Genie 2040L, 3563435770 warranty PRE-INSTALLATION Checklist, Check Check Garage Door, Thickness

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 2)

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)

Check Step 2: CHECK GARAGE DOOR

ALIGNMENT, OPERATION,

AND BALANCE

ARaise door, check alignment and see if it moves freely (Figure 1). 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.

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

KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR

3' - 4'	3' - 4'
Sectional Door	One-Piece Door

Figure 1 Checking door balance

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.

SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS

Torsion

Springs

SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS

Extension

Springs

Center

Stile

ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS

Header Area

Center Stile

Figure 2 Note Door Type

Check Step 3: MEASURE GARAGE DOOR HEIGHT

AThe Belt Drive Garage Door Opener is designed for doors up to and including 7’ 6”tall.

BIf door height is 8’-0”, you need a Rail Extension Kit. (Figure 3). (See Accessories Order Form, Page 23).

CIf 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

4 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com