
Pre-Installation Checklist
CCheck door type.. Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a
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:
SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS
Torsion
Springs
SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS |
Extension |
Springs |
Center |
Stile |
Header Area
Center Stile
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)
A If door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection, door |
frame must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener.. |
B If door is “lightweight” (made with frame and skin - not solid), |
door (including door frame) must be braced or reinforced before |
Figure 1 Note Door Type
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
installing Opener.. |
C A 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 |
D Contact 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.. |
(See Accessories Order Form, Page 16)..
DIf the door height is taller than
Representative
at
Rail Extension for
8’ door
E If 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 |
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..
KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR
3’ - 4’ | Sectional | 3’ - 4’ | |
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Figure 2 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..
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
–For
installed here.. |
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SECTIONAL DOOR | |
H + | H + 6 |
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HEADER | HEADER |
Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel
4 | For Help, call |