Genie Screw Drive User manual

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IncludedWall Control MUST be installed prior to operation of this Garage
Door Operator
Safe-T-Beam
®
Safety Reverse System Must be installed to close door
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTE: Your Residential Operator comes with a Rail Assembly
which is standard for up to a 7 foot 6 inch high door. An extension
kit for an 8 foot high door is available.
®
For Answers and Assistance:
1.800.354.3643
or visit www.geniecompany.com
Series IS, ISL, IC, H
Includes Remote Control
and SERIES II Electronics

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Things to consider if you are planning to “do-it-yourself.”
Whether you are replacing an existing garage door operator or installing an operator in your
garage for the first time, there are some pre-installation issues which need to be addressed.
They are as follows:
The Genie Company recommends that you read and fully understand all
information and instructions contained herein before choosing a “do-it-yourself”
installation. Any questions should be directed to the Genie Company or an authorized
Genie Dealer.
6To avoid damage to your door and/or
operator, make sure you disable any door
locks prior to installing your operator.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
1Check your ceiling where the power
head of your new unit will be mounted.
Plan how you will be mounting the power head.
It is possible that ceiling joists may not be in the
exact position needed with respect to the garage
door operator. It may be necessary to add an
additional bracket and
fasteners (not included
with your new door operator kit).
2Check the wall directly above the garage
door.The door operator’s header bracket
must be securely fastened to this wall. Ensure
that the structure will provide a strong mounting
location.
3Check to see if the mounting location
for the Safe-T-Beam®System (STB)is
clear from obstruction and has a wood
surface available for attaching the STB brack-
ets.The brackets may be attached to concrete if
necessary but extra tools and special fasteners
(not supplied) will be required.
NOTE: 1-1/2" STB bracket adapters are
available through your local Genie Dealer.
4Is your garage door made of
light-weight steel, aluminum, fiberglass
or glass panels?Additional support bracing
must be added to these type doors. If this is the
case, please contact the door distributor or
manufacturer so that they can furnish you with a
“bracing kit.”
7Ensure that your door is properly balanced
and moving freely. SEE WARNING BELOW.
If your door sticks, binds, or is out of
balance, have it adjusted by a professional.
Door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and
associated hardware are under extreme
tension and can cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING
(The issue numbers below refer to the circled numbers in the illustrations on page 3.)
8(NOT SHOWN) If your garage does not have
a separate entry door, you should consider
an emergency release kit (GER-2)for installation
on your garage door. See page C at the center of
this manual.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD!
Extension cords can cause dangerous
overheating conditions.
DO NOT USE A PORTABLE GENERATOR!
This product is designed to operate on
standard house current. Do not use
alternate power supplies.
WARNING
5You need a 110-120 Volt power supply
available.The outlet should be no more than
3 feet from the power head once it is mounted. (The
cord is 4 ft. in length.) SEE WARNING BELOW.
HomeLink® is a universal
transceiver (a combined
transmitter and receiver), that provides a
convenient way to replace up to three hand-held
radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to
activate devices such as gate operators, garage
door openers, entry door locks, security systems
and even home lighting. Additional HomeLink®
information can be found at: www.homelink.com
or by calling 1.800.355.3515.

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TYPICAL SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
5
TYPICAL
SUPPORT
BRACKET
EXTENSION SPRING
OR
TORSION SPRING
SAFE-T-BEAM®
BRACES
ADDED
HEADER BRACKET
MOUNTING BOARD
36” POWER CORD
TO
120V GROUNDED
OUTLET
6
4
3
12
3
7
SECTIONAL DOOR 1-PIECE DOOR
TYPICAL 1-PIECE
DOOR INSTALLATION

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Safe-T-Beam
®
(STB) Non-Contact Reversing System
Places an invisible beam across door opening that reverses the door during down travel to the fully open
position if anything passes through beam.
Safe-T-Reverse
®
Contact Reversing System
Automatically stops and reverses a closing door within 2 seconds of contact with an object.
Safe-T-Stop
®
Timed Reversed System
Automatically opens a closing door, if door does not close within 30 seconds.
Force Guard
®
Control
Used to set the force required for opening and closing door. For maximum safety, set the minimum force
required to fully open and close door.
Automatic Lighting System
Two light bulbs up to 60 Watts max. each are used for safer entries and exits.The light turns on when door is
activated and automatically turns off 4.5 minutes later.
Manual Emergency Release
Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually for emergencies or maintenance.
SAFETY FEATURES (varies by model)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
TOOLS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OPERATIONAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PARTS LISTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
POWER HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ONE-PIECE RAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
THREE-PIECE RAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FASTENERS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1MAIN ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
2INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-21
3SAFE-T-BEAM
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
4WALL CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
5LIGHT & LIGHT LENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6CONNECTING POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
CONTACT REVERSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8BATTERY & VISOR CLIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . 29
TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . 31-32
11 WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
WARRANTY B
ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
5/32" Drill Bit
7/16" and 9/16" Sockets
Step ladder
Drill
Ratchet
Carpenter’s level
Pencil
Tape measure
Wire strippers
Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench

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POWER HEAD EXPLODED VIEW
FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
Power Head Assembly
[1]
Item Part Name
1Power Head Assembly
ACover (By Series/Model)
B Front Plate Assembly
CLight Socket
DMotor Parts
EReceiver Assembly
FCapacitor (By Series/Model)
GOpto Wheel
HOpto-Luctor Assembly
JSequencer Assembly
KCircuit Board Bracket
LTransformer
POWER HEAD PARTS LIST
41
F
E
N
B
5
C
49
42
45 39 4
L
M
K
HN
J
A
D
Item Part Name
MTerminal Strip
NNo. 8-32 x 1/2" Hex Washer Head Screw
PNo. 8-32 x 3/8" Slot Hex Washer Head Screw
RCapacitor Isolator
45 Bumper
41/4-20 Shoulder Bolt
51/4" Flange Nut
39 Coupler
41 No. 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Hex Head Screw
42 No. 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Pan Head Screw
48 Mounting Straps
49 Light Lens
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
INTELLICODE
®
Access Security System
Improves security of door operator by continuously changing the access code each time the remote control is
used.The door operator responds to each new code only once. An access code copied from a working system
and tried again will not control the door operator.
INTELLICODE
®
1-Button Remote Control
Controls door operator by allowing the garage door to be opened and closed remotely.
INTELLICODE
®
Multi-Button Remote Control
Operates multiple Intellicode®equipped door operators.
Lighted Wall Button (some models)
Operates door operator from inside garage. DO NOT use with lighted wall console.
Wall Console (some models)
Works like a lighted wall button but includes a Vacation Lock Switch that disables all controls. LED indicator
shows whether system is powered, locked or unlocked. Makes console easy to find in dark. Controls door
opener from inside garage. Independent light control allows convenient manual control of the Automatic Lighting
System. DO NOT use with lighted wall button.
NOTE: All items may not be supplied with your garage door operator.
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1-PIECE RAIL HARDWARE EXPLODED VIEW
FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
1-Piece Rail & Screw Assembly
[2]
NOTE:The operator will not function properly unless the Safe-T-Beam®
sensors are installed and the force controls adjusted.
16
61
44
15B
22
9
2224
28
26
23
9
10
25
17
18
27
46
15A
439
45
5
47
25 24
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Item Part Name Parts Required
1 Piece 3-Piece
1Power Head Assembly (See page 5) 1 1
2Rail Assembly (1 piece) 1
3Rail Assembly (3 piece) 1
3A First Rail Section 1
3B Middle Rail Section 1
3C End Rail Section 1
41/4-20 Hex Hd Shoulder Bolt 2 2
51/4"-20 Hex Flange Nut 2 2
6Carriage Stop 1 1
7Rail Clamps 4
85/16" Hex Shoulder Bolt 8
95/16" Hex Flange Nut 5 13
10 Carriage Assembly 1 1
11 Collar 2
12 Retaining Clip 2
13 Rail Strap 1 1
15A Open Limit Switch Assembly (Grey) 1 1
PARTS LIST Item Part Name Parts Required
1 Piece 3-Piece
15B Close Limit Switch Assembly (Brown) 1 1
16 No. 8-32 x 3/8" Hex Head Screw 2 2
17 Emergency Release Cord 1 1
18 Emergency Release Knob 1 1
19 Emergency Release Tag 1 1
20 Header Bracket 1 1
21 Door Bracket 1 1
22 1/4" x 2" Lag Screw 8 8
23 Straight Door Arm 1 1
24 Clevis Pin 2 2
25 Cotter Pin 2 2
26 Curved Door Arm 1 1
27 3/8" x 7/8" Hex Head Bolt 2 2
28 3/8" Hex Flange Nut 2 2
29 Wire 95ft 95ft
30 Insulated Staple 30 30
31 Wall Button varies varies
PARTS LIST
20
21
2
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OR

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3-PIECE RAIL HARDWARE EXPLODED VIEW
FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
3-Piece Rail & Screw Assembly
[3]
NOTE:The operator will not function unless the Safe-T-Beam®system is
installed and the force controls are properly set.
16 6
1
44
15B
22
9
22
24
28
26
23
910
25
17
18
27
46
15A
4
39
45
5
47
25
24
9
8
7
11
12
3A
3B
3C
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Item Part Name Parts Required
1 Piece 3-Piece
33 Wall Console varies varies
34 #6 x 1-1/4” Pan Head Screw 2 2
35 Entrapment WARNING Label 1 1
36 Safe-T-Beam (STB) System Sensor (Green LED) 1 1
37 Safe-T-Beam (STB) System Source (Red LED) 1 1
38 Safe-T-Beam (STB) System Bracket 2 2
39 Coupler 1 1
40 No. 10 x 11/4" Phillips Hex Head Screw 4 4
41 #8 x 3/8” Hex Head Screw 4 4
42 #8 x 3/8” Pan Head Screw 2 2
43 Safety & Maintenance Guide 1 1
44 Wire Clip 4 4
45 Bumper 1 1
46 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bolt 5 5
47 1/4-20 x 3/4” Self-tapping Screw 3 3
48 Mounting Straps 2
49 Light Lens (Shown on page 5) 1 1
50 Remote Control varies varies
PARTS LIST
20
21

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NOTE: Accessories vary by model.
FASTENERS - Shown full size. See Parts List for description.
35
19 43
31
29
38
37
36
Cotter pin
Clevis pin
33
4
5
8
9
11
6
12
16
22
24
25
27
28
39
34
PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
45
46
47
32
remotes
vary
by model
Rubber bumper
1/4" x 2" Lag screw
5/16" Flange nut
3/8" Hex head bolt
3/8" Nut
#10 x 1-1/4" Phillips hex head screw
1/4" Flange nut
Insulated staple
Coupler
#8-32 x 3/8" Hex head screw
Collar
5/16" Shoulder bolt w/flange
5/16" x 3/4" Hex head bolt
1/4" Shoulder bolt w/flange
1/4"-20 Self-drilling screw
#6 x 1-1/4" Pan head screw
42
44
41
Clip
30
40
Wire clip
#8 x 3/8" Pan head screw
#8 x3/8" Hex flange head screw
Carriage stop (not to scale)
50
OR

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WARNING:
Garage 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 safety of
others depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you have
questions or do not understand the information presented, call your nearest
service representative.
In this section and those that follow, the words Danger, Warning, and
Caution are used to emphasize important safety information.
The word:
DANGER means that severe injury or death will result from failure
to follow instructions.
WARNING means that severe injury or death can result from failure
to follow instructions.
CAUTION means that property damage or injury can result from
failure to follow instruction.
The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed
or important considerations.
OVERVIEW OF
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
EFFECT PREVENTION
Keep people clear of opening while door is
moving.
Do Not allow children to play with the door
operator.
Do Not operate a door that jams or one that
has a broken spring.
MOVING
DOOR
WARNING:
Can Cause
Serious Injury
or Death
Turn off power before removing operator cover.
When replacing cover, make sure wires are not
pinched or near moving parts.
Operator must be properly grounded.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
WARNING:
Can Cause
Serious Injury
or Death
Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs
or anything to which door spring parts are
fastened, such as, wood blocks, steel
brackets, cables or other like items.
Repairs and adjustments must be made by a
trained service person using proper tools and
instructions.
HIGH
SPRING
TENSION
WARNING:
Can Cause
Serious Injury
or Death
IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of
severe injury or death:
WARNING:
SAFETY INFORMATION PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
Visit our website at:
www.geniecompany.com
FILL THIS IN ATTIME OF INSTALLATION FORYOUR OWN
RECORDS, SO THAT IT WILL
BE AVAILABLE IF YOU EVER NEED TO CALL US.
Date Purchased _____/_____/_____
Serial Number _____/____/_______________________________
Operator Model _______________________________________
Dealer Name __________________________________________
Dealer Address _______________________________________
City _________________________________________________
State ________________________________________________
Zip _____________________
WK YY PI
MM DD YY
(See Fig. 1-1)
1.READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS.If you have any questions
or do not understand an instruction, call your
service representative.
2.Do Not install Opener on an improperly
balanced door.An improperly balanced
door may cause severe injury. Repairs and
adjustments to cables, spring assemblies,
and other hardware must be made by a
trained service person using proper tools
and instructions.
3.Remove all handles and ropes, and
disable all locks connected to the door
before installing the Opener.
4.Install door Opener 7' or more above
the floor.Mount the emergency release
knob 6' above the floor.
5.Do Not connect the Opener to the
power source until instructed to do so.
6.Locate the Wall Control:
•Within sight of the garage door.
• At a minimum height of 5', so small
children cannot reach it.
• Away from all moving parts of the
garage door.
7.Install the entrapment WARNING label
next to the wall button or console. Install
the emergency release tag on the
emergency release.
8.The operator must reverse when the door
contacts a 11/2" high object on the floor at
the center of the doorway.This is the size of
a 2” x 4” board laid flat.
NOTE: Please keep original or photocopy of your
sales receipt with this manual for future reference
should service ever be required.

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SECT 1—MAIN ASSEMBLY FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
1. Set power head so that front panel (with end
of shaft and rail attachment flange) is facing up.
Fig. 1-1.
NOTE: If you have this type Carriage Stop, skip
Step 2. DO NOTinstall Bumber.
2. Install bumper [45].
•Peel protective paper from glue side
of bumper.
•Stick bumper into position as shown.
Fig. 1-1.
3. Install coupler [39].
•Place coupler over end of shaft.
•Turn it as needed until it engages with shaft.
(It will drop down over end of shaft and will
no longer turn freely. Fig. 1-1.
4. Set power head on its bottom. Fig. 1-4.
5. Attach 1-piece rail or “first” rail section[3A]
of 3-piece rail to power head.
•(3-piece only)Select “first” rail section. (It has
protective cardboard sleeve over end of
screw.) Fig. 1-2.
•(3-piece only) Remove cardboard sleeve.
•Slide end of screw out about 5 inches.
Fig. 1-3.
•Place bearing end of screw against coupler.
Fig. 1-4.
•Turn screw until it engages with coupler.
•Slide rail section into rail attachment flange
until holes in rail match up with holes
in flange.
•Secure “first” rail section with 2 bolts [4] and
2 nuts [5], hand tight only. Fig. 1-5.
•For 1-piece rail, skip to step 8.
bumper
coupler
Fig. 1-1
Fig. 1-2
Fig. 1-3
Fig. 1-4
Drive screws can slide out of rail sections.
Keep rail sections level until operator is
fully assembled.
CAUTION
NOTE: 3-piece rail assembly is for doors up to
and including 7 feet 6 inches high. An extension
for 8 feet doors is available.
OPEN BLUE PARTS BAG
Rubber bumper
Coupler
[39][45]
serial no.

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MAIN ASSEMBLY FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
6. Attach “middle” rail section [3B].
•Select “middle” rail section. (This section
looks identical on both ends with each set of
holes being about 4 inches apart.) Fig. 1-6.
•Find arrows stamped into side of rail.
Fig. 1-7.
•Align rail so arrows point away from
power head.
•Slide screw toward power head so it sticks
out end of rail section about 2 inches.
Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-6
Fig. 1-7
1/4" Flange nut
1/4" Shoulder bolt w/flange
[4]
[5]
end rail section
middle rail section

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MAIN ASSEMBLY FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
•Slide a collar [11] over exposed end of
screw on “middle” rail as far as it will go.
Fig. 1-8.
•Engage “hook” on “middle” rail with “hook”
on “first” rail section. Fig. 1-9.
•Slide collar toward power head so that it
now covers hooks. Fig. 1-10.
•Snap a clip [12] onto screw behind collar to
hold collar in place. Fig. 1-11.
•Slide middle rail against first rail.
•Place rail clamp [7] on each side of joint
where rails meet. Match up holes in clamps
with holes in rail. (Edge with lip is bottom
of clamp.)
•Secure rail clamps with 4 bolts [8] and 4
nuts [9], hand tight only. Fig. 1-12.
Fig. 1-8
Fig. 1-9
Fig. 1-10
Fig. 1-11
clip
Fig. 1-12
5/16" Flange nut
5/16" Shoulder bolt w/flange
[9]
[8]
Collar
Clip
[11]
[12]
rail clamp
slide collar
slide collar

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MAIN ASSEMBLY FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
NOTE: If installing an extension kit for an
8 feet high door, refer to the instructions
included with the extension kit now.
7. Attach “end” rail section [3C].
•Attach “end” rail in same way as “middle” rail
(step 5). (“End” rail section screw has “hook”
on one end only.)
8. Flip power head/rail assembly over (upside
down), so that entire length of screw is visible
from above.
9. Install carriage stop [6].
•With bent tabs facing up, slide carriage stop
into rail. Fig. 1-13.
•Slide carriage stop along rail until it rests
against power head.
10.Install carriage [10].
•Place emergency release lever in released
position. Fig. 1-14.
•Make sure arrow on side of carriage
(Fig. 1-14) is pointing away from power
head. (Emergency release lever will be
facing power head.)
•Slide carriage into rail. Fig. 1-15.
NOTE: Carriage can be used as a temporary
support for the rail while performing the next few
steps of assembly. Slide carriage to mid point of
rail. Place emergency release lever in engaged
position.
11.Flip assembly right side up.
(Rail resting on carriage.)
12. Attach rail strap
[13] .
•Place rail strap against end of rail so that
attached stud passes in front of end of rail.
Fig. 1-16.
•Line up rail strap holes with rail holes.
•Secure with 2 bolts [46] and 2 nuts [9].
13. Make sure rail assembly is resting straight
and level.
•FULLY TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS AND NUTS IN
RAIL ASSEMBLY.
Fig. 1-13
Fig. 1-14
engaged
released
arrow
Fig. 1-15
power
head
carriage stop
carriage
Fig. 1-16
wrong
correct
rail
strap
5/16" Flange nut
5/16" x 3/4" Hex head bolt
[9]
[46]
carriage stop
USES BUMPER
NO BUMPER
OR

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MAIN ASSEMBLY FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
14. Attach emergency release knob, cord
and tag.
•Tie an overhand knot in one end of
emergency release cord [17].
–
Slidecordthroughcenterofknob [18] .
Fig. 1-17.
–Slide cord through hole in emergency
release lever (on carriage).
–Tie a second knot in this end. Fig. 1-18.
–Slip wire of emergency release tag [19]
through hole in emergency release lever
and twist it around itself.
15. Attach limit switches.
•“CLOSE” limit switch
[15B]
.
(Switches are identical.)
–Place “CLOSE” limit switch over top of rail
about 12 inches from rail strap. Fig. 1-19.
–Check that white lever is toward
power head.
–Insert set screw [16] into limit switch
hand tight only to temporarily hold switch
in place. Fig. 1-19A.
–Attach brown wire to switch. Fig. 1-19B.
–Leaving some slack in wire (Fig. 1-20),
run wire down inside groove in top of rail
back to power head.
–Use wire clip [44] to help maintain slack.
Fig. 1-20.
•“OPEN” limit switch
[15A] .
–Place “OPEN” limit switch over top of rail
about 12 inches from power head.Fig.1-21.
–Check that white lever is on side away from
power head. (This means limit switches
hang off opposite sides of rail. Check this
to help verify they are installed properly.)
–Insert set screw [16] into limit switch hand
tight only to temporarily hold switch in place.
–Attach grey wire to switch. Fig. 1-21.
–Leaving some slack in wire (Fig. 1-21),
run wire down inside groove in top of rail
back to power head.
–Use wire clip [44] to help maintain slack.
Fig. 1-21.
•Coil excess wire and tape it to top of power
head. Fig. 1-21A.
Fig. 1-19
A
B
Fig. 1-20
wire clip
power head
Fig. 1-21
A
“close”
switch
“open”
switch
set screw
OPEN GREEN PARTS BAG
Screws for attaching light cover are included in this bag.
Please set aside for use later.
grey wire
brown wire
Fig. 1-17
Fig. 1-18
release
knob
tag
cord
#8-32 x 3/8" Hex head screw Wire clip
[16][44]

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SECT 2—INSTALLATION FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM
NOTE:There are differences in installations
depending on which type of door you have.
These differences are explained throughout
this section. Please note those steps which are
applicable to your particular door.
REFER TO PAGES 2 & 3.
There are two basic types of residential garage
doors.They are:
SECTIONAL DOORS—divided into a set of
narrow panels (usually four) connected by
hinges, so door can “bend” as it rides on a
curved track.
1-PIECE DOORS—consist of one large
panel and swivel on large spring-loaded hinges
on each side of door.
1. Determining header bracket location.
•Find center of door from side to side.
–Measure overall width of door.
(example: 16 feet)
–Divide overall width by 2.
(example: 16÷2 = 8 feet)
•Measure this distance from side of door and
draw a pencil line vertically from the top of
the door down approximately 1 foot.This is
the centerline. Fig. 2-1.
–Continue marking centerline on wall
above door from top of door up
approximately 1 foot. Fig. 2-1.
floor
garage door
TYPICALTRACK GUIDED
CENTERLINE
floor
garage door
TYPICALTRACKLESS
CENTERLINE
Fig. 2-1 Sectional doors may have one
torsion spring (as shown) or two
springs (one on each side).
Some older doors may have
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2. Finding highest point of travel.
•While raising garage door manually, watch
top edge of door to see where it reaches its
highest point.This is called “highest point of
travel.” Fig. 2-2.
•Alocking pliers can be used to hold the
door in position by clamping it onto the rail.
(A stool, chair, table or any object that can
safely support door will also work.)
–With door held partly open (at its “highest
point”), measure distance from top edge
to the floor.
•Remove support and gently lower door.
•Mark “highest point of travel” at centerline
on wall above door. Fig. 2-3.
NOTE: Following step depends on type of door.
3. Final header bracket mounting location.
•For SECTIONAL DOORS—
add 2-1/2 inches to “highest point of travel”
and mark this height on centerline. Fig. 2-3.
•For ONE-PIECE DOORS—
add 6 inches to “highest point of travel” and
mark this height on centerline. Fig. 2-4.
Highest point of travel.
Measure from here to
floor
SECTIONAL DOORS
ONE-PIECE DOORS
Fig. 2-2
Highest point of travel.
Measure from here to
floor
Fig. 2-3
Highest point of travel.
+6"
Highest point of travel.
+2-1/2"
Fig. 2-4
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NOTE: If torsion spring interferes with your
final location, mark bracket location 2-1/2" or
6" above torsion spring depending on garage
door type.
4. Check mounting location for strength.
Header bracket must be attached to
framework of garage. Fig. 2-5.
•If final header bracket position is on garage
door header, continue with step 5.
•If final header bracket position is above
garage door header, a mounting plate must
be installed and mounting location must be
remarked before continuing with step 5.
Fig. 2-5.
•If your garage wall is finished (covered with
drywall), continue with step 5.
5. Mounting preparation.
•Hold bracket against wall where final header
bracket height crosses centerline.
•Make sure flange where rail strap attaches,
is on centerline. Fig. 2-6.
•Mark screw hole locations.
–If your wall is finished, take a small “finish
nail” and gently tap it through drywall
where you have marked screw holes to
find out if there is wood behind mounting
location. If your marked location is solid,
continue with step 6.
–If your marked mounting location is not
solid, a mounting plate must be installed
and mounting location remarked before
continuing. Fig. 2-7 and Fig. 2-5.
6. Mount header bracket [20].
•Drill 5/32 inch pilot holes at marked screw
hole locations.
•Fasten header bracket using 3 lag
screws [22].
floor
ceiling
garage door opening
header
header
studs
wall
C
L
TYPICAL UNFINISHED WALL
floor
ceiling
garage door opening
TYPICAL FINISHED WALL
wooden plate
fastened to wall studs
wooden plate
fastened to wall studs
Fig. 2-5
Fig. 2-7
flange for
rail strap
Fig. 2-6
flange for
rail strap
centerline of door
1/4" x 2" Lag screw
[22]
OPEN ORANGE PARTS BAG
header
bracket
header
bracket

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7. Attaching rail to header bracket.
•Gently set power head on garage floor while
leaning rail strap against header bracket. (It
is recommended that you place a piece of
cardboard or similar material between power
head and floor to prevent scrapes and
scratches to power head.)
NOTE: It may be necessary to support power
head above floor. As little as a few inches, or
as much as 5 or 6 feet depending on position
of torsion spring(s). Be sure to use a stable
support device, such as a ladder.
•Slide threaded stud of rail strap through hole
in flange of header bracket.
•Fasten with nut[9], finger tight only. Fig. 2-8.
Fig. 2-8
5/16" Flange nut
[9]
5/16"
FLANGE
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8. Mounting power head.
•Raise power head and support it high
enough that you can manually raise garage
door fully open.
•Line up power head and rail with center of
door. Fig. 2-9.
•Keeping power head centered, mount
to ceiling:
–at proper height;
a. for sectional doors rail should be level
with floor or slightly below level.
Fig. 2-10.
b. for 1-piece doors rail should clear
door by about 2 inches. Fig. 2-10.
–using one of the preferred methods
shown, Fig. 2-11, mount power head.
(It is possible to use other mounting
methods.The critical point to remember is
that the mounting assembly must be
solidly attached and able to support the
weight of the power head.) DO NOT
ATTACH TO DRY WALL OR
SUSPENDED CEILING.It must be
anchored to the framework of the garage.
•Fully tighten rail strap nut.
Fig. 2-9
SECTIONAL LEVEL OR SLIGHTLY BELOW LEVEL
1-PIECE MUST CLEAR DOOR BY 2 INCHES AT HIGHEST POINT OF TRAVEL
2"
Fig. 2-10
Perforated
Angle Iron
Mounting
Straps
FINISHED CEILING
Wood
Fig. 2-11
[22]
[48]
[46]
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9. Mounting door bracket [21].
•Center of bracket must be on centerline of
door and must be mounted as high as
possible. Fig. 2-12A & B.
•Hold bracket against door at preferred
location and mark screw holes.
–for wooden doors, drill 5/32 inch
pilot holes.
a. Fasten door bracket using
3 lag screws [22].
b. Check thickness of door against lag
screws. (It may be necessary to
mount door bracket on a 2" x 6",
etc. attached to inside of door to
prevent screws from coming out
other side of garage door.
Fig. 2-12A.
–for light-weight doors
CAUTION: In the case of sectional doors, the
door bracket must not be below the highest set
of rollers. Fig. 2-13.
–there are a wide variety of reinforcements
depending on manufacturer and some are
equipped with hardware that is intended
to be used in place of the door bracket.
Be sure to confirm proper use of
this hardware with your door
manufacturer. Unauthorized improper
use of these attachment systems
could void your warranty.
WHEREVER POSSIBLE—USE DOOR
BRACKET SUPPLIED WITH YOUR
GENIE OPERATOR.
a. Fasten door bracket using
3 self-drilling screws [47].
Fig. 2-12B
Fig. 2-12A
top of door
centerline
centerline top of door
attached board for
extra thickness
even with or
above top roller
Fig. 2-13
WOODEN ONE-PIECE
LIGHT-WEIGHT SECTIONAL
1/4" x 2" Lag screw
[22]
1/4"-20 Self-drilling screw
[47]
door bracket
door bracket