Genie 3681036666 Pre-Installation Checklist, Check Check Garage Door, Tools used in this section

Pre-Installation Checklist

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

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

ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS

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 8’-0”, you need a Rail Extension Kit.. (Figure 3)..

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 one-piece door..

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 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

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 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 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’	One-Piece
	Door		Door

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 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

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