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WarNING

   WarNING

DO NOt raISe DOOr uNtIL HOrIzONtaL trackS are SecureD at rear, aS 

OutLINeD IN SteP, rear Back HaNGS, Or DOOr cOuLD FaLL FrOM Over-

HeaD POSItION cauSING Severe Or FataL INJury.

Level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the horizontal track angle to the first encountered 

slot in the flag angle using (1) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” truss head bolt and (1) 3/8”-16 hex nut. Repeat 

for other side.
Remove the nail that was temporarily holding the top section in place, installed in step, Top 

Section.

IMPOrtaNt: 

FAILURE TO REMOVE NAIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE DOOR COULD CAUSE 

PERMANENT DAMAGE TO TOP SECTION.

NOte:

 If an idrive

®

 opener will be installed, position horizontal tracks slightly above level.

Horizontal

track

Flag angle

Quick 

Install tab

Key slot

Quick 

Install tab

in place

Tracks flush

3/8”-16 

Hex nut

Horizontal track 

angle

3/8”-16 x 3/4”

Truss head bolt

Flag angle

Horizontal tracks/F.a. Flag angles

Tools: Ratchet wrench, 7/16” Socket, 9/16” Socket, 9/16” Wrench, 

level, Step ladder

 

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NOte:

 If you have Fully Adjustable flag angles, complete this step.

To install horizontal track, place the curved end over the top track roller of the top section. Align 

the bottom of the horizontal track with the top of the vertical track. If you have Quick Install 

horizontal track, tighten the horizontal track to the flag angle with a stud plate and (2) 1/4”-20 

flange hex nuts. If you have Universal horizontal track, tighten the horizontal track to the flag 

angle with (2) 1/4”-20 x 9/16” track bolts and (2) 1/4”-20 flange hex nuts.

WarNING

   WarNING

DO NOt raISe DOOr uNtIL HOrIzONtaL trackS are SecureD at rear, aS 

OutLINeD IN SteP, rear Back HaNGS, Or DOOr cOuLD FaLL FrOM Over-

HeaD POSItION cauSING Severe Or FataL INJury.

Level the horizontal track assembly and bolt the horizontal track angle to the first encountered 

slot in the flag angle using (1) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” truss head bolt and (1) 3/8”-16 hex nut. Repeat 

for other side.
Remove the nail that was temporarily holding the top section in place, installed in step, Top 

Section.

IMPOrtaNt: 

FAILURE TO REMOVE NAIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE DOOR COULD CAUSE 

PERMANENT DAMAGE TO TOP SECTION.

NOte:

 If an idrive

®

 opener will be installed, position horizontal tracks slightly above level.

adjusting top Fixtures

Tools: 7/16” Wrench, Step ladder

 

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With horizontal tracks installed, you can now adjust the top fixtures. Vertically align the top sec-

tion of the door with the lower sections. Once aligned, position the top fixture slide, out against 

the horizontal track. Maintaining the slide’s position, tighten the (2) 1/4”-20 flange hex nuts to 

secure the top fixture slide to the top fixture base. Repeat for other side.

torqueMaster

®

 Spring tube

Tools: None

 

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TorqueMaster

®

 springs come lubricated and pre-assembled inside the TorqueMaster

®

 spring 

tube. To prepare for install, lay the spring tube assembly on the floor, inside garage, in front of 

the door, and with the labeled end to the left.

TorqueMaster

®

 spring tube

Label

center Bracket Bushing assembly

Tools: None

 

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NOte:

 If you are installing the idrive

®

 opener with your garage door, skip this step and go to 

your idrive

®

 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual. After completing the steps up to and 

including, Drum Wrap Installation of your idrive

®

 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual 

continue with Step, Rear Back Hangs, of this door Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual.

NOte:

 If you are not installing the idrive

®

 opener on your garage door, you must install the cen-

ter bracket bushing assembly. Follow these instructions for non-idrive

®

 operated garage doors.

Being cam shaped, the center bushing only fits one way. Slide the center bracket bushing as-

sembly towards the center of the TorqueMaster

®

 spring tube, from the right side, as shown.

Center bracket bushing assembly

TorqueMaster

®

 

spring tube

Center bracket

Center bushing

Cam peak

Drum Wraps

Tools: None

 

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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.
Drum wraps are marked right and left hand. Beginning with the left hand side, slide the left hand 

drum wrap onto the TorqueMaster

®

 spring tube. Repeat for the right hand side. The drum wrap 

will be secured later, in Step, Securing Drum Wraps.

TorqueMaster

®

 spring tube

Label

Left hand 

drum wrap

Right hand 

drum wrap

cable Drum assemblies

Tools: Tape measure, Step ladder

 

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Shake the TorqueMaster

®

 spring tube assembly gently to extend the winding shafts out about 5” 

on each side. For single spring applications, there will be no left hand spring in the TorqueMas-

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Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store. Contact your local Wayne-Dalton dealer. To find your local Wayne-Dalton dealer, 

refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www.Wayne-Dalton.com

Summary of Contents for TORQUEMASTER 6100

Page 1: ...does not replace the complete Installation Instructions and Owner s manual available on the web at www Wayne Dalton com Wayne Dalton highly recommends that you read and fully under stand the Installat...

Page 2: ...Doors H1 Top Half Drawbar Operator Bracket H2 Bottom Half Drawbar Operator Bracket H3 Drawbar Operator Bracket Arm I Tracks I1 Left Hand Horizontal Track Assembly I2 Right Hand Horizontal Track Assem...

Page 3: ...ior to winding or making adjustments to the springs ensure you re winding in the proper direction as stated in the Instal lation Instructions Otherwise the spring fittings may release from spring if n...

Page 4: ...er line mark Divide that measurement in half and draw a second and third vertical line parallel to the previously made center line mark Now measure the height of the panel Divide that measurement in h...

Page 5: ...back of the top half of drawbar operator bracket Adjust the top holes in the drawbar operator bracket arm with the two upper holes in the top half of drawbar operator bracket Fasten both the drawbar o...

Page 6: ...talled you can now adjust the top fixtures Vertically align the top sec tion of the door with the lower sections Once aligned position the top fixture slide out against the horizontal track Maintainin...

Page 7: ...w Repeat same process for left hand end bracket NOTE If ratchet wheel falls out of end bracket refer to illustration for proper insertion orienta tion NOTE On single spring applications no ratchet whe...

Page 8: ...ce a mark on the winding shaft and end bracket Place the ratchet wrench with 5 8 socket and a 3 extension onto the left hand winding shaft end To wind the spring rotate the winding shaft clockwise whi...

Page 9: ...itself hard to pull down or if door is difficult to lift easy to pull down Anytime spring adjustments are made ratchet pawl knob must be in the upper position An unbalanced door can cause idrive or T...

Page 10: ...an be exposed to moisture or other contaminants Wood Surface Preparation All surfaces must be clean free of dust and dirt and any other contamination Wood Painting Using painter s tape tape off all me...

Page 11: ...sed the product and continues to own the premises where the door is installed as his her primary residence Buyer This Limited Warranty does not apply to residences other than primary or to com mercial...

Page 12: ...ection online at www Wayne Dalton com Covered by one or more of the following Patents 5 408 724 5 409 051 5 419 010 5 495 640 5 522 446 5 562 141 5 566 740 5 568 672 5 718 533 6 019 269 6 089 304 6 64...

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