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End stile

End stile

Lock or 

Intermediate  

section

#1Center 

hinge(s)

#1 Graduated end hinge

#1 Graduated end hinge

Dimples

#1Center 

hinge(s)

#1 Graduated 

end hinge

Lower 

hinge leaf

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling 

screws

Short 

stem 

track 

roller

Stru

t

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling screws

Strut 

clips

Stru

t

Lower 

hinge 

leaf

Strut 

clip

Strut

#1 Graduated 

end hinges

Long stem 

track roller

End stile

End stile

#1Center 

hinge(s)

#1 Graduated end hinges

#1 Graduated end hinges

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling screws

Dimples

Lock or 

Intermediate  

section

Strut

#1Center 

hinge(s)

Lower 

hinge leaf

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling 

screws

Strut 

clips

Stru

t

Strut 

clips

Strut

Lower 

hinge leafs

NOTE:

 If a strut is required to be installed on a section with windows in it, half center hinge(s) 

(if included) may need to be used instead of the typical center hinge(s).

Lower hinge leaf

1/4”-20 x 7/8” 

Self drilling 

screws

Strut 

clips

Strut

Half center 

hinge

Dimples

IMPORTANT: 

ONCE THE 1/4” - 20 SELF DRILLING SCREWS ARE SNUG AGAINST THE 

LOWER HINGE LEAFS, TIGHTEN AN ADDITIONAL 1/4 TO 1/2 TURN TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM 

DESIGN HOLDING POWER.
Insert the appropriate stem track roller into the hinge tube of the graduated end hinges. 

Repeat the same process for all remaining sections.

Short stem track roller

Long stem track roller

Single End Hinge

Double End Hinge

IMPORTANT:

 WHEN PLACING STEM TRACK ROLLERS INTO THE #2 GRADUATED END HINGES 

AND HIGHER, THE STEM TRACK ROLLER GOES INTO HINGE TUBE FURTHEST AWAY FROM 

SECTION.

Step Plate

 

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Locate the center most center stile on the bottom section of the door. On the inside of the 

door and using the pre-punched holes at the bottom of the center stile as a template, drill (2) 

7/32” dia. holes through the section. Using the previously drilled holes as a guide, enlarge 

the holes from outside the door to 7/16” dia. and assemble the outside and inside step plates 

to the section using (2) #8 x 1-5/8” screws.

CAUTION 

DO NOT DRILL THROUGH OR ENLARGE HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR 

SECTION.

Inside step plate

Bottom section inside 

Pre-punched 

holes 

(2) #8 x 1-5/8” screws

8” Max.

mounting 

height 

Outside step plate

Bottom section outside 

Holes enlarged 

to 7/16” diameter

Lift Handle

 

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NOTE:

 Doors with a Keyed lock do not require this lift handle.

Locate the inside center stile or the desired lift handle location on the lock (2nd) section 

of the door. Position the lower hole in the lift handle 4” from the bottom of the lock (2nd) 

section.

IMPORTANT: 

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE STEP PLATE AND THE MIDDLE OF THE LIFT 

HANDLE MUST BE 20” MINIMUM TO 30” MAXIMUM. IF NECESSARY REPOSITION THE UPPER 

LIFT HANDLE TO STAY WITHIN THE REQUIRED DIMENSION.
Using the lift handle holes as a template, drill (2) 9/32” dia. holes through the lock section. 

Enlarge the holes from the outside the door to 1/2” dia.

CAUTION 

DO NOT DRILL THROUGH OR ENLARGE HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR 

SECTION.

Assemble the outside and inside lift handles to the lock section using (2) spacers, (2) 1/4” - 

20 x 2-1/2” carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 hex nuts.

(2) Spacers 

1/2” Diameter holes 

(2) 1/4” x 2-1/2” Carriage bolts 

Lift handle 

4” 

Lift handle 

(2) 1/4”-20 hex nuts 

Lock section outside 

Lock section inside 

Positioning Bottom Section

 

9

 

Center the bottom section in the door opening. Level the section using wooden shims (if 

necessary) under the bottom section. When the bottom section is leveled, temporarily hold it 

in place by driving a nail into the jamb and bending it over the edge of the bottom section on 

both sides.

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Summary of Contents for 8300

Page 1: ...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 Ga...

Page 2: ...STENERS IF THE ORIGINAL FASTENER WAS RED HEAD THE REPLACEMENT FASTENER MUST BE RED HEAD ALSO CONTACT WAYNE DALTON FOR FASTENER STRENGTH VALUES IF NEEDED WARNING IMPACT GUNS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED WHEN IN...

Page 3: ...dius 187 5 4763 mm See NOTE HEADROOM REQUIREMENTS Track Type Space Needed 12 Radius 12 1 2 318 mm 14 Radius 14 1 2 368 mm Weatherstrips Level header Finished Door width Jambs Backroom Plumb jambs Fini...

Page 4: ...g screws RED HEAD as required 5 16 x 2 Hex head lag screws as required 2 8 x 1 5 8 Self tapping screws step plate Door Section Identification Door Section Identification Of sec tions Door Type Of Sect...

Page 5: ...hen installing your door you must use sections of the appropriate height in the right stack ing order What sections heights you need to use in what order depends on the height of your door Unless your...

Page 6: ...eft Hand and Right Hand Vertical Tracks I3 Left Hand and Right Hand Angle Mount Vertical Track Assemblies J TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED J1 Left Hand and Right Hand Torsion Springs As Required...

Page 7: ...attern that is centered between the bottom jamb bracket and flag angle of the 2nd hole set Hand tighten jamb bracket using 1 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolt and 1 1 4 20 flange hex nut If a top jamb bracke...

Page 8: ...ing 1 5 16 18 x 3 4 carriage bolt and 1 5 16 18 hex nut Fasten the L reinforcement bracket to section through end cap using 1 1 4 20 x 11 16 self drilling screw Repeat the same process for the other t...

Page 9: ...ors Door Heights Section Quantity Door Configu rations Door Widths 10 0 12 0 16 0 17 0 18 0 20 0 8 0 4 Solid Top Windows 2S TS 2S TS 2S LS 2S BS 3S TS 3S LS 3S BS 3S ES Inter mediate Windows 2S TS 2S...

Page 10: ...g sawhorses lay the section on a flat smooth surface Starting on the left hand side of the section align the lower leafs of the appropriate graduated end hinges over the holes at the top of the end ca...

Page 11: ...ottom of the center stile as a template drill 2 7 32 dia holes through the section Using the previously drilled holes as a guide enlarge the holes from outside the door to 7 16 dia and assemble the ou...

Page 12: ...acing Bottom section Vertical track Floor Track roller Flag angle lag screw locations 5 16 x 2 Lag screws Or FOR ANGLE MOUNT VERTICAL TRACK ASSEMBLY Loosely fasten the slots in the wall angle to the j...

Page 13: ...below Place the bottom half inside the top half and flush against the inside surface of the top section Adjust both the top and bottom halves out as far apart as possible on the section surface Secure...

Page 14: ...3 4 hex head bolt and 1 3 8 16 hex nut Repeat for other side Remove nail that was temporally holding the top section in position IMPORTANT FAILURE TO REMOVE NAIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE DOOR COULD...

Page 15: ...ge of the spring anchor bracket with the vertical pencil line and the center of the spring anchor bracket with the horizontal pencil line this is to ensure the torsion shaft is level between the sprin...

Page 16: ...one of the coupler halves the spring anchor bearing torsion spring with the red winding cone and the red cable drum at the left end of the torsion keyed shaft Next on the right hand side lay the other...

Page 17: ...ket Spring anchor bracket Attaching Counterbalance Lift Cables 20 Starting on the left hand side thread the counterbalance lift cable up and around the front side of the left hand cable drum IMPORTANT...

Page 18: ...her sockets being careful to seat it snugly and at full socket depth 5 Hold the spring with the second winding bar and remove the first 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the complete turns have been ap...

Page 19: ...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 f...

Page 20: ...6 Make sure door is not rubbing on jambs IMPORTANT IF DOOR STILL DOES NOT BALANCE PROPERLY THEN CONTACT A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 20...

Page 21: ...uld be spaced ap proximately 1 8 away from the section edge IMPORTANT INSIDE LOCK S MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UN LOCKED POSITION IF AN OPERATOR IS INSTALLED ON THIS DOOR 4 1 4 20 x 11...

Page 22: ...n 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 Perfo...

Page 23: ...uctions 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 2...

Page 24: ...ion or repair of the Product or to any Product or component which has been damaged or deteriorated due to misuse neglect accident failure to provide necessary maintenance normal wear and tear acts of...

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Page 26: ...rvice representative They will be happy to handle any questions that you may have Thank you for your purchase PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE After installation is complete leave this I...

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