Wayne-Dalton 8500 User Manual

This Installation document is available at no charge from:
- Your local Wayne Dalton Sales Center, or
- Online at www.Wayne-Dalton.com, or
- By mailing to: Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, P.O. Box
67, Mt. Hope, OH., 44660
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Pre-Installation 2
Important Safety Instructions 2
Removing an Existing Door and Preparing the Opening 2
Package Contents 3
Door Section Identification 4
Tools Required 5
Breakdown Of Parts 6
Door Installation Instructions 7
Counterbalance Installation Instructions 14
Optional Installation 21
Trolley Arm Hookup 21
Inside Lock 21
Pull Down Rope 21
Maintenance 22
Cleaning Your Garage Door 22
Painting Your Garage Door 22
Maintaining The Finish On Your Garage Door 22
Operation And Maintenance 22
Warranty 24
Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation
Models 8300 / 8500
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DEFINITION OF LIGHT COMMERCIAL:
1. Door Heights less than or equal to 8’0” (< = 8’0”) are considered
Residential Applications.
2. Door Heights greater than 8’0” (> 8’0”) are considered Light
Commercial Applications.
To avoid possible injury, read and fully understand the enclosed
instructions carefully before installing and operating the garage door. Pay
close attention to all warnings and notes. After installation is complete,
fasten this manual near garage door for easy reference.
IMPORTANT NOTICES!

Wayne-Dalton 8500 Specifications

General

Drive System	Direct Drive
Max Door Weight	850 lbs
Voltage	120V
Battery Backup	Optional
Security	Rolling code technology
Type	Wall Mount
Max Door Height	14 feet
Safety Features	Auto-reverse
Remote Control	Included
Warranty	Limited Lifetime (Motor)
Remote Controls	1

Summary

Wayne Dalton Garage Doors: Models 8300 / 8500

Product Overview and Safety Notices

Introduces the door models and highlights critical safety instructions before installation.

Pre-Installation Safety and Preparation

Key Safety Warnings and Definitions

Details critical safety guidelines, potential hazards, and definitions for safe installation.

Removing Existing Door and Preparing Opening

Guides the user through safely removing an old door and preparing the opening.

Door Section Identification and Parts

Door Section Identification Chart

Provides a detailed chart to identify door sections based on height, number, and type.

Breakdown of Garage Door Parts

Detailed Parts List and Illustrations

Core Installation Steps: Tracks and Bottom Section

Preparing and Installing Vertical Tracks

Guides the installation of vertical tracks, including cutting and mounting to jambs.

Attaching Bottom Corner Brackets and Weather Seal

Attaching Top Fixtures and Hinges

Attaching Top Fixtures to Top Section

Attaching Hinges and Struts

Track and Section Assembly

Attaching Vertical Tracks to Jambs

Stacking Door Sections Sequentially

Horizontal Tracks and Head Plates

Attaching Horizontal Tracks

Attaching Head Plates

Spring Anchor Bracket and Torsion Spring Assembly

Attaching Spring Anchor Bracket to Wall

Details the procedure for securely mounting the spring anchor bracket to the wall structure.

Assembling Torsion Springs and Drums

Explains how to assemble torsion springs, bearings, and cable drums onto the torsion shaft.

Counterbalance Cable and Spring Attachment

Attaching Springs to Spring Anchor Bracket

Describes how to secure torsion springs to the spring anchor bracket using bolts and nuts.

Attaching Counterbalance Lift Cables

Guides the connection of lift cables to the cable drums and torsion shaft for door balance.

Spring and Cable Adjustments

Attaching Springs to Spring Anchor Bracket (Cont.)

Securing Door and Winding Springs

Securing Door Before Spring Winding

Details safety measures, including using locking pliers, to secure the door before winding.

Safe Torsion Spring Winding Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions and critical warnings for safely winding torsion springs.

Attaching Rear Back Hangs

Final Adjustments and Balancing

Balancing the Garage Door

Details how to adjust spring tension to achieve proper door balance and smooth operation.

Operation, Maintenance, and Inspections

Manual and Electric Door Operation

Routine Maintenance and Safety Checks