Genie 3681036666 warranty PRE=INSTALLATION Checklist, Tools used in this section

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 condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to door'stop 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'sDoor 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 necessarybracing and a door opener reinforcement bracket (if needed) before proceeding.

EIf you have a wooden door, measuredoor'sthickness. If your door

is lessthan 2" thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket LagScrews (1/4" x 1-1/4"- not included)

AND BALANCE

ARaisedoor, 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.

BRaisedoor 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.

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One-Piece

Door

Figure 2 Checking door balance

WARNING:

Ifyour door sticks, binds, or is out of balance, have it adjusted by a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer. Door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and associatedhardware are under extreme tension and can cause seriousinjury or death.

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CCheck door type. Makeanoteofwhetheritisasectionalora one-piece door for reference later (Figure 2).

SECTIONAL DOOR,TORSION SPRINGS SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS ONEPIECEDOOR,TRACKLESS

Header Area

Center Stile

Figure 1 Note Door Type

AMeasuredoor 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 is7'6" or lesscontinue to Check Step 4.

CIf door height is 8'-0",you need a Rail Extension Kit. (Figure 3).

(SeeAccessoriesOrder Form, Page 16).
D If the door height is taller than 8'-0",
the opener you purchased is the	Rail Extension	for
wrong version. Contact	8'door
Customer Service
Representative
at 1-800-354-3643.
Figure 3	Rail Extension	Kit

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.

•Measuredoor 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 Bracketmounting height (Figure 4): (Do not attach Header Bracket).

•Raisedoor, watching top edge of door and stop door when its edge reachesits highest point.

•Measuredistance ("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 Bracketwill be

installed here.

SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR

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H

Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel

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