Wayne-Dalton 8500 Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
Headroom requirement: Headroom is defined as the space needed above the top of the door
for tracks, springs, etc. to allow the door to open properly. If the door is to be motor operated,
2-1/2” (64 mm) of additional headroom is required.
Backroom requirement: Backroom is defined as the distance needed from the opening back
into the garage to allow the door to open fully.
BACKROOM REQUIREMENTS
DOOR HEIGHT TRACK MANUAL LIFT MOTOR OPERATED
8’3” to 9’0” 12”,15” Radius 126” (3200 mm) 168” (4267 mm)
9’3” to 10’0” 12”,15” Radius 138” (3505 mm) 168” (4267 mm)
10’3” to 12’0” 12”,15” Radius 162” (4115 mm) N/A
HEADROOM REQUIREMENTS
TRACK TYPE SPACE NEEDED
15” Radius track 14-1/2” (368 mm)
12” Radius track 12-1/2” (318 mm)
Weather seal
Level header
Door width
Jambs
Backroom
Plumb
jambs
Door
Height
Nail
Headroom
Header board 2”x 6”
lumber preferred
Suitable mounting surface
2”x 6” lumber minimum
Weather
Seal
Weather
Seal
Jamb
Q.I. track
F.A. track
Jamb
1/8” to 1/4”
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Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store. Contact your local Wayne-Dalton dealer. To find your local Wayne-Dalton dealer,
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