Wayne-Dalton 8300, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual

This Installation document is available at no charge from:
- Your local Wayne Dalton Sales Center, or
- Online at 

www.Wayne-Dalton.com

, or

- By mailing to: Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, P.O. Box 

67, Mt. Hope, OH., 44660

©Copyright 2018

REV7_07/26/2018

Part Number

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT 

TO THE STORE

If you need assistance, please call 1-866-
569-3799 (press Option 1) and follow the 
prompts to contact a customer service 
representative. They will be happy to handle 
any questions that you may have.

Pre-Installation 2

Important Safety Instructions 

2

Removing an Existing Door and Preparing the Opening 

2

Package Contents 

3

Door Section Identification 

4

Tools Required 

5

Breakdown Of Parts 

6

Door Installation Instructions 

7

Counterbalance Installation Instructions 

14

Optional Installation 

21

Trolley Arm Hookup 

21

Inside Lock 

21

Pull Down Rope 

21

Maintenance 22

Cleaning Your Garage Door 

22

Painting Your Garage Door 

22

Maintaining The Finish On Your Garage Door 

22

Operation And Maintenance 

22

Warranty 24

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DEFINITION OF LIGHT COMMERCIAL:

1. Door Heights less than or equal to 8’0” (< = 8’0”) are considered 
Residential Applications.
2. Door Heights greater than 8’0” (> 8’0”) are considered Light 
Commercial Applications.

To avoid possible injury, read and fully understand the enclosed 
instructions carefully before installing and operating the garage door. Pay 
close attention to all warnings and notes. After installation is complete, 
fasten this manual near garage door for easy reference.

IMPORTANT NOTICES!