Wayne-Dalton 5255 Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
Intermediate hangers for all
doors over 11 high and over
14 wide. Positioned half way
between jamb and rear
hanger.
Lateral brace all hanger
angles.
Use a 3/8 X 3/4
truss bolt for roller
clearence.
3/8 dia. Bolt should
protrude into track to
serve as a roller stop.
Apply locking pliers to
secure while attaching
hangers.
Use 12 ga. minimum angle
(1-5/8 X 2-3/8)
3/4
Doors 16 to 18 use 2 inter-
mediate hangers.
Over 18 use hangers at 6
max. centers
NOTE: Use a chalk line or line level to ensure
all bearing brackets are in line. (± 1/8)
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1/4 GRADUATION
8 SECTIONS HIGH OR LESS
FIG.A
5 to 8
18 o.c.
NOTE: For doors over 8
sections high and using
3 in. track, start with
(2) # 3 hinges, (2) #4 hinges,
(2) # 5 hinges, etc...
#3 HINGE (3in. Track)
#3 HINGE (3in. Track)
#4 HINGE (3in. Track)
#4 HINGE (3in. Track)
#5 HINGE (3in. Track)
1/8 GRADUATION
OVER 8 SECTIONS HIGH
Refer to Fig R Page 12.
#5 HINGE (2in. Track)
#7 HINGE (3in. Track)
#4 HINGE (2in. Track)
#6 HINGE (3in. Track)
#3 HINGE (2in. Track)
#5 HINGE (3in. Track)
#2 HINGE (2in. Track)
#4 HINGE (3in. Track)
#1 HINGE (2in. Track)
#3 HINGE (3in. Track)
FIG.B
FIG. G
FIG.C
Secure Bracket
using (5) screws.
(No Spacer)
FIG.D
FIG.E
Secure Bracket
using (5) screws.
FIG. F
FIG.H
Single Wide 2
& 3 secure
using 5 screws
Double Wide 2
& 3 secure
using 10 screws
2 use 3/16
spacer
3 use 3/16
spacer
5200 & 5255
Single Wide
2 & 3
secure using
5 screws
2 use 3/16
spacer
3 use 1/2
spacer
5150 & 5155
Single Wide
2 secure
using 5 screws
Single Wide
2 secure
using 5 screws
STEP 3. Locate the bottom section, attach bottom seal using 1/4 self drilling and tapping screws as shown in Fig. A .
Locate the left and right hand bottom brackets, secure the counterbalance cable using clevis pin, washer and cotter key shown
in Fig. C
Locate the left and right hand bottom brackets, secure the counterbalance cable over the large milford pin shown in Fig. D
Secure bottom bracket to section using 1/4 drilling and tapping screws shown in Fig. E (for doors over 182 wide use
doublewide bottom brackets as shown in Fig. H)
(For doors using Broken Cable Safety Device Refer to Fig. B and page 12 Fig. R.)
Align the appropriate end hinge to the pre-punched holes in the endstile and secure using (2) 1/4 x 5/8 self drilling and
tapping screws per hinge leaf. Products 142 wide and less require (1) end hinge (Fig. G) and doors over 142 wide require
double end hinges. (Fig. F)
The end hinge sequence is dependent on track size (2 or 3).
2 track applications begin with a number 1 hinge attached to the top corners of the bottom section.
3 track applications begin with a number 3 hinge attached to the top corners of the bottom section.
( Refer to the illustrations matching your track size)
Inside Side Lock Installation (See Fig. T Page 15)
Install lock on second section of door. Secure the lock to the section with (4) 5/8 x 20 self-drilling TEK screws. The side lock
should be spaced approximately 1/8 from the section edge. Ensure that lock is square with section and lock bolt aligns with
lock hole in vertical track.
Step Plate Installation 5150/5155 (See Fig. U Page 15)
At the desired location (typically below the lock) make two measurements from bottom of section and mark at
1-3/16 and 3-3/8. Drill 3/16 hole thru section at each mark. From the outside enlarge both holes to 7/16 without drilling thru
the inner skin of door.
Secure to 5150/5155 section with (2) 1 x #8 self-tapping screws and (2) washers..
Step Plate Installation 5200/5255 (See Fig. V Page 15)
Install outside step in pre-cut opening and bolt together with inside step plate using (2) 1/4 x 1 carriage bolts and nuts.
If your door does not have the pre-cut opening you can cut a 7-5/8 wide by 3 high opening 3 from the bottom edge of the
bottom section. This will need to be in vertical alignment with your lock.
Short Lock Bar Installation (See Fig. W Page 15)
Install lock on second section of door. Make two measurements from the bottom rib and mark at 4 and 8-1/4. These marks
must be 12-1/2 from section edge. Drill 1/4 hole thru section at each mark. From the outside enlarge the bottom hole to 7/8
without drilling thru the inner skin of door. Enlarge this hole in inner skin to 7/16. Enlarge top hole to 1-1/4 all the way thru
door section. Align inside lock plate with two holes in section and drill (2) 3/8 holes thru door section above and below 7/16
hole, using lock plate as template. Install outside handle to section with (2) #10 pan head screws and proper spacer. From inside
secure the rim cylinder to the section with (2) #12 pan head screws, broken to correct length. Secure the night latch to the lock
plate with (4) 3/4 x #8 screws. Attach spring to section with (1) 1/2 x #12 screw. Secure the inside T handle over square
shank of outside handle with push nut. (See note)
NOTE: Use a short piece of 7/16 to 1/2 ID steel pipe to tap push nut onto square shank.
Exhaust Port Installation (See Fig. X Page 12)
Install the exhaust port using (3) #10 x 1-1/2 counter sunk bolts and nuts. Exhaust port goes on the inside of bottom section
.
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