Tools; Garage And Door - Genie M-4500 Owner's Manual

4. TOOLS

The instructions will refer to the tools shown below for proper installation, adjustment, and maintenance of the garage
door opener. Additional tools may be required depending on your particular installation.
Fig. 1
Stepladder

5. GARAGE AND DOOR

A garage door is a heavy moving object and can
cause serious injury or death. An unbalanced door
might not reverse when required, and can increase
the risk of injury. If your garage door is out of
balance, or if it binds or sticks, call for professional
garage door service. Garage doors, springs,
pulleys, cables, and hardware are under extreme
tension and can cause serious injury or death.
Do not try to adjust them yourself. Ropes left
on a garage door could cause someone to become
entangled and could kill them. Remove all ropes
connected to the door before installing your opener.
Take a moment to survey your garage and garage door.
I Is there an access door besides the garage door? If not,
you should install an emergency key release kit.
I With the garage door closed, check alignment of door
and garage floor. The gap, if any, should be no more than
1/4". If the gap is larger than this, repair floor or door
before installing opener.
I The opener is intended for installation on a properly
balanced and adjusted garage door. DO NOT INSTALL IF
DOOR IS UNBALANCED OR BROKEN.
I Check balance of door in mid travel and during full range
of opening and closing. Lift the door about half way,
as shown in Fig. 2 & 3. Release the door. It should remain
in place, supported by its springs. Raise and lower the
door fully to check for binding or sticking.
I If door is out of balance or needs repair, DO NOT ADJUST
IT YOURSELF. CALL A QUALIFIED GARAGE DOOR SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL to adjust your door.
I If your door is over 7 ft. high, you will need a longer rail.
See section "16. Accessories" on p. 28 of this manual for
availability of longer rails.
4
Pencil Tape Measure
Wire Cutters Ratchet and Sockets
(1/2", 7/16")
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberlass or
glass panel doors, always reinforce the inside of the
The best solution is to follow the instructions for your partic-
ular garage door or contact the garage door manufacturer
for proper reinforcement instructions.
Drill and Drill Bits
Adjustable Wrench
Phillips
Flat-Tip
Screwdriver Screwdriver
door both vertically and horizontally with steel or
angle iron bracing.
7/16"
Wrench
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door