Wayne-Dalton 9700 Winding Springs, it is recommended that, leather gloves be worn while, hands

21		Winding Springs
Tools Needed:		WARNING
Ratchet Wrench	it is recommended that
5/8” Socket	leather gloves be worn while
	winding the TorqueMaster®
3” Extension	Plus springs. Failure to wear
Gloves	gloves may cause injury to
	hands.
Step Ladder	Double check to ensure the counterbalance
	cable is aligned in the first and second groove
	of the cable drum (Step 20).

3” Extension

End Bracket

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RECOMMENDED SPRING TURNS

Door Height	Spring Turns
6’-6”	15
6’-10”	15-1/2
7’-0”	16
7’-3”	16-1/2

There are two methods for counting the spring

turns as you wind. One method is to identify

the black tooth on the ratchet wheel inside of

the end bracket. When the wheel makes one

revolution and the tooth returns to its starting

point, one turn has been made. The other

method is to make a mark on the winding shaft

(or socket) and end bracket, and count your

turns in this manor.

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Prior to winding or making adjustments

to the springs, ensure you’re winding

in the proper direction as stated in the

Installation Instructions. Otherwise the

spring fittings may release from spring

if not wound in the proper direction and

could result in severe or fatal injury.

Starting on the right hand side. Turn the pawl

knob on the end bracket to the upper position.

Using a ratchet wrench with a 16mm 5/8“

socket (NOTE: A 76 mm 3” extension is also

recommended for added clearance from the

horizontal angle.), wind the spring by rotating

the winding shaft counter clockwise, while

watching either the black tooth on the ratchet

wheel or the mark on the winding shaft.

IMPORTANT: pawl knob must be

in upper position to add/ remove

required number of spring turns.

After 2-3 turns, remove the ratchet wrench and

adjust the cable on the left side. Ensure the

cables are in the first and second groove of the

cable drums, as shown in Step 20.

NOTE: Single spring application require no

spring winding on the left hand side, but cable

tension needs to be adjusted.

IMPORTANT: Counterbalance cable

tension must be equal on both sides

prior to fully winding springs.

See the Spring Turn chart for the

required number of turns:

For single spring applications:

Return to the right hand and continue winding

the spring to the required number of turns for

your door. Place pawl knob in lower position.

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20Please 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