Winding Spring(s)
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RECOMMENDED SPRING TURNS
Tools Needed:
To wind the spring, rotate the winding shaft clockwise, while watching the mark on the winding shaft (or socket). Rotate the winding shaft to the required number of turns for your door or the number recorded during the
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVERWIND SPRINGS.
NOTE: Since total turns to balance door can deviate from spring turn chart values by ± 1/2 turns, adjustments to the recommended number of spring turns may be required AFTER rear hangers assembly is completed.
IMPORTANT! CAUTIOUSLY REMOVE VICE CLAMPS FROM VERTICAL TRACKS. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF TURNS MAY BE REQUIRED. IF DOOR RAISES OFF THE FLOOR UNDER SPRING TENSION ALONE, THEN REDUCE SPRING TENSION UNTIL DOOR RESTS ON THE FLOOR. IF THE DOOR IS HARD TO RAISE OR DRIFTS DOWN ON ITS OWN, THEN ADD SPRING TENSION. AN UNBALANCED DOOR CAN CAUSE IDRIVE® OPERATION PROBLEMS.
IMPORTANT! IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THE IDRIVE® OPENER ON A NEW GARAGE DOOR, REAR SUPPORTS WILL NEED TO BE FABRICATED/ INSTALLED TO SUPPORT THE HORIZONTAL TRACKS. REAR SUPPORTS ARE CONSTRUCTED USING PERFORATED ANGLES, HEX HEAD BOLTS/NUTS AND THEN THE MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO SOUND FRAMING MEMBERS WITH LAG SCREWS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON CONSTRUCTING/ SUPPORTING THE REAR SUPPORTS, REFER TO YOUR DOORS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL.
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PAWL KNOB
IN LOWER POSITION
Pawl Knob In Lower Position
®INSTALLATION FORTORQUEMASTER
®IDRIVE
13 | Drum Wrap Installation |
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Tabs | Drum Wrap |
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Left
Last Rib Cable
Drum
Drum
Wrap
Tools Needed:
Step Ladder
Un-snap the drum wrap hinged latch and rotate down.
IMPORTANT: Pull the counterbalance cable away from the header to clear the latch. Simultaneously slide the drum wrap against the last rib of the drum until the 3 tabs engage the third rib
Groove in
Drum
Counterbalance Cable Pull to clear latch
Hinged Latch
Confi rm the catch is fully engaged by lightly tugging on it.
Repeat for the left hand side.
After completing this Step, continue with Step 14 on page 21.
Counterbalance Cable
3rd Rib
3 Catches
Secure Hinged
Latch
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