Genie CHAIN Assembly/Installation Instructions

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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

FOR

CHAIN/BELT MODEL GARAGE DOOR OPENERS

STEP 4

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 6

BLUE PARTS BAG

ORANGE PARTS BAG

GREEN PARTS BAG

PUSH NUT

(X 1)

SELF-DRILLING

COTTER PIN (X 1)

COTTER PIN (X

SELF-TAPPING SCREW,

CLEVIS PIN

SCREW,

DOOR

1/4 X 3/4 (X 2)

LOCK NUT

1/4-20 X 3/4 (X 3)

3/8-15/16

BRACKET

3/8-16 (X 2)

(X 1)

(X1)

BOLT,

5/16-18 X 3/4

RELEASE

LAG SCREW

(X 2)

HANDLE

5/16 X 1-3/4 (X 2)

BOLT

TAP

TAPERED

ERED

CLEVIS PIN, LONG (X 1)

3/8-16 X 7/8

LOCK NUT (SERRATED),

HEADER

(X 2)

FLANGE SCREW

5/16-18 (X 2)

BRACKET (X 1)

1/4-14 (X 4)

WIRE CLIP (X 4)

STEP 1– Rail Assembly

Drive-End Rail (Section A)

Middle Rail (Section B)

Door-End Rail (Section C)

(Warning sticker attached)

D E

Rail Connector

Belt/Chain

Drive Gear Assembly

Carriage Assembly

Tensioner Assembly

Mounting

Brackets

Mounting Straps

1. Lift Brackets, Rail Connectors and Mounting Straps out

of the box and set aside for a moment.

2. Lift out Rail sections and lay them on a ﬂ at surface.

3. Arrange the rail sections so that the Chain/Belt

stretches out in a straight line. Figure 2.

4. Slide rail connector onto Rail section

until

it snaps into place.

5. Slide section

into the other end of

that same connector until

Rail

it snaps into place.

Connector

6. Slide 2nd connector

onto section

until

it snaps into place.

Section A

7. Slide section

into

the 2nd

connector

until it snaps

into place.

8. Slide Drive Gear assembly out to the end of section

9. Flip rail over being careful not to damage the carriage at the base of the door arm.

10. Place the tabs on the drive gear assembly into the slots on section

CRITICAL STEPS

11. Insert two screws into Drive Gear

Assembly as shown. Figure 3. Make

sure both screws securely fasten

Drive Gear Assembly to rail. Screws

are in small clear plastic bag inside

green bag. Set green bag aside for now.

11. Before going on, make sure the Bullet is positioned

between the Carriage and the powerhead and on the

right-hand side of the rail. Figure 4.

STEP 2 – Attaching Rail to Powerhead

The rail must be installed with the CLOSED side facing up

—chain or belt underneath.

1. Lower drive gear down over spline shaft on top of open er.

MAKE SURE Rail IS RIGHT-SIDE UP!

Powerhead LIGHT LENS FACES AWAY FROM DOOR.

2. Place rail mounting brackets over rail and align with holes

in opener. (Belt units–Tongue of B bracket slides

behind belt. Figure 1.

3. Tighten screws evenly, a little at a time to

maintain equal tension so the brackets

do not get cocked.

4. Fully tighten screws

(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).

YOU WILL HAVE 2 "A" BRACKETS OR

1 BRACKET "A" AND 1 BRACKET "B"

(The proper bracket comes

taped to the rail.)

NOTE

* Some units are equipped with a

motion sensor. Take special care to

prevent damage. This sensor works

by detecting body heat. Range

of detection may be reduced

when temperature in the

garage is close to

body temperature.

(DO NOT remove foam

cushion from underside

PROTECTIVE

of opener.)

CUSHION

STEP 3 – Attaching Rail to Header

1. If marked header bracket position

is above header, attach 2" x 6" board

across wall studs to create

mounting location.

2. Place bracket on your line and mark

hole locations. Drill 5/32" pilot holes.

3. Fasten bracket with lag

screws provided.

IN LOW OVERHEAD SITUATIONS,

HEADER BRACKET CAN BE MOUNTED

ON CEILING AS SHOWN

MAX. 6" FROM WALL

HEADER

WALL

BRACKET

CEILING

** For Sectional Door

TORSION SPRING

this is 2.5" above the

highest point of travel

TOP OF DOOR

** For One-piece Door

this is 6" above the

x 2

highest point of travel

5/16" x 1-3/4" L ag Bolt

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 the checklist below,

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"

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.

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 profes-

sional 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 tha T-handles be removed. Closed loop lifting

handles with no protruding parts can remain.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:

1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALL ATION 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.

2 Do 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.

3 Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator.

4 Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor. Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet above the floor.

5 Do Not connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.

6 Locate the control 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.

7 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.

8 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.

STEP 3 – Attaching Rail to Header

CAUTION

Header Bracket must be fastened to

garage framing. DO NOT fasten to

YELLOW PRT BAG

drywall, particle board, plaster, or

other such materials.

4. Carefully lean rail/opener assembly against garage door wall with

INSULATED

STAPLE

pulley assembly next to header bracket. Place cardboard, rag or any

SAFE-T-BEAM® SOURCE (X 1)

1/4 X 3/4 ( ˜ 30)

SAFE-T-BEAM® SENSOR (X 1)

soft material under powerhead to protect it. It may be necessary to

(NOT INCLUDED

LAG SCREW,

IN PRO UNITS)

elevate the powerhead in order for the rail to clear the torsion spring.

1/4 X 1-1/4 (X 4)

5. Align pulley assembly and rail with side holes in

SMALL CLEAR BAG

LAG SCREW

bracket and fasten with clevis pin and push nut.

5/16 X 1-3/4

RUBBER

Support opener or have an

(X 2)

PLUGS, (X 2)

assistant hold it during this step

Figure 1

D E

Plug accessory

holes now.

NETWORK

BBU

STEP 4 – Mounting Powerhead

Mounting Straps

(set aside, not used

until INSTALL STEP 6)

Continue supporting the opener

(This step is easier with two people.)

1. Align opener with center of door. Measure from each side of door to where rail meets

powerhead. Measurements must be equal. Figure 1. Mark location.

Brackets, Belt

2. Attach Mounting Straps in position.

Brackets, Chain

3. While supporting opener, carefully open door. Raise opener to desired height, being

sure to allow clearance between rail and door as door passes through its highest point:

– This should be at least 2" on a one-piece door.

– Rail should be near level with ﬂ oor on a sectional door.

4. Fasten opener to mounting straps using nuts and bolts indicated. Figure 2.

Section B

Section C

Figure 1

Figure 2

Rail

Connector

Section B

Figure 2

. Figure 3.

STEP 5 – Attaching Door Bracket

Figure 3

SECTIONAL DOOR (Lightweight)

Doors come both with & without braces where door bracket

attaches. Illustration a. and b. (without) and c. (with).

Tabs

1. Regardless: the door bracket location is the same. On door centerline and higher than the top

set of door rollers.

Figure 4

• With a brace you may need to drill mounting holes through it. You may also be able to attach door

arm directly to the brace and eliminate the need for the door bracket.

Section A

2. Using door bracket as a template–mark the hole locations.

3. Drill 1/8" pilot holes and fasten with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" self-drilling screws provided.

Bullet

SECTIONAL DOOR (Wooden)

SECTION B

1. Follow Lightweight instructions 1 and 2.

2. Drill 5/16" holes completely through door and fasten with 5/16" x 2" carriage bolts and nuts

(not furnished).

ONE-PIECE DOOR

1. Hold door bracket on door centerline, high as possible, on door face or top edge (preferred) and

Carriage

mark hole locations.

TOWARD DOOR

2. For top edge (illustration d.):

• Drill 5/16" holes through door frame. Fasten with 5/16" x 2" bolts and nuts.

Face mount (illustration e.):

• Drill 5/16" holes through top door frame and fasten with 5/16" x 4-1/2" carriage bolts and nuts.

OR Fasten using 1-1/2" to 2" lag bolts. You must drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the frame.

USE BLUE PART S BAG

Figure 1

THIS

BRACKET

(TAPED TO RAIL)

CHAIN DRIVE

BRACKET

1/4"-20 x 3/4"

THIS BRACKET

Self Drilling Screw

(TAPED TO RAIL)

BELT DRIVE

BRACKET

STEP 5b – Attaching Door Arms

SPLINE SHAFT

SECTIONAL DOOR (FIGURE C),

ONE-PIECE DOOR (FIGURE D)

1. Make sure carriage is disengaged (A). Red engage/disengage lever pointing down and

x 4

carriage moves freely.

MOTION

1/4-14 x 5/8"

SENSOR

2. Short end of curved door arm attaches at door bracket with clevis and cotter pins. (Straight

Tapered Flange Screw

arm comes attached at carriage.)

3. Align holes in arms as shown and fasten with nuts and bolts.

(part1)

4. Pass red release cord through red release handle. Adjust height of handle so that it is within

reach but at least 6 feet above ﬂ oor. Tie knot in ]end of cord and cut off excess cord.

USE ORANGE PARTS BAG

5. Pull cord down and toward powerhead and let go to place carriage in engage position.

Manually lift door until carriage engages bullet. Door will be held in place.

Figure 1

HIGHEST

POINT

DISENGAGED

of travel

PLUS **

HEADER

DOOR

CENTERLINE

Clevis Pin

3/8" x 15/16"

Bolt

5/16"-18 x 1"

WARNING:

USE ORANGE PARTS BAG

WARNING

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!

PLUGS IN SMALL CLEAR BAG

ACCESSORY

HOLES

3-7/8" Clevis Pin, Long & Push Nut

USE BLUE PARTS BAG

WALL

DOOR

Bolt 3/8" 16 x 7/8"

3/8"-16

POWERHEAD

Lock Nut

Attach hangers

TYPICAL OPEN

FINISHED CEILINGS

directly to joists.

BEAM CEILING

WITH HIDDEN JOISTS

LAG

SCREWS

(not

supplied)

Use cross piece

(not supplied) for

attaching to

hidden joists.

USE ORANGE PARTS BAG

DOOR

CENTERLINE

Rollers

ATTACH

LOWER

THAN TOP

ROLLERS

CAUTION

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

x 3

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.

DOOR CENTERLINE

USE BLUE & GREEN PARTS BAG

DOOR

LINE UP AND CONNECT DOOR ARMS AS

SECTIONAL DOOR

HEADER

30° max.

SPRING

BOLT/

TO DISENGAGE

, PULL

NUT

DOWN AND TOWARD

WALL

DOOR

BASIC OVERHAND KNOT

WALL

ONE-PIECE DOOR

LOCATED IN

ORANGE PARTS BAG

BLUE

BAG

x 1

Cotter

TOP

.073" DIA.

5/16"-18

GREEN

BAG

x 2

FACE

DOOR

Lock Nut

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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

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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.

The word:

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.

The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be

followed or important considerations.

WARNING–A MOVING DOOR

Could result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING–AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Could result in serious injury or death.

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• Operator must be properly grounded.

WARNING–HIGH SPRING TENSION

Could result in serious injury or death.

• Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to

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STEP 6 – Safe-T-Beam®

(part 2)

WARNING

Verify there is NO POWER to the opener prior to

beginning any wiring installations or changes.

1. Safe-T-Beam® does not have to be mounted

on garage door frame. Can be mounted

anywhere along garage door wall. Must

have clear line of sight between them

Figure 2

and top of lens must be between

5"- 6" above ﬂ oor.

2. Hold mounting brackets against

desired surface , mark holes fasten with

lag screws or appropriate fasteners for

the material.

3. Route two (2) lengths of two (2) conductor wire

from powerhead, along top of rail, across header,

CLEVIS PIN

and PUSH NUT

one to right, one to left and down to Safe-T-Beam®.

4. Fasten wire to rail with wire clips spaced evenly

along rail.

5. Fasten to header and wall with insulated staples

and cut off excess wire.

NO WIRE OR STAPLES

PROVIDED IN PRO UNITS

GREEN

BAG

Staples

Insulated

x 1

ORANGE

BAG

x 4

Wire

Clips

Wire

WIRING CONNECTIONS

6. At Safe-T-Beam® source and sensor, attach wires at terminal screws.

Either wire may be connected to either terminal (Circuit is non-polar).

7. At powerhead, twist striped wires together. Twist white wires

together. Attach to plug-in terminals 1 & 2 (again either terminal is

ﬁ ne). Bundle any excess slack and tape to top of powerhead

NOT DIRECTLY ABOVE LIGHT(S).

x 2

Press here to open lens. Use caution opening.

CIRCUIT IS

NON-POLAR.

x 2

YOU MAY

CONNECT

EITHER

WIRE

TO EITHER

TERMINAL.

STEP 7 – Installing Wall Console

1. Route wire from powerhead to desired location for

wall console. Some homes are pre-wired and they may not be color-coded.

circuit is non-polar, meaning either wire may be connected to either terminal without problem.

2. Secure wire with insulating staples and cut off excess wire.

3. Attach wires to wall console as shown. Insert opposite end of wire through Control Wire Tube on

BOLTS/

powerhead illustrated above and attach as shown.

NUTS

4. Mount wall console with #6 screws provided.

5. Post Entrapment Warning Label

next to wall console.

CONNECTIONS

ENTRAPMENT

WARNING LABEL

Use of any other wall control can cause unexpected operation of the door and loss of the lighting feature. Locate wall console

within sight of the door and far enough from door to prevent contacting it while operating the console. Must be at least 5 feet

above floor to prevent small children from operating it.

OPTIONAL DUAL WALL CONSOLE INSTALLATION

Use only a Series III wall console when adding a second. The optional second Genie® Series III wall

console must be purchased separately.

TO POWERHEAD

FROM STBs

FROM WALL

CONSOLE

c .

VERTICAL BRACE

NOT

USED

B/W

STB

BWC

IWC

Wire connector

on Powerhead

Wall console #1

STEP 8 – Finishing

1. Install light bulbs and insert hinges into slots in

motor cover.

2. Swing lens up into place. It may be necessary

to squeeze lens slightly to align tabs with slots

at top of motor cover.

3. Ensure latch snaps into place.

STEP 9a – Connecting to Power

FOR GROUNDED OUTLET CONNECTION

1. Plug in the power cord. Coil excess cord and tape or twist tie it to top of powerhead (DO NOT

PLACE ABOVE LIGHT BULBS).

STEP 9b – Connecting to Power

FOR PERMANENT WIRING BY ELECTRICIAN

1. Cut existing wires OUTSIDE CHASSIS.

SECTIONAL DOOR (Fig. C)

2. The wire connections must be made INSIDE CHASSIS, and

there must be at least 6" of new power supply line wire

1. Make sure carriage is disengaged, (slide mechanism is all the way

SHOWN

INSIDE CHASSIS. (Conduit illustrated is optional.)

toward opener—red in window) and moves freely. Fig. A.

(Conduit, strain relief and wire nuts are not provided.)

2. Short end of curved arm attaches to door bracket with clevis

WARNING:

pin/cotter pin provided. (Straight arm comes attached to carriage.)

3. Align holes in arms as shown. Fasten with bolts/nuts provided.

Opener is equipped with grounded electrical

4. Slip release cord throught red release handle and adjust length of

release cord as needed to place red release handle at least 6 feet

electrical outlets. DO NOT alter plug in any way!

SHORTEST POSSIBLE OVERALL

above floor, then tie off cord. Cut off excess. Fig. B.

LENGTH OF THE DOOR ARMS

If you have no grounded outlets, have one

installed by a licensed electrician. Opener must

5. Pull and release the release cord to place slide in engage

position. Fig. A.

be properly grounded to prevent personal

injury and equipment damage. NEVER USE AN

6. Manually lift door to engage bullet to carriage. Door will stop

EXTENSION CORD! Check local building codes

when bullet and carriage are engaged.

for any requirement that you must have a

permanent hard-wired connection. If required,

it must be installed by a licensed electrician.

NEVER REMOVE MOTOR COVER. All work inside

cover must be performed by a licensed

electrician using proper tools and instruction.

BOLT/

NUT

1. The opener is now ready to program for operation.

CAUTION:

DO NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL Travel Limits have been set.

3 Instructions for programming the opener are in your "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL."

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USE YELLOW PARTS BAG

Wall

Mount

Top of

Bracket

6 " m a

5 " m in

SOURCE (red LED)

NO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

IS NEEDED FOR FLOOR

MOUNTED

UNITS.

1/4"x 1-1/4"

Lag

Screw

CAUTION:

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.

WIRE CLIPS

Adhesive pad on bottom. Remove paper

from adhesive pad and stick clip to rail.

INSULATED STAPLES

95 ft

WIRE

OPERATOR STB CONNECTION

TO MAKE CONNECTIONS

Press in on orange tab, insert wire

into hole and release tab.

LOCATED INSIDE LIGHT LENS

NOT

USED

2 3

5 6

CONNECTION AT STB

STB

BWC

AWC

USE ORANGE PARTS BAG

The wall console

WALL CONSOLE

CONNECTIONS

AT POWERHEAD

WALL

CONSOLE

TERMINAL

NOT

USED

2 3

5 6

STB

BWC

WARNING:

BOTH TO POWERHEAD

TO WALL CONSOLE #1

FROM STBs

FROM WALL

CONSOLE #1

FROM WALL

CONSOLE #2

NOT

USED

B/W

STB

BWC

IWC

Wire connector on

Powerhead

Wall console #1

Wall console #2

DO NOT EXCEED MAX. WATTAGE

Each light bulb must be 100 W or less *.

MOTOR COVER

HINGE

TAB

* Model 2562 must be 60W or less.

ONE-PIECE DOOR (Fig. D)

GROUND WIRE

CONNECTOR

TOROID

EXISTING

WIRE

GREEN=GROUND

WHITE=NEUTRAL

BLACK=HOT

SENSOR

Floor Mount

x 4

NOT

USED

IWC

LATCH

WIRE

NUTS

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