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Center 

hinge(s)

Left graduated end hinge 

with short stem track roller

Right graduated end hinge 

with short stem track roller 

Center 

hinge(s)

Right double graduated 

end hinge with long stem 

track roller

1/4”-20 x 11/16” Self drilling screw locations

1/4”-20 x 11/16” Self drilling screw locations

Left double graduated end 

hinge with long stem track 

roller

Stacking Top Section

 

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Place the top section in the opening. Install a nail to prevent the top section from falling 

backwards. Now, flip up the hinge leaves, hold tight against section, and fasten center hinges 

first and end hinges last (refer to step, Stacking Sections). Vertical track alignment is critical. 

Position flag angle or wall angle between 1-11/16” (43 mm) to 1-3/4” (44 mm) from the 

edge of the door; tighten the bottom lag screw. Flag angles must be parallel to the door sec-

tions. Repeat for other side.

IMPORTANT: 

THE DIMENSION BETWEEN THE FLAG ANGLES OR WALL ANGLES MUST BE 

DOOR WIDTH PLUS 3-3/8” (86MM) TO 3-1/2” (89 MM) FOR SMOOTH, SAFE DOOR OPERA-

TION.

FOR QUICK INSTALL TRACK:

 Complete the vertical track installation by securing the jamb 

bracket(s) and tightening the other lag screws. Repeat for other side.

FOR FULLY ADJUSTABLE TRACK OR RIVETED TRACK:

 Complete the vertical track instal-

lation by securing the jamb bracket(s) and tightening the other lag screws. Push the vertical 

track against the track rollers so that the track rollers are touching the deepest part of the 

curved side of the track; tighten all the track bolts and nuts. Repeat for other side.

FOR ANGLE MOUNT TRACK:

 Complete the vertical track installation by securing the jamb 

bracket(s) and or tightening the other lag screws. Push the vertical track against the track 

rollers so that the track rollers are touching the deepest part of the curved side of the vertical 

track, as shown. Repeat for other side.

Top section

Top 

section

Nail

Door width 

+ 3-3/8” to 3-1/2”

1-11/16” 

to 1-3/4”

Flag

angle

Vertical track 

against track rollers

Flag angle or 

wallangle assembly

Top of flag angle or 

Top of wallangle assembly

Attaching Drawbar Operator Bracket

 

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IMPORTANT: 

WHEN CONNECTING A TROLLEY TYPE GARAGE DOOR OPENER TO THIS DOOR, 

A WAYNE DALTON OPERATOR/ TROLLEY BRACKET MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO 

THE TOP SECTION OF THE DOOR IF ONE HAS BEEN PROVIDED, ALONG WITH ANY STRUTS 

PROVIDED WITH THE DOOR (IF A WAYNE DALTON OPERATOR/ TROLLEY BRACKET WAS NOT 

PROVIDED WITH YOUR DOOR, THAN USE THE ONE PROVIDED BY YOUR OPERATOR MANU-

FACTURER). THE INSTALLATION OF THE OPERATOR MUST BE ACCORDING TO MANUFAC-

TURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND FORCE SETTINGS MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY.

NOTE:

 For retro fit applications, the drawbar operator bracket must be aligned with an exist-

ing operator.

NOTE:

 Refer to illustrations to determine which drawbar operator bracket were supplied with 

your door. Follow the corresponding step 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 the drawbar operator bracket bottom half and the top half together using (4) 

5/16” - 18 x 1/2” carriage bolts and (4) 5/16” - 18 flange hex nuts.

NOTE:

 Install the 5/16” - 18 x 1/2” carriage bolts and the 5/16” - 18 flange hex nuts as far 

apart as possible, prior to securing both top and bottom halves together.
Now, locate the center of the top section and align the center of the holes in the drawbar op-

erator bracket assembly with the top section center line. Align the drawbar operator bracket 

assembly vertically.

NOTE:

 For retro fit applications, the drawbar operator bracket assembly must be aligned with 

an existing operator.
Slide the top halve of the drawbar operator bracket assembly under the strut, keeping the 

drawbar operator bracket assembly aligned with the center line. Remove the strut’s screws, if 

necessary and attach to the top section (through strut if necessary) using (3) 1/4” - 20 x 7/8" 

self drilling screws.

NOTE:

 If your door lacks a strut on the top section, ignore the previous paragraph.

Attach the bottom halve of the drawbar operator bracket to the section surface using (3) 1/4” 

- 20 x 7/8” self drilling screws.

NOTE:

 When attaching drawbar operator bracket to top section with strut, apply additional 

pressure to thread into the strut.

(3) 1/4”- 20 x 7/8”

Self-drilling screws

(4) 5/16”- 18 x 1/2”

Carriage bolts and 

(4) 5/16”- 18 flange 

hex nuts

(3) 1/4” -20 x 7/8”

Self-drilling screws

Bottom half

Top half

Strut

Drawbar 

operator bracket

Locate the center of the top section. Position the drawbar operator bracket under the strut 

(if applicable) or align the drawbar operator bracket top edge with the top edge of the top 

section, as shown. Attach the drawbar operator bracket using (3) 1/4” - 20 x 7/8” self-drilling 

screws (as shown).

(3) 1/4”- 20 x 7/8”

Self-drilling screws

Pin 

stripes

Top section

Strut

Drawbar 

operator 

bracket

Attaching Horizontal Tracks

 

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NOTE:

 Depending on your door, you may have Quick Install Flag Angles, Fully Adjustable Flag 

Angles, Riveted Vertical Track Assemblies or you may have Angle Mount Vertical Track As-

semblies. Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which Flag Angles / 

Vertical Track Assemblies you have.

WARNING 

DO NOT RAISE DOOR UNTIL HORIZONTAL TRACKS ARE SECURED AT 

REAR, AS OUTLINED IN STEP, REAR BACK HANGS, OR DOOR COULD FALL 

FROM OVERHEAD POSITION CAUSING SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

IF YOU HAVE QUICK INSTALL FLAG ANGLES:

 To install horizontal track, place the curved 

end over the top track roller of the top section. Align key slot of the horizontal track with the 

Quick Install tab of the flag angle. Push curved portion of horizontal track down to lock in 

place.

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Summary of Contents for 8500

Page 1: ...2 Package Contents 3 Door Section Identification 4 Tools Required 4 Breakdown Of Parts 5 Door Installation Instructions 6 Counterbalance Installation Instructions 13 Optional Installation 16 Trolley...

Page 2: ...GTH VALUES IF NEEDED WARNING IMPACT GUNS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED WHEN INSTALLING 5 16 LAG SCREWS USING AN ELECTRIC DRILL DRIVER THE DRILL DRIVERS CLUTCH MUST BE SET TO DELIVER NO MORE THAN 200 IN LBS OF T...

Page 3: ...oor width Jambs Backroom Plumb jambs Finished Door Height Nail Headroom Header board 2 x 6 lumber preferred Suitable mounting surface 2 x 6 lumber minimum Weatherstrips Jamb Quick Install track Other...

Page 4: ...21 24 7 9 24 21 7 6 24 21 24 Section Quantity 5 7 9 Type Of Sections Intermediate Sections 7 6 8 0 18 18 21 18 21 I II Lock Bottom Door Height Top 21 When installing your door you must use sections o...

Page 5: ...veted Vertical Track Assemblies I4 Left Hand and Right Hand Angle Mount Vertical Track Assemblies J EXTENSION SPRING ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED J1 Extension Springs J2 Spring Restraint Cables J3 Front Cable...

Page 6: ...with 1 4 20 x 7 8 self drilling screws placing one 6 in from each end of the bottom section and one every 18 maximum in between as shown Endcap Bottom weather seal 1 4 20 x 7 8 Self drilling screws L...

Page 7: ...nge hex nuts 3 Insert short stem track roller IF YOU HAVE 2 TOP FIXTURE BASES AND 2 TOP FIXTURE SLIDES Starting on the left hand side of the top section align the lip of the top fixture base onto the...

Page 8: ...or Heights Section Quantity Door Configu ration Door Widths 9 1 10 0 10 1 16 0 16 1 18 0 18 1 20 0 8 3 4 Solid TS TS LS BS ES Top Win dows TS TS LS BS ES Inter mediate Windows TS IW TS IW BS ES 5 Soli...

Page 9: ...s with the dimples at the center location s located at the top of the section Secure the gradu ated end and center hinges to the section using 2 1 4 20 x 11 16 self drilling screws Locate and center t...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...amb using 5 16 x 1 5 8 lag screws Tighten lag screws securing the bottom jamb bracket to jamb maintain 3 8 to 5 8 spacing as shown between the bottom section and vertical track Hang counterbalance lif...

Page 12: ...ons to determine which drawbar operator bracket were supplied with your door Follow the corresponding step below Place the bottom half inside the top half and flush against the inside surface of the t...

Page 13: ...e out against the horizontal track Maintaining the slide s position tighten the 2 1 4 20 flange hex nuts or the 1 5 16 18 hex nut to secure the top fixture slide to the top fixture base Repeat for oth...

Page 14: ...Front cable lift sheave Attaching Extension Springs 18 Remove the locking pliers from the vertical tracks WARNING WITH ASSISTANCE RAISE THE DOOR SLOWLY INTO THE OPEN POSITION MAKING SURE THE DOOR TRAV...

Page 15: ...d lower the door into the closed position Once the door is closed measure the extension spring length in tension for both sides Using the chart verify the spring length in tension is correct with your...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...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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