Clopay Garage Door Installation Manual
Clopay Garage Door Installation Manual
Clopay Garage Door Installation Manual
4053, 4300, 4301, 4310, 6130, 6131, 6133, 6230, 6231, 6233, 7130, 7131, 7133, 7200, 7201, 7203, 9130, 9131, 9132, 9133, 9134, 9200, 9201, 9202, 9203, 9204, HDG, HDGF, HDGL, HDPS13, HDPL13, HDPF13, HDPS20, HDPL20, HDPF20
2012
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Opening Preparation
STEP 1 Things to Know Before You Begin ...................................................................................................3 STEP 2 Read Safety Information ..................................................................................................................4 STEP 3 Check Headroom, Backroom, Sideroom..........................................................................................5 STEP 4 Removing the Existing Door Springs ...............................................................................................6 STEP 5 Removing Door Sections and Track ................................................................................................7 STEP 6 Preparing the Opening .....................................................................................................................7
Maintenance/Adjustments/Options
Painting and Windows ....................................................................................................................................19 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................20 Checking and Adjusting the Door ...................................................................................................................20 Replacement Parts .........................................................................................................................................20
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You can install your new garage door yourself IF a) b) c) you have help (it may weigh up to 500 lbs.); you have the right tools and reasonable mechanical aptitude or experience; and you follow these instructions very carefully.
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. Springs, cables, and bottom fixtures are under strong spring tension. Do not attempt to loosen any fasteners on these components. You could suddenly release spring forces and risk severe injury. 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. If repairs are ever required to your door, safety and trouble-free operation can be best assured by using original replacement parts. 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. Clopay Building Products Company disclaims all liability for any installation that is not in compliance with applicable state or county building codes. 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) b) c) d) test the sensitivity of the operators safety reverse mechanism monthly; if your door has a pull down rope, you must remove the pull down rope; make sure the door remains unlocked; do not allow children to play with the controls.
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-SetTM 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 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.
WARNING
In the interest of safety this symbol means WARNING or CAUTION. Personal injury and/or property damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully.
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Rough Opening = Door Size Backroom = Door Height Plus 18" Headroom Required
Door Height
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 Low Headroom Options differs from the installation of a standard headroom door. Supplemental instructions are included with the hardware of each Low Headroom Option.
3-3/4" Minimum Side Room (5-1/2" Minimum for EZ-Set Extension Spring) FIG. 3-A
FIG. 3-B
How can I get this option? Order Low Headroom Track. Available at most retail stores. Order Quick Turn Bracket Set. Order Low Headroom Track. Available at most retail stores. Available from and should be installed by professional installer only. Available from and should be installed by professional installer only.
*About 3" of additional headroom height at the center plus additional backroom is needed to install an automatic garage door opener. Check door opener instructions.
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WARNING
Serious injury could result if spring tension has not been released before other work begins.
Lifting Cable
Sheave
WARNING
To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers clear of section joints, track, and other door parts while the door is opening and closing.
Worm Drive
Black Bushing
FIG. 4-C
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WARNING
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.
FIG. 5-A
2x6 Header Jamb Opening Height 2x6 Side Jamb 8" Minimum Center Post (With Two Doors Side By Side)
Inside
Opening 3-3/4" Minimum Width Side Room (5-1/2" TM Minimum for EZ-Set Inside of Garage Extension Spring) Looking Out FIG. 6-A
FIG. 6-B
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Section #4 Top Bracket Vertical Track #3 Hinge Section #3 General Safety Label #2 Hinge Section #2 #1 Hinge Serial Number Label Bottom Bracket Inside Step Plate #1 Hinge #1 Hinge Operator Label #1 Hinge
Stationary Sheave
Stationar y Red Winding Cone Cone Black Winding Left (Red) Cone Right (Black) Cable Drum Cable Drum
EZ-Set Bracket
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
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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" Lg. Carriage Bolt
3/8" Washer
Top Bracket
#2 Hinge
#3 Hinge Horizontal Angle #4 Hinge (5 Section Doors Only) Flag Bracket (1) LH + (1) RH
Cable Assembly
(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.) Description Door Size: Single Car Doors 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Double Car Doors 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H Single Car Doors 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Double Car Doors 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H Single Car Doors 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Double Car Doors 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H Single Car Doors 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Double Car Doors 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H Qty. 16 Rollers 22 0 #1 Hinge 10 56 Inside Step Plate 90 0 1 or 3 1/4" x 5/8" Track Bolt Single Car Doors 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Double Car Doors 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0''H 4 Section Doors 5 Section Doors Keyed Lock Kit (If included, parts are detailed in Lock instructions) 16 22 10 12 All Doors 1 or 2 5 Section Doors Single Car Doors 8' - 9'W x 6'6'' - 7'0''H Double Car Doors 16'W x 6'6" - 7'0"H 12 5 11 Description: Door Size: 4 Section Doors Qty. 10
1/4" x 3/4" Hex Head Self-Tapping Screw #14 x 5/8" Hex Head Sheet Metal Screw
Struts*
Pull Rope
All Doors
Lift Handle
All Doors
1 or 2
All Doors
0 or 1
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FIG. 7-A
FIG. 7-B Bottom Section Slots #14 x 5/8" Sheet Metal Screws
WARNING
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 that is to be attached to the section. (FIG. 7-E) NOTE: Determine if your door thickness is 1-3/8 or 2 and determine the width of the endstile (FIG. 7-E). If Table 7A 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 the illustration. 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 door at each hinge location, or use a drill or impact wrench with a 7/16 socket to drive self-tapping screws through strut, hinge, and door. (FIG. 7-F) Table 7- A - Sections Requiring Struts Door Door End Stile Section Thickness Width Width Bttm 3rd* Top 1-3/8" Up to 14'10" All 1-3/8" 15'-16' 2-1/2" 4 One strut per section 1-3/8" 16'2"-18' 2-1/2" 4 4 4 2" Up to15' 2" 15'2"-20' 4 *Section with general safety label. NOTE: Doors installed in high windload regions (Florida and other high wind prone areas) may require additional reinforcement beyond what is detailed in these instructions. Please refer to supplemental windload instructions for these areas.
FIG. 7-C
Weatherstrip
FIG. 7-D
#1 Hinge
#14 x 5/8" Sheet Metal Screws End Stile Width Bottom Astragal FIG. 7-E
Door Thickness
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LIFT HANDLE STEMS FIG 8-A (BOTTOM OF LIFT HANDLE) LIFT HANDLE INSIDE STEP PLATE
LIFT HANDLE
BOTTOM SECTION
FIG. 8-B
DO NOT USE THE PRE-STAMPED HINGE HOLES FOR LIFT HANDLE PLACEMENT - MEASURE PER THE DRILLING PATTERN BELOW. Lift Handle Hole Drilling Pattern Outside View 2nd Section 1/2" Dia.
3/4"
FIG. 8-C
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FIG. 9-D
Strut (If Required) End Stile FIG. 9-F Bottom Bracket Top Bracket
#1 Hinge
FIG. 9-G
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NOTE: An opener bracket kit specifically designed for opener attachment 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)
5''
Notch Cut on Vertical Angle Punched Angle for Operator Draw Bar Attachment
Strut 18'' or 21''
FIG. 10-A Required materials: (1) 18" or 21" length of angle iron, and (4) #14 x 5/8" sheet metal screws.
FIG. 10-B
Punched Angle Two 18'' or 21'' pieces (measure top section height).
Required materials: (2) 18 or 21 lengths of angle iron, (2) x1 bolts, (2) lock washers, (2) nuts, (4) #14 x 5/8" sheet metal screws, and (4) 1/4" x 3/4" self tapping screws. 5'' 16'0'' up to 18'0'' Wide Doors with Strut
2''
Notch Cut on Vertical Angle Punched Angle for Operator Draw Bar Attachment
18'' or 21'' 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).
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.
Required materials: (2) 18 or 21 and (1) 27 or 50 length of angle iron (2) x1 bolts, (2) lock washers, (2) nuts, (8) #14 x 5/8" sheet metal screws.
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Wall Side
1/4" x 5/8" Track Bolt Note: Use One Track Bolt In Slot. FIG. 11-A
WARNING
To avoid installation problems that could result in injury or property damage, use only track provided with new door. Step 11-1: Loosely fasten the track brackets to the vertical track using one 1/4" x 5/8" track bolt and 1/4" flange nut as shown with the head of the bolt inside the track. There are two sizes of brackets for 7 high doors, and three sizes for 8 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) 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) (Refer to FIG. 11-B to determine proper bolt placement.) NOTE: If additional adjustment is required, horizontal slots in flag brackets can be used for attachment to vertical track. Step 11-3: Place the track over the rollers on the door. Move the track close to the door so that the rollers are all the way into the hinges. Do not force the track too tightly or the door will bind. This should leave about 1/2" between the edge of the door and the track. Pilot holes of 3/16" are required at each lag screw location before installing the lag screw. Lift track about 1/2" from the floor and fasten the flag bracket and track brackets to the jamb with 5/16" x 1-5/8" lag screws. The flag 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 attached directly to wood bucks.
1/4" Flange Nut 2" Thick Door Use These Two Holes
Flag Bracket
FIG. 11-B
Top
FIG. 11-C
Bottom
FIG. 11-D
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Horizontal Track
FIG. 11-E
Rope
FIG. 11-F
Horizontal Angle
WARNING
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 track and 2) the distance from the top right-hand corner of the door to the rear of the left-hand horizontal track. (FIG. 11-I, opposite page) 3/8" x 1" Bolts & Nuts (4 places) FIG. 11-G
Horizontal Track
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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-I) 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.
WARNING
Use adequate length screws to fasten rear track hangers into trusses. Door may fall and cause serious injury if not 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 groove 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.) FIG. 11-I
Slide Bolts
Slide
FIG. 11-J
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 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.
FIG. 12-A
Pull Rope
FIG. 13-A
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WARNING
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 manufacturers 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 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 Opener Arm
Horizontal Track
Clevis Pin
60
FIG. 15-B (Doors with supplied Reinforcement Bracket and Stile in Center of Door)
Punched Angle
Opener Arm
FIG. 15-D (Doors with Angle Iron Reinforcement Bracket and Stile in Center of Door)
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Painting: Your steel garage door can be painted with a high quality 100% acrylic latex (flat, satin, or semigloss) exterior 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 applying 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 new 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.
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.
2012