Instructions / Assembly

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TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INJURY, YOU MUST CAREFULLY
READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS
BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR USE YOUR NEW GARAGE DOOR!
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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WARNING
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STEP 2 – READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION - IMPORTANT!
BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR DOOR
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You can install your new garage door yourself if:
a) you have help (it may weigh up to 150 lbs.)
b) you have the right tools and reasonable mechanical
aptitude or experience
c) you follow these instructions very carefully
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Garage doors use springs to balance them. There are two types
of springs – extension or torsion. Each of these is available in
either a standard or EZ-SET
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assembly option. Please look at
the drawings on Page 4 to see which springs your old door has.
If your door has a different type of spring, consult the original
manufacturer’s instructions for removal.
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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 force which can cause serious or fatal injury
(Page 4).
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In removing a garage door that has extension springs, follow the
instructions carefully (Page 7), 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.
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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.
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Doors equipped with automatic garage door openers can cause
serious injury or death if not properly adjusted and operated.
To ensure safety of these doors:
a) test the sensitivity of the garage door opener’s safety
reverse mechanism monthly
b) if your door has a pull-down rope, you must remove it
c) make sure the door remains unlocked
d) ensure door is properly reinforced
e) do not allow children to play with the controls
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DO NOT attempt to install the door during windy
weather conditions. The door sections may be blown
down causing serious injury or property damage.
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Manufacturer disclaims all liability for any installation that is not in
compliance with these installation instructions or applicable state
or county building codes.
WHILE INSTALLING YOUR DOOR
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Use only the track specified and supplied with the door.
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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.
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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.
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Do not attach any brackets directly to drywall or sheet rock. All
track brackets, flag brackets and spring brackets should only be
attached directly to 2" × 6" wood jambs. Otherwise, brackets
could pull out of the drywall with dangerous force.
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR DOOR
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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.
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Do not permit children to play beneath or with any garage door or
electronic operating controls.
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Keep hands and fingers clear of section joints, track and other
door parts when the door is opening and closing to avoid injury.
In particular, do not place fingers in section joints in order to close
the door, as finger pinch, crush or amputation will result. The lift
handles are located for safe operation as well as easy use.
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If the garage door and/or any of the supporting track are
damaged, operating the door could be hazardous. Contact Clopay
Consumer Service Hotline.
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If repairs are ever required to your door, safety and trouble-free
operation can be best assured by using original replacement parts.
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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.
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Only approved residential garage door openers are permitted to
be used in residential applications. A residential application is a
building for four families or less, or a garage that is serving the
primary residence.
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Install operator control panel away from garage door track and
the door itself. Keep body parts away from track at all times when
operating an opener or opening/closing a garage door.