INSTLLTION INSTRUTIONS marr Manufactured Residential Steel Garage oors Lincoln 000 / Hillcrest 000 Fimbel Olympus 500-00 / Fimbel esigner s hoice 500-00 ottom racket (Left and Right) (Left Shown/ssembled) NGER High spring tension can cause serious injury or death. o not attempt to remove, repair, or adjust any springs, any RE colored fasteners, or the hardware to which the RE colored fasteners are attached. Removal, adjustment, or repair must be made by a trained garage door technician. WE REOMMEN THT INSTLLTION OF GRGE OORS E PERFORME Y QULIFIE GRGE OOR INSTLLER. We recommend that a team of two individuals perform the installa on. In the event that an electric opener is installed, remove pull ropes and disable locks. The top sec on must be reinforced, as shown in these instruc ons, with a strut spanning the en re length of the top sec on. See page 5, step. amage to the garage door due to an improperly installed or adjusted electric opener is not covered by marr s warranty. ctual number of door sec ons and number of panels may vary from illustra ons. IMPORTNT Failure to comply with these instructions invalidates the warranty. efore you begin the installation, read all of the instructions thoroughly. Tools Required: Hardware (Not ctual Size) Step Plate / Lift Handle Rollers Six Foot (6') Step Ladder halk Level " or 8" Saw Horses law Hammer Tape Measure () 6-Penny Nails Lock Grip Pliers Socket Wrench Sockets: /8", 7/6" and 9/6" Wrenches: /8", 7/6" and 9/6" Electric rill rill its: /", /6", /", and /8 Not Included/Purchase Separately: Perimeter Seal / White luminum rads Operator racket Track Hanger ngle / dditional Lag Screws Winding ars enter Hinge NOTIE e sure all warning labels and tags are properly affixed to door and that the Owners Manual and these instruc ons are posted on or near the door. For replacement documents call: 877-5-677. Roller Hinge Side Room 5-/" Min. 65 arriage ourt, Winston Salem, N 705 www.amarr.com - 877-5-677 To download instructions: www.amarr.com Headroom Required "x 6" Jamb Jamb Fasteners Flush with Surface Minimum istance From Edge -/ Perimeter Seal IMPORTNT Wind & Load No ce ontact your local building official for specific Wind & Load requirements in your area. oors must be designed with Wind & Load requirements in mind. The forces a garage door system transmits to the building structure openings, such as jambs, spring anchor pads, headers, and horizontal track must be considered. oor Height = Opening Height Level oor Width = Opening Width "x 6" Spring nchor Pad Required for Torsion Springs or Electric Operator Header Perimeter Seal Figure Plumb Perimeter Seal Fixture " Min. enter Post (Two oors Side by Side) /"-0 x " TEK Screw * Strut Fasteners (ctual Size) /" x 5/8" Track Splice olt Jamb racket Not Used On ll oors * * Torsion Spring * Extension Spring * /" - 0 Hex Nut /8" - 6 Hex Nut Flag racket (Left & Right) Right Shown /8" x /" Low Shoulder arriage olt NGER RE fasteners must be used where required. These fasteners hold parts which are under extreme tension. RE fasteners are not to be loosened or removed except by garage door professionals. Torsion Spring with winding device 5/6" x -5/8" Lag olt /"-0 x -/" (-5/8 for -/8 thick doors)low Shoulder arriage olt G 08.. FORM #9987 PRINTE IN US /"-0 x " RE TEK Screw /8" - 6 RE Hex Nut Page.
Step : Framing the Opening The garage door opening should be approximately the same size as the door (Figure ). The opening must be framed with x 6 minimum wood jambs. Torsion Spring and Opener applications require x 6 minimum Spring nchor Pads. The jambs must be plumb and the header level for a square opening. The jambs should extend to the same height as the headroom required (Table ). ll jamb fasteners should be flush with the jambs and securely anchored to the wall. ll fasteners should have a minimum edge distance of -/ to prevent splitting. Step : Perimeter Seal Installation Perimeter Seal is to be purchased separately. It is not supplied with your door (see Supplement Page for details). Step : Section Selection heck the section height chart (Table ) to ensure proper quantity of sections. The bottom section has a rubber weather seal on the bottom. The inside of the sections have pre-drilled holes for most fasteners. Table - Headroom hart Type of Track Min. Headroom Spring Radius Required Extension Extension Torsion Torsion " 5" " 5" Min. Headroom Req d w/ Opener 5" 8" 5" 8" " 5" " 5" Section Height For doors over 8 tall, contact marr Garage oors oor Height 8" " 6'-0" 6'-" 6'-6" 6'-9" 7'-" 7'-6" N 5 N 7'-9" 8'-0" 7'-0" ottom racket Roller arrier ottom racket ase Note: If additional reinforcement (struts) are supplied with your door, refer to page 8 for proper location, and Page 5, Step for strut installation instructions. Figure Table - Roller Progression hart Section # Figure Step : Safety ottom racket Installation Locate the Safety ottom racket assembly (Figure ). Separate all four parts by snapping apart (Figure ). Place the bottom section face down on a sturdy pair of padded saw horses (Figure ). ttach the left ottom racket ase to the bottom of the left end stile (Figure ). Fasten the base with () / x RE. lign the ottom racket Roller arrier with the matching holes in the base and attach with () / x. Insert the Roller into the ottom racket Roller arrier (Figure ). Repeat this procedure for the right end stile. Roller Hinge # Track #5 5 # # # ottom # Note: Your door may appear slightly different, but installation steps are the same. Note: Holes in the stiles may not line up with all fixtures, handles, and locks. Use a / drill bit to start pilot holes for fasteners where pre-drilled holes are not provided. MIN. d / x 0 Nuts Step 5: Lift able Installation Secure the lift cable to the bottom bracket by hooking the looped end of the cable over the lifting stud (Figure ). If two sets of cables are supplied, use the longer cables as lift cables. Step 6: Roller Hinge Installation Roller Hinges have a number stamped on them for identification (Figure ). ll Roller Hinges are attached to the end stiles with () /-0 x, with the center line of the hinge aligned along the section break. Table - oor Height onfiguration Lift Handles Roller Hinge # f Roller c Lift Handles e / x 0 arriage olts Start with a # Roller Hinge on the bottom section. Insert rollers as shown (Figure & Table ). enter Hinge Note: # Roller Hinges are always used as enter Hinges. ll other Roller Hinges must not be used as enter Hinges. They are all marked with their identifying numbers. Step 7: enter Hinge Installation Position the enter Hinge as shown (Figure E). ll enter Hinges are attached with () /-0 x in the lower section. Note: Shown is a Single enter Hinge door, your application may have more enter Stiles and enter Hinges. Step 8: Step Plate / Lift Handle Installation rill two () / holes straight through the enter Stile using the two dimples near the bottom of the section as a template. Install the Step Plate / Lift Handle (outside & inside) using () / - 0 x -/ arriage olts and / -0 Nuts (bolt heads should be on the outside) (refer to Figure ). o not over-tighten, you could crush the section. Note: n additional pair of Step Plates / Lift Handles must be installed at either the bottom of the second section or the bottom of the third section (you may choose which location works best for your application). Repeat Step 8 for these additional handles. The bottom of these Step Plate / Lift Handles should be a minimum of from the bottom of the section, so the center hinge will clear when fastened (refer to Figure F). a RE b Figure Page. 08..
Step 9: Stacking the ottom Section in the Opening Place the bottom section (with hardware installed) in the opening against the Perimeter Seal and centered from side to side (Figure 5). Place a level on the top of the section (Figure 5). If necessary, use a piece of wood as a shim under the low side to make the section level (Figure 5). Perimeter Seal Step 0: Securing the Section in the Opening Temporarily secure the section in the opening by driving a 6-penny nail into the jamb at each end of the section and carefully bend it over the edge of the section to secure in place (Figure 5). Make sure the section is securely held in place. Steps -5: Track ssembly and ttachment Step : Jamb racket to Track ttachment (Right Side) lign the lower Universal Jamb racket with the flat side of the track as shown in Figure 6 & 6. ttach with () / x 5/8 Track Splice olt and () / -0 Hex Nut. Hand tighten. Repeat this step for the upper jamb racket. See the Jamb racket Location chart for placement. Note: This will allow for slight adjustments during the installation. Note: / -0 Hex Nuts always go on the outside of the track. Step : Flag racket ttachment (Right Side) Position the flat side of the Flag racket with the flat side of the track (Figure 6). Loosely attach the lower slot of the Flag racket to the top of the Vertical Track with () / x 5/8 Track Splice olts and () / -0 Hex Nuts. Note: / -0 Hex Nuts always go on the outside of the track Shim (if required) Jamb racket Jamb racket Loca on 6-7 Tall 7-8 Tall @ 0 @ 0 @ 8 @ 58 *Measured from ottom to Middle of Slot ottom Figure 5 Nut to outside of track Ver cal Track Flag racket Right Side ssembly Shown Step : Positioning the Track on the oor (Right Side) Place the Vertical Track with Jamb rackets attached over the rollers as shown (Figure 7). Note: If you raise one side of the bottom section to level it, you MUST raise the track on that side the same amount for the door to operate properly. Note: Vertical Tracks must be level with each other for the door to function properly. The bottom of the track MUST be equal to the bottom of the section. If not level, raise the lower track but not higher than /8 from the floor (Figure 7). Vertical Tracks must be plumb as well. Le Right Figure 6 WIN LO TRK MY REQUIRE ITIONL REINFOREMENT: ONTT YOUR MRR REPRESENTTIVE FOR ETILS Note: Maintain /8 space between the door edge and the vertical track (Figure 7). Step : Mounting the Vertical Track to the Jamb (right side) With both tracks properly aligned, securely fasten each Jamb racket to the jamb with () 5/6 x-5/8 Lag olt (Figure 7). Note: Predrill a /6 hole to prevent splitting of wood. Step 5: Mounting the Flag racket to the Jamb (right side) Secure the Flag rackets (keeping them plumb) with () 5/6 x-5/8 lag bolts to the jamb (Figure 7). Note: Predrill /6 hole to prevent splitting of wood. /8 Max. djustment From ottom of Sec on WRNING o not attach Track or Spring components directly to sheet rock. lways use # Yellow Pine or better for Jamb and Spring Pad. Repeat Steps thru 5 for the left side Vertical Track...08 08.. Figure 7 Page.
Step 6: Installing ermediate Section Hardware Note: ermediate refers to sections above the bottom section and below the top section. Place the second section face down on the padded saw horses. Install the # Roller HInges and Rollers (# for section doors) as shown on Page, Step 6. Install the enter Hinge(s) as shown on Page, Step 7. Note: Install locks if required or provided. See Supplement Page or instructions provided with the lock for details. Note: If additional reinforcement (struts) are supplied or required with your door, refer to page 8, for proper location. Note: egin with Page 5, Step for Strut Installation instructions. Figure 8 Step 7: Stacking ermediate Section(s) in Opening arefully lift the ermediate Section, with the rollers, roller carriers, center hinges, and struts (if required) to the top. Slide the rollers down into the track (Figure 8). Slowly lower the section down onto the bottom section that you stacked earlier (Figure 9). Step 8: enter Hinge(s) Installation Once the section is in place, push up the upper leave(s) of the enter Hinge(s) and attach to the section above with () / x (Figure 0). Step 9: Roller Hinge Installation (Left & Right) Once the section is in place, push up the upper leave(s) of the Roller Hinge(s) and attach to the section above with () / x (Figure ). Note: Repeat steps 6-9 for each intermediate section required (Figure ). ermediate o om If lock is required, install in this sec on Figure 9 Figure 0 ermediate Figure ermediate o om Le side shown Figure 08.. Page.
Step 0: Installing Section Hardware Place the top section face down on your padded saw horses. Locate the Stile Stiffener(s). Note: If struts are not required, skip to Step. enter S le Step : Strut Installation If Strut(s) are required, location is shown on page 8. Install using () / x into each end stile (Figure ). ttach Strut(s) to the center stile with () / x, (Figure ). Note: ue to lack of available head room (refer to Page, Table ), you may require a Low Head Room application. If this is the case, skip Step and go to Step. Step : Fixture Installation (Standard Head Room) lign the Fixtures with holes on the end stiles. Secure the fixture to the end stiles with () / x (Figure ). Insert Rollers as shown (Figure ). Leave the slide loose for adjustment later. Figure Step : Fixture Installation (Low Head Room) ttach the Flat Fixture (for Low Head Room applications), (Figure ) on the top corner of the end stiles. Secure the fixture to the end stiles with () / x (Figure ). Insert Rollers as shown (Figure ). If a strut is required, refer to Step for instructions. In this case the Strut will mount on top of the lower portion of the Low Head Room Flat Fixture (Figure ). Step : Stacking the Section in the Opening arefully lift the Section, with the rollers, top fixtures and struts (if required). Slowly lower the section on to the previously installed intermediate section. Temporarily secure the top section by driving a 6-penny nail into the header and carefully bending it over (Figure 5). Step 5: enter Hinge(s) Installation Once the top section is secured, push up the upper leave(s) of the enter Hinge(s) and attach to the upper section with () / x (Page, Step 8). Step 6: Roller Hinge Installation Once the top section is secured, push up the upper leave(s) of the Roller Hinge(s) and attach to the top section with () / x (Page, Step 9). Figure ermediate ermediate o om 08.. Figure 5 Page 5.
Note: For doors requiring a Low Head Room Installation (see Page, Table ), see Supplement Page or. Step 7: Horizontal Track to Flag racket ttachment (Left Side ssembly shown) Place the curved end of the Horizontal Track ssembly over the roller in the Fixture and attach to the Flag racket with () / x5/8 Track Splice olts and () / -0 Hex Nuts (Figure 6). Temporarily support the back end of the track using a rope or wire attached to the ceiling to support the back end of the track. -/8 Thick oors Inner Slots Thick oors Outer Slots 5 Radius Upper Slots Radius Lower Slots Note: / -0 Hex Nuts always go on the outside of the track. Step 8: Horizontal ngle to Flag racket ttachment ttach the end of the Horizontal ngle to the Flag racket with () /8 x/ Low Shoulder arriage olts and () /8-6 Hex Nut (Figure 6). Note: For thick doors use the second slot on the Flag racket (farthest from the jamb). Note: /8-6 Hex Nuts always go on the outside of the assembly (away from the door). Step 9: Track Hanger Installation (see Supplement Page ) Replace support rope or wire with metal ngle Hangers (Purchased separately, recommend minimum gauge) (Figure 6 & E). Hangers need to be level and plumb. ngle must fasten to studs (see Supplement). Note: Repeat steps 7-9 for Right Side Horizontal ssembly. Important: Horizontal Track must be spaced /8 from the sections to prevent the sections from falling out of the track. E ermediate ermediate Step 0: Inspecting the Track Installation Using a tape measure and level, make sure the track is level and square with the opening (Figure 6). Make sure that the distance between the track and the door is equal at the bottom of the Vertical Track, at the curve of the horizontal, and at the back of the Horizontal Track (approximately /8 ). djustment to the track position may need to be made later, after the springs are installed and the door is opened to maintain the proper spacing. Step : djusting the Fixture With the door in the closed position, tighten the slide on the Fixture by pushing the top section tight against the opening and lightly pulling the top slide toward the inside of the garage (Figure 6). Tighten the nuts. Step : Remove all Temporary Nails () Safety S ckers Figure 6 o om WRNING o not a ach Track or Spring components directly to sheet rock. lways use # Yellow Pine or better for Jamb and Spring Pad. Pull Rope (if no opener) Step : Pull Rope Installation (no Electric Opener only) If an electric opener is not used, attach one end of the pull rope to the Safety ottom racket and the other end to the second Jamb racket. To prevent accidents, O NOT INSTLL PULL ROPE IF ELETRI OPENER IS USE. RE THE OWNER S MNUL FOR OPERTION, WRRNTY, SFETY, N MINTENNE INSTRUTIONS. NGER Go to page 7 for Torsion Spring installation instructions. Refer to the Supplemental Instructions for Extension Spring installation instructions. fter springs are installed, proceed to Step. Step : Secure the Perimeter Seal lose the door from the outside and permanently nail the Perimeter Seal for a snug fit so that the seal does not bind the door. Wax the hard edge of the seal to prevent binding (if necessary). Step 5: Install Safety Stickers to oor Install supplied Safety Stickers as shown in Fig 6. Step 6: Final heck. Make sure there is a /8 clearance between the door and the track along the entire horizontal and vertical track assemblies. djust as necessary.. Make sure the door is square with the opening.. If the door does not operate easily, make sure that the door to track spacing is correct and that the door is not binding. 08.. Page 6.
Torsion Spring Installation Instructions Note: oors may be supplied with or Torsion Springs. irections for installation are the same. Note: oors may be supplied with extension springs. See Supplemental Instructions, Page 5 for details. Note: oors may be supplied with a spring winding device. See instructions provided by the manufacturer, in the box for details. Step : End earing Plate ttachment (Left Side) Note: Use ladder where required. ttach the left side End earing Plate to the Flag racket and Horizontal ngle with () /8 x/ Low Shoulder arriage olts and () /8-6 Hex Nuts (Figure & ). Note: /8-6 Hex Nuts always go to the outside of the Flag racket. Secure the Tab on the End earing Plate, to the Jamb/Spring pad with () 5/6 x-5/8 Lag olt (Figure ). Predrill a /6 pilot hole to prevent splitting the wood. Repeat Step for the Right Side End earing Plate Step : Torsion Spring Unit Installation: Slide the left side (Red) drum onto the shaft. The Set Screws should be facing toward the center of the shaft. Next, slide the left side Torsion Spring (Red) onto the shaft, with the set screws facing toward the outside, then slide the Nylon earing onto the shaft (the Nylon earing should be turned so it is able to slide into the spring, Figure ). If your door requires () springs, slide the Right/lack spring on facing in the opposite direction of the Left/Red spring. Slide on the right side (Right/lack) drum with the set screws facing toward the middle. Step : Installing the Torsion Spring Unit Keeping the shaft level, slide the complete Spring ssembly into the Left and then Right side End earing Plates (Figure ). There should be an equal amount of the shaft protruding from each End earing Plate (Fig ). Step : Installing the enter earing Plate The enter earing Plate must be mounted in the center of the shaft, and level with the End earing Plates so the shaft is level. Fasten the enter earing Plate to the Spring nchor Pad with () 5/6 x-5/8 RE Lag olts (Figure ). Pre-drill a /6 pilot hole to prevent splitting the wood. Step 5: Installing the Spring(s) o not remove the Warning Label from the enter earing Plate. Slide the spring against the enter earing Plate, with the Nylon earing inserted into the spring (Figure ). Using () /8 x-/ screws and () /8-6 RE Hex Nuts, fasten the spring(s) to the enter earing Plate (Figure ). If two springs are required, the screws go through both Springs and the enter earing Plate. Tighten securely. Step 6: Installing the Lift ables ring the Left Side Lift able up between the door and the track, behind the Torsion Shaft and over the Left Side rum. Slide the drum against the End earing Plate. Hook the able Stop into the notch on the outside edge of the drum (Figure ). Turn the drum with your hand until the cable is snug. Using only your fingers, tighten the () Set Screws on the drum finger tight. Then, turn each screw / to turn with a wrench. Note: o not over tighten the Set Screws, this could damage the Torsion Shaft. Using a pair of Lock Pliers, clamp the shaft from the outside of the End earing Plate, so that the cable does not loosen or unwind (Figure ). The back of the Lock Pliers should rest solidly against the jamb/header. This will prevent the drum from unwinding or rising up as you wind the spring. Repeat Step 6 for the Right Side ables and rum. Step 7: Winding the Torsion Spring(s) Mark a straight line on the Spring(s) with a piece of chalk (Figure 6, Step). Insert the Winding ars completely into the full depth of the holes in the Winding one. lways wind pushing the Winding ars up (Figure 5 Step ) / turn at a time. When the correct number of turns are on the spring(s) (Table & Figure 6 Step ), keeping tension with the Winding ar, using only your fingers, tighten the Set Screws on the spring(s) finger tight. Then, turn / to turn with a wrench. Note: o not over tighten the Set Screws, this could damage the Torsion Shaft. Very carefully remove the Winding ars and the Lock Pliers. Note: There should be no tension on the Winding ars. Test your installation by working the door up and down. The door should balance (not go up or down) at, and off the floor. Proceed to Step, Page 6 to finish with the installation. 08.. NGER High spring tension can cause serious injury or death. o not attempt to remove, repair, or adjust any springs, any RE colored fasteners, or the hardware to which the RE colored fasteners are attached. Removal, adjustment, or repair must be made by a trained garage door technician. Lift able able Stop halk Mark End earing Plate Figure Nylon earing Horizontal ssembly Left Side Shown Figure Set Screws Left Side/Red rum Locking Pliers Figure 6 Warning Label Horizontal ngle Flag racket Figure nd (Right/lack) Torsion Spring If Required Figure Set Screws Torsion Shaft Set Screws Right Side/lack rum WRNING o not a ach Track or Spring components directly to sheet rock. lways use # Yellow Pine or be er for Jamb and Spring Pad. enter earing Plate Single (Left/Red) Torsion Spring NGER Failure to use approved winding bars could result in injury or death. Set Screws halk Mark Note: for reference, count the diagonal chalk lines, this is the number of turns after winding. Push Winding ar gainst Jamb Winding ars Table - Number of Turns Required for Springs oor Turns Turns Turns Height Radius 5 Radius LHR 6'-0" 6.7 7. 6. 6'-" 6.9 7. 6. 6'-" 7.0 7. 6.5 6'-5" 6'-6" 7. 7. 7. 7.5 6.6 6.7 6'-9" 7. 7.7 6.9 6'-0" 7'-0" 7.5 7.6 7.8 7.9 7. 7. 7'-" 7'-" 7'-6" 7.7 8.0 8. 8.0 8. 8. 7. 7.5 7.6 7'-8" 8. 8.5 7.8 7'-9" 8'-0" 8. 8.5 Note: For doors over 8 tall, contact marr Garage oors. Winding one 8.6 8.8 Figure 5 7.9 8. Stand to the side when winding Page 7.
Step of : Number of Struts & Strut Size Model Hillcrest 000* Lincoln 000* Fimbel Olympus 500 / 00 Width Sections 5 Sections 6'-0" - '-0" 0 Struts 0 Struts '-" - 6'-0" () Strut 6'-" - 8'-0" *() Strut *() Strut () Struts () Struts Fimbel esigners hoice 500 / 00 8'-" - 0'-0" *() Strut () Strut *() Struts *() Struts () Struts () Struts Minimum () strut required, on top section, for doors with opener IMPORTNT NOTIE MGE TO THE GRGE OOR UE TO N IMPROPERLY INSTLLE OR JUSTE ELETRI OPENER IS NOT OVERE Y MRR S WRRNTY. ELETRI OPENER TTHMENT When installing a garage door opener, the following applies:. The door springs must be in good working order and the door must be balanced (should be able to raise the door / way and have the door stay in place).. The top section of the door MUST include a strut in order to reinforce the opener arm li point (as illustrated in Page 5, Step ).. isconnect and/or remove all locks and pull ropes. ttempting to use the opener while door is locked will damage your garage door. IMPORTNT NOTIE YOUR OOR MY REQUIRE ITIONL REINFOREMENT TO MEET SPEIFI WIN & LO REQUIREMENTS. MRR REOMMENS THT YOU ONTT YOUR LOL UILING OFFIIL FOR SPEIFI WIN & LO REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR RE. MNY MRR OORS HVE ENGINEERING RWINGS TO MEET WIN & LO REQUIREMENTS. OORS MUST E SSEMLE PREISELY S SHOWN IN THE RWINGS. Step of : Strut Location Indicates placement of struts based on number of struts required and number of sections. Sections ot # Struts 5 Sections 5 ot # Struts Strut etail Example: 6-0 width x 8-0 tall - (5) Sections - () - 0 ga Struts Step : Number of struts - () 0 ga. Step : Strut Location Step : Strut ttachment ot 5 Sections SEE PGE 5, STEP FOR INSTLLTION ETILS. Step of : Strut ttachment st Strut enter Stile ttachment Section enter Stile ttachment ermediate & ottom Section End Stile ttachment Section End Stile ttachment ermediate & ottom Section 08.. Page 8.