Wayne-Dalton 7100 Series installation instructions Top Fixtures, For 3 Long Strut Applications

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Single graduated end hinge with

 

 

short stem track roller

Double graduated end hinge with

 

 

long stem track roller

 

(4) 1/4” - 14 x 1”

Typical

 

Lag screws

section

 

 

shown.

(2) 1/4” - 20 x 2 1/4”

 

 

Carriage bolts and (2) 1/4”

 

 

- 20 Flange hex nuts or (2)

2” Long strut

 

1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolts

 

Single graduated end hinge with

short stem tandem track roller

 

Double graduated end hinge with

Tandem

long stem tandem track roller

track roller

(4) 1/4” - 14 x 1”

Typical

 

 

Lag screws

section

 

 

shown.

(2) 1/4” - 20 x 2 1/4”

 

 

Carriage bolts and (2) 1/4”

 

 

- 20 Flange hex nuts or (2)

2” Long strut

 

1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolts

 

For Center Hinges, align the slots of the lower hinge leaf with the pre-drilled holes or at each center stile at the top rail of bottom section. Using the center hinge as a template, drill pilot holes, 1” deep into the bottom section with a 1/8” drill bit (if needed).

IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful not to drill thru the section. Only drill 1” deep.

Attach the strut and center hinge to the bottom section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screws at each pre-drilled hole. Repeat same process for other center hinge(s).

 

Center hinge

 

(3) 1/4” - 14 x 1”

 

Lag screws

Typical

 

section

2” Long strut

shown.

For 3” Long Strut Applications:

Attach the upper slot of the graduated end hinge, (1) strut clip and the upper leg of strut to the bottom section using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/4” carriage bolt, (1) 1/4” – 20 flange hex nut or

(1)1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolt. Next secure the bottom leg of strut, the slot of the graduated end hinge to the bottom section (1) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/4” carriage bolt, (1) 1/4” – 20 flange hex nut or (1) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolt. Repeat for other side.

For doors with double graduated end hinges, position the second graduated end hinge next to the first (single) graduated end hinge. Using the second graduated end hinge as a template, drill pilot holes, 1” deep into the bottom section with a 1/8” drill bit.

IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful not to drill thru the section. Only drill 1” deep.

Attach the upper leg of strut to the upper slot of the graduated end hinge to the bottom sec- tion using (1) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw. Next secure the bottom leg of strut to the lower slot of the graduated end hinge to the bottom section using (1) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw. Repeat for other side.

If you have single graduated end hinges, insert a short stem track roller / short stem tandem track roller (if included) into the hinge tube on each side.

If you have double graduated end hinges, insert a long stem track roller / short stem tandem track roller (if included) into the hinge tubes on each side.

Important: When placing track rollers / tandem track roller (if included) into graduated end hinges number 2 and higher, the track roller / tandem track roller (if included) goes into tube furthest away from section.

Single graduated end hinge

Double graduated end hinge

with short stem track roller

with long stem track roller

Short

Lower hinge

 

edge

leaf(s)

 

(1) Strut

 

3” Long strut

clip

 

 

 

Long edge

 

 

(2) 1/4” - 20 x 2 1/4” Carriage bolts

(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1”

Typical

and (2) 1/4” - 20 Flange hex nuts or

section

(2) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolts

Lag screws

shown.

 

 

Single graduated end hinge with

 

 

 

short stem tandem roller

 

Tandem

 

Double graduated end hinge

 

with long stem tandem roller

roller

Short

Lower hinge

 

 

 

 

edge

 

 

leaf(s)

 

(1) Strut

 

 

 

 

3” Long strut

clip

 

 

 

 

 

Long edge

 

 

 

(2) 1/4” - 20 x 2 1/4” Carriage bolts

(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1”

Typical

section

and (2) 1/4” - 20 Flange hex nuts or

Lag screws

shown.

(2) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolts

 

 

For Center Hinges, align the slots of the lower hinge leaf with the pre-drilled holes or at each center stile at the top rail of bottom section. Using the center hinge as a template, drill pilot holes, 1” deep into the bottom section with a 1/8” drill bit (if needed).

IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful not to drill thru the section. Only drill 1” deep.

Attach (1) strut clip strut, top leg of strut to the lower slot of the center hinge to the bottom section using (1) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screws. Next secure the bottom leg of strut to the lower slot of the center hinge to the bottom section using (1) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw. Repeat for other center hinge(s).

NOTE: Ensure the short edge of the strut clip is pointing towards the hinge and the long edge of the strut clip is pointing towards the strut.

Short edge

 

 

 

(1) Strut clip

Lower

Center hinge

 

hinge

(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1”

 

leaf

 

Lag screws

 

 

 

 

 

Long edge

Strut clip

3” Long strut

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Top Fixtures

Tools: Power drill, 7/16” Socket driver

NOTE: If your door came with two top fixtures (A), then one top fixture and a short stem track roller are required for each side.

NOTE: If your door came with four top fixtures (B), then two top fixtures and a long stem track roller are required for each side.

Note: Refer to Door Section Identification / Parts Breakdown.

Place the top section face down on a couple of sawhorses or flat clean/ smooth surface. Loosely secure the top fixture slide and the “L” reinforcement bracket (if applicable) to the top fixture base using (1) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” carriage bolt and (1) 5/16”-18 hex nut, as shown. Repeat for others top fixture assembly.

NOTE: Disregard the “L” reinforcement bracket(s), if they were not supplied with your door.

NOTE: Depending on your door, refer to illustrations (A) or (B) to determine how to install the top fixtures.

Follow the corresponding steps below:

(A): Starting on the left hand side, align the lip of the top fixture base onto the top corner of the top section and even with the side edge of the top section. Using the top fixture base as a template, mark and pre-drill (3) 9/32” diameter holes through the top section. Loosely attach the top fixture base to the top section using (3) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/4” carriage bolts and (3) 1/4”

–20 flange hex nuts or (3) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolts. Insert a short stem track roller into the top fixture slide. Repeat the same process for the right hand side.

NOTE: If the “L” reinforcement bracket(s) was not supplied with your door, then only (2) 9/32” diameter holes drilled holes are needed, along with only (2) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/4” carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” – 20 flange hex nuts or (2) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolts used to attach the top fixture assembly to the top section.

Top

(1) 5/16”-18 x 3/4”

 

Lip

Carriage bolt

 

fixture

 

 

base

(3) 1/4” - 20 x 2 1/4”

 

 

 

 

Carriage bolts

Left hand

 

 

 

 

Top fixture

 

top fixture

 

 

assembly

 

slide

(3) 1/4” - 20

 

 

 

Flange hex nuts

 

 

“L” Reinforcing

Short stem

“L” Reinforcing bracket

(1) 5/16”-18

bracket (if

(if applicable)

Hex nut

applicable)

track roller

 

(B): Position the second top fixture assembly next to the first installed top fixture assembly and secure it with (3) 1/4 – 14 x 1” lag screws. Insert a long stem track roller into the top fixture slides. Repeat the same process for the right hand side.

NOTE: If the “L” reinforcement bracket(s) was not supplied with your door, then only (2) 9/32” diameter holes drilled holes are needed, along with only (2) 1/4 – 14 x 1” lag screws used to attach the top fixture assembly to the top section.

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Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store. Contact your local Wayne-Dalton dealer. To find your local Wayne-Dalton dealer,

refer to your local yellow pages business listings or go to the Find a Dealer section online at www.Wayne-Dalton.com

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Contents Series B l e O f C o n t e n t sParts Breakdown F5. Left Hand and Right Hand Vertical Tracks As RequiredImportant Safety Instructions Tools Required Package ContentsGraduated End Hinge Strut Identification Door Section IdentificationDoor Strut IdentificationHeadroom Requirements Removing an Existing DoorPreparing the Opening Page Track Roller Carriers StruttingFor bottom corner brackets B For bottom corner bracket CFollow the corresponding steps below Top FixturesFor 3 Long Strut Applications Bottom Section Vertical TracksStacking Sections If you have 3 vertical tracksTop Section Horizontal TracksAdjusting Top Fixtures Adjusting top fixture slidesEnd Bearing Brackets Center BracketTorsion Spring Assembly If you don’t have a Coupler AssemblyTools Step Ladder Repeat the same process for the other coupler halveIf you have a Coupler Assembly Torsion Spring AttachmentRear Back Hangs Winding SpringsSecuring Door for Spring Windings Tools Vice ClampsLabel Placement Residential Dust label For California Residents Only Torsion spring tags one per springTools Power drill, 1/8 Drill bit, Tape measure Door Arm HookupLift Handles Pull Down RopeCleaning Your Garage Door Operation and MaintenancePainting Your Garage Door Clear Or Stained FinishesPage Warranty Limited warranty Model 7100 Series

7100 Series specifications

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