Cleaning Your Garage Door
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR!
While factory-applied finishes on garage doors are durable, it is desirable to clean them on
a routine basis. Some discoloration of the finish may occur when a door has been exposed
to dirt-laden atmosphere for a period of time. Slight chalking may also occur as a result of
direct exposure to sunlight.
Cleaning the door will generally restore the appearance of the finish. To maintain an aestheti-
cally pleasing finish of the garage door, a periodic washing of the garage door is recom-
mended.
THE FOLLOWING CLEANING SOLUTION IS RECOMMENDED:
A mild detergent solution
consisting of one cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dissolved into five gallons of
warm water will aid in the removal of most dirt.
NOTE:
The use of detergents containing greater than 0.5% phosphate is not recommended
for use in general cleaning of garage doors.
NOTE:
Be sure to clean behind weatherstrips on both sides and top of door.
CAUTION
NEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH.
NOTE:
Do not use any window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths or solvent-
based cleaners of any kind.
To clean polycarbonate windows, see
www.Wayne-Dalton.com
.
Maintaining The Finish
On Your Garage Door
If the factory finish is beginning to fade, the door may require a field applied top clear coat.
Depending on environment and usage, this may be necessary after 1 to 3 years of use. Refer
to Instruction Insert “
Field Painting and Finishing Fiberglass Or Steel Door Sections
”.
Operation And Maintenance
OPERATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR:
Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to
the door and the installation instructions and owner’s manual. When correctly installed, your
Wayne Dalton door will operate smoothly. Always operate your door with controlled move-
ments. Do not slam your door or throw your door into the open position, this may cause dam-
age to the door or its components. If your door has an electric opener, refer to the owner’s
manual to disconnect the opener before performing manual door operation below.
MANUAL DOOR OPERATION:
For additional information on manual garage door operations
go to
www.dasma.com
and reference TDS 165.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS INTO SECTION JOINTS WHEN
OPENING AND/OR CLOSING A DOOR. ALWAYS USE LIFT HANDLES /
SUITABLE GRIPPING POINTS WHEN OPERATING THE DOOR MANUALLY.
OPENING A DOOR:
Make sure the lock(s) are in the unlocked position. Lift the door by using
the lift handles / suitable gripping points only. Door should open with little resistance.
CLOSING A DOOR:
From inside the garage, pull door downward using lift handles / gripping
point only. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable gripping points only, use pull
down rope affixed to the side of door. Door should close completely with little resistance.
USING AN ELECTRIC OPERATOR:
IMPORTANT:
PULL DOWN ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR
MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.
When connecting a drawbar (trolley type) garage door operator to this door, a drawbar opera-
tor bracket must be securely attached to the top section of the door, along with any struts
provided with the door. Always use the drawbar operator bracket supplied with the door. To
avoid possible damage to your door, Wayne Dalton recommends reinforcing the top section
with a strut (may or may not be supplied). The installation of the drawbar operator must be
according to manufacturer’s instructions and force settings must be adjusted properly. Refer
to the owner’s manual supplied with your drawbar operator for complete details on installa-
tion, 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. Perform routine maintenance
steps once a month, and have the door professionally inspected once a year. Review your
Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual for the garage door. These instructions are
available at no charge from Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, P.O. Box
67, Mt. Hope, OH., 44660, or at
www.Wayne-Dalton.com
. For additional information on
garage door/operator maintenance go to
www.dasma.com
and reference TDS 151, 167
and 179.
Monthly Inspections:
1. Visual Inspection:
Closely inspect jambs, header and mounting surface. Any material
found not to be structurally sound must be replaced. It may be necessary to uninstall part
or all of the door assembly in order to replace defective material. Refer to the supplemental
instructions “Removing an Existing Door / Preparing the Opening” at
www.Wayne-Dalton.
com
. Inspect the spring(s), counterbalance lift cables, track rollers, pulleys, rear back hangs
and other door hardware for signs of worn or broken parts. Tighten any loose screws and/or
bolts, except on bottom corner brackets or on the counterbalance assembly. Check exterior
surface of the door sections for any minor cracks. Verify door has not shifted right or left in
the opening. If you suspect problems, contact a trained door system technician.
WARNING
GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES, BRACKETS,
AND OTHER HARDWARE ATTACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDER
EXTREME TENSION, AND IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY, CAN CAUSE
SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY. ONLY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN SHOULD ADJUST THEM, BY CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
NEVER REMOVE, ADJUST, OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS, SCREWS AND/OR LAG
SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE (END BEARING BRACKETS, DRUMS
OR SPRING SYSTEM) OR BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS OF THE DOOR.
THESE BRACKETS ARE CONNECTED TO THE SPRING(S) AND ARE UNDER
EXTREME TENSION. TO AVOID POSSIBLE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY,
HAVE ANY SUCH WORK PERFORMED BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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 manual operation.
EXTENSION SPRINGS:
A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the exten-
sion spring (located above the horizontal tracks) to help contain the spring if it breaks.
2. Door Balance:
Periodically test the balance of your door. If you have a garage door
drawbar operator, use the release mechanism so you can operate the door by hand when
doing this test. Start with the door in the fully closed position. Using handles or suitable grip-
ping points, lift the door to check its balance. Adjust TorqueMaster® or Extension spring(s),
if door lifts by itself (hard to pull down) or if door is difficult to lift (easy to pull down). DO NOT
attempt to repair or adjust Torsion Springs yourself. To adjust TorqueMaster® or Extension
spring(s), refer to your installation instructions and owner’s manual. If in question about
any of the procedures, do not perform the work. Instead, have it adjusted by a trained door
systems technician.
3. Lubrication:
The door should open and close smoothly. Ensure the door track rollers are
rotating freely when opening and closing the door. If track rollers do not rotate freely, clean
the door tracks, removing dirt and any foreign substances. Clean and lubricate (use a non-
silicon based lubricant) graduated end hinges, center hinges, steel track rollers, bearings and
torsion springs (torsion spring coil surfaces). DO NOT lubricate plastic idler bearings, nylon
track rollers, door track. DO NOT oil a cylinder lock, if actuation is difficult use a graphite dust
to lubricate.
CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF SAFETY LABELS:
The adjacent bottom corner
bracket and all cable
retention features including
milford pins, cotter pins, &
clevis pins are under HIGH
SPRING TENSION.
262484 REV1 01/08/10
WARNING
Repairs and adjustments
must be made by an
experienced door
professional or mechanic,
using proper tools and
instructions.
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR
PAINT THIS LABEL.
© Copyright 2010 Wayne-Dalton,
a Division of Overhead Door Corp.
The adjacent bottom corner
bracket and all cable
retention features including
milford pins, cotter pins, &
clevis pins are under HIGH
SPRING TENSION.
262484 REV1 01/08/10
WARNING
Repairs and adjustments
must be made by an
experienced door
professional or mechanic,
using proper tools and
instructions.
DO NOT REMOVE, COVER OR
PAINT THIS LABEL.
© Copyright 2010 Wayne-Dalton,
a Division of Overhead Door Corp.
WHEN CONNECTING A TROLLEY TYPE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER TO THIS DOOR, A WAYNE-DALTON
OPENER/TROLLEY BRACKET MUST BE SECURELY
ATTACHED TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE DOOR, ALONG
WITH ANY U-BARS PROVIDED WITH THE DOOR. THE
INSTALLATION OF THE OPENER MUST BE ACCORDING TO
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND FORCE SETTINGS
MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY.
323917 REV2 01/15/2010
IMPORTANT!
Copyright 2010 Wayne Dalton, a Division of Overhead Door Corp.
Spring Turns
Door Height
Spring Turns
(6’ - 0”)
14
(6’ - 3”)
14 - 1/2
(6’ - 5”)
15
(6’ - 6”)
15
(6’ - 8”)
15 - 1/2
(6’ - 9”)
15 - 1/2
(7’ - 0”)
16
(7’ - 3”)
16 - 1/2
(7’ - 6”)
17
(7’ - 9”)
17 - 1/2
(8’ - 0”)
18
Number of Installed Spring Turns
300547 REV2 01/15/2010
Copyright 2010 Wayne Dalton, a
Division of Overhead Door Corp.
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
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.
Drawbar operator
bracket label
Bottom corner bracket warning labels
Torsion spring tag(s)
(one per spring)
TorqueMaster
®
Plus tag(s)
(one per spring)
18
Maintenance
