Genie 3630436275 Tools used in this section, Check following items before assembling Opener

Pre-Installation Checklist

This Opener includes parts and supplies needed to install in most garages and connect to most garage doors.. There are many variations of garages and garage doors.. A few additional parts and supplies may be needed to install Opener into your garage and connect to your garage door.. While checking items listed below, note any additional items you will need..

Tools used in this section:

• 12’+ Tape Measure • Pencil • Ladder • Level

Check following items before assembling Opener:

Check Step 1: Check Door Condition and Thickness

Check condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to door’s top and bottom beams.. (Figure 1)

AIf door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection, door frame must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener..

BIf door is “lightweight” (made with frame and skin - not solid), door (including door frame) must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener..

CA door opener reinforcement bracket may also be needed to connect garage door to Opener’s Door Bracket.. This Opener is designed for installation on a properly braced sectional door or solidly braced one-piece door..

DContact your Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for any necessary bracing and a door opener reinforcement bracket (if needed) before proceeding..

EIf you have a wooden door, measure door’s thickness.. If your door is less than 2” thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket Lag Screws (1/4” x 1-1/4” – not included)

SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS	SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS	ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS
Torsion	Extension	Header Area
Springs
	Springs
	Center
	Stile
		Center Stile

Figure 1 Note Door Type

Check Step 2: Check Garage Door

Alignment, Operation,

and Balance

ARaise door, check alignment and see if it moves freely (Figure 2).. If door appears out of alignment, binds, or does not move smoothly, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism..

BRaise door to 3’ – 4’ above ground and carefully let go.. Door should stay stationary.. Slight movement is acceptable.. More than slight movement means door is out of balance.. Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage

door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism..

WARNING:

If your door sticks, binds, or is out of balance, have it adjusted by a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer.. Door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and associated hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death..

KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR

3’ - 4’	Sectional	3’ - 4’	One-Piece
	Door		Door

Figure 2 Checking door balance

CCheck door type.. Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a one-piece door for reference later (Figure 2)..

Check Step 3: Measure Garage Door Height

AMeasure door height (floor to top of door) using a tape measure..

BThis new Garage Door Opener is designed for doors up to and

including 7’ 6” tall.. If door height is 7’ 6” or less continue to Check Step 4..

CIf door height is 8’-0”, you need a Rail Extension Kit.. (Figure 3).. (See Accessories Order Form, Page 16)..

DIf the door height is taller than 8’-0”, the opener you purchased is the wrong version.. Contact your Customer Service Representative

at 1-800-354-3643..

Rail Extension for

8’ door

Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit

Check Step 4: Check Door Header Area

NOTE

The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just above the top of the garage door opening..

AFind vertical center line of door and header:

•Close door.

•Measure door width at top.

•Mark a point at center of door and on header directly above door.. Draw a center line to connect points.

BFind Header Bracket mounting height (Figure 4): (Do not attach Header Bracket)..

•Raise door, watching top edge of door and stop door when its edge reaches its highest point..

•Measure distance (“H”) from top edge of door to floor..

–For sectional doors, add 2-1/2” to “H”.. Mark a point on center line.. Bottom of Header Bracket will be installed here..

–For one-piece doors, add 6” to “H”.. Mark this point on center line.. Bottom of Header Bracket will be installed here..

SECTIONAL DOOR	ONE-PIECE DOOR
H + 2-1/2	H + 6
HEADER	HEADER

Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel

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