Clopay HDP20_ST_SOL Instructions / Assembly
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1. Standard Extension Spring System Standard Torsion Spring System Sheave oe End Bearing Plates iil Gl Torsion Tube Center Bearing Plate ao a o o 9 i B A E j Red Winding j O Cone Stationary Sheave oo Black Winding Left Red Cone Right Black A Cable Drum Cable Drum EZ Set Extension Spring System EZ Set Torsion Spring System Sheave fe z EZ Set a ls gt Winding Unit iil Left Cable Drum EZ Set Winding Unit EZ SetM Bracket 2 FT NOTE The above illustration represents a composite of many of the features found on a variety of garage doors While not representative of any one door it provides a handy reference for the location of specific components P01 Hardware Components NOTE All doors will receive 1 spring kit and 1 or more springs Separate spring installation supplemental instructions should be included with door hardware This supplement contains a list of all spring related hardware along with instructions on proper spring installation All Doors Will Receive 2 Of These Items Track Bracket Longer 3 8 18 x 3 4 3 8 Washer Lg Carriage Bolt Track Bracket ZS Shorter R Top Bracket Curved Horizontal Track Bottom Bracket 3 Vertical 2 Hinge 1 LH 1 RH Track S SSG 8 o 3 388893 3 Hinge Cable Assembly Horizontal Angle Flag 4 Hinge 5 Section mee 3 8 Hex Nut Doors Only2. cccccccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeecaeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeesaeaeeeeseaeeeesasaeeeeesaees 18 Maintenance Adjustments Options Painting and WINdOWS as sire cteweteens orcas en cea muet cactecsu yeu naceundauednceca rennet nade mnie ccunteots Ea EaR ESENE EAEE REEERE NERENN EENET 19 o e o CERO E sone 20 Checking and Adjusting the DOOP uvesicionti a A a e cid da 20 nn nn ee ee ee eee eer eee eee ee eee ree 20 STEP 1 Things to Know Before You Begin Read the instructions completely before starting the installation Tools MES den of the door Becoming familiar with the components before C Clamps or Locking Pliers assembling the door will reduce the installation time Hammer Screwdriver Be sure all hardware components for your new door are included Tape Measure before removing existing door see pages 8 9 If your door is missing any parts call the toll free Consumer Services number gt Level listed on the front of this manual sei wrench kit iers Allow enough time to do the work removing an existing door will take approximately 1 3 hours An assistant may be required for lifting the unsprung door It can weigh from 100 to 500 pounds A typical installation takes between 9 and 12 hours to complete Drill 1 4 3 16 amp 3 8 drill bits and 7 16 socket bit Step ladder e Saw horses with carpet or other soft material on top surface or other supports for placing section on while assembling H
3. STEP 11 Assembling and Installing the Track Continued NOTE Pressure treated lumber purchased after January 2004 is treated with chemicals that have highly corrosive effects on metal fasteners The fasteners provided with your door are intended for use with standard lumber not pressure treated only If you are installing your door into an opening framed with pressure treated lumber it is highly recommended that 5 16 x 1 5 8 lag screws with a minimum galvanization equivalent of G185 be purchased for this application Step 11 4 Fasten the horizontal angle to the horizontal curved track with two 1 4 x 5 8 track bolts and 1 4 flange nuts so that the heads of the track bolts are on the inside of the track On some doors this angle may be 82 long and will require three additional fasteners per side If the angle has been preassembled skip Step 11 4 and proceed with Step 11 5 FIG 11 E Step 11 5 Temporarily support the rear end of the track with a rope from the trusses overhead in the garage or on a tall ladder FIG 11 F Step 11 6 Place the track over the roller in the top bracket Attach the curved end of the horizontal track to the flag bracket with two 1 4 x 5 8 track bolts and 1 4 flange nuts so that the heads of the screws are on the inside of the track The horizontal and vertical track must join together to form a continuous channel for the rollers Attach the end of the horizontal angle to the top of t
4. Do not attempt to remove or adjust extension springs with door in the down position Use C clamps to keep the door from moving or falling once the springs are removed Step 4 2 Detach the cable at both ends Disassemble and remove the springs and cable completely from the door NOTE Wood blocks should be placed underneath the door when closing to prevent fingers from being trapped Step 4 3 Remove the C clamps from the track and carefully close the door Some large doors might weigh as much as 500 pounds when the spring tension is removed The weight of the door will not be apparent when you first begin to close the door The door will feel progressively heavier as it is lowered until its full weight as much as 500 pounds is realized about one foot from the floor A single car door may weigh as much as 200 pounds FIG 4 B da izan To avoid injury keep hands and fingers clear of section joints track and other door parts while the door is opening and closing O G01 Removing EZ Set Extension or Torsion Springs Step 4 1b With the door in the DOWN position position a drill with a 7 16 socket bit over the worm drive Using the reverse counter clockwise direction on the drill remove all the tension from the spring repeat for each side After spring tension has been removed detach the lift cables at both ends Disassemble and remove the springs and cable completely from the door FIG 4 C
5. INSTALLATION amp MAINTENANCE Insulated Steel Residential Garage Door Instructions Model Serial No Provided on label on interior door surface Size Register your product online at http warranty clopaydoor com Homeowners Should Retain This Booklet For Future Reference Installed By Clopay BUILDING PRODUCTS A Griffon Company PCI A MA A e ss PEL A A Sh Era 99 070100000 REA a FOBIA a Bar a L R tim L o rh EC ren LE SEBA st AA f iblis aio m J aun ANAL I WAELE Meus SEFII ME ee ee eee es ea A EEE A eee See eee eet OO AAA Jo O00 Be mm o gt E AAA AENA A ol Y E SH A EA eee ala RBA AAA FRA AAA O UER er A MAA DEA F 10M ANI EA AE E a A A e 2 sal Oe ee EEN UR D ee ee ee a poo ne gt E O A eee a anti a HENO SUENE ee ee A E E eee US E A MS Ge A a ie AAA DO a O E E dr e A O O O E O A A O O y CE DENNIS O FE A E TEEN TE EU FE ti til BR O IU a A A BF A E h E ee ees ee ees a Si h EEES ell eee pol EA EA del amp _J See Se PPE EPR Bee ee A E ey et CE E MD a h LET T eee ee o Fd dd tt bt ed et YH hoe iz Le wae sess y a a oo E S 10 m ee 2 A J E ee ee ee ao Fo n bE L T ELE ee es E ra ried og ee ee ee ees eT oo EL a L y A NAP lt a gt a we GO E gt a T pan LS e OD rs ZAR CONSUMER HOTLINE 1 800 225 6729 Hours of Operation Eastern Time Mon Fri 8 30 AM 7 PM Sat 8 30 AM
6. FIG 7 A Be sure to cover saw horses with carpet or cloth so as not to scratch section N ON Aluminum Weatherstrip Retainer Step 7 3 Bend and break apart bottom brackets by hand along end tabs as shown FIG 7 B Be sure to remove connecting tab Step 7 4 Insert safety tabs on bottom bracket into slots on end stile of door Slide bottom bracket up to fully engage tabs FIG 7 C Attach all hardware with 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws Attach the bottom brackets with two screws to the bottom corners of the section Screws go into the end stiles Hook the looped ends of the steel lift cable over the buttons on the bottom brackets If your door came with standard extension springs the lift cables are the longer and smaller diameter of the two sets of cable If your door came with EZ Set Extension Springs do NOT attach lift cables at this time Do NOT use the shorter safety containment cables as lift cables as this can cause improper door function FIG 7 D by Larne Failure to properly engage safety tabs on bottom bracket into slots on edge of door can result in severe injury when spring tension is applied Step 7 5 Hinges are identified by number 1 2 3 and sometimes 4 on 5 section doors only This number is stamped on the hinge Attach a number 1 hinge to each pair of pre punched holes along the top edge of the section using 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws The number is stamped on the side of the hinge
7. HDGF HDGL HDPS13 HDPL13 HDPF13 HDPS20 HDPL20 HDPF20 Terms and limitations of the limited warranty are further detailed below Paint System Limited Warranty Clopay warrants the sections of the Models listed above against rust through due to the paint finish cracking checking or peeling losing adhesion as follows a in residential single family installations for the years designated above from the date of delivery to the original purchaser b in all other residential installations including installations on facilities owned in common by condominium associations or similar organizations for ten 10 years from date of delivery to the original purchaser pursuant to the terms of this limited warranty Hardware Spring amp Spring Component Sections Section Components Limited Warranty We will repair or replace at our option any garage door hardware section section components spring and or spring component that is defective in material or workmanship for the term defined in the chart above pursuant to the terms of this limited warranty In addition we will repair or replace at our option any garage door section section components that is defective in material or workmanship including but not limited to delamination of the polystyrene insulation from the steel skin Decorative Windows 10 Year Limited Warranty Designer windows snap in inserts clear acrylic windows and window frames are warranted for ten 10 years from date
8. Stores Do Not Carry Spare Parts IMPORTANT Information Needed When Calling 1 Model number and size of door Located on packaging 2 Spring Type Extension EZ Set Extension EZ Set Torsion or Standard Torsion 3 Store city and state of purchase 4 Contract or serial number if special order Located on label on the back of the door or on packaging P N 0137390 REV 05 0512
9. from the top of section FIG 9 F NOTE 8 and 10 wide doors with 3 end stiles and windows in the top section require the addition of 2 1 4 washers on the bottom of each top bracket before installation of screws See inset in FIG 9 F If your door was supplied with any struts consult Table 7 A on bottom of page 10 use 1 4 x 3 4 self tapping screws to attach strut as shown in the illustration When pre drilled holes in strut do not line up vertically with hinge hole locations you will be required to drill 2 3 16 pilot holes through the strut and the back skin of door at each hinge hole location or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7 16 socket to drive self tapping screws through strut and into door FIG 9 F Step 9 10 Place the top section on top of the other sections and nail in place as before Attach the hinges from the top of the previous section to the bottom of this section FIG 9 D NOTE If your door is to be used with an electric operator you must reinforce the top section before placing it in the opening Proceed to step 10 prior to completing this step Step 9 11 Place a roller in the top and bottom brackets and in the tubes in each of the hinges at the ends of each section Some hinges have two tubes Place the roller in the tube that is farthest from the face of the door FIG 9 G 14 x 5 8 Sheet Metal Screws End Stile FIG 9 F Bottom Bracket 14 x 5 8 Sheet Metal Scr
10. 5 PM na n Am S mii in ee os Stee te ee fau elajia TAPETE dada aoe Bee le Clopay Limited Warranty Steel Door Limited Warranty Information We will repair or replace at our option any garage door section or hardware that is defective in material or workmanship pursuant to the terms of this limited warranty This warranty extends to and benefits only the original purchaser of the garage door This warranty does not apply to commercial industrial or any other non residential installation We will provide at no cost to you sections section components hardware springs spring components or windows to repair or replace defective sections hardware springs spring components or windows All labor costs associated with the removal and reinstallation of any repaired section section components hardware or spring spring components and the installation of replacement sections section components hardware spring spring components or windows will be your responsibility We reserve the right to inspect and or verify any claimed defect The applicable limited warranty periods are as follows Hardware Model Paint System Sections Delamination Springs 62 62G 64 64G 65 65G 66 66G 67 67G 68 686 a 2050 2051 2053 4050 4051 4053 4300 4301 Limited Lifetime 10 yrs 5 yrs 3 yrs 4310 6130 6131 6133 6230 6231 6233 7130 7131 7133 7200 7201 7203 9130 9131 9132 9133 9134 9200 9201 9202 9203 9204 HDG
11. Low Headroom Options differs from the installation of a standard headroom door Supplemental instructions are included with the hardware of FIG 3 B each Low Headroom Option Table 3 A Standard Headroom Requirement Chart Track Headroom Spring Type Radius Required EZ Set Extension Spring or 12 10 Extension Spring EZ Set Extension Spring or 15 12 Extension Spring EZ Set Torsion Spring or 12 12 Torsion Spring EZ Set Torsion Spring or 15 14 Torsion Spring Table 3 B Low Headroom Options Reduces Required Spring Type Low Headroom Option Headroom to How can get this option Extension and EZ Set Low Headroom Track Order Low Headroom Track Extension Extension and EZ Set Low Headroom Conversion Kit Available at most retail stores Extension Modifies Standard Track Extension and EZ Set Quick Turn Bracket 8 on 12 Radius Track Order Quick Turn Bracket Set Extension EZ Set Torsion Low Headroom Track 9 1 2 Order Low Headroom Track Front Mount Spring EZ Set Torsion Low Headroom Conversion Kit 9 1 2 Available at most retail stores Modifies Standard Track Torsion Low Headroom Track 9 1 2 Available from and should be Front Mount Spring installed by professional installer only Torsion Low Headroom Track 4 1 2 Available from and should be Rear Mount Spring installed by professional installer only About 3 of additional headroom height at the center plus additional backroom
12. i eel DA ve AL A NIN rd A ore i FIG 4 A Black ly Sheave Lifting Fork Cable DES Sheave Black Bushing Safety Cable Red Mark on Safety Cable STEP 5 Removing Door Sections amp Track Step 5 1 The door can now be disassembled Starting with the top section remove the hardware and unstack the sections one ata time FIG 5 A Step 5 2 After all sections have been removed from the opening detach all remaining track and hardware from the jambs The hangers that attach the rear ends of the overhead track to the ceiling called rear track hangers in many cases can be reused on the new door if made of 13 gauge 3 32 or heavier steel and is not loose or unstable FIG 5 B A ran To avoid installation problems which could result in personal injury or property damage use only the track specified and supplied with the door Do not attempt to reuse old track STEP 6 Preparing the Opening Step 6 1 On the inside of the garage your opening should be framed with wood jambs 2 x 6 if possible The side jambs should extend to approximately the same height as the headroom required If you have just removed an old door the jambs should be inspected for the condition of the wood If the wood is rotten it should be replaced now The jambs should be plumb and the header should be level If there are any bolts fastening the jambs to the wall the heads should be flush so they don t interfere
13. is needed to install an automatic garage door opener Check door opener instructions G01 O STEP 4 Removing the Existing Door Springs A amo Garage doors use springs to balance the door weight There are two types of springs used extension and torsion Each of these is available in either a standard or EZ Set assembly option Please look at the drawings on page 8 to see which springs your old door has installed If your present door uses standard torsion springs do not attempt to remove the door or the springs yourself They should be removed by a qualified door service professional Attempting to remove a torsion spring assembly without proper training and tools may result in an uncontrolled release of spring forces which can cause serious or fatal injury Extension springs and EZ Set Springs are shown on a sectional garage door in the illustration on page 8 to see which springs your door has The following instructions detail how to remove these springs by Larne Serious injury could result if spring tension has not been released before other work begins Removing Extension Springs by warning Use two or more helpers to assist you in lowering the door Step 4 1a Raise the door to the full open position Place C clamps or locking pliers tightly on both sides of the track under the door so the door is held securely in place With the door fully open most spring tension has been removed FIG 4 A
14. of purchase against manufacturing defects and excessive discoloration This warranty does not cover any damage or loss caused by harmful chemical action abrasive cleansers or breakdowns due to climate extremes or environmental conditions Insulated glass is warranted for a period of ten 10 years for material obstruction of vision resulting from film formation or dust or moisture collection between the interior surface of the insulating glass window pursuant to the terms of this limited warranty No warranty is available for single pane glass WE WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM DEFECTIVE GARAGE DOOR SECTIONS OR HARDWARE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you Our warranty shall not extend to or cover deterioration due to damage or rust to the garage door caused by fire an act of God other accident or casualty vandalism radiation harmful fumes or foreign substances in the atmosphere or occurring as a result of any physical damage or the failure of paint that is not applied per the manufacturer s specifications after the garage door left our factory or failure to follow all installation and maintenance instructions Nor shall our warranty extend to or cover any damages due to normal wear and tear or claims with respect to any products that in any way or degree have been altered processed m
15. or tools may result in an uncontrolled release of spring forces which can cause serious or fatal injury Only the track specified and supplied with the door should be used The brackets at the bottom corners of your garage door are under great tension Do not attempt to loosen any bracket fasteners except when and as directed in detail in the following instructions Otherwise the bracket could spring out with dangerous force Do not permit children to play beneath or with any garage door or electric operating controls In removing a garage door that has extension springs follow the instructions carefully including the use of C clamps or locking pliers on both sides of the door in order to keep the door from moving once the springs are removed Keep hands and fingers clear of section joints track and other door parts when the door is opening and closing to avoid injury The lift handles are located for safe operation as well as easy use Bolts must be installed at the rear end of horizontal tracks These act to stop the rollers and keep the door from rolling off the back of the track O G01 e Track installations must use sway braces on the rear track hangers to prevent sideways movement If the tracks are not firmly stabilized they might spread allowing the door to fall and cause severe injury and damage e Springs cables and bottom fixtures are under strong spring tension Do not attempt to loosen any fasteners on
16. that is to be attached to the section FIG 7 E p 1 Hin NOTE Determine if your door thickness is 1 3 8 or 2 and RD nge determine the width of the endstile FIG 7 E If Table 7 gt A below shows a need for a reinforcing strut on the bottom section it should be attached overlapping the hinges Use 1 4 x 3 4 self tapping screws to attach strut as shown in oO the illustration When pre drilled holes in strut do not line up Eee vertically with hinge locations you will be required to drill 2 End Stile 3 16 pilot holes through the strut hinge and door at each Width hinge location or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7 16 Bottom socket to drive self tapping screws through strut hinge and Astragal door FIG 7 F Table 7 A Sections Requiring Struts FIG 7 E End Stile Section _ Thickness Width Width 1 4 x 3 4 Self Bttm 1 3 8 Upto 1410 All J Tapping 1 3 8 15 16 24 2 w Screws 2 Upis 2 20 Section with general safety label NOTE Doors installed in high windload regions Florida and other high wind prone areas may require additional b End Hinge reinforcement beyond what is detailed in these instructions Please refer to supplemental windload instructions for these End Stile areas 110 P01 STEP 8 Lift Handle Attachment Lift Handle Preparation If you have a 2 thick door no modifications to the lift handle are
17. the top of the door from bending the opener rail should be mounted no less than 2 and no greater than 5 from the face of the door with the door in the open position FIG 15 A Additionally when the door is closed the portion of the operator arm attached to the door should be at angle of approximately 60 degrees from the vertical FIG 15 B Opener Arm Attachment To Horizontal Angle Or Strut Supplemental Bracket Not Available On All Doors Punched Angle Horizontal Angle Or Strut Front View Assembled Opener Arm Punched Angle Lock These Nuts Horizontal Together Securely Angle Or Strut Malla FIG 15 C Doors with odd number of Panels Opener Rail Mounting Distance Ceiling Opener Rail A E AN Horizontal Track Keep Clearance at 2 5 FIG 15 A FIG 15 B Doors with supplied Reinforcement Bracket and Stile in Center of Door Opener Arm Attachment To Vertical Angle Horizontal D Punched AS O e Angle 3 8 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt Se D 0 Vertical O Punched Angle Opener Arm Top View assembled Mounting Surface Of Door ertical Punched Leave Angie Clearance Lock These Opener Nuts Together Arm Securely FIG 15 D Doors with Angle Iron Reinforcement Bracket and Stile in Center of Door Painting your Door Painting Your steel garage door can be painted with a high quality 100 acrylic latex flat satin or semigloss exteri
18. these components You could suddenly release spring forces and risk severe injury e If the garage door and or any of the supporting track are damaged operating the door could be hazardous Call an authorized representative of the manufacturer or professional door repair service promptly e lf repairs are ever required to your door safety and trouble free operation can be best assured by using original replacement parts e Once you have completed the installation of your new garage door please be sure that your garage complies with all applicable ventilation requirements before you enclose any vehicles in the garage Good ventilation avoids fire and health hazards caused by fumes accumulating within a well sealed garage e Clopay Building Products Company disclaims all liability for any installation that is not in compliance with applicable state or county building codes e Doors equipped with automatic door operators can cause serious injury or death if not properly adjusted and operated To ensure safety of these doors a test the sensitivity of the operator s safety reverse mechanism monthly b if your door has a pull down rope you must remove the pull down rope c make sure the door remains unlocked d donot allow children to play with the controls By Lwarnine In the interest of safety this symbol means WARNING or CAUTION Personal injury and or property damage may occur unless instructions are followed caref
19. track or hardware Eight nn a pels AC obra Weck Hangers Doors installed in high windload regions Florida and other high ie f rs id Maldele wind prone areas may require additional reinforcement beyond E Stop Molding what is detailed in these instructions Please refer to supplemental Wood Block instructions for these areas Rope Express warranties apply only to doors installed using original factory supplied sections parts and hardware installed in strict accordance with these instructions G01 R01 0704 STEP 2 READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT To Protect Yourself From Injury You Must Carefully Read The Following Safety Information and Warnings Before You Install Or Use Your New Garage Door You can install your new garage door yourself IF a you have help it may weigh up to 500 lbs b you have the right tools and reasonable mechanical aptitude or experience and c you follow these instructions very carefully Garage doors use springs to balance them There are two types of springs installed extension or torsion Each of these is available in either a standard or EZ Set assembly option Please look at the drawings on page 8 to see which springs your old door has If your old door uses torsion springs do not attempt to remove the door or the springs yourself Have a qualified door repair service remove them Attempting to remove a torsion spring assembly without proper training
20. with the installation of your new door FIG 6 A NOTE Rough opening without stop molding Door size Step 6 2 Door stop molding should be temporarily nailed to the edges of the jambs flush with the inside FIG 6 B Stop molding featuring a built in weather seal is offered as an option Header Jamb Opening Height 2x6 g Side Jamb a Minimum Center ig Post With la i T Opening Two 3 3 4 Minimum Width Side Room 5 1 2 Minimum for EZ Set insideore lt a Extension Spring nside of Garage Looking Out FIG 6 A Rear Track Stop Molding Inside OX P01 R01 0704 Outside Typical Garage Door Installation Illustration Extension Spring System Shown on Complete Door Rear Track Hanger Not Included W Containment Cable enn Extension Spring Y Dy yp yy yy DD 2 Wy D yy Dn YA HAY Door Jamb Flag Bracket A Top Bracket Top Bracket Vertical Track Mo Operator Vertical Track Serial Number Label erial Number Labe Short Track Bracket Bottom Bracket Bottom Bracket 3 Hinge l Label P Section 3 3 Hinge General Safety Label 2 Hinge r Long Track Bracket Section 2 2 Hinge 1 Hinge lt J 1 Hinge as E Inside Step Plate
21. 1 While not representative of any one model the quantities below can be used as a guide In some instances extra screws bolts are provided in the event of strip out or loss of parts o Car Doos TN Sna 4 Section Doors 1 4 Flange Nut 6 Pone el Red 5 Section Doors 12 16 W x 6 6 7 0 H 4 4 x 3 4 Single Car Doors Single Car Doors X 8 ES O W X 6 6 7 0 H S 9 W X 6 6 7 0 H Hex Head Self Tapping Double Car Doors OS Double Car Doors Screw 16 W x 6 6 7 0 H 16 W x 6 6 7 0 H ab Single Car Doors ee ee S o W X 6 6 7 0 H a SETE i All Doors Sheet Metal Double Car Doors Screw 16 W x 6 6 7 0 H Single Car Doors Single Car Doors 8 9 W x 6 6 7 0 H 4 4 x 5 8 8 9 W x 6 6 7 O H Double Car Doors Track Bolt Double Car Doors 16 W x 6 6 7 0 H 16 W x 6 6 7 0 H 5 16 x 1 5 8 4 Section Doors All Doors Lag Bolt 5 Section Doors Keyed Lock Kit If included All Doors parts are detailed in Lock All Doors 0 or 1 instructions More struts may be required in high windload areas 22 O NO P01 STEP 7 Preparing Bottom Door Section Step 7 1 Spread the hardware on the garage floor in groups so that you can easily find the parts Step 7 2 Find the section with the aluminum weatherstrip retainer fastened to one edge The aluminum weatherstrip retainer is on the bottom edge of the bottom section Place the FIG 7 A section on saw horses face down
22. Heights 1st 2nd Door Bottom Lock 3rd 4th 5th Height Section Section Section Section Section 6 3 18 18 18 21 6 9 2l 21 18 21 TO 21 21 21 21 ES 7 9 1 8 1 8 18 18 A 8 0 21 1 8 1 8 1 8 21 Section with general safety label aa TW Step 9 4 Place the next section face down on the saw horses If your door is predrilled for a lock this section will be the one with holes in the center of the panel face Identify the bottom edge as shown in the illustration FIG 9 C Attach a number 2 hinge to each end at the top edge using 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws Remember that the number is stamped on the side of the hinge that is to be attached to the section Attach a number 1 hinge to all other pre punched holes along the top edge of the section Step 9 5 Keyed Lock Installation If you wish to install a 14 x 5 8 Sheet keyed lock begin the lock installation now according to the Metal Screws supplemental instructions included with the lock hardware If your door did not come with a keyed lock install lift handle as shown on previous page a k 2 Hinge Bottom Edge End Stile FIG 9 C STEP 9 Installing Door Sections Continued Step 9 6 Place the second section on top of the first section Drive a 3 nail in the jambs at each end and bend it over the edges of the section to hold the section in place Attach the hinges from the top of th
23. TEP PLATE 14 X 5 8 SHEET METAL SCREW 2ND SECTION HANDLE LIFT HANDLE lt 2 DOOR SHOWN DO NOT USE THE PRE STAMPED HINGE HOLES FOR LIFT HANDLE PLACEMENT MEASURE PER THE DRILLING PATTERN BELOW Lift Handle Hole Drilling Pattern Measure to Hinge Holes On Opposite Side 2nd Section Measure to Hinge Holes On Opposite Side Bottom Section Outside View 1 2 Dia Center Line Of 2nd Section OR 2 3 4 Offset Of Bottom Edge Of Door STEP 9 Installing Door Sections Step 9 1 Place the section in the opening so that it is against the stop molding and centered from side to side Place a level on the section and use a piece of wood under one end or the other if necessary to make the section level FIG 9 A Step 9 2 Remove the level and drive a 3 nail in the jambs at Stop Molding each end and bend it over the edge of the section to hold the section in place FIG 9 B NOTE These nails are all that will hold the stacked door section in place until the tracks are secured to the back jambs Be sure the nails hold the sections firmly in position Step 9 3 With the Table 9 A below determine the order in which you will attach the remaining sections NOTE If a lock assembly was ordered with the door the holes for the lock may be predrilled Lock templates are included in the lock instructions for doors without predrilled holes FIG 9 A Table 9 A Section Order for Various Door
24. acksaw Keep in mind when planning the installation that the garage e Wood Saw will be open and unsecured when disassembling the old and T Square assembling the new door e Additional tools may be required see the Spring Supplement for If the garage door is the only opening in the structure make sure more information everything you need is inside You will have no way of leaving the garage until the track is assembled and installed This will take Additional Material Required approximately 5 hours e Light household oil To avoid damage to the door you must reinforce the top section e 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 Minimum punched angle of the door in order to provide a strengthened mounting point for 13 ga 3 32 minimum thickness for Operator Reinforcement attachment of an automatic opener see page 14 see page 14 Low Headroom doors require special instructions Options for 16 ga 1 16 minimum thickness for rear track hangers on doors with low headroom can be found on page 5 Purchase doors weighing up to 300 Ibs that use torsion springs or doors of additional hardware may be required Check headroom weighing up to 150 Ibs that use extension springs If your door requirements in the chart on page 5 before beginning exceeds these weight limitations or if you do not know the weight To avoid installation problems which could result in personal of your door 13 ga angle should be used See page 16 injury or property damage never reuse old
25. al track on isis ertica Step 11 3 Place the track over the rollers on the door Move Track the track close to the door so that the rollers are all the way Ces Ponder Assembly into the hinges Do not force the track too tightly or the door Track will bind This should leave about 1 2 between the edge of the N _ Shorter Bracket door and the track Pilot holes of 3 16 are required at each Track lag screw location before installing the lag screw Lift track Bracket about 1 2 from the floor and fasten the flag bracket and track FIG 11 C BONON Finished Track Assembl brackets to the jamb with 5 16 x 1 5 8 lag screws The flag As bracket requires three screws one each in the top middle and bottom holes Do this for both sides of the door When the track brackets and flag brackets are securely fastened to the jamb tighten the track bolts and flange nuts connecting the flag brackets to the tracks FIG 11 D NOTE The tops of the vertical tracks must be level with each other Check this by measuring from the top of the door sections to the top of the track on both sides If they are not equal cut some material off the bottom of one track to lower it or raise the other track Do not raise the vertical track beyond the bottom rollers on the bottom section of door NOTE Do not attach any brackets directly to drywall All track brackets flag brackets and spring brackets should only be FIG 11 D attached directly to wood bucks
26. ame remove the screws from the inside window frame 2 Pull the inside frame out of the door 3 Carefully remove the broken or old glass 4 Insert the new glass The glass should be 11 by 18 1 2 standard panel windows or 10 7 8 x 39 3 8 long panel windows 5 With someone holding the outside frame reinsert the screws into the inside frame trapping the glass Annual Maintenance 1 Lubricate all moving parts of the door with light household oil including a Lift cables at the bottom bracket button b Bearing of the sheaves c Lock hardware where surfaces turn or slide d Full length of torsion spring to reduce friction between coils e Lubricate steel rollers DO NOT lubricate nylon rollers 2 Check for loose or bent hinges a Tighten loose hinges b Straighten or replace bent hinges Caution To replace bent hinge s or broken roller s Door must be locked and in the down position No more than 1 hinge is to be removed from the door at any given time Under no circumstances should you loosen or remove the bottom bracket without disengaging the spring tension Follow instructions for removing extension springs 3 Check roller for broken wheels bent shafts or worn out bearings 4 Check the door and track supports for loose or missing bolts screws etc Be careful not to over tighten 5 Check the extension cables Are they running properly in the sheaves Check for wear of the cable at the bo
27. ck Bolt In Slot FIG 11 A To avoid installation problems that could result in injury or property damage use only track provided with new door 1 4 Flange 1 3 8 amp 1 1 2 Step 11 1 Loosely fasten the track brackets to the vertical Nut Ya Thick Door track using one 1 4 x 5 8 track bolt and 1 4 flange nut as 2 Thick Door Use These shown with the head of the bolt inside the track There are Use These two sizes of brackets for 7 high doors and three sizes for 8 Two Holes high doors The shortest track brackets should be installed ten inches from the bottom of the track with the flange facing the flat side of the track one on the left and one on the right The next larger sized pair of brackets should be installed centered on the track If you have an 8 high door the remaining pair of brackets should be installed ten inches from the top of the vertical track The flat side of the track goes toward the wall FIG 11 A 1 4 x 5 8 FIG 11 B Track Bolt Step 11 2 Loosely attach the flag bracket to the top of the track with two 1 4 x 5 8 track bolts and 1 4 flange nuts with the head of the bolts in the track Make sure bolts and nuts are attached through the proper holes in flag bracket for your door thickness FIG 11 C Left Hand Refer to FIG 11 B to determine proper bolt placement Meee Tae Assembly NOTE If additional adjustment is required horizontal slots in l flag brackets can be used for attachment to vertic
28. cwescseasecienvew ct vndiavocas dad senianvadeadervacides Cubvaereeusievidiedaciuevasvens 5 STEP 4 Removing the Existing Door SpriNgS ccccccccccsssseecceeescecceeecececeueeeeceuseesceeeeessesseeessuseeessnaeeess 6 STEP 5 Removing Door Sections and Track ccccccocccncocoonnncconoconocononnnnonannnnnnoncnnnononnnnnonnnnnnnnonaranennnnnnss T STEP 6 Preparing the Opening arscoicniecinncote atest stuncnenieadantyaisdacdessieheesd bichsetaduadeusentededentnteiwabbendsedgneeeiehe 7 Preparing the New Door Typical Garage Door Installation Ilustracion esasiaracasavudoesseeestloebihwosnadesanecensecieeesweds 8 Hardware COMPONe ns cccceeccceececeeeceeseeeeceaceeaucetenseceececeeceeeeeesneeeaneeeaneeseneeseeeeseeeaaeeteneeteeeeteetansessnsesanees 9 Installing the New Door STEP 7 Preparing Bottom Section psss Ai it 10 STEP 6 Lift Handle Attachment assistant 12 STEP 9 Installing Door SCCUOMS essa deisiceictss nenita ts entroccisio isc tccorsogies 13 STEP 10 Reinforcing the Top Section for Opener Attachment occccocccnccccnnccccnnccncnnnnncnnononnnononcnononenononcnos 14 STEP 11 Assembling and Installing Track oooocccccconncnncnocnnnnnnnncnnnononcnnnnnoncnnnnnnrnnonononrnnnonnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 15 STEP 12 Lock Installation if Nc usina io 17 STEPS PU ROPE orilla doh EA NAE EEEE 17 STEP 14 Spring NIN Cel IO rascarse oarcibaptes a STEP 15 Attaching an Automatic Opener
29. e first section to the bottom of the second FIG 9 D Step 9 7 Place the third section on saw horses Attach 3 hinges to the ends at the top edge and 1 hinges to each pair of pre punched holes along the top edge using 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws FIG 9 E NOTE If your door was supplied with more than 1 strut consult Table 7 A on bottom of page 10 use 1 4 x 3 4 self tapping screws to attach strut as shown in FIG 7 F on page 10 When pre drilled holes in strut do not line up vertically with hinge locations you will be required to drill 2 3 16 pilot holes through the strut hinge and back skin of door at each hinge location or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7 16 socket to drive self tapping screws through strut and hinge and into door FIG 9 E Step 9 8 Place the third section on top of the other sections and nail in place as before Attach the hinges from the top of the previous section to the bottom of this section FIG 9 D If you have two sections left repeat Steps 9 7 and 9 8 using 4 hinges on the end of the top edge and 1 hinges to all other stiles along the top edge Step 9 9 Place the last section on the saw horses Attach the top roller brackets as shown The top roller brackets are to be attached with three 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws The top of the bracket goes into the bottom hinge hole The bottom of the bracket goes in smaller holes either 6 1 4 or 8 depending on door model
30. e in the track and tighten the slide bolts FIG 11 J At this time remove the 3 nails that were used to hold sections in place prior to installation of the track assembly Refer back to FIG 9 B Top Roller STEP 12 Lock Installation If Included Bracket Keyed Lock If your door has an exterior keyed lock please complete the installation of the lock at this time following the instructions FIG 11 J provided with your lock hardware If your door has a slide bolt lock install according to the instructions below Slide Bolt The inside slide bolt is installed on the end stile of the second section using 4 14 x 5 8 hex head sheet metal screws steel doors or 4 1 4 x 1 lag screws wood doors FIG 12 A NOTE 3 16 holes may have to be predrilled before installing SCrews The slide bolt rests against the top of one of the rectangular engaging slots in the vertical track Proper alignment is easier to achieve by using track as a guide NOTE It may be necessary to knock out the slug in the vertical track to open the slot for lock engagement Remove slug by FIG 12 A striking with a hammer from the outside of the track IMPORTANT If your door is going to be equipped with an automatic garage door opener make sure that the door is always unlocked when the opener is being used This will avoid damage to the door STEP 13 Pull Rope Manually Operated Doors Only To complete the door section installation t
31. ews 1 4 x 3 4 Self Tapping Screws Top Bracket 1 Hinge STEP 10 Reinforcing the Top Section for Opener To avoid damage to your door you must reinforce the top section of the door in order to provide a mounting point for the opener to be attached You will need one 1 or three 3 pieces of 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 minimum punched angle at least 13 gauge or 3 32 thick from your local hardware or building supply store Figures 10 A to 10 D show how punched angle is to be affixed to door Angle iron may need to be trimmed depending on door section height and distance between center stiles Do NOT install the bracket supplied with the opener Failure to reinforce the door as illustrated will void your warranty 8 0 up to 9 0 Wide Doors Vertical Punched Angle 18 or 21 Long Sp FIG 10 A Required materials 1 18 or 21 length of angle iron and 4 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws 10 0 up to 14 10 Wide Doors 27 or 50 Notch Cut on Vertical Angle Punched Angle for Operator Draw Bar Attachment Punched Angle One 27 long piece 12 wide doors require one 50 long piece and FIG 10 C two 18 or 21 pieces measure top section height Required materials 2 18 or 21 and 1 27 or 50 length of angle iron 2 x1 bolts 2 Y4 lock washers 2 Ys nuts 8 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws NOTE An opener bracket kit specifically designed for opener attachment
32. f these instructions Paint Repair Should your door s paint finish become damaged exposing the bare metal it will become necessary to repair this area to prevent rust from forming The damaged area should be lightly sanded with a medium to fine sandpaper making sure to remove all visible red and white rust Wipe this area with a dry clean rag Coat the sanded area with a high quality rust inhibiting zinc enriched primer This type of primer can be found at most paint or hardware stores and should be labeled for covering bare and galvanized steel Once the primer is applied wait the time specified on the primer s instructions before you finish painting your door Paint Your steel garage door can be painted with a high quality 100 acrylic latex flat satin or semigloss exterior grade paint Since all paints are not created equal the following test needs to be performed paint should be applied on a small area of the door following the instructions on the paint container allowed to dry and evaluated prior to painting the entire door Paint defects to look for are blistering and peeling An additional test is to apply a strip of masking tape over the painted area and peel back checking to see that the paint adheres to the door and not to the tape After satisfactorily testing a paint follow the directions on the container and apply to the door Be sure to allow adequate drying time should you wish to apply a second coat Wind
33. g instructions above Glass Plexiglass Stained Look Leaded Look Brilliance and Studio Series Windows Cleaning and Care Instructions Clean with a mild solution of a dishwashing detergent and a soft cloth After cleaning rinse thoroughly DO NOT use any ammoniated abrasive or solvent based cleaners of any kind Studio Series Windows Only Use a good grade of automotive paste wax and buff with a soft cloth Windows should be cleaned and waxed at least once annually or more often based on the atmospheric conditions where installed Caution Use care when handling decorative windows to avoid scraping or scratching the surface NOTE Minor scratches or scuffs are not considered defects and will not be covered under the window warranty Replacement Parts Replacement parts are available from an authorized professional dealer or a building supply retailer When ordering repair parts always provide the following part name model number and door width and door height W x H For the location of the authorized professional dealer or a building supply retailer nearest you please write or call Clopay Building Products Consumer Services Dept 1400 West Market Street Troy OH 45373 USA Call Toll Free 1 800 225 6729 Hours of Operation ET Monday Friday 8 30 AM 7 PM Saturday 8 30 AM 5 PM MISSING ANY PARTS PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 800 225 6729 PARTS WILL BE REPLACED PROMPTLY DO NOT RETURN DOOR TO STORE
34. he flag bracket with a 3 8 x 3 4 carriage bolt and 3 8 hex nut Use the top set of slots for 15 radius track the middle set of slots for 12 radius track and the bottom set of slots for Low Headroom track FIG 11 G Step 11 7 Rear track hangers need to be made at this time Use 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 punched angle 13 gauge or 3 32 steel These are not provided with the standard hardware They are used to attach the rear of the horizontal track to the ceiling joist Enough angle iron or punched angle should be purchased to make two rear track hangers These hangers must be strong enough to hold the full weight of the door Attach a bolt at least 1 long through the end of each track to stop the door at the end of its travel FIG 11 H by sano Sway braces must be used to prevent tracks from spreading and allowing door to fall which could cause serious injury Bolts placed in the end of each track FIG 11 H must be at least 1 long to prevent the top section from exiting the track NOTE Rear track hangers should not be mounted any farther than 6 from the end of horizontal track Step 11 8 Placement of rear track hangers is critical for the door to operate properly The rear track hangers should hold the horizontal track level and square to the door Squareness should be measured by comparing two diagonal distances 1 the distance from the top left hand corner of the door to the rear of the right hand horizontal trac
35. ie the pull rope provided to the bottom roller shaft FIG 13 A Pull R STEP 14 Spring Installation ala It is now time to install the spring Proceed to springing instructions that came with your spring hardware FIG 13 A STEP 15 Attaching an Automatic Opener IMPORTANT To avoid damage to your door you must reinforce the top section of the door in order to provide a mounting point for the opener to be attached Refer to the section of this manual titled Reinforcing the Top Section on page 14 for specific instructions Failure to reinforce the door as illustrated will void the warranty on your door By Lwarnine To avoid risk of strangulation or personal injury to children if your door has a pull rope you must remove the pull down rope when you install an automatic garage door opener IMPORTANT When installing an automatic garage door operator make sure to follow manufacturer s installation and safety instructions carefully Remove the pull down rope and unlock or remove the lock If attaching an operator bracket to the wooden anchor pad make sure the wood anchor pad is free of cracks and splits and is firmly attached to the wall Always drill pilot holes before attaching lag screws The operator arm will usually be attached to the vertical reinforcement member at roughly the same height as the top roller of the door Attach the opener arm to the reinforcement as shown in Figures 15 B to 15 D To prevent
36. isused or improperly handled or installed If your garage door does not conform to this warranty notify us in writing at the following address promptly after discovery of the defect Clopay Building Products Attn Consumer Services Dept 1400 West Market Street Troy Ohio 45373 Additional copies of our installation and maintenance instructions may be obtained by calling 1 800 225 6729 WE MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR COVENANTS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR COVENANTS AS TO WORKMANSHIP DESIGN CAPACITY QUALITY CONDITION MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEPT FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state a Glopay BUILDING PRODUCTS Clopay Building Products Inc A Griffon Company A Griffon Company Inc 2012 o C31 R05 0512 Table of Contents Introduction and Opening Preparation STEP 1 Things to Know Before You Begin ccccccssseeeccesseccccesececceuececsauueececsuuceeeceuseeesssseeessuseeesssaaeeess 3 STEP 2 Read Safety Information escenico edi 4 STEP 3 Check Headroom Backroom SIMSON ici
37. k and 2 the distance from the top right hand corner of the door to the rear of the left hand horizontal track FIG 11 l opposite page O Horizontal Track FIG 11 E Flag Bracket Horizontal Track Vertical Track FIG 11 F l 3 8 x 3 4 Carriage Om 50 Bolt FIG 11 G 3 8 x 1 Bolts amp Nuts 4 places FIG 11 H N N hd pon gt m an TIE Tz Yas A y Horizontal Angle SS Horizontal Angle Horizontal Track Sway Brace Bolt Blocks Door Travel Step 11 8 Continued Adjust the position of the tracks if the squareness distances are not within 1 2 of each other Horizontal track can be out of level up to 1 from front jamb to rear track hanger FIG 11 1 When the track is square and level with the opening the track hangers can be fastened permanently to the ceiling trusses Three 5 16 x 1 1 2 lag screws are recommended Be sure 3 16 pilot holes are drilled before installing 5 16 lag screws The attachment must be strong enough to hold the weight of the door Ay isa Use adequate length screws to fasten rear track hangers into trusses Door may fall and cause serious injury if not FIG 11 1 properly secured Step 11 9 With the track installed the top door section can now be properly adjusted With the slide on the top bracket loose force the top of the door against the stop molding or door jamb Pull the roller towards you so it is tight against the groov
38. may be included or may be purchased as an option silver galvanized or white powder coated Instructions are provided with the kit NOTE Operator may be attached up to 2 feet off center Doors with Torsion Springs Only 15 0 up to 15 10 amp 19 0 up to 20 0 Wide Doors with Strut Y E Notch Cube on Vertical Angle Punched Angle for Operator Draw Bar a Attachment Punched Angle N Two 18 or 21 pieces EA measure top section height Required materials 2 18 or 21 lengths of angle iron 2 Y4 x1 bolts 2 Ya lock washers 2 Y4 nuts 4 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws and 4 1 4 x 3 4 self tapping screws 16 0 up to 18 0 Wide Doors with Strut Notch Cut on Vertical Angle q FIG 10 D Required Materials 1 18 or 21 length of angle iron 2 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws and 2 1 4 x 3 4 self tapping screws STEP 11 Assembling and Installing the Track Before assembling brackets to vertical track be sure to read Step 11 1 and Step 11 2 Refer to illustration for placement of brackets on track 1 4 Flange NOTE Brackets may already be riveted in place If additional adjustment is required the rivets can be drilled out and the brackets can be reattached with track bolts and flange nuts y available through the toll free Consumer Services number CI Top View see outside cover Track Bolt Left Side Note Use One A WARNING Tra
39. necessary If you have a 1 3 8 thick door cut the stems on the lift handle along the ridge line using a hacksaw Fig 8 A Bottom Section From the front side of the section drill 2 1 2 holes through the section according to the Bottom Section Hole Pattern FIG 8 C A T Square should be used to ensure that they are vertically in line If your door has an outside keyed lock the hole pattern should be drilled on the bottom section directly below the lock If your door does not have an outside keyed lock the hole pattern should be drilled directly below the hinge closest to the horizontal center of the door Install the lift handle amp inside step plate assembly using 2 14 x 5 8 sheet metal screws Fig 8 B IMPORTANT Use a wrench or a socket to drive screws Do not over tighten Do not use an electric drill or driver 2nd Section to be installed at the completion of Step 9 4 Not Required on Doors with Outside Keyed Lock From the front side of the section drill 2 1 2 holes through the section according to the 2nd Section Hole Pattern FIG 8 C A T Square should be used to ensure that they are vertically in line The hole pattern should be drilled directly above the hinge closest to the horizontal center of the door Painting Lift Handles Plastic Lift Handles can be painted using a quality spray on or brushed on enamel paint CUT HERE FOR 1 3 8 DOORS INSIDE STEP PLATE BOTTOM SECTION INSIDE S
40. or grade paint Before painting the door it must be free of dirt oil caulk waxes and mildew Do not use any type of oil based paint or Alkyd modified acrylic latex paint These paints will void the warranty of your door Painting preparation Clean surface first with a diluted solution of Trisodium Phosphate The recommended concentration is 1 3 cup of powder to 1 1 2 to 2 gallons of water A cleaning pad 3M Synthetic steel wool GRAY not green should be used saturated with this cleaning solution Rub with even pressure to lightly scuff the surface while ap plying the cleaning solution over all surfaces to be painted A final wipe and rinse with clean water and sponge should be done to remove any loose material Change water often to ensure clean rinse and allow to dry Pre test your paint on a small area see paragraph Paint below If the paint shows signs of poor adherence tape test below there may be a problem with the paint or the surface preparation DO NOT PROCEED A nev paint or further preparation of the surface is called for Alternate cleaning compounds Areas of the country that do not carry Trisodium Phosphate can use a biodegradable cleaner with the cleaning pad above Follow above directions to rinse completely and pre test paint NOTE Sanding could remove rust inhibiting compounds therefore sanding should be done only to damaged areas where bare metal has been exposed Refer to the Paint Repair section o
41. ow frames amp inserts can be painted with a high quality 100 acrylic latex The plastic should first be lightly sanded to remove any surface gloss NOTE Do not apply paint when door surface temperature is different from manufacturer s suggested temperature range for application Snap In Decorative Insert Removal And Replacement NOTE DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS from the window frame Decorative inserts are designed to snap in and out of the window frame Some doors with windows have a decorative insert attached behind the window They may be moved to the outside of the glass or can be removed for cleaning or painting purposes 1 Remove the four tabs of the insert from under the edge of the inside window frame There is one tab on each side and one on the top and bottom of the insert 2 The insert can be firmly pulled out of the window 3 Replacing the insert is the reversal of the process described for removal The four tabs must be pressed under the lip in the window frame 4 If preferred the insert can be snapped into the frame on the outside of the glass Glass Replacement A ano To avoid injury use extreme caution in handling glass window pane When the frame is removed the exposed steel edge of the door may be sharp Avoid contact with the steel edges Glass Replacement If your door is equipped with windows and the glass should need replacement follow the steps below 1 With someone holding the outside fr
42. ttom bracket button 6 Check for bent track If bent call an authorized professional dealer 7 Extension spring hardware including springs cables sheaves sheave forks bottom brackets and containment cables should be adjusted or repaired only when the spring tension is released the door must be open These repairs should be made by a qualified door technician or a mechanically experienced person with proper tools and instructions 8 If your door has torsion springs the spring assembly and wood anchor pad should only be adjusted or repaired by a professional door technician Cleaning the Door In order to prevent damage rusting caused by foreign matter adhering to the door the door should be cleaned at least twice a year normal environments or 4 times a year coastal environments The door may need to be cleaned more frequently if road salt accumulates in a winter climate The door should be wiped down with a mild household detergent and rinsed with clear water NOTE Be sure to clean behind stop molding on the sides and top of door 2012 Clopay Building Products Company Waxing the Door Coastal and Harsh Environments For coastal and harsh environments it will be necessary to wax the front side of the door following installation Select a good quality car wax and apply according to wax manufacturer s instructions Wax should be applied at least twice a year immediately after cleaning see cleanin
43. ully STEP 3 Check Headroom Backroom Rough Opening Door Size Sideroom Headroom is the space needed above the top of the door for Backroom Door the door the overhead tracks and the springs Measure to Height Plus 18 check that there are no obstructions in your garage within that space The normal headroom space requirement is shown in Table 3 A The backroom distance is measured from the back of the door into the garage and should be at least 18 more than the height of the garage door A minimum sideroom of 3 3 4 5 1 2 for EZ Set Extension Spring should be available on each side of the door on the interior wall surface to allow for attachment of the vertical track assembly The rough opening should be the same size as the door FIG 3 A Headroom Required 2 Track Radius The radius of your track can be determined by measuring the dimension R in FIG 3 B If dimension R measures 11 to 12 then you have a 12 radius track If R 3 3 4 Minimum Side Room H equals 14 to 15 then you have a 15 radius track FIG 3 B 5 1 2 Minimum for EZ Set Extension Spring Headroom requirements The standard headroom space requirement is shown in Table 3 A at right See page 8 if you have a question on which type of spring you have Low Headroom If you have restricted headroom several remedies are available See Table 3 B for various options NOTE Installation of the various
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