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anchors (by others). This installation will require the 1/2” anchors to be secured to the build-

ing and then secure the brackets to the anchors, as shown.

NOTE:

 Pre-Drill 1/2” pilot holes into the pre-cast for the 1/2” x 3” sleeve anchors.

FOR BLOCK CONSTRUCTION:

 Attach perforated angle 18” long to center bracket(s) using 

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (2) 3/8”nuts. Chamfer angle to clear top section high arc. Secure 

center bracket(s) and perforated angle to block using (4) 3/8” x 2-1/2” sleeve anchors, as 

shown.

WARNING 

DO NOT USE SLEEVE ANCHORS ON HOLLOW BLOCK.

Vertical line

Spring mounting pad (2” 

X 6“) White Pine or 

denser. Secured with a 

minimum of (4) 5/16” x 

4” lag bolts into header.

Horizontal 

line

Center 

bracket

5/16” x 1-5/8” Hex 

head lag screws

Wood

NOTE:

 Actual center bracket may 

vary, see breakdown of parts.

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts

Center bracket

(2) 3/8”

Hex nuts

Chamfered to clear 

door high-arc.

Sleeve anchors (3/8” x 

2-1/2”) positioned in 

the top and bottom slot 

of center bracket.

(18” length) Perforated 

angle

Concrete 

Blocks

NOTE:

 All (4) sleeve anchors (3/8” x 2-1/2”) must 

be positioned a minimum of 1” from block edge.

NOTE:

 Actual center 

bracket may vary, see 

breakdown of parts.

Center 

bracket

(Steel Jambs) (4) 5/16” x 1”

Self drilling screws

Steel

Pre-Cast

Center 

bracket

(Pre-cast) (2) 1/2” x 4”

Sleeve anchors

NOTE:

 Must secure 

sleeve anchors first, then 

attach center brackets to 

sleeve anchors.

NOTE:

 Actual center bracket may vary, see breakdown of parts.

12”

Center 

brackets

Mounting 

surface

17” 

Minimum

NOTE:

 Actual center bracket may 

vary, see breakdown of parts.

FOR ALTERNATE STEEL SPRING PAD APPLICATIONS:
IMPORTANT: 

DO NOT BOLT TWO 3-3/4” OR LARGER DIAMETER SPRINGS TO ONE CENTER 

BRACKET.

WARNING 

THESE SPRING MOUNTING TECHNIQUES ARE NOT SUPPORTED FOR 800-

32 CABLE DRUMS. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO NOT APPLICABLE 

FOR 5750-120 CABLE DRUMS WITH 72” OR MORE HIGH-LIFT.

WARNING 

MAXIMUM SPACING FOR DIMENSION “Y” IS 84” (7 FT.) THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR A SPAN GREATER THAN 84”..

Maximum Door Size 9’0” x 9’0” (Maximum Door Weight 210 lb.)

Cut perforated angle (1-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 11 GA.) to Dim “Y”. Thru-bolt top and bottom of 

angle to each girt using (4) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (4) 3/8”nuts. Thru-bolt center bracket to 

perforated angle using (3) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (3) 3/8” nuts, as shown.

(3) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts

Center bracket

(3) 3/8” 

Hex nuts

Heavy perforated angle 

(1-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 11ga.) 

Girt

Girt

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 

3/8” Hex nuts

“Y” (< 7 FT.)

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 3/8” Hex nuts

NOTE:

 Actual center 

bracket may vary, see 

parts breakdown.

Maximum Door Size 14’0” x 12’0” (Maximum Door Weight 400 lb.)

Cut (2) perforated angle (1-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 11 GA.) to Dim “Y”. Thru-bolt top and bottom of 

each angle to each girt using (4) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (4) 3/8” nuts. Thru-bolt each center 

bracket to perforated angle using (3) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (3) 3/8” nuts, as shown.

(3) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts

Center 

brackets

(3) 3/8” 

Hex nuts

Heavy perforated angles 

(1-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 11ga.) 

Girt

Girt

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 

3/8” Hex nuts

“Y” (< 7 FT.)

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 3/8” Hex nuts

Space center brackets 12” apart 

on applications requiring center 

coupler assembly

NOTE:

 Actual 

center brackets 

may vary, see 

breakdown of 

parts.

Maximum Door Size 14’-2” x 12’-1” (Maximum Door Weight 800 lb.)

Cut (2) pieces of perforated angle (1-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 11 GA.) to Dim “Y” and (2) more pieces 

at Dim “Y” minus 3”. Bolt the angles together into a “Z” shape using (4) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts 

and (4) 3/8” nuts. Thru-bolt top and bottom of each “Z” shaped angle to each girt using (4) 

3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (4) 3/8” nuts. Thru-bolt each center bracket to perforated angle as-

sembly using (3) 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and (3) 3/8” nuts, as shown.

(3) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts

Center 

brackets

(3) 3/8” 

Hex nuts

Heavy perforated angles 

(1-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 11ga.) 

Girt

Girt

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 

3/8” Hex nuts

“Y” (< 7 FT.)

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 3/8” Hex nuts

Space center brackets 12” apart 

on applications requiring center 

coupler assembly

(2) 3/8” x 1-1/4”

Hex bolts and (2) 

3/8” Hex nuts

NOTE:

 Actual 

center brackets 

may vary, see 

breakdown of 

parts.

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Summary of Contents for ThermoMark 5255

Page 1: ...structions 7 Maintenance 14 Cleaning Your Garage Door 14 Painting Your Garage Door 14 Operation And Maintenance 14 Warranty 15 Wayne Dalton a division of Overhead Door Corporation Models ThermoMark 51...

Page 2: ...t information 18 For windloaded doors the wind performance is achieved via the entire door system and component substitution is not authorized without express permission by Wayne Dalton NOTE It is rec...

Page 3: ...eft Hand and Right Hand Torsion Springs As Required I9 Counterbalance Lift Cables J REAR BACK HANGS J1 Left and Right Hand Rear Back Hangs Assemblies J2 Left and Right Hand Rear Center Back Hang Assem...

Page 4: ...on the left hand side attach the left hand bottom corner bracket to the left corner of the bottom section mak ing sure it is seated to the edges of the end cap using 1 4 14 x 7 8 self drilling screws...

Page 5: ...p fixture base using 1 5 16 18 x 3 4 carriage bolt and 1 5 16 18 hex nut Starting on the left hand side align the lip of the top fixture base on top of the corner of the top section and even with the...

Page 6: ...ghten all the track bolts and nuts Repeat for other side Attaching Drawbar Operator Bracket 17 NOTE If you don t have a drawbar operator bracket then skip this step Refer to Illustrations shown below...

Page 7: ...anchors not supplied NOTE Products being installed to pre cast or block must use a 3 8 x 3 sleeve anchor to attach the end bearing brackets to the building as shown Use the slots in the end bearing b...

Page 8: ...IONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR A SPAN GREATER THAN 84 Maximum Door Size 9 0 x 9 0 Maximum Door Weight 210 lb Cut perforated angle 1 5 8 x 2 3 8 x 11 GA to Dim Y Thru bolt top and bottom of angle to each...

Page 9: ...cone left hand side Right hand cable drum black Left hand cable drum red Center bearing Left wound black winding cone right hand side Left wound black winding cone right hand side Center bearing Cent...

Page 10: ...TAG S SUPPLIED MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE STATIONARY SPRING CONE S IN PLAIN VIEW SHOULD A REPLACEMENT SPRING WARNING TAG BE REQUIRED CONTACT WAYNE DALTON FOR FREE REPLACEMENTS FOR SPRINGS UP TO...

Page 11: ...e middle of the two center bearing brackets loosen the 3 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 hex head screws and the 3 3 8 16 nylon hex lock nuts from the coupler assembly if applicable Rotate the left hand drum and torsi...

Page 12: ...ft tighten screws one full turn HIGH SPRING TENSION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT adjust repair or remove springs or parts to which springs are connected such as steel brack ets cables wood...

Page 13: ...SE DOOR COULD FALL RESULTING IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY NOTE Doors heights over 8 0 or door widths over 11 0 require an additional set of rear center back hangs to be installed and located at the middl...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...art with the door in the fully closed position Lift the door to check its balance Adjust Extension spring s if door lifts by itself hard to pull down or if door is difficult to lift easy to pull down...

Page 16: ...to contact a customer service representative They will be happy to handle any questions that you may have Thank you for your purchase After installation is complete leave this Installation Instruction...

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