HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT
adjust, repair or remove springs or parts to
which springs are connected, such as steel brack-
ets, cables, wood blocks, fasteners or other parts of
the counterbalance system.
Adjustments or repairs must
ONLY
be made by a
trained door systems technician using proper tools
and instructions.
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 2010 Overhead Door Corporation
102081 REV2 06/24/2010
Torsion
shaft
Winding
cone
Torsion
spring
Approved
winding
rod
Set screws
IMPORTANT:
CHECK THE WARNING
TAG(S) ATTACHED TO THE SPRING(S)
FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF
COMPLETE TURNS TO BALANCE
YOUR DOOR.
Warning
tag
Approved
winding rod
Torsion spring(s) should be wound in the direction the end coil points.
Spring
coils
Finish installing Rear Back Hangs
22
NOTE:
Complete Step Rear Back Hangs now to secure the Rear Back Hangs, then proceed
to next Step.
Attaching Weather Seal
23
Permanently attach the weatherstrips on both door jambs and header. The weatherstrips
were temporarily attached in Preparing the Opening, in the pre-installation section of this
manual.
NOTE:
When permanently attaching the weatherstrips to the jambs, avoid pushing the weath-
erstrips too tightly against the face of door.
Weather seals
Nail
Weather
seal
Jamb
Weather seal
installed
Jamb
Header
Jamb
Nail
NOTE:
Door not shown for clarity.
Balancing Door
24
Remove locking pliers. Lift door and check its balance. Adjustments to the required number
of spring turns stated may be necessary. If door rises off floor more than 2 ft. under spring
tension alone, reduce spring tension. If the door is hard to rise or drifts down on its own, add
spring tension. A poorly balanced door can cause garage door operator problems.
To adjust spring tension, fully close door. Apply locking pliers to track above third track roller.
Place locking pliers on torsion shaft, as shown in E5. Insert a winding rod into the winding
cone. Push upward on the winding rod slightly while carefully loosening the set screws in the
winding cone.
IMPORTANT:
BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT THE FULL FORCE OF THE TORSION SPRING ONCE
THE SET SCREWS ARE LOOSE.
Carefully adjust spring tension 1/4 turn. Retighten both set screws to 14-15 ft. lbs. of torque
in the winding cone and repeat for the other side. Recheck door balance and re-adjust spring
tension if needed.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT ADJUST MORE THAN 1 TURN FROM THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER
OF TURNS.
If the door still does not operate easily, lower the door into the closed position, unwind
spring(s) completely, and recheck the following items:
1.) Is the door level?
2.) Are the torsion shaft and flag angles level and plumb?
3.) Does the distance between the flag angles equal door width plus 3-3/8” to 3-1/2”?
4.) Do the counterbalance lift cables have equal tension? Adjust if necessary.
5.) Rewind the spring(s).
6.) Make sure door is not rubbing on jambs.
IMPORTANT:
IF DOOR STILL DOES NOT BALANCE PROPERLY, THEN CONTACT A TRAINED
DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.
Label Placement
25
IMPORTANT:
USING THE ILLUSTRATION, ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE LABELS TO THE AP-
PROPRIATE LOCATION ON THE SECTION, AS SHOWN.
NOTE:
The Spring Warning tag(s) are factory attached (one per spring).
NOTE:
Because of different configurations, some labels may require minor relocations.
HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT
adjust, repair or remove springs or parts to
which springs are connected, such as steel brack-
ets, cables, wood blocks, fasteners or other parts of
the counterbalance system.
Adjustments or repairs must
ONLY
be made by a
trained door systems technician using proper tools
and instructions.
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 2010 Overhead Door Corporation
102081 REV2 06/24/2010
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR PAINT OVER
THIS LABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD
INSPECT THIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR
LEGIBILITY AND SHOULD ORDER A
REPLACEMENT FROM THE DOOR
MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.
346214 NEW 11/19/2010
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 25249.6
DRILLING, SAWING, SANDING OR
MACHINING WOOD PRODUCTS GENERATES
WOOD DUST, A SUBSTANCE KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
AVOID INHALING WOOD DUST OR USE A
RESPIRATOR OR OTHER SAFEGUARDS FOR
PERSONAL PROTECTION.
WARNING
THIS WOOD PRODUCT REQUIRES PROPER
FINISHING
PRIOR
TO ANY DOOR HARDWARE BEING
APPLIED. BOTH INNER AND OUTER FACES OF THE
SECTION(S), AS WELL AS ALL EDGE SURFACES
MUST BE PREPARED AND FINISHED IN STRICT
ACC0RDANCE TO THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN IN THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S
MANUAL UNDER “MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL WOOD DOORS”.
IMPROPER STORAGE, IMPROPER TRANSPORTATION
AND/OR DELAY IN FINISHING, THAT ALLOWS FOR
THE EXPOSURE OF THIS WOOD PRODUCT TO
MOISTURE AND/OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS,
VOIDS
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT
316986
WARNING
WARNING
Lift handles/gripping points are required
on this door, located as spelled out in the
installation instructions, even if the door
is motor operated.
Failure to install and use these lift handles/
gripping points on this door can result in
serious injury to fingers and/or hands, if
placed in the opening between sections,
when the door is operated manually.
The adjacent bottom corner bracket and
all cable retention features including
milford pins, cotter pins, & clevis pins are
under HIGH SPRING TENSION.
Adjustments and repairs must only be
made by a trained door systems
technician, using proper tools and
instructions.
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR PAINT OVER
THIS LABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD
INSPECT THIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR
LEGIBILITY AND SHOULD ORDER A
REPLACEMENT FROM THE DOOR
MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.
325304 REV3 06/26/12
© Copyright 2012,
Overhead Door Corporation
WARNING
WARNING
Lift handles/gripping points are required
on this door, located as spelled out in the
installation instructions, even if the door
is motor operated.
Failure to install and use these lift handles/
gripping points on this door can result in
serious injury to fingers and/or hands, if
placed in the opening between sections,
when the door is operated manually.
The adjacent bottom corner bracket and
all cable retention features including
milford pins, cotter pins, & clevis pins are
under HIGH SPRING TENSION.
Adjustments and repairs must only be
made by a trained door systems
technician, using proper tools and
instructions.
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR PAINT OVER
THIS LABEL. PRODUCT USER SHOULD
INSPECT THIS LABEL PERIODICALLY FOR
LEGIBILITY AND SHOULD ORDER A
REPLACEMENT FROM THE DOOR
MANUFACTURER AS NEEDED.
325304 REV3 06/26/12
© Copyright 2012,
Overhead Door Corporation
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Operate door ONLY when it is properly
adjusted and free of obstructions.
2.
If a door becomes hard to operate,
inoperative or is damaged, immediately
have necessary adjustments and/or repairs
made by a trained door system technician
using proper tools and instructions.
3.
DO NOT stand or walk under a moving door,
or permit anybody to stand or walk under
an electrically operated door.
4.
DO NOT place fingers or hands into open
section joints when closing a door. Use lift
handles/gripping points when operating
door manually.
5.
DO NOT permit children to operate garage
door or door controls.
6.
Due to constant extreme spring tension,
DO NOT attempt any adjustment, repair or
alteration to any part of the door,
especially to springs, spring brackets,
bottom corner brackets, red colored
fasteners, cables or supports. To avoid
possible severe or fatal injury, have any
such work performed by a trained door
system technician using proper tools and
instructions.
7.
On electrically operated doors, pull down
ropes must be removed and locks must be
removed or made inoperative in the open
(unlocked) position.
8.
Top section of door may need to be
reinforced when attaching an electric
opener. Check door and/or opener
manufacturer’s instructions.
9.
VISUALLY inspect door and hardware
monthly for worn and/or broken parts.
Check to ensure door operates freely.
10.
Test electric opener’s safety features
monthly, following opener manufacturer’s
instructions.
11.
NEVER hang tools, bicycles, hoses, clothing
or anything else from horizontal tracks.
Track systems are not intended or designed
to support such extra weight.
Place label at a readable height on door. DO NOT
remove, cover or paint over this label. Product
user should inspect this label periodically for
legibility and should order a replacement label
from the door manufacturer as needed.
324100 REV7 09/16/2013
Quality garage doors since 1954
Wayne Dalton
2501 S. State Hwy 121 Bus., Suite 200
Lewisville, TX 75067
For service, call (800) 827-3667
www.Wayne-Dalton.com
Copyright 2013 Wayne Dalton, a
Division of Overhead Door Corp.
Residential warning label, The warning label will
either be on the right or the left end stile.
Bottom section warning labels
Residential Dust label
(For California Residents Only)
Wood label
important notice
Torsion spring tag(s)
(one per spring)
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Garage Door
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR!
An annual inspection of all the surfaces of your garage door(s) will reveal the extent of weath-
ering and the possible need for refinishing. When the finish becomes eroded or thin, clean
and prime any areas showing deterioration. Then completely refinish the door, according to
the directions, listed below, or the manufacturer’s label directions. Proper finishing of the
wood substrates to protect your door(s) from the effects of moisture and sunlight is vital in
extending the service life and beautifying your garage door(s).
The interior and exterior surfaces, as well as all edges must be properly primed, painted and
maintained, to protect and beautify your door. These finishing instructions are intended to
achieve both objectives for your wood doors(s).
NOTE:
Be sure to clean behind weatherstrips on both sides and top of door.
CAUTION
NEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH.
GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean with a mild detergent solution (same as above) and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse
thoroughly.
ACRYLIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soap or detergent and plenty of water. Use your bare
hands to feel and dislodge any caked on particles. A soft, grit-free cloth, sponge or chamois
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