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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 .
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If door height is 8’-0”, you need a Rail Extension Kit . (Figure 3) .
(See Accessories Order Form, Page 14) .
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 3:
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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
Check following items before assembling Opener:
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Check Step 1:
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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
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Extension
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Center
Stile
Center Stile
Header Area
Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit
Rail Extension for
8’ door
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 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 .
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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)
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,
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 .
C
Check door type . Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a one-
piece door for reference later (Figure 2) .
B Find Header Bracket mounting height (Figure 4): (Do not attach
Header Bracket) .
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Raise door, watching top edge of door and stop door
when its edge reaches its highest point .
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Measure distance (“H”) from top edge of door to floor .
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For sectional doors, add 1” to “H” . Mark a point
on center line . Bottom of Header Bracket will be
installed here .
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For one-piece doors, add 7” to “H” . Mark this point on
center line . Bottom of Header Bracket will be
installed here .
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A Find vertical center line of door and header:
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Close door .
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Measure door width at top .
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Mark a point at center of door and on header directly
above door . Draw a center line to connect points .
Check Step 4:
NOTE
The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just
above the top of the garage door opening .
Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel
SECTIONAL DOOR
ONE-PIECE DOOR
HEADER
HEADER
