Genie Garage Door Opener Assembly & Installation

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Chain/Belt Drive Models
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01-11
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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.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
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W A 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.
• D O NOT 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.
• R emove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator.
• I nstall door operator 7 feet or more above the floor. Mount the emergency release knob
6 feet above the floor.
• D O NOT connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.
• L ocate 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.
• I nstall the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console. Install the
emergency release tag on, or next to, the emergency release handle.
• T he 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.
W A R N I N G
A moving door could result in serious injury or death.
• Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
• DO NOT allow children to play with the door operator.
• DO NOT operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.
W A R N I N G
An Electrical Shock could result in serious injury or death.
• Turn off power before removing operator cover.
• When replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near moving parts.
• Operator must be properly grounded.
W A R N I N G
WARNING–HIGH SPRING TENSION
• D O NOT 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.
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