle to the first encountered s...

Page 10: ...inding shaft Cam peak straight up Splines Groove Round notch in flag angle 5 Winding shaft Cam peak straight up Insert winding shaft into flag angle Bearing FOR DOUBLE SPRING APPLICATIONS Repeat for l...

Page 11: ...cable lift drums d TorqueMaster spring tube is installed correctly e Review the label attached to the spring warning tag to determine number of spring turns required NOTE Door MUST be closed and locke...

Page 12: ...sides IMPORTANT MARK THE NUMBER OF SPRING TURNS ONTO THE END BRACKET WARNING TAG WINDING SPRING TURN CHART DOOR HEIGHT SPRING TURNS 6 0 14 6 3 14 1 2 6 5 6 6 15 6 8 6 9 15 1 2 7 0 16 7 3 16 1 2 7 6 17...

Page 13: ...upper position An unbalanced door can cause TorqueMaster Plus operation problems Close the door and place locking pliers onto both vertical tracks just above the third track roller This is to prevent...

Page 14: ...Ratchet wrench End bracket Pawl Winding shaft Ratchet wheel Pawl knob in lower position Pawl knob in upper position Pawl 3 Ratchet extension 5 8 Socket 14...

Page 15: ...see illustration 2 With the door in the fully closed position place locking pliers onto both vertical tracks just above the third track roller Disengage the drawbar operator if installed by pulling o...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...S TORQUEMASTER PLUS SPRINGS Pawl knob s located on the TorqueMaster end brack ets above the door should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case of spring failure or forceful man...

Page 18: ...te to state This warranty is made to the original purchaser of the Product only and is not transferable or assignable This warranty applies only to Product installed in a residential or other non comm...

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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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