STEEL ROLL UP DOORS

944 Roll Up Door

When it comes to performance, Trac-Rite's model 944 delivers. The Trac-Rite® door is ideal for residential, self-storage, and some light-duty commercial applications, including institutions and recreational facilities. The continuous curtain of solid steel is durable, attractive, and available in a variety of colors. Designed for the do-it-yourselfer, 944 doors install in a fraction of the time it takes to install a sectional door.

Trac-Rite’s windlock (WL) system provides maximum wind resistance for this model. As wind blows against the 944WL, the curtain’s windlocks (WL) engage with the door guide for a strong interlocking grip. This grip keeps the curtain securely in the guide.

The 944 is available in custom sizes from 2’8″ to 12’0″ widths and 2’10” to 12’0″ heights.

The 944WL is available in custom sizes from 8’0″ to 12’0″ widths and 2’10” to 12’0″ heights.

Both door types are fabricated in 1″ increments.

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multiple TracRite garage doors

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Performance. Value. Service.

Helical Torsion Springs

No maintenance EP3 helical torsion high-performance springs are coated for increased life. Felt tape located at each spiral drum allows the door to operate and coil with ease.

Zinc Coated Tensioner

Rugged, die-cast spring tensioner provides easy, precise adjustment of door operation.

Door Stops

12-gauge, zinc-coated door stops are mounted to brackets for increased strength. 18-gauge, zinc-coated steel guides with polypropylene runners allow doors to glide smoothly.

Bottom Assembly

The sturdy galvalume bottom assembly is fitted with the Seal-Rite bulb and blade astragal for a protective weather seal. Zinc-plated exterior handle and molded plastic pull rope handle provide effortless opening and closing of the door.

Colors

Standard, prefinished colors.

Midnight Blue

Note: Colors shown vary from actual material. For an accurate color sample, please contact Trac-Rite Door at 800-448-8979

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Model 944

Design Type: • Live axle: door axle rotates in bracket bearing during operation.
Drums: • Stamped, continuously welded at the hub. 9-5/8″ diameter spiral x 1-1/4″ wide. 18-gauge, galvanized steel. Two drums with doors up to 5′ wide, three drums with doors over 5′ wide. Prevents panels from bowing.
EP3 Springs: • Helical torsion, oil tempered, and coated to halt corrosion. One spring for doors 5′ wide and smaller, two springs for doors wider than 5′.
Tensioning System: • Springs come with a coated cast steel tension wheel and winding bar for ease of adjusting spring tension.
Axle: • 1-5/16″ outside diameter, high-yield structural steel tubing.
Curtain: • Roll-formed sections, factory-seamed from 26-gauge, Grade 80 galvanized steel. Siliconized polyester finish in sixteen standard colors. Full-length 2″ felt tape located at each drum.
Bottom Assembly: • Seal-Rite pliable bulb and blade astragal integrated into galvalume bottom bar with stiffening angle.
Brackets: • 14-gauge, cold-formed, zinc-coated steel. Grease-packed ball bearings are factory installed in the bracket.
Guides: • 18-gauge, zinc-coated, 1-1/2″ deep. Featuring polypropylene guide runners with pre-bent tabs.
SpaceGuard Exterior Latch: • Rust-resistant cast zinc alloy with black nickel finish. Latch bar, embossed for strength, is compatible with magnetic security systems. Designed to accommodate two padlocks up to 7/16″ shank. Accommodates Trac-Rite’s optional SpaceGuard cylinder lock for easy over-locking.
Mounting Fasteners: • Steel or wood fasteners included. For masonry openings,
mounting clips and anchoring system are sold separately.
Door Stop: • 12-gauge, zinc-coated stops mount to brackets for increased strength and ease of installation.
Exterior Handle: • Zinc-plated outside handle secured to bottom assembly with stainless steel bolts. Two handles for doors 8′ and wider.
Pull Rope Handle: • Molded plastic rope handle with long-lasting rope.

NOTE: Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model 944WL

Design Type: • Live axle: door axle rotates in bracket bearing during operation.
Drums: • Stamped, continuously welded at the hub. 9-5/8″ diameter spiral x 1-1/4″ wide. 18-gauge, galvanized steel. Two drums with doors up to 5′ wide, three drums with doors over 5′ wide. Prevents panels from bowing.
EP3 Springs: • Springs are helical torsion, oil tempered, and coated to halt corrosion. One spring for doors 5′ wide and smaller, two springs for doors wider than 5’.
Tensioning System: • Springs come with a coated cast steel tension wheel for ease of adjusting tension.
Axle: • 1-5/16″ outside diameter, high-yield structural steel tubing.
Curtain: • Roll-formed sections, factory-seamed from 26-gauge, Grade 80 galvanized steel. Siliconized polyester finish in sixteen standard colors. Full-length 2″ felt tape located at each drum.
Curtain Windlocks: • 10-gauge, zinc-coated steel, secured to door with two 3/16″ rivets.
Bottom Assembly: • Seal-Rite pliable bulb and blade astragal integrated into galvalume bottom bar with stiffening angle.
Brackets: • 14-gauge, cold-formed, zinc-coated steel. Grease-packed ball bearings are factory installed in the bracket.
Guides: • Features black nylon 6/6 biscuit secured to door with two stainless steel 3/16″ rivets.
SpaceGuard Exterior Latch: • Rust-resistant cast zinc alloy with black nickel finish. Latch bar, embossed for strength, is compatible with magnetic security systems. Designed to accommodate two padlocks up to 7/16″ shank. Accommodates Trac-Rite’s optional SpaceGuard cylinder lock for easy over-locking.
Mounting Fasteners: • Steel or wood fasteners included. For masonry openings,
mounting clips and anchoring system are sold separately.
Door Stop: • 12-gauge, zinc-coated stops mount to brackets for increased strength and ease of installation.
Exterior Handle: • Zinc-plated outside handle secured to bottom assembly with stainless steel bolts. Two handles for doors 8′ and wider.
Pull Rope Handle: • Molded plastic rope handle with long-lasting rope.

NOTE: Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model 944 Wind Load Ratings

TDI# GDR-159
FL# 8055.1

Less than 2:12 Roof Pitch

WIDTH	PSF	Exposure Cat B (MPH)	Exposure Cat C (MPH)	Exposure Cat D (MPH)
5’0″	-56.0/+50.0	264	216	196
6’0″	-33.0/+30.0	204	167	152
7’0″	-28.3/+25.7	190	155	141
8’0″	-24.8/+22.5	179	146	133
8’8″	-22.8/+20.8	172	140	128
9’0″	-22.0/+20.0	169	138	125
10’0″	-17.6/+15.4	152	124	113
11’0″	-16.0/+14.0	145	119	108
12’0″	-12.0/+10.0	126	103	94

Greater than 2:12 Roof Pitch

WIDTH	PSF	Exposure Cat B (MPH)	Exposure Cat C (MPH)	Exposure Cat D (MPH)
5’0″	-56.0/+50.0	253	207	188
6’0″	-33.0/+30.0	192	160	145
7’0″	-28.3/+25.7	182	149	135
8’0″	-24.8/+22.5	171	140	127
8’8″	-22.8/+20.8	164	134	122
9’0″	-22.0/+20.0	162	132	120
10’0″	-17.6/+15.4	145	119	108
11’0″	-16.0/+14.0	139	113	103
12’0″	-12.0/+10.0	120	99	89

Model 944WL Wind Load Ratings

TDI# GDR-158
FL# 28798.1

Less than 2:12 Roof Pitch

WIDTH	PSF	Exposure Cat B (MPH)	Exposure Cat C (MPH)	Exposure Cat D (MPH)
5’0″	–	–	–	–
6’0″	–	–	–	–
7’0″	–	–	–	–
8’0″	-42.0/+38.3	232	190	173
8’8″	-38.8/+35.3	224	183	166
9’0″	-37.3/+34.0	220	180	163
10’0″	-32.0/+29.6	204	167	152
11’0″	-29.1/+26.9	195	160	145
12’0″	-26.7/+24.7	188	154	140

Greater than 2:12 Roof Pitch

WIDTH	PSF	Exposure Cat B (MPH)	Exposure Cat C (MPH)	Exposure Cat D (MPH)
5’0″	–	–	–	–
6’0″	–	–	–	–
7’0″	–	–	–	–
8’0″	-42.0/+38.3	222	182	165
8’8″	-38.8/+35.3	214	175	159
9’0″	-37.3/+34.0	210	172	156
10’0″	-32.0/+29.6	196	160	145
11’0″	-29.1/+26.9	187	153	139
12’0″	-26.7/+24.7	180	150	134

Contact your Trac-Rite sales representative for rating based upon your specific project, 800-448-8979.

* Based upon 8 ft. door height
* Based upon 4 ft. or greater from the building corner
* Based upon mean roof height of 20 ft.
* Based upon a 40’x120′ building footprint
* All pressures are negative ratings

Category B
Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single-family dwellings or larger

Category C
Open terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet

Category D
Flat, unobstructed areas exposed to wind flowing over large bodies of water

Model 944

After reviewing the complete installation instructions, installing a Trac-Rite 944 door is as easy as 1-2-3!

Installation Outline

Assemble brackets and guides to door nest.
Lift door in place and attach brackets. Tension the door, cut bands, and install door stops.
Adjust and fasten guides. Install the handle and rope.

You’re now ready to use your Trac-Rite 944 door!

Model 944WL

After reviewing the complete installation instructions, you will find that Trac-Rite 944WL doors are easy to install!

Installation Outline

Assemble brackets to door nest.
Hoist door in place and attach brackets.
Attach guides, tension the door, cut bands, and install door stops.
Adjust and fasten guides. Install the handle and rope.

You’re now ready to use your Trac-Rite 944WL door!

Door Colors

Note: Colors shown vary from actual material. For an accurate color sample, please contact Trac-Rite Door at 800-448-8979

Yellow

Sunset Orange

Patriot Red

Crimson Red

Garnet

Cedar Red

Lime Green

Wasabi

Evergreen

Fern Green

Teal

Smart Blue

Polar Blue

Royal Blue

Midnight Blue

Bright White

Iced White

Desert Tan

Light Stone

Ash Gray

Shale

Silhouette Gray

Dark Charcoal Gray

Continental Brown

burnished slate

Matte Black

Matte Black

Matte Black

Matte Black

Matte Black

Door Measuring

Step 1

Measure your framed opening. Doors are custom-made to 1″ increments in both width and height.

FOR EXAMPLE:
If your framed opening is 7’6″ wide and 8’0″ high, you would order a 7’6″W x 8’0″H (width first, height second) door. A = Width B = Height

Step 2

Measure the mounting surface areas. NOTE: all mounting surfaces must be flush.

944 Door	944	944WL
BRACKETS C = Width D = Height	4″ 7 1/2″	5″ 6 1/2″
GUIDES E= Width	2″ (4″ masonry)	3″ (5″ masonry)

Step 3

Measure the door clearance. NOTE: Insulated doors require an additional 1″ of back room and head room.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE

944 Door	944	944WL
F = Back Room G = Head Room H = Side Room H = Chain Hoist	18″ 15″ Doors up to 7’0″ 16″ Doors 7’1” to 10’4” 18″ Doors 10’5″ to 12’ 4″ 9″	19″ 15″ Doors up to 7’0″ 16″ Doors 7’1” to 10’4” 18″ Doors 10’5″ to 12’ 5″ 9″

Step 4

Choose Model 944, 944WL, 977, 977WL, 988, or 988WL from the Door Model Selection Chart. If you are unsure of the best choice for your particular application, consider how your door will be used. The Model 944 is ideal for residential and light-duty needs. Model 988 offers the largest door dimensions. The “WL” models may be needed when building codes require a specific PSF rating.

Step 5

Once you have completed the four preliminary steps for determining your needs, you are ready to order your door.

*Trac-Rite strongly suggests contacting your local building inspector before placing an online order. The inspector will be aware of any wind load requirements for your area. Should you require certain wind loads, please contact Trac-Rite at 1-800-448-8979 to place your door order. Our Website is not able to accommodate specific wind load requirements.

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