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Cleaning Your Garage Door
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR!
While factory-applied finishes on garage doors are durable, it is desirable to clean them on a
routine basis. Some discoloration of the finish may occur when a door has been exposed to
dirt-laden atmosphere for a period of time. Slight chalking may also occur as a result of direct
exposure to sunlight.
Cleaning the door will generally restore the appearance of the finish. To maintain an aesthetically
pleasing finish of the garage door, a periodic washing of the garage door is recommended.
THE FOLLOWING CLEANING SOLUTION IS RECOMMENDED:
A mild detergent solution consisting of one cup detergent (with less than 0.5% phosphate) dis-
solved into five gallons of warm water will aid in the removal of most dirt.
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 weatherstrips on both sides and top of door.
CAUTION: NEVER MIX CLEANSERS OR DETERGENTS WITH BLEACH.
GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean with a mild detergent solution (same as above) and a soft cloth. After cleaning, rinse
thoroughly.
ACRYLIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean acrylic glazing with nonabrasive soap or detergent and plenty of water. Use your bare
hands to feel and dislodge any caked on particles. A soft, grit-free cloth, sponge or chamois may
be used to wipe the surface. Do not use hard or rough cloths that will scratch the acrylic glazing.
Dry glazing with a clean damp chamois.
NOTE: Do not use any window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths or solvent-
based cleaners of any kind.
Painting Your Garage Door
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR PAINTING:
Wax on the surface must be removed or paint peeling/ flaking will result. To remove this wax,
it will be necessary to lightly scuff the surface with a fine steel wool pad saturated with soapy
water. A final wipe and rinse should be done with clean water only to remove any loose particles
and any soapy film residue.
Surface scratches, which have not exposed the metal substrate, can be lightly buffed or sanded
with 0000 steel wool or no. 400 sand paper to create a smoother surface. Care must be taken
to not expose the substrate under the paint. Once the substrate is exposed, the likelihood for
rusting is greatly increased.
If substrate is exposed, it must be treated to prevent rust from forming. Sand the exposed area
lightly and paint with a high quality metal primer specifically intended for galvanized surfaces
to protect the area from corrosion. Allow for drying time on primer can label before applying
topcoat.
The surface of the factory-applied finish, that is being painted, must not be too smooth, or the
paint will not adhere to it. It is advisable to test in an inconspicuous area, to evaluate adhesion.
If poor adhesion is observed, surface preparation for painting the factory-applied finish must
be repeated until desired results are achieved. Again, care must be taken to not expose the
substrate under the paint.
PAINTING:
After surface has been properly prepared, it must be allowed to dry thoroughly, and then coated
immediately with premium quality latex house paint. Follow paint label directions explicitly. Oil
base or solvent base paints are not recommended. Please note that if substrate is exposed and
not properly primed, painting with latex paint may cause accelerated rusting of the steel in the
exposed area.
NOTES:
1. Re-painting of finish painted steel doors cannot be warranted, as this condition is totally
beyond the door manufacturer’s control.
2. Consult a professional coatings contractor if in doubt about any of the above directions.
3. Follow directions explicitly on the paint container labels for proper applications of coatings and
disposal of containers. Pay particular attention to acceptable weather and temperature condi-
tions in which to paint.
Fiberglass Refinishing and
Finishing
NOTE: Prior to finishing and/or refinishing your door, refer to the procedures outlined in the
DASMA Technical Data Sheets # 179 and #162 at www.dasma.com.
REFINISHING:
The top coat on factory finished door may require a re-coat after 1-3 years if the surface ap-
pears chalky or faded. Reapply a top coat as follows: (Always test on a small area prior to top
coating the entire door)
1. Clean surfaces with soap and water, mineral spirits or naptha.
NOTE: Light scuffing of surface may be required using Scotch-Brite™ pads.
2. Apply top coat (A high-quality clear polyurethane) following the manufacturer instructions.
FINISHING:
It is recommended that the door be purchased pre-finished due to the size of the door, required
spray equipment and quality problems that could result. Wayne-Dalton assumes no liability for
non-factory finished doors. If finishing is performed, use exterior commercial grade finishing kits
approved for use on fiberglass or commercially available exterior grade water based or oil based
paint. The customer assumes all liability for the finishing.
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 opera-
tor 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 operator 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 instructions
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.
WARNING WARNING
GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, COUNTERBALANCE LIFT CABLES, BRACKETS, AND
OTHER HARDWARE ATTACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDER EXTREME TEN-
SION, AND IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY, CAN CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
ONLY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SHOULD ADJUST THEM, BY
CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
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