ROLLING CURTAIN DOOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE
& PARTS MANUAL
MODEL 955
WARNING
Read manual thoroughly prior to installing door. Rolling steel doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help
of springs under extreme tension. Since moving objects and springs under tension can cause injuries, your safety
and the safety of others depends on you reading and following the information in this manual. Check your work prior
to operating door.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
EFFECT
PREVENTION
MOVING DOOR
Can Cause Serious
Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. Get help
Injury or Death
or use support when lifting new door into place.
EXTREME SPRING
TENSION
Injury or Death
door mechanic using proper tools, methods and instructions.
Before winding torsion spring, make sure door is fully open
and curtain is wrapped on barrel.
NOTE!
CAUTION
DO NOT CUT BANDS which hold door in a roll. You will be
told at a later time exactly when to cut bands. No guarantee
will be given or responsibility accepted by Trac-Rite Door,
Inc. if door is not installed as instructed. For proper
operation, follow instructions given.
Use proper lifting equipment and correct lifting
procedures to avoid injury.
314 Wilburn Road, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Phone: 800-448-8979; Fax: 800-236-8722
Web Site: www.tracrite.com
E-mail: tr@tracrite.com
This Manual MUST Be Left with the Owner.
#606221 Rev F 11/12
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6. BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
10. MOUNTING FASTENERS
8. DOOR GUIDE
OPTIONAL SPACEGUARD LATCH
OPTIONAL SPACEGUARD CYLINDER LOCK
7. BRACKET
11. DOOR STOP
OPTIONAL TENSION
ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
3. EP3 SPRINGS
KEEPER
9. INTERIOR LATCH
WEAR GUARD
1. LIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY
OPTIONAL DRAFT STOP
4. AXLE
5. DOOR CURTAIN ASSEMBLY
9. INTERIOR
LATCH
PULL ROPE HANDLE
2. DRUMS
Door Assembly - Parts Layout
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WARNING
Improper installation of anchoring devices or installation into unsound material may result
in premature product wear, product failure, property damage or serious personal injury.
Prior to beginning door installation, thoroughly read the
instruction manual in its entirety. Please contact Trac-Rite
with any questions at 800-448-8979. Answering questions
up front will greatly reduce installation mistakes.
measure 5" greater than the framed opening width.
1. GENERAL:
Warning - serious personal injury or death can result from
failure to follow instructions.
Caution - minor injury or property damage can result from
failure to follow instructions.
Note special attention should be given to the instructions.
2. INSPECTION:
NOTE!
1) Do not install this rolling steel curtain door
unless you read and understand the installation
instructions!
2) DO NOT CUT THE BANDS which hold the door
curtain in a roll! This is performed once the door has
been hung in the opening.
Reference
3.
Jamb
Preparations
3. JAMB PREPARATION:
3.1 Are the jambs structurally and/or dimensionally adequate
Trac-Rite is not
responsible for the structural integrity of the jamb
itself!
available, for situations in which the jamb is not wide enough
for bracket mounting. This condition should be made known
at the time of order entry so that you will have the hardware
Narrow jamb plates are not designed to strengthen the
jamb! Used in combination with proper structural support,
they will aid in locating the door brackets properly.
3) DO NOT REMOVE WHITE FELT TAPE on the inside
of the door curtain. It is a door component, NOT
packaging material.
shipment, immediately inspect the door and hardware for
damage. Verify the product received with the packing list.
Damages and/or shortages should be reported immediately
to Trac-Rite Customer Service at 800-448-8979 or
tr@tracrite.com. Please have your bill of lading and packing list
with you when reporting shortages or damage. Do not install
damaged material without authorization from Trac-Rite.
paragraph
WARNING
Do not use model 944 hardware on model 955 doors.
It is not structurally adequate. If door falls, serious
injury and/or damage to door can result.
Figure 1.
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WARNING
Do not install or use a Tension Adjustment System
on doors over 12'8" tall. Tension could release,
and door will fall. Serious personal injuries and/or
damage to the door could result.
NOTE DIRECTION AND POSITION
OF BOTTOM ASSEMBLY
Figure 2.
3.3 Trac-Rite does not supply mounting fasteners for
concrete or concrete masonry jambs. Fasteners for metal
and wood jambs provided by Trac-Rite.
" in
diameter and constructed of ASTM A-307 steel or greater.
Figure 4.
wheel to slide past. Install the steel washer onto the axle and
secure with a cotter pin through the hole in the axle end to
" in diameter
and constructed of ASTM A-307 steel or greater.
3.4 Pre-drill jambs to accept door brackets; 7/16" diameter
holes for 3/8" nuts and bolts in steel jambs, proper size pilot
hole for 3/8" lag bolt in wood jambs. Hole locations are shown
in Figure 3. Do not pre-drill jambs for door guide installation.
4. BRACKET AND GUIDE ASSEMBLY:
WARNING
Do NOT allow personnel to ride on forklift or other
hoisting equipment being used to lift the curtain
assembly into position. Do not permit any persons
to climb on ladders near the curtain assembly while
it is being hoisted. Should the curtain assembly slip
it can cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH to persons
standing on ladders or riding on lifting equipment.
DOOR BRACKET HOLE LOCATIONS
4 12"
4 12"
8"
8"
5. HOIST DOOR INTO OPENING
OPENING WIDTH
OPENING WIDTH + 8"
4"
OPENING HEIGHT
OPENING HEIGHT
4"
BANDS
DOOR CURTAIN
TENSIONER
COTTER PIN
STEEL WASHER
Figure 3.
4.1 Position the door in the opening as shown in Figure 4.
Be sure to place the door on protective material to prevent
damage to the curtain.
4.2 Slip the axle end through the bearing in the door bracket.
Rotate the tension release pawl to allow the tension adjustment
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DOOR BRACKET
Figure 5.
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CAUTION
opening and fasten the door brackets to the jambs.
6. GUIDE POSITIONING:
6.1 Position the guides against the jambs according to the
clearance shown in Figure 6. Loosely fasten the guides to
the jambs using a fastener in the top hole only. Guides will
need slight adjustment, therefore DO NOT install the balance
of the fasteners until the adjustment is true. Level one guide,
Care must be taken that the door does not spin
around free as this may cause personal injuries and
damage door curtain. DO NOT grab the springs or
unbolt the springs while there is any tension on the
door as this may cause personal injuries.
mounting to masonry, install clips provided as shown in Figure
7. Align the clips with the holes along the length of the guide
DOOR GUIDE
DOOR CURTAIN
7. PRE-TENSIONING & TOP STOP ASSEMBLY:
BLOCK JAMB
BETWEEN GUIDE AND WEAR GUARD
NON-MASONRY
FASTENING HOLES
MASONRY ANCHOR
MASONRY CLIP
TEK SCREWS #12-14 x 3/4”
EDGE OF DOOR CURTAIN
3
8"
CLEARANCE
INSIDE EDGE OF GUIDE
Figure 6 .
7.1 Install the track bolts, door stops and whiz nuts in each
side guide as shown in Figure 8. Do not tighten at this time.
Note there are three holes for the top stops - use the lower
two holes if exterior door handles will be installed and use the
upper two holes if no exterior handles will be installed. Both
top stops will need to be in the same set of holes on each
side of the door for proper operation.
Note: if installing exterior handles, the door
will block part of the finished opening for the door.
"
inside the opening looking out, place your hand on top of
the door and push away from you rotating the door nest.
'-1" tall or shorter with one spring,
rotate the door nest 3 2/3 to 4 revolutions. For doors taller
than 6'-1"
if the door is equipped with a chain hoist, it can be quite
helpful in door pre-tensioning. Please reference section 11,
cut the bands,move door stop aside to allow the door into
the opening. Feed the door curtain into the guides, pulling it
down to about waist level.
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Figure 7.
7.3 Attach the two keepers to the bottom interior edge of
the door using the installed 1/4" carriage bolt and whiz nut.
WARNING
Immediately install keepers and door stops. These
devices will prevent the door from rolling up and out
of the guides.
7.4 Tighten door stops installed in paragraph 7.1 making
7.5 If installing exterior handles, reuse the exisiting hardware
in the door bottom bar assembly. Handles can be installed
in either one or both locations - latch side of door and/or
stops will need to be in the lower two holes or door or header
damage will result.
8. GUIDE ADJUSTMENT:
8.1 With the door approximately 6"
guides so when grabbed by the bottom assembly, the door
moves laterally approximately 1/4". Once the guides are
adjusted properly, install and tighten the remaining fasteners.
guide at eye level.
wall at eye level.
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WARNING
ROTATION DIRECTION
TOWARDS WALL
A MOVING DOOR
can cause SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH.
DOOR CURTAIN
KEEP CLEAR of
doorway while door
is moving.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
1. Operate door only when
doorway is in sight and clear
of people and obstructions.
Components under Extreme Spring Tension can cause
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Adjustments and repairs
must be made by a qualified door mechanic using proper
tools and instructions.
2. DO NOT permit children to
play on, near, or with door,
or operate the door.
BANDS
(STRETCH WRAP &
CARDBOARD STRIPS)
3. DO NOT stand in doorway
at anytime or walk through
doorway while door is moving.
DO NOT attempt to adjust door tension unless the door is in
the "UP" position and "LOCKED" in place. Winding bar
should be solid steel 1/2" dia. rod or 3/8" X 1/2" flat.
4. If control is by a 3-button
station with no reversing edge,
locate station so that the door is
in sight of user.
TRACK BOLT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO REMOVE TENSION : Insert winding bar into tension wheel and
move down 1" to unlock ratchet. Push tension lock pin toward wall and
raise winding bar 2". Release tension lock pin. Move up 1/8 turn until
ratchet locks in place.
5. If door is motor operated,
check function of auxiliary
safety devices (if provided) as
recommended by the
manufacturer.
TOP STOP
LESS TENSION
Tension
Lock Pin
Tension Wheel
6. Door is under extreme
spring tension. Adjustments
and repairs must be made by a
qualified door mechanic using
proper tools and instructions.
WHIZ NUT
Winding Bar
MORE TENSION
Figure 8.
TO ADD TENSION : Insert winding bar and move down until ratchet
clicks after 1/8 turn. Move up slightly until ratchet locks in place.
DO NOT remove or cover this
label. Place label on door bracket
with tension wheel.
DO NOT remove or cover this
label. Place label at a readable
height on door guide (or wall)
on operating side of door.
Reorder No. 506584
Reorder No. 506604
Figure 10.
DOOR CURTAIN
ASSEMBLY
DOOR BRACKET
5
16"
DOOR STOP
CARRIAGE BOLT & NUT
DOOR GUIDE
1
4"
KEEPER
CARRIAGE BOLT & NUT
NUT
LOCK WASHER
SLIDE BAR
LEFT DOOR GUIDE
HAND BENT
GUIDE TAB
ONE-WAY
SCREWS
HEX NUTS
INT. LOCK STRIKE
LOCK COVER
CARRIAGE
BOLTS
Figure 11.
BOTTOM OF
DOOR CURTAIN
Figure 9.
9. INTERIOR LATCH INSTALLATION:
9.1 Position bottom of door at waist level.
9.2 Assemble components as shown in Figure 11, making
each 1/4" one way screw to allow the lockbar to slide freely.
9.3 As the 1/4" screws are being tightened, move the lockbar to
assure that the lock washers are inside the slots in the lockbar.
9.4 Mount the latch strike to the bottom of each guide as
" carriage bolts and jam nuts through
the pre-punched holes.
10. LIFT CLIP INSTALLATION:
10.1 If your door is equipped with an exterior latch, install
the lift clip on the exterior of the door as shown in Figure
12. Replace the current stainless steel bolt with the longer
5/8" bolt supplied.
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EXTERIOR
HANDLE
BOTTOM
ASSEMBLY
Figure 12.
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11. OPERATORS:
11.1 Manual operation
one end of the rope. Slide the plastic handle onto the rope
and pull the knot up into the handle. Pass the other end of
the rope through the hole in the center of the bottom edge
of the door and tie another knot in the end to keep the rope
from pulling through.
11.3.3 Attach wall “L” bracket to main hoist body using either
supplied self tapping screw or bolt and nut supplied using an
existing hole in the case. This will hold the hoist level and keep
it from swinging during operation. Secure “L” bracket to wall.
11.2 Direct-drive operator -- Direct drive chain hoists can be
installed on either side of the door, prior to or after the door is
Components under extreme spring tension can
cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Adjustments
mechanic using proper tools and instructions. Do
NOT attempt to adjust door tension unless the door
is in the “UP” position and “LOCKED” in place.
Winding bar should be solid steel 1/2” dia. rod or
POCKET WHEEL
HOIST RETAINING
COLLAR WITH
SQUARE HEAD SET
SCREW (SCREW
INTO KEYWAY)
WARNING
SLIDE INTO DOOR AXLE
1/4" SQUARE KEY
SHAFT EXTENSION
TENSION LOCK
PIN
LESS
MORE
TENSION
ALIGN WITH AXLE
HOLE AND FASTEN
WITH 1/4"
SHOULDER SCREW
AND NYLON INSERT
STOP NUT
CHAIN RETAINER
WINDING
BAR
LESS
MORE
TENSION
HAND CHAIN NOT
SHOWN FOR
DRAWING CLARITY
DOOR JAMB
DOOR NEST NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
Figure 13.
11.3 Reduced-drive operator
as shown in Figure 14.
11.3.1 Align hole in shaft extension with axle hole and fasten
with 1/4" shoulder screw and nylon insert stop nut.
SHAFT COLLAR
41B36 SPROCKET
AXLE
TENSION WHEEL
DOOR BRACKET
Figure 15.
11.3.4 Feed hand chain through and around pocketwheel.
' to 3'
the chain.
11.3.5 Install roller chain around sprockets with connecting
link provided.
' to 5'
SHAFT EXTENSION
ROLLER CHAIN
HAND CHAIN NOT SHOWN
FOR DRAWING CLARITY
MAIN HOIST BODY
WALL "L" BRACKET
Figure 14.
11.3.2 Assemble onto shaft extension as shown, making
certain 41B36 sprocket is aligned with the sprocket on the
hoist body and the 1/4" x 1/4" key is in place. Tighten all set
screws.
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12. TENSION ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM USE:
12.1 Both sides of two spring doors should be adjusted to
the same tension.
12.2 To remove tension, insert winding bar into tension wheel
and move down 1" to unlock ratchet. Push tension lock pin
toward wall and raise winding bar 2". Release tension lock
pin. Move up 1/8 turn until ratchet locks in place.
12.3 To add tension, insert winding bar and move down until
ratchet clicks after 1/8 turn. Move up slightly until ratchet
NOTE!
If door is properly tensioned it will lift off the ground
to about waist height. It should go up the rest of the
way with minimal lifting pressure. DO NOT overtension springs!
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across the length of each spring. Operate the door several times.
The oil will work its way around the spring to help reduce friction.
BRUSH SEAL
DOOR GUIDE
chain.
Figure 16.
13. OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED DRAFT STOP OR
BRUSH SEAL:
13.1 Place the door in the closed position before installing
the draft stop. Note that with the door down, the curtain may
bow slightly near the top towards the inside; this bowing is
normal. For the draft stop to be effective, it should follow the
“bow” in the door curtain so that it stays in contact across the
entire width of the door curtain. Starting at one end attach
to header every 9 inches with appropriate fasteners. Trim
excess at other end if necessary.
13.2 Place the door in the closed position before installing the
brush seal. Position brush seal so it just touches the valley
to jamb every 12 inches with appropriate fasteners.
CAUTION
Excessive force in operation may cause
damage to the door.
14. MAINTENANCE
15. REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Description
521226
601811
502705
502721
Interior Lock Package
SpaceGuard Latch Package
SpaceGuard Cam Lock
Lock Out Key
603922
603932
502680
508840
508841
605000
605001
605002
506607
506582
Bracket, Right Hand
Bracket, Left Hand
42"
' - 10'
72"
' - 12'
90"
'
Steel Jamb Package
Wood Jamb Package
Concrete Jamb Package
Tension Wheel
Winding Bar
600961
600971
600982
600992
600987
600997
RH, 3.375" ID, 0.283 wire, 62 coils, 19.50"
LH, 3.375" ID, 0.283 wire, 62 coils, 19.50"
RH, 3.375" ID, 0.306 wire, 68 coils, 23.00"
LH, 3.375" ID, 0.306 wire, 68 coils, 23.00"
RH, 4.50" ID, 0.331 wire, 63 coils, 22.13"
LH, 4.50" ID, 0.331 wire, 63 coils, 22.13"
502297
521261
502061
502520
504300
504301
504302
504303
504305
504306
504307
504308
50430A
504323
504325
Seal-Rite Bulb Seal
Felt Tape, 2”
Guide Runner
Draft Stop
Touch-up Paint, Evergreen
Touch-up Paint, Sunset Orange
Touch-up Paint, Polar Blue
Touch-up Paint, Royal Blue
Touch-up Paint, Desert Tan
Touch-up Paint, Continental Brown
Touch-up Paint, Garnet
Touch-up Paint, Iced White
Touch-up Paint, Cedar Red
Touch- up Paint, Bright White
Touch- up Paint, Shale
600550
603911
600531
625300
Direct-Drive Chain Hoist
Reduced-Drive Chain Hoist
Shaft Extension Kit
MJ 1211 Commerical Operator
for general cleanliness and ease of operation.
14.1.1 Inspect the guides and curtain for wear and/or
accidental damage.
14.1.2 Inspect all fasteners and anchor bolts for loose,
damaged or missing parts.
14.1.3 If door is equipped with a chain hoist mechanism,
inspect it for missing parts.
required for your Trac-Rite rolling door. Clean as needed
following good housekeeping practices.
14.2.1 Periodically clean any accumulated dirt from guides;
door springs are visible. With an oil pump can, pump a bead of oil
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