344940 REV2 03/17/2020
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Copyright 2020 Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation
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INSPECTION AND DROP TEST GUIDELINES
Refer to the manufacturer’s installation/reset instructions and NFPA-80
VISUAL INSPECTION
A. Proper installation requirements
1. Curtain, barrel and guides must be aligned level, plumb, and true
2. Attachment to jambs must be with proper bolts, expansion anchors, or as
otherwise required by the listing
3. Maintain expansion clearance (top of guides for FireStar Fire Shutter)
4. Fusible links must be located at top of door and within 1 foot of ceiling on both
sides of wall
B. Check and repair damaged, incorrect or missing parts, such as:
1. Slats -bent slats, cracked beads, torn ends
2. Endlocks - missing, broken, bent, loose
3. Bottom bar - bent angles, loose bolts, missing washers on bolts (when required)
4. Guide assembly - bent angles, loose bolts, missing galvanized washers or bolts
(when required) Curtain entry or debris in guide
5. Hood and flame baffle (when baffle required) - bent, rubbing curtain in open
position, holes, tears. Attachment to brackets and wall (when required),
intermediate supports (when required)
6. Brackets and operating mechanisms - worn, misaligned or badly meshed gears,
sprockets or chains, broken parts, and bent shafts
7.Automatic closing and governor mechanisms - missing or broken parts, drop or
release arms tied, blocked, or wedged
8. Fusible links, cable, S-hooks, eyes, pulleys, etc. - links painted or coated with dust or
grease, kinked or pinched cable, twisted or not flexible, obstructed eyes or
raceways
9. Mounting and assembly bolts - missing or loose
10. Guide mounting bolts must all be in top of slot for upward expanding FireStar fire
shutters
11. Past replacement of parts not from the original door manufacturer - “ homemade”
or mismatched parts are not approved and must be replaced.
12. Check balance and spring tension of door
13. If chain operated, check hand chain for damaged links. Replace or repair if
necessary
14. If motor operated, check door operating jamb sprocket and chain, adjust and
lubricate as necessary. Readjust limits as necessary.
C. Ancillary equipment
1. Smoke detectors/release devices - check continuity (all release devices must
be tested)
2. Control panels - check function
3. Miscellaneous other equipment should be checked for proper function and
operation
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
Roll door up and down in normal operation to check for spring tension and free
movement of curtain in guides.
DROP TEST
If the shutter does not roll up and down properly in normal operation, or if there are
damaged or missing parts that will create a hazard or prevent proper operation or
reset, THESE CONDITIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE CONDUCTING A DROP TEST.
Drop test per manufacturer’s instructions. Drop test should provide for automatic
closing of the curtain at an average speed not less than 6 inches per second, nor more
than 24 inches per second, and full closure of the curtain with the bottom bar closing
evenly across the sill/floor.
Reset per manufacturer’s instruction. Complete drop test forms and forward copies to
Wayne-Dalton dealer and customers.
ULTIMATE ACCEPTABILITY OF A FIRE DOOR IS THE DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION, AS DEFINED BY NFPA-80.
CAUTION
EVERY COMPONENT OF A DOOR AND ITS INSTALLATION MUST BE CHECKED FOR
DETERMINATION OF FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT A DOOR’S INTENDED OPERATION
AND PERFORMANCE. THE LIST BELOW MAY BE INCOMPLETE AND IS PROVIDED AS A
GUIDELINE ONLY.
WARNING
SERVICING OF MOTOR OPERATOR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
WITH THE NECESSARY SCHEMATICS AND PROPER KNOWLEDGE OF THE OPERATOR.
