Wayne-Dalton 9800 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 4
Breakdown Of Parts 6
Installation 7
Counterbalance Installation Instructions 10
Optional Installation 17
Door Arm Hookup 17
Inside Lock 17
Pull Down Rope 17
Maintenance 18
Cleaning Your Garage Door 18
Maintaining The Finish On Your Garage Door 18
Operation And Maintenance 18
Warranty 19
Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door Corporation
Model 9800
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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 9800 Specifications

General

Brand	Wayne-Dalton
Model	9800
Category	Garage Door Opener
Language	English

Summary

Pre-Installation

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety precautions and warnings for proper door installation and operation.

Removing an Existing Door and Preparing the Opening

Steps for safely removing old doors and preparing the opening for new installation.

Package Contents

Door Section Identification

Tools Required

BREAKDOWN OF PARTS

INSTALLATION

Attaching Flag Angles and Jamb Brackets To Vertical Tracks

Instructions for attaching primary mounting hardware to vertical tracks.

Cable Drum Assemblies and Track Rollers

Steps for assembling cable drums and installing track rollers.

Positioning Bottom Section

Guidance on correctly positioning and leveling the bottom door section.

Vertical Tracks

Steps for installing and aligning the vertical tracks for the garage door.

Stacking Sections

Procedures for assembling the door sections one by one.

Attaching Top Fixtures To Top Section

Instructions for attaching the top fixtures to the uppermost door section.

Attaching Drawbar Operator Bracket

Steps for mounting the bracket for an automatic garage door operator.

Attaching Horizontal Tracks

Instructions for installing the horizontal tracks that guide the door.

Adjusting Top Fixtures

How to properly adjust the top fixtures for smooth door operation.

Balancing Door

Procedures for checking and adjusting door balance for safe operation.

COUNTERBALANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Attaching End Bearing Brackets

How to securely attach the end bearing brackets to the wall.

Attaching Center Bracket to Wall

Instructions for mounting the center bracket to the wall or header.

Torsion Spring Assembly

Detailed steps for assembling and positioning torsion springs.

Attaching Springs to Center Bracket

Securing the torsion springs to the center bracket assembly.

Attaching Counterbalance Lift Cables

Guidance on connecting and tensioning the counterbalance lift cables.

Securing Door for Spring Winding

Safety steps to secure the door before winding torsion springs.

Winding Spring(s)

Procedures for safely winding torsion springs for door balance.

Attaching Rear Back Hangs

Instructions for installing rear support hardware for horizontal tracks.

Attaching Weather Seal

Steps for permanently installing weather seals on jambs and header.

Optional Installation

Door Arm Hookup

How to connect the door arm to an operator bracket.

Inside Lock

Instructions for installing an optional inside manual lock.

Pull Down Rope

Steps for installing a manual pull-down rope for door operation.

Maintenance

Cleaning Your Garage Door

Recommended methods for cleaning the garage door's finish.

Maintaining The Finish On Your Garage Door

Guidance on preserving and maintaining the door's exterior finish.

Operation And Maintenance

General guidelines for operating and maintaining the garage door.

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details of the manufacturer's limited warranty for the garage door.