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Figure 2 Note Door Type
SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS
SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS
ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS
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MEASURE GARAGE DOOR HEIGHT
A The Belt Drive Garage Door Opener is designed for doors up to
and including 7’6”tall.
B I
f door height is 8’-0”,you need a Rail Extension Kit. (
F
igure 3
).
(S
ee A
cc
essories Order Form, Page 23).
C If the door height is taller than 8’-0”, the opener you purchased is
the wrong version.Contact your Customer Service Representative
at 1-800-354-3643.
Check Step 3:
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
This Opener includes parts and supplies needed to install in most
garages and connect to most garage doors. There are many variations
of garages and garage doors. A few additional parts and supplies may
be needed to install Opener into your garage and connect to your
g
arage door. While checking items listed below, note any additional
items you will need.
Tools used in this section:
• 12'+ Tape Measure • Pencil • Ladder • Level
Check following items before assembling Opener:
CHECK DOOR CONDITION AND
THICKNESS
Check condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to
door’s top and bottom beams. (
Figure 2)
A If door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection, door
frame must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener.
B If door is “lightweight”(made with frame and skin - not solid), door
(including do
or frame)
must b
e braced or reinforced before
installing Opener.
C A door opener reinforcement bracket may also be needed to
connect garage door to Opener's Door Bracket. This Opener is
designed for installation on a
properly braced sectional door or
solidly braced one-piece door.
D Contact your Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your
garage door for any necessary bracing and a door opener
reinforcement bracket (if needed) before proceeding.
E If you have a wooden door, measure door’s thickness.If your door
is less than 2”thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket Lag Screws
(1/4" x 1-1/4" – not included)
Check Step 1:
CHECK GARAGE DOOR
ALIGNMENT, OPERATION,
AND BALANCE
A Raise door,check alignment and see if it moves freely (Figure 1). If
door appears out of alignment, binds, or does not move smoothly,
c
on
tac
t a G
enie F
actory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage
door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism.
B Raise door to 3' – 4' above ground and carefully let go. Door
should stay stationary. Slight movement is acceptable. More than
slight movement means door is out of balance. Contact a Genie
Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage
door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism.
C Check door type. Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a
one-piece door (
Figure 2).
Check Step 2:
WARNING
:
If your door sticks,binds, or is out of balance, have it adjusted
by a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer. Door springs, cables,
pulleys, brackets and associated hardware are under extreme
tension and can cause serious injury or death.
KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR
3' - 4'
Sectional Door
3' - 4'
Figure 1 Checking door balance
One-Piece Door
Torsion
Springs
Extension
Springs
Center
Stile
Center Stile
Header Area
Rail Extension for
8' door
F
igur
e 3
R
ail Ex
t
ension Kit