NOTE:
If you don’t have cable keepers, then skip this step. Refer to Step 4 Attaching Cable
Keepers, to determine if you have cable keepers installed.
IMPORTANT:
CABLE KEEPERS ARE INTENDED TO HELP PREVENT COUNTERBALANCE LIFT
CABLES FROM COMING OFF CABLE DRUMS ON MANUALLY OPERATED DOORS. ADDITION-
AL CABLE TENSIONING PROVISIONS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR MOTOR OPERATED DOORS.
Rotate arm up and hook around counterbalance lift cable, letting the cable keeper arm pull
against the counterbalance lift cable, keeping it taut, as shown. Next, close the hook to
prevent the counterbalance lift cables from coming out.
Bottom
section
Arm
Counterbalance
lift cable
Left hand
cable keeper
Typical left hand
bottom corner
bracket
NOTE:
Roller omitted for clarity.
Attaching Weather Seal
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NOTE:
If you don’t have weather seals, then skip this step. Refer to Package Contents /
Breakdown of Parts, to determine if you have weather seals.
Permanently attach the weatherstrips on both door jambs and header. The weatherstrips
were temporarily attached in Preparing the Opening, in the pre-installation section of this
manual.
NOTE:
When permanently attaching the weatherstrips to the jambs, avoid pushing the weath-
erstrips too tightly against the face of door.
Balancing Door
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Remove locking pliers. Lift door and check its balance. Adjustments to the required number
of spring turns stated may be necessary. If door rises off floor more than 2 ft. under spring
tension alone, reduce spring tension. If the door is hard to rise or drifts down on its own, add
spring tension. A poorly balanced door can cause garage door operator problems.
To adjust spring tension, fully close door. Apply locking pliers to track above third track roller.
Place locking pliers on torsion shaft, as shown in Step Attaching Counterbalance Lift Cables.
Insert a winding rod into the winding cone. Push upward on the winding rod slightly while
carefully loosening the set screws in the winding cone.
IMPORTANT:
BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT THE FULL FORCE OF THE TORSION SPRING ONCE
THE SET SCREWS ARE LOOSE.
Carefully adjust spring tension 1/4 turn. Retighten both set screws to 14-15 ft. lbs. of torque
in the winding cone and repeat for the other side. Recheck door balance and re-adjust spring
tension if needed.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT ADJUST MORE THAN 1 TURN FROM THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER
OF TURNS.
If the door still does not operate easily, lower the door into the closed position, unwind
spring(s) completely, and recheck the following items:
1.) Is the door level?
2.) Are the torsion shaft and flag angles / angle mount level and plumb?
3.) Does the distance between the flag angles / angle mount equal door width plus 3-3/8” to
3-1/2”?
4.) Do the counterbalance lift cables have equal tension? Adjust if necessary.
5.) Rewind the spring(s).
6.) Make sure door is not rubbing on jambs.
IMPORTANT:
IF DOOR STILL DOES NOT BALANCE PROPERLY, THEN CONTACT A TRAINED
DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Garage Door
IMPORTANT:
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 on
a routine basis. Some discoloration of the finish may occur when a door has been exposed
to dirt-laden atmosphere for a period of time. Slight chalking may also occur as a result of
direct 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 recommended
for use in general cleaning of garage doors.
NOTE:
Be sure to clean behind weatherstrips on both sides and top of door.
CAUTION
NEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH.
GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean with a mild detergent solution (same as above) and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse
thoroughly.
ACRYLIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soap or detergent and plenty of water. Use your bare
hands to feel and dislodge any caked on particles. A soft, grit-free cloth, sponge or chamois
may be used to wipe the surface. Do not use hard or rough cloths that will scratch the acrylic
glazing. 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 Door
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR PAINTING
Wax on the surface must be removed or paint peeling/ flaking will result. To remove this
wax, it will be necessary to lightly scuff the surface with a fine steel wool pad saturated with
soapy water. A final wipe and rinse should be done with clean water only to remove any loose
particles and any soapy film residue.
Surface scratches, which have not exposed the metal substrate, can be lightly buffed or
sanded with 0000 steel wool or no. 400 sand paper to create a smoother surface. Care must
be taken to not expose the substrate under the paint. Once the substrate is exposed, the
likelihood for rusting is greatly increased.
If substrate is exposed, it must be treated to prevent rust from forming. Sand the exposed
area lightly and paint with a high quality metal primer specifically intended for galvanized
surfaces to protect the area from corrosion. Allow for drying time on primer can label before
applying topcoat.
The surface of the factory-applied finish, that is being painted, must not be too smooth, or
the paint will not adhere to it. It is advisable to test in an inconspicuous area, to evaluate
adhesion. If poor adhesion is observed, surface preparation for painting the factory-applied
finish must be repeated until desired results are achieved. Again, care must be taken to not
expose the substrate under the paint.
PAINTING:
After surface has been properly prepared, it must be allowed to dry thoroughly, and then
coated immediately with premium quality latex house paint. Follow paint label directions
explicitly. Oil base or solvent base paints are not recommended. Please note that if substrate
is exposed and not properly primed, painting with latex paint may cause accelerated rusting
of the steel in the exposed area.
NOTES:
1. Re-painting of finish painted steel doors cannot be warranted, as this condition is totally
beyond the door manufacturer’s control.
2. Consult a professional coatings contractor if in doubt about any of the above directions.
3. Follow directions explicitly on the paint container labels for proper applications of coatings
and disposal of containers. Pay particular attention to acceptable weather and temperature
conditions in which to paint.
Operation And Maintenance
OPERATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR:
Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions
and 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 your
door into the open position, this may cause damage to the door or its components. If your
door has an electric opener, refer to the owner’s manual to disconnect the opener before
performing manual door operation below.
MANUAL DOOR OPERATION:
For additional information on manual garage door operations go to
www.dasma.com
and
reference TDS 165.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS INTO SECTION JOINTS WHEN OPENING
AND/OR CLOSING A DOOR. ALWAYS USE LIFT HANDLES / SUITABLE GRIPPING POINTS
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