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Cleaning Your Garage Door
Like any other exterior surface, Wayne-Dalton garage doors will have dirt exposure from
atmospheric conditions. Ordinarily, the cleaning action of rainfall will be adequate to wash the
door, or the door can be washed periodically by hosing with a garden hose and clear water
(in particular) for the areas not accessible to rain. If you desire to do a more thorough clean-
ing, or where soil collection conditions occur, follow these simple instructions.
1. Use a soft-bristled, long-handled washing brush. It attaches to your garden hose and
makes washing your garage door easier. Do not rub vigorously which may create glossy
areas over the vinyl finish.
2. For hard-to-remove dirt, such as soot and grime found in industrial areas, wash the garage
door down with a mild solution consisting of the following ingredients:
One cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dissolved into five gallons of warm
water.
NOTE: The use of detergents containing greater than 0.5% phosphate is not recommended
for use in general cleaning of garage doors.
NOTE: Be sure to clean behind weather stripping on both sides and top of door.
3. Start at the bottom and work up to the top, as less streaking will result. Immediately
following all washing operations, thoroughly rinse the surface area with fresh water from a
garden hose.
This cleaning and maintenance information is suggested in an effort to be of assistance;
however, manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for results obtained which are depen-
dent on the cleaning solution and method of application.
CAUTION: DO NOT PAINT DOOR. PAINTING DOOR WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Operation And Maintenance
OPERATING YOUR GARAGE DOOR:
Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions
and owner’s manual. When correctly installed, your Wayne-Dalton door will operate smoothly.
Always operate your door with controlled movements. Do not slam your door or throw your
door into the open position, this may cause damage to the door or its components. If your
door has an electric opener, refer to the owner’s manual to disconnect the opener before
performing manual door operation below.
Manual door operation:
For additional information on manual garage door operations go to www.dasma.com and
reference TDS 165.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS INTO SECTION JOINTS WHEN OPENING
AND/OR CLOSING A DOOR. ALWAYS USE LIFT HANDLES / SUITABLE GRIPPING POINTS
WHEN OPERATING THE DOOR MANUALLY.
Opening a Door: Make sure the lock(s) are in the unlocked position. Lift the door by using the
lift handles / suitable gripping points only. Door should open with little resistance.
Closing a Door: From inside the garage, pull door downward using lift handles / gripping point
only or a high friction area only. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable gripping
points only, use pull down rope affixed to the side of door. Door should close completely with
little resistance.
Using an electric operator:
IMPORTANT: PULL DOWN ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR
MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.
When connecting a drawbar (trolley type) garage door operator to this door, an drawbar
operator and or drawbar operator bracket must be securely attached to the top section of
the door, along with any struts provided with the door. Always use the drawbar operator and
or drawbar operator bracket supplied with the door. To avoid possible damage to your door,
Wayne-Dalton recommends reinforcing the top section on models 8000, 8100, 8200 and
9100 doors with a strut (may or may not be supplied). The installation of the drawbar opera-
tor must be according to manufacturer’s instructions and force settings must be adjusted
properly. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your drawbar operator for complete
details on installation, operation, maintenance and testing of the operator.
MAINTAINING YOUR GARAGE DOOR:
Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instruc-
tions and owner’s manual. Perform routine maintenance steps once a month, and have the
door professionally inspected once a year. Review your Installation Instructions and Owner’s
Manual for the garage door. These instructions are available at no charge from Wayne-Dalton,
A Division Of Overhead Door Corporation, P.O. Box 67, Mt. Hope, OH., 44660, or at www.
wayne-dalton.com. For additional information on garage door/operator maintenance go to
www.dasma.com and reference TDS 151, 167 and 179.
Monthly Inspections:
1. Visual Inspection: Closely inspect jambs, header and mounting surface. Any wood found
not to be structurally sound must be replaced. Inspect the springs, counterbalance lift cables,
track rollers, pulleys, rear back hangs and other door hardware for signs of worn or broken
parts. Tighten any loose screws and/or bolts. Check exterior surface of the door sections
for any minor cracks. Verify door has not shifted right or left in the opening. If you suspect
problems, have a trained door system technician make the repairs.
WARNINGWARNING
GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES, BRACK-
ETS, AND OTHER HARDWARE ATTACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDER
EXTREME TENSION, AND IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY, CAN CAUSE SEVERE
OR FATAL INJURY. ONLY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
SHOULD ADJUST THEM, BY CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MANUFAC-
TURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNINGWARNING
NEVER REMOVE, ADJUST, OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS, SCREWS AND/OR
LAG SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE (END OR CENTER BEARING
BRACKETS) SYSTEM OR BOTTOM CORNER BRACKETS OF THE DOOR.
THESE BRACKETS ARE CONNECTED TO THE SPRING(S) AND ARE UNDER
EXTREME TENSION. TO AVOID POSSIBLE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY,
HAVE ANY SUCH WORK PERFORMED BY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
TorqueMaster
®
Plus Springs: Pawl knob(s) (located on the TorqueMaster
®
end brackets above
the door) should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case of spring
failure or forceful manual operation.
Torsion Springs: The torsion springs (located above the door) should only be adjusted by a
trained door systems technician. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust torsion springs yourself.
Extension Springs: A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the extension
spring (located above the horizontal tracks) to help contain the spring if it breaks.
2. Door Balance: Periodically test the balance of your door. If you have a garage door
drawbar operator, use the release mechanism so you can operate the door by hand when do-
ing this test. Start with the door in the fully closed position. Lift the door to check its balance.
Adjust TorqueMaster
®
or Extension spring(s), if door lifts by itself (hard to pull down) or if
door is difficult to lift (easy to pull down). DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust Torsion Springs
yourself. To adjust TorqueMaster
®
or Extension spring(s), refer to your installation instructions
and owner’s manual. If in question about any of the procedures, do not perform the work.
Instead, have it adjusted by a trained door systems technician.
3. Lubrication: The door should open and close smoothly. Ensure the door track rollers
are rotating freely when opening and closing the door. If track rollers do not rotate freely,
clean the door tracks, removing dirt and any foreign substances. Clean and lubricate (use
a non-silicon based lubricant) graduated end hinges, center hinge(s), steel track rollers,
bearings and torsion spring(s) (torsion spring coil surfaces). DO NOT lubricate plastic idler
bearings, nylon track rollers, door track. DO NOT oil a cylinder lock, if actuation is difficult use
a graphite dust to lubricate.
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