Wayne-Dalton 8100 User Manual

8000 Series, Model 46
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Read these instructions carefully before
attempting installation. If in question about
any of the procedures, do not perform the
work. Instead, have a qualified door agency
do the installation or repairs.
© Copyright 2009 Wayne-Dalton Corp. Part No. 327691 REV2 08/03/2009
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Wayne-Dalton 8100 Specifications

General

Horsepower	1/2 HP
Drive Type	Chain Drive
Battery Backup	No
Speed	7 inches per second
Remote Control	Yes
Security	Rolling Code

Summary

General Safety and Definitions

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Essential safety warnings for installation and operation of garage doors.

Pre-Installation: Tools and Door Removal

Removing the Old Door

Instructions and safety warnings for uninstalling an existing garage door.

Pre-Installation: Torsion Spring Removal

Pre-Installation: TorqueMaster Spring Removal

Pre-Installation: Extension Spring and Door Section Removal

Extension Spring Removal

Steps for safely removing extension springs and associated components.

Removing Old Door Sections

Pre-Installation: Preparing the Opening

Framing and Weather Seal Installation

Guidelines for framing the opening and installing weather seals.

Installation: Vertical Track Components

Attaching Flagangle to Vertical Track

Installing Jamb Brackets

Installation: Bottom Section and Cables

Bottom Bracket Attachment

Counterbalance Cable Attachment

Connecting the counterbalance cables to the bottom section.

Installation: Hinges and Section Assembly

Attaching Hinges to Door Sections

Installation: Top Section Components

Top Bracket Installation

Installation: Track and Bottom Section Mounting

Bottom Section Placement and Leveling

Vertical Track Mounting

Installing vertical tracks, ensuring they are level and aligned.

Installation: Section Stacking and Top Section

Stacking and Securing Door Sections

Top Section Placement

Installation: Horizontal Track Attachment

Attaching Flagangle to Horizontal Track

Installation: Rear Support System

Installation: Extension Springs and Cables

Installation: Spring Sheave Attachment

Installation: Final Adjustments and Balance