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: • Within sight of door. • At a minimum height of 5 feet, so small children cannot reach it. • 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 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. 3 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit Pre-Installation Checklist KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR 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 garage door. While checking items listed below, note any additional items you will need. Tools used in this section: • 12’+ Tape Measure • Pencil • Ladder • Level 3’ - 4’ 3’ - 4’ One-Piece Door Sectional Door Figure 2 Checking door balance C Check door type. Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a one-piece door for reference later (Figure 2). Check following items before assembling Opener: Check Door Condition and Thickness Check Step 3: Measure Garage Door Height A Measure door height (floor to top of door) using a tape measure. B This new Garage Door Opener is designed for doors up to and including 7’ 6” tall. If door height is 7’ 6” or less continue to Check Step 4. C If door height is 8’-0”, you need a Rail Extension Kit. (Figure 3). (See Accessories Order Form, Page 16). D 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 1: Check condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to door’s top and bottom beams. (Figure 1) 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 door frame) must be 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) Rail Extension for 8’ door Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit Check Door Header Area A Find vertical center line of door and header: • Close door. • Measure door width at top. • Mark a point at center of door and on header directly above door. Draw a center line to connect points. Check Step 4: .................................................................................................................................................................................. NOTE Torsion Springs Extension Springs Header Area The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just above the top of the garage door opening. Center Stile Center Stile Figure 1 Note Door Type B Find Header Bracket mounting height (Figure 4): (Do not attach Header Bracket). • Raise door, watching top edge of door and stop door when its edge reaches its highest point. • Measure distance (“H”) from top edge of door to floor. – For sectional doors, add 2-1/2” to “H”. Mark a point on center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will be installed here. – For one-piece doors, add 6” to “H”. Mark this point on center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will be installed here. Check Garage Door Alignment, Operation, and Balance H + 2-1/2H + 6 Check Step 2: A Raise door, check alignment and see if it moves freely (Figure 2). If door appears out of alignment, binds, or does not move smoothly, contact a Genie Factory 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. ONE-PIECE DOOR SECTIONAL DOOR H + 2-1/2H + 6 WARNING: HEADER HEADER If your door sticks, binds, or is out of balance, have it adjusted by a Genie Factory Auth...