Wayne-Dalton 8000 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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Cleaning Your Garage DoorIMPORTANT: 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 ona routine basis. Some discoloration of the finish may occur when a door has been exposedto dirt-laden atmosphere for a period of time. Slight chalking may also occur as a result ofdirect 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 recommendedfor use in general cleaning of garage doors.NOTE: Be sure to clean behind weatherstrips on both sides and top of door.CAUTIONNEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH.GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONSClean with a mild detergent solution (same as above) and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinsethoroughly.ACRYLIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONSClean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soap or detergent and plenty of water. Use your barehands to feel and dislodge any caked on particles. A soft, grit-free cloth, sponge or chamoismay be used to wipe the surface. Do not use hard or rough cloths that will scratch the acrylicglazing. Dry glazing with a clean damp chamois.NOTE: Do not use any window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths or solvent-based cleaners of any kind.Painting Your Garage DoorRefer to Instruction Insert “Field Painting and Finishing Fiberglass or Steel Door Sec-tions”.Maintaining The FinishOn Your Garage DoorIf 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. Referto Instruction Insert “Field Painting and Finishing Fiberglass Or Steel Door Sections”.Operation And MaintenanceOPERATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR…Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructionsand owner’s manual. When correctly installed, your Wayne Dalton door will operate smoothly.Always operate your door with controlled movements. Do not slam your door or throw yourdoor into the open position, this may cause damage to the door or its components. If yourdoor has an electric opener, refer to the owner’s manual to disconnect the opener beforeperforming manual door operation below.Manual door operation:For additional information on manual garage door operations go to www.dasma.com andreference TDS 165.IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS INTO SECTION JOINTS WHEN OPENINGAND/OR CLOSING A DOOR. ALWAYS USE LIFT HANDLES / SUITABLE GRIPPING POINTSWHEN OPERATING THE DOOR MANUALLY.Opening a Door: Make sure the lock(s) are in the unlocked position. Lift the door by using thelift 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 pointonly or a high friction area only. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable grippingpoints only, use pull down rope affixed to the side of door. Door should close completely withlittle resistance.Using an electric operator:IMPORTANT: PULL DOWN ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED ORMADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.When connecting a drawbar (trolley type) garage door operator to this door, an drawbaroperator and or drawbar operator bracket must be securely attached to the top section ofthe door, along with any struts provided with the door. Always use the drawbar operator andor drawbar operator bracket supplied with the door. To avoid possible damage to your door,Wayne Dalton recommends reinforcing the top section on models 8000, 8100, 8200 and9100 doors with a strut (may or may not be supplied). The installation of the drawbar opera-tor must be according to manufacturer’s instructions and force settings must be adjustedproperly. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your drawbar operator for completedetails on installation, 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 instruc-tions and owner’s manual. Perform routine maintenance steps once a month, and have thedoor professionally inspected once a year. Review your Installation Instructions and Owner’sManual 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 towww.dasma.com and reference TDS 151, 167 and 179.Monthly Inspections:1. Visual Inspection: Closely inspect jambs, header and mounting surface. Any wood foundnot to be structurally sound must be replaced. Inspect the springs, counterbalance lift cables,track rollers, pulleys, rear back hangs and other door hardware for signs of worn or brokenparts. Tighten any loose screws and/or bolts. Check exterior surface of the door sectionsfor any minor cracks. Verify door has not shifted right or left in the opening. If you suspectproblems, have a trained door system technician make the repairs.WARNINGGARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES, BRACKETS,AND OTHER HARDWARE ATTACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDEREXTREME TENSION, AND IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY, CAN CAUSESEVERE OR FATAL INJURY. ONLY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMSTECHNICIAN SHOULD ADJUST THEM, BY CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THEMANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.WARNINGNEVER REMOVE, ADJUST, OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS, SCREWS AND/ORLAG SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE (END OR CENTER BEARINGBRACKETS) SYSTEM OR BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS OF THE DOOR.THESE BRACKETS ARE CONNECTED TO THE SPRING(S) AND ARE UNDEREXTREME TENSION. TO AVOID POSSIBLE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY,HAVE ANY SUCH WORK PERFORMED BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMSTECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS.TorqueMaster® Plus Springs: Pawl knob(s) (located on the TorqueMaster® end brackets abovethe door) should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case of springfailure or forceful manual operation.Torsion Springs: The torsion springs (located above the door) should only be adjusted by atrained door systems technician. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust torsion springs yourself.Extension Springs: A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the extensionspring (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 doordrawbar operator, use the release mechanism so you can operate the door by hand when do-ing this test. Start with the door in the fully closed position. Lift the door to check its balance.Adjust TorqueMaster® or Extension spring(s), if door lifts by itself (hard to pull down) or ifdoor is difficult to lift (easy to pull down). DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust Torsion Springsyourself. To adjust TorqueMaster® or Extension spring(s), refer to your installation instructionsand 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 rollersare 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 anon-silicon based lubricant) graduated end hinges, steel track rollers and bearings. DO NOTlubricate plastic idler bearings, nylon track rollers, door track. DO NOT oil a cylinder lock, ifactuation is difficult use a graphite dust to lubricate.18Maintenance

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