Genie screwdriver Assembly & Installation page 4

2
Attaching Rail to Powerhead
2a. Place shaft coupler large hole over
screw drive.
2b. Align and slide screw drive/coupler
small hole over motor shaft.
Shaft coupler
Large Small
hole hole
Note: The smaller hole fits over the
motor shaft and larger hole fits over
the drive screw.
2c. Place powerhead bracket (H) on
top of rail with tongue of bracket
inserted into slot on rail. (The rail is
connected with closed side facing
up. The screw will be underneath
and not visible when viewed
from above.)
2d. Align bracket holes with holes on
powerhead (I) and secure with
tapered flange screws. (Use soft
material to cushion underside of
opener in order to protect
powerhead.) Note: Bracket must fit
into slot
Slot
(BLUE BAG hardware)
2a
Shaft coupler
A
2b
I
A
2c
1/4"-14 x 3/4"
Tapered flange screw (x6)
I
H
A
Slot
Note: To prevent
damage to motion
sensor (not on all
models) DO NOT
remove foam cushion
from underside of
Protective foam cushion
powerhead.
3
Mounting Rail Bracket on Header
3a. Center header bracket above door, mark holes.
3b. Drill two–5/32" pilot holes in header board or 2" x 6" board connected to wall studs.
3c. Secure bracket with lag screws.
Typical Installation
3c
5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screw
Door centerline
Header bracket
Header
Highest point of door travel
(as door is opening) plus**
To determine "highest point of door travel":
1. Get on a ladder to the side of your garage door.
2. Have someone lift the door open slowly.
3. As the door is raised, note the point and amount it extends above the door tracks
with tape measure—that is the highest point of door travel.
4. Measured from floor to door or from door to ceiling
**Highest point of door travel plus: Sectional door = Highest point plus 2.5"
W A R N I N G
Door springs are under high tension. If spring or shaft is in the way, measure above
spring or shaft on the garage door centerline and mark as location for header bracket.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE, ADJUST, OR REMOVE DOOR SPRING!
Header Bracket must be fastened to garage framing. DO NOT fasten to drywall, particle
board, plaster, or other such materials.
(ORANGE BAG hardware)
Highest Point of Door Travel
3c
Highest Point Of Travel
Header
Sectional
FROM HERE
Door
TO FLOOR
One-piece door = Highest point plus 6"
C A U T I O N
Track