Genie POSTER Assembly/Installation Instructions

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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION

POSTER

05-11

01-11

Chain/Belt Drive Models

Potential Hazards

Overhead doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric motors. Since

moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depends

on you reading the information in this installation poster. If you have questions or do not understand the information

presented, call The Genie Company or your local Genie Factory Authorized Dealer. In this section, and those that follow,

the words Danger, Warning and Caution are used to emphasize important safety information.

Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property damage.

Note is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.

Pre-Installation Considerations

This opener includes parts and supplies needed for installation in MOST garages and on MOST garage doors. There are

many variations of garages and garage doors. A few additional parts and supplies may be needed for installation in YOUR

garage and to YOUR garage door. While going over these instructions, please note the additional items you may need.

For help ﬁnding a local Genie® Professional Dealer, call 1-800-OK-GENIE or Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.

There are a few speciﬁc areas of interest which might require extra materials. They are: 1) The header above the garage

door where torsion springs are used–does it extend far enough above the spring(s) to allow mounting of the header bracket.

If not, or if you can't tell–you will probably need a piece of 2" x 6" lumber to span across wall studs. 2) The area overhead

where the powerhead will be mounted–if you have a ﬁnished ceiling, you will need a piece of angle iron which can span

across beams of trusses. 3) Is there wood along the door tracks near the ﬂoor where the Safe-T-Beam® can be most easily

mounted, or will you need fasteners for mounting to the track itself or some other material? 4) Measure the height of your

door. If it is taller than 7', you will need a Rail Extension Kit.

Will you need extension brackets or wooden blocks to extend the Safe-T-Beam far enough off the wall to see past any door

hardware?

Is there an electrical outlet within approximately 3' of the point where the powerhead will be? If not, you need to contact a

licensed electrician.

Check condition of the door and all its associated hardware: Tracks, springs, hinges, rollers. Is anything loose or appear

worn? If so, call a trained professional for an evaluation and repairs, if needed. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST SPRINGS OR

THEIR ATTACHED PARTS!

Operate the door manually. Does it move freely and smoothly? Check the balance of the door by lifting it by hand

approximately halfway open and let go. It should stay put or move very slowly. If not, call a trained professional for repairs.

Remove all ropes and remove or disable all locks connected to the garage door. It is also recommended that T-handles be

removed. Closed loop lifting handles with no protruding parts can remain.

Rail Assembly

(GREEN BAG hardware)

1a. Slide the opener end rail section (A) to correct position.

1b. Slide the door end rail section (C) to correct position.

1c. Lift opener rail section (A) slightly and slide rail connector (J) onto middle rail section (B).

1d. Lower opener rail end section (A) and slide into rail connector (J) until it locks.

1a.

1b.

1c.

1d.

Attaching Rail to Bracket

(ORANGE BAG hardware)

5a. Elevate opener assembly and position

door end rail section (C) inside bracket.

Header

bracket

Protective

foam cushion

Note: Support opener and have a second

person assist during this step.

5b. Align holes in rail with holes in bracket.

5c. Slide clevis pin through holes in rail

and bracket and secure with push nut.

Push nut

5d. Insert rubber plugs into powerhead

accessory holes if present.

Rubber plugs

Installing Safe-T-Beam

(YELLOW BAG hardware)

9a. Position Safe-T-Beam source and sensor on

Wall mount

each side garage door 5"– 6" above ﬂoor.

9b. Mark bracket mounting holes and secure with

m a

(4) 1/4" x 1-1/4" lag screws provided.

6 "

m i n

o r

9c. Route two lengths of two conductor

5 "

f l o

v e

a b o

wires from powerhead, along top of rail, across

header, on both left and right of door down to the

source and sensor.

Floor mount option

9d. Secure wire to rail with wire

clips spaced evenly along rail,

and wire to header and wall

with insulated staples. Cut

off excess wire.

9e. Attach wire to terminals on each

Safe-T-Beam. At powerhead, twist

(2) striped wires together and

insert into terminal 1 then twist

(2) white wires together and insert

into terminal 2. Tape excess wire to

powerhead away from lights.

Sensor

9f. At powerhead, press IN the

Source

orange tabs above the terminal

to insert the wires.

To powerhead

Control wire tube

Sensor/Source

To sensors

C A U T I O N

When using insulated staples, make only snug enough to hold wire in place. Staples too

tight can cause damage to wire and cause Safe-T-Beam® System to malfunction.

WA R N I N G

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have

any questions or do not understand an instruction, call The Genie® Company or your local

Genie® Factory Authorized Dealer.

install operator on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door

could cause severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assembly, and other

hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions.

6 feet above the ﬂoor.

connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.

Locate the wall console button: A) Within sight of door. B) At a minimum height of 5 feet

so small children cannot reach it. C) Away from all moving parts of the door.

Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console. Install the

emergency release tag on, or next to, the emergency release handle.

The operator must reverse when the door contacts a 1-1/2 inch high object on the ﬂoor

at the center of the doorway. This is about the size of a 2" x 4" board laid ﬂat.

WA R N I N G

A moving door could result in serious injury or death.

Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.

allow children to play with the door operator.

operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.

WA R N I N G

An Electrical Shock could result in serious injury or death.

WA R N I N G

WARNING–HIGH SPRING TENSION

try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door

spring parts are fastened, such as wood block, steel brackets, cables or other

like items.

Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained door system technician

using proper tools and instructions

Need help or have questions? DO NOT RETURN to the store.

800-354-3643

Call us:

1e. Lift door end rail section (C) slightly and slide rail connector (J) onto middle rail section (B).

1f. Lower door rail end section (C) and slide into rail connector (J) until it locks.

1g. Slide gear assembly to front end of opener end rail section (A). Turn rail assembly over and

place drive gear assembly in slots. Insert two screws to fasten assembly to the rail.

Drive gear

assembly*

The drive gear assembly is loose and must be pulled towards the

slots and fastened

1e.

1f.

Mounting Powerhead

to Ceiling

(GREEN BAG hardware)

6a. Find and mark ceiling at center line of door. For ﬁnished ceilings, attach cross piece

(not supplied) to joists.

Door centerline

6b. Attach mounting straps (G) to joists or

cross piece with (2) lag screws (5/16" x

1-3/4") provided in green bag.

6c. While supporting opener unit, open door

and raise opener unit to clear door so it

passes the rail clearly.

6d. Secure opener unit (in position) to

mounting straps with nuts and bolts.

Note: Rail should be parallel to ﬂoor.

Clevis pin, long

Open Beam Ceiling

Finished Ceiling

Lag screws

Attach

to joists

Installing Wall Console

(CLEAR BAG hardware)

10a. Route wire from powerhead to

Sensor

10c

desired location for wall console.

Some homes are pre-wired and

they may not be color-coded.

10b. Secure wire with insulating staples

and cut off excess wire.

10c. Attach wires to wall console as

shown.

10d. Insert opposite end of wire through

control wire tube on powerhead

and attach as shown.

10d

Control wire tube

Powerhead

To wall

console

10e. Mount wall console with #6 screws

10f. Post "ENTRAPMENT WARNING LABEL" (included in

Manual) next to the Wall Console.

Note: Some homes are pre-wired for Safe-T-Beam devices.

Complete the connection and apply power. If the sensor

or wall console LEDs come ON, wire routing is correct.

You may need to wire one sensor at a time to conﬁrm

wire routing in some cases.

W A R N I N G

Use of any other wall control can cause unexpected operation of the door and loss of

lighting feature. Locate wall console within sight of door and far enough from door to

prevent contacting it while operating the console. Control must be at least 5 feet above

ﬂoor to prevent small children from operating it.

Recommended Tools

6' or 7'

12'

Hardware Bags

BLUE BAG

Cotter pin (x2)

1/4"-14 x 3/4"

Tapered flange screw (x6)

ORANGE BAG

Clevis pin, long

5/16" x 1-3/4"

Lag screw (x2)

Door bracket

GREEN BAG

#8 x 3/4"

Self-tapping

Insulated staple (x30)*

screw (x2)

5/16"-18 Lock nut,

serrated (x2)

Adjusting Rail Tension

2a. The chain/belt needs to be tightened

inside the rail.

2b. Make sure carriage and bullet are

not engaged. To disengage the

carriage pull the red cord.

2c. Prior to tightening, check to make

#8 x 3/4"

certain the tension bracket is hooked

Self-tapping screw

into the rail as shown in illustration 2c.

Tighten tension nut

until chain/belt is

approximately 1/8"

above bottom edge

Slots

of rail. Measure at

midpoint of rail.

Attaching Rail to Powerhead

3a. Turn the rail with open side toward

the powerhead. Lower drive gear over

spline shaft on top of opener.

3b. Place rail mounting bracket(s) (G) over

rail and align with holes in opener.

3c. On Belt drive models, align belt

guide bracket (I) tongue with slot

and align holes in opener.

On Chain drive models, utilize a

second mounting bracket (G) and

align with holes in opener.

3d. Fully tighten 1/4" x-14 x 3/4"

screws. Do not over tighten.

Note: To prevent damage to motion sensor (not on all models)

DO NOT remove foam cushion from underside of powerhead.

Attaching Door Bracket to Door

Sectional Door (Typical):

7a. Center bracket on door, higher than the

top set of door rollers.

7b. Using bracket, mark holes on door or

frame.

7c. Drill 1/8" holes.

7d. Secure with 1/4"–20 x 3/4"

self-drilling screws.

7e. Some garage door manufacturers

Cross piece

provide door brackets that CAN be

location

used with your Genie Door Arms.

Door centerline

Sectional Door (Wooden):

7a. Center bracket on door, higher than the top set of door rollers.

7b. Using bracket, mark holes on door or frame.

7c. Drill 1/8" holes completely through door.

7d. Fasten bracket with 5/16" x 2"carriage bolts and nuts (not furnished).

Lag screw

Cross piece

(not included)

Door centerline

Hidden joists

Lag screw

Lag screws

5/16" x 18-3/4"

Note: One-Piece Door (Top Edge/Face Mount) instructions are in the Operation

Bolt

and Maintenance Manual provided.

5/16" x 18

Nut

5/16" x

18-3/4"

Bolt

Doors made of masonite, lightweight wood, ﬁberglass, and sheet metal must be properly

braced before mounting door opener. Contact door manufacturer or distributor for any

questions or concerns. The Genie® Company is not responsible for any damage caused

due to an improperly braced door.

Light Assembly

11a. Install light bulbs into powehead (F).

To powerhead

11a

Each light bulb must be 100 W or less*

B / W

Motor Cover

* Note: DO NOT exceed maximum wattage. Each light bulb should be no more than 100W.

(Model 2562 requires light bulbs of no more than 60 watts.)

11b. Insert powerhead lens hinge (E) into slots in motor cover on powerhead (F).

11c. Swing lens (E) up into place. (It may be necessary to squeeze lens slightly to align

tabs with slots at top of motor cover).

W A R N I N G

11b

Parts Included

1/16"

1/8"

9/16"

1/2"

7/16"

3/8"

1/4"

Clevis pin (x2)

3/8"-16 x 7/8"

Bolt (x2)

Header bracket

3/8" Lock nut (x2)

Wire clip (x4)

1/4"-20 x 3/4"

Release handle

Push nut

Self-drilling screw (x3)

CLEAR BAG

5/16" x 1-3/4"

Rubber plugs (x2)

Lag screw (x2)

Parts List

YELLOW BAG

1/4"x 3/4"

5/16"-18 x 3/4"

1/4" x 1-1/4"

Safe-T-Beam®

Bolt (x2)

Lag screw (x4)

sensor

source

Bullet

Carriage

1/8"

(BLUE BAG hardware)

1/4"-14 x 3/4"

Tapered flange

screw (x4)

Slot

Protective

foam cushion

(ORANGE BAG hardware)

Top Roller

Door centerline

l e r

r o l

o p

n t

t h a

e r

l o w

n o

a c h

A t t

Door centerline

C A U T I O N

Compact CFL bulbs can be used.

11c

Tab

Belt drive models

Chain drive models

(A) Opener end rail section

(G) Powerhead bracket

L) Safe-T-Beam/wall

console wire

(B) Middle rail section

(H) Mounting straps

(M) Remote

(I) Powerhead bracket,

(N) Wall console

(D) Door arm, curved

belt drive

(O) Wireless keypad

(E) Powerhead lens

(J) Rail connector

(Optional on some models)

(F) Powerhead

(K) Emergency release cord

Mounting Rail Bracket on Header

(ORANGE BAG hardware)

4a. Center header bracket above door, mark holes.

4b. Drill two–5/32" pilot holes in header board or 2" x 6" board connected to wall studs.

4c. Secure bracket with lag screws.

Typical Installation

Low Overhead Installation

5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screw

Door centerline

Header bracket

Header

Highest point

of door travel

(as door is opening)

plus**

Highest point of door travel

(as door is opening) plus**

5/16" x 1-3/4"

Lag screw

Door centerline

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.

**Highest point of door travel plus: Sectional door = Highest point plus 2.5"

One-piece door = Highest point plus 6"

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!

C A U T I O N

Header Bracket must be fastened to garage framing. DO NOT fasten to drywall, particle

board, plaster, or other such materials.

Attaching Door Arm to Door

Bracket and Shuttle

(BLUE BAG hardware)

8a. Secure emergency release handle to

cord (K) and attach emergency release

cord to carriage in rail.

8b. Using the emergency release cord,

disengage the shuttle/carriage.

8c. Sectional Doors typically accept

curved door arm (D). In some cases,

straight door arm (F) may be used if

Release handle

the door bracket is mounted on the

top edge of door.

8d. With the door closed, the angle from

door arm (D) to header is 30˚ max.

Note: One-Piece Door (Top Edge/Face Mount) instructions are in the Operation and

Maintenance Manual provided.

Clevis pin

Cotter pin

Door bracket

Door end rail section

Header

30˚ max

3/8"-16 x 7/8"

Door

3/8" Lock nut

Connecting Power

For Grounded Outlet connection:

12a. Plug in the power cord. Coil excess cord and tape or twist tie it to top of

powerhead. (DO NOT PLACE ABOVE LIGHT BULBS.)

W A R N I N G

Opener is equipped with grounded electrical plug for your protection, and only ﬁts

grounded electrical outlets. DO NOT alter plug in any way! If you have no grounded

outlets, have one installed by a licensed electrician. Opener must be properly grounded

to prevent personal injury and equipment damage. NEVER USE AN EXTENSION

CORD! Check local building codes for any requirement that you must have a

permanent hard-wired connection. NEVER REMOVE MOTOR COVER. All work inside

cover must be performed by a licensed electrician using proper tools and instructions.

For Permanent Wiring by an Electrician:

12b

12a. Cut existing wires OUTSIDE CHASSIS.

12b. The wire connections must be made INSIDE

CHASSIS and there must be at least 6"

of new power supply line wire INSIDE

CHASSIS. (Conduit is optional. Conduit,

strain relief, and wire nuts are not

provided.)

Toroid

Ground

Hot

Wire nuts

Neutral

Ready to Program

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for programming instructions.

C A U T I O N

DO NOT run opener until travel limits have been set to avoid damage to unit.

Header

bracket

Cotter pin

Bolt &

Ground

Neutral

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