| 3/4” To 7/8” | 3/4” To 7/8” |
| Door edges | |
| Horizontal tracks | |
28 | Balancing Door | |
Tools: Ratchet wrench, Socket: 5/8”, 3” Socket extension, Wrench: |
5/8”, (2) Vice clamps, Tape measure, Level, Step Ladder |
Note: Windows will cause the top section to be significantly heavier than the remaining sec- tions. Wayne-Dalton attempts to balance the door at the top and bottom. To prevent any sudden door acceleration between the top and bottom, we recommend motor operating all doors with windows. Doors with windows in the top section should not be manually operated.
Remove any vice clamps. Lift the door and check its balance. Adjust spring(s) if door lifts by itself (hard to pull down) or if door is difficult to lift (easy to pull down). Anytime spring adjustments are made, ratchet pawl knob must be in the upper position. An unbalanced door can cause idrive® or TorqueMaster® Plus operation problems.
Close the door and place vice clamps onto both vertical tracks just above the third roller. This is to prevent the garage door from raising while adjusting the counterbalance spring(s).
IMPORTANT: To adjust springs, only add or remove a maximum of 3/10 of a turn (three teeth on the ratchet wheel) at a time. Both sides need to be adjusted equally on double spring doors.
Add spring tension: The ratchet wheel is made of 10 teeth. To add spring tension, ensure the ratchet and socket is set so that it will tighten counter clockwise on the right hand side and clockwise on the left hand side. Place the ratchet wrench with 5/8” socket and 3” socket exten- sion onto the winding shaft, pull down to add 3/10 of a turn. Watch as three teeth of the ratchet wheel pass over the pawl, creating three “clicks”.
Remove spring tension: To remove spring tension, place a regular 5/8” wrench onto the winding shaft. Pull down on the wrench to relieve pressure between the pawl and the ratchet wheel. Push in on the pawl to allow the three ratchet wheel teeth to pass by the pawl, as you carefully allow the wrench to be rotated upward by the spring tension, release the pawl to allow it to engage with the ratchet wheel.
Important: Be prepared to hold the full tension of the spring.
Important: Do not add or remove more than 1 spring turns (1 spring turn equals 10 teeth on ratchet wheel) from the recommended number of turns shown on the spring turn chart.
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.) Check the door for level.
2.) Check the TorqueMaster® spring tube and flag angles for level and plumb.
3.) Check the distance between the flag angles, which must be door width plus 3-3/8” to 3-1/2”.
4.) Check the counterbalance cables for equal tension; adjust if necessary.
5.) Rewind the spring(s).
6.) Make sure door isn’t rubbing on jambs.
Note: If an idrive® opener was installed and you have completed this step, refer to the idrive® Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual to complete your idrive® installation.
Optional Installations 
Trolley Arm Configuration
Tools: Tape measure, Level
Measure the curved ends of the horizontal track to determine if you have a 12” or 15” radius horizontal track, as shown in FIG 1; if you have a low headroom door skip this step. Determine center line of the door. Mark vertical line at this point on the header, as shown in FIG 4. Raise the door slightly until the top section reaches the highest point of travel (high arc), as shown in FIG 2 and FIG 3 for low headroom. Using a level, mark this high arc point on the header where it intersects the vertical center line, as shown in FIG 4. Hold the wall bracket’s bottom edge 1/2” - 1” (room permitting) above the high arc line and centered on the vertical center line, as shown in FIG 4. Mark the wall bracket’s mounting holes on the header wall and then refer to your garage
door operator manual for pre-drilling and securing the wall bracket to header.
Using the operator hook-up charts, refer to referenced illustrations for correct arm hook-up from trolley to operator bracket. For low headroom, refer to operator hook-up chart for low headroom.
Note: Refer to your operator manual for specific details on how to assembly the curved and straight arm, as shown in FIG 5 and FIG 6, and FIG 7 and FIG 8 for low headroom.
Note: Depending on your setup, you may or may not have to cut straight arm to accomplish trolley settings.
Align hole in the appropriate arm with holes in operator bracket tabs, as shown in step, Trolley Arm Hookup. Insert 5/16” x 1-1/4” clevis pin, making sure hole in clevis pin is outside of second tab of operator bracket. Insert cotter pin into clevis pin hole and spread hairpin cotter to ensure it will secure assembly.
OPERATOR HOOK-UP CHART,STANDARD LIFT FOR 12” AND 15” RADIUS
OPERATOR MODELS | | TYPE OF ARM BEING USED | REF. ILLUSTRATIONS |
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QUANTUM/CLASSIC | | CURVED / STRAIGHT | | FIG 6 | |
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LINEAR | | | STRAIGHT / CURVED | | FIG 5 | |
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LIFTMASTER (SEARS) | | CURVED / STRAIGHT | | FIG 6 | |
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GENIE | | | CURVED / STRAIGHT | | FIG 6 | |
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OPERATOR HOOK-UP CHART FOR LOW HEADROOM | | | |
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OPERATOR | TYPE OF ARM BEING USED | | | |
MODELS | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED | | REF. ILLUSTRA- | OPTIONAL | REF. ILLUSTRA- |
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| HOOKUP | | TIONS | HOOK-UP | TIONS |
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QUANTUM / | CURVED / | | FIG. 8 | STRAIGHT | FIG. 7 |
CLSSSIC | STRAIGHT | | | | | |
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LINEAR | STRAIGHT | | FIG. 7 | N/A | | N/A |
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LIFTMASTER | CURVED / | | FIG. 8 | STRAIGHT | FIG. 7 |
(SEARS) | STRAIGHT | | | | | |
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GENIE | CURVED / | | FIG. 8 | STRAIGHT | FIG. 7 |
| STRAIGHT | | | | | |
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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 aesthetically pleasing finish of the garage door, a periodic washing of the garage door is recommended.
The following cleaning solution is recommended:
A mild detergent solution consisting of one cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dis- solved 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 weather stripping 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
