Figure 2 Note Door Type
SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS
SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS
ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS
4For Help,call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
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.
Check Step 3:
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 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 bracedsectional 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 1:
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).
Check Step 2:
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 Door
3' - 4'
Figure 1 Checking door balance
One-Piece Door
Torsion
Springs
Extension
Springs
Center
Stile
Center Stile
Header Area
Rail Extension for
8' door
Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit