TorqueMaster Plus Winding Mechanism

Winding Mechanism
for TorqueMaster® Plus
Wayne Dalton, a division of Overhead Door
Corporation
P.O. Box 67, Mt. Hope, OH 44660
www.Wayne-Dalton.com
NOTE: Use this Instruction in conjunction with the Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual provided with the door.
STEP 1
Clamp locking clamps onto both vertical tracks just above the third roller. This
is to prevent the garage door from rasing while winding the counter balance
springs.
WARNING
FAILURE TO CLAMP TRACK CAN ALLOW DOOR TO RAISE
AND CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
Ensure that the cable is in the outer slot and first groove of the right hand
cable drum. Using an electric drill (high torque gear reduced to 1300 RPM
preferred) with a 7/16” socket, carefully rotate the winding bolt clockwise,
until counter cover shows 2-3 turns. This will keep the counterbalance
cable taut while adjusting the left hand side counter balance cable.
On the left hand side, ensure the counterbalance cable is in the first
groove of the left hand cable drum.
NOTE: Proceed to Step 4 for single spring applications
STEP 2
Beginning with the right hand side, turn the pawl knob to the upper position.
Align the internal hex of winding mechanism with the right hand side winding
shaft and slide the mechanism onto the shaft until the mechanism is flush with
ratchet bracket. Pull the adjustable counter cover out (unlock position) and align
the “0” on the adjustable counter cover with the notch in the winding mechanism.
Once the “0” is aligned with the notch, push the adjustable counter cover back
(lock position).
Pawl Knob in
Lower Position
IMPORTANT! Do not use impact gun to wind spring(s)
STEP 3
For double spring application: Beginning with the left hand side, turn the
pawl knob to the upper position. Align the internal hex of winding mechanism with the left hand side winding shaft and slide the winding mechanism
onto the shaft until the mechanism is flush with ratchet bracket. Pull the
adjustable counter cover out (unlock position) and align the “0” on the
adjustable counter cover with the notch in the winding mechanism. Once
the “0” is aligned with the notch, push the adjustable counter cover back
(lock position).
Winding Shaft
Pawl Knob in
Upper Position
Winding Shaft
Internal Hex
Adjustable Counter Cover
(Unlocked Position)
Adjustable Counter Cover
(Locked Position)
Internal Hex
Adjustable Counter Cover
(Unlocked Position)
Adjustable Counter Cover
(Locked Position)
Notch
Notch
Notch
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STEP 3
SPRING ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT!: Do not use the winding mechanism to make spring
adjustments
IMPORTANT! Do not use impact gun to wind spring(s).
Using an electric drill (high torque gear reduced to 1300 RPM preferred) with
a 7/16” socket, carefully rotate the winding bolt head clockwise until the
counter shows the correct number of turns for your door height. (See the
Spring Turn chart in the Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual for the
recommended number of turns.)
To make spring adjustments follow instructions below. Do not use the winding mechanism to make spring adjustments.
Clamp a pair of vice clamps on the vertical tracks just above the third roller
on one side and just below the third roller on the other side. This will prevent
the door from raising or lowering while adjusting the spring(s).
Adjust the power drill to low speed setting (number “1” position) and torque
level to 40 in-lbs. With low trigger pressure, turn the winding bolt
counter-clockwise until ratchet pawl is seated into the ratchet wheel. When
ratchet pawl is seated into the ratchet wheel less tension is applied to the
winding shaft, allowing removal of winding mechanism.
To Add Spring Tension: The ratchet wheel is made of 10 teeth. To add
spring tension, use a ratchet wrench and 5/8” socket that is set so that it
will tighten counter clockwise on the right hand side, and clockwise on the
left hand side. Place the ratchet with 5/8” socket onto the winding shaft, pull
down to add 3/10 of a turn. Watch as three teeth of the ratchet wheel pass
over the ratchet pawl, creating three “clicks”.
STEP 4
To Remove Spring Tension: To remove spring tension, ensure the ratchet
wrench and 5/8” socket is set so that it will tighten clockwise on the right
hand side and counter clockwise on the left hand side. Place the socket onto
the winding shaft. Pull down on the wrench to relieve pressure between the
ratchet pawl and the ratchet wheel. Push in on the pawl to allow the three
ratchet wheel teeth to pass by the ratchet pawl, as you carefully allow the
wrench to be rotated upward. Release the pawl to allow ratchet pawl to
engage with the ratchet wheel.
Now return to the right hand side and align the internal hex of winding
mechanism with the winding shaft and slide the winding mechanism onto the
winding shaft until the winding mechanism is flush with ratchet bracket. Pull
the adjustable counter cover out (unlock position) and adjust the adjustable
counter cover to read the same number of turns initially applied to the right
hand side “2-3 turns”. Once the initial number on the adjustable counter cover
is aligned with the notch, push the adjustable counter cover back into the
winding mechanism (lock position).
Remove the vice clamps from the vertical tracks, re-check doors balance and
adjust if necessary. When door is balanced and adjusted properly, place the
pawl knobs in the active position (lower position).
Winding Shaft
Internal Hex
STEP 5
Pawl Knob in
Lower Position
IMPORTANT! Do not use impact gun to wind spring(s).
Using an electric drill (high torque gear reduced to 1300 RPM preferred) with
a 7/16” socket, begin winding the bolt head clockwise until the counter shows
the correct number of turns for your door height. (See the Spring Turn chart
in the Main Installation Instructions manual for the recommended number of
turns.)
Pawl Knob in
Upper Position
End Bracket
Adjust the power drill to low speed setting (number “1” position) and torque
level to 40 in-lbs. With low trigger pressure, turn the winding bolt head
counter-clockwise until ratchet pawl is seated into the ratchet wheel. When
ratchet pawl is seated into the ratchet wheel less tension is applied to the
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Align the internal hex of winding mechanism with the winding shaft and slide
the mechanism onto the shaft until it is flush with ratchet bracket. Check
the back of the TorqueMaster ® Plus End Bracket Warning Tag for correct
number of spring turns for your door height (reference installation instruction
manual). Adjust the winding mechanism counter to correct number of turns.
Make sure the pawl knob is in the lower position. Using an electric drill (high
torque reduced to 1300 RPM preferred) with a 7/16” socket, with low trigger
pressure begin winding the bolt head clockwise slowly until the pawl shifts
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