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Important installation instructions

ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION Potential Hazards
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

Chain/Belt Drive Models

electric motors can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depends on you reading the information in this installation poster. If you have questions or do not
understand the information presented, call The Genie Company (1-800-35-Genie). In this section, and those that follow, the words Danger, Warning and Caution are
used to emphasize important safety information.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Pre-Installation Considerations WA R N I N G indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This operator 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 C AU T I O N indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property damage.
additional parts and supplies may be needed for installation in YOUR garage and to YOUR garage door. While going over these instructions, please note the additional items
NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.
you may need. For help finding a local Genie® Professional Dealer call Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.
There are a few specific areas which might require extra materials. Measure the height of your door. For doors taller than 7' and up to 8' in height, you will
need a Rail Extension Kit for the door to fully open.
See section 3 - The header above the garage door where torsion springs are used–does it extend far enough above the spring(s) to allow mounting of the header WA R N I N G
bracket? If not, or if you can’t tell–you will probably need a piece of 2" x 6" lumber to span across wall studs. See section 5 - The area overhead where the operator will
be mounted–if you have a finished ceiling, you will need a piece of angle iron which can span across beams of trusses. See section 8 - Is there wood along the door TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
tracks near the floor where the Safe-T-Beam® can be most easily mounted, or will you need fasteners or some other material for mounting to the track itself? Will you READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call The Genie®
need extension brackets or wooden blocks to extend the Safe-T-Beam far enough off the wall to see past any door hardware? Company or your local Genie® Factory Authorized Dealer.
•  DO NOT install operator on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury.
Is there an electrical outlet within approximately 3' of the point where the operator will be? If not, you need to contact a licensed electrician.
Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assembly, and other hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions.
Check condition of your door and all its associated hardware: Tracks, springs, hinges, rollers. Is anything loose or appear to be worn? If so, call a trained professional for an • Remove all ropes and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator.
evaluation and repairs, if needed. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST SPRINGS OR THEIR ATTACHED PARTS! • Where possible, install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor. For products having an emergency release, mount the emergency release within reach,
Operate the door manually. Does it move freely and smoothly? Check the balance of the door by manually lifting it halfway open and release. It should stay put or move but at least 6 feet above the floor and avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
very slowly. If not, call a trained professional for repairs. •  DO NOT connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.
• Locate the wall console button: A) Within sight of door. B) At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it.
Remove all ropes and remove or disable all locks connected to the garage door. It is also recommended that T-handles be removed. It is recommended that closed loop
C) Away from all moving parts of the door.
lifting handles with no protruding parts remain.
• Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console. Install emergency release handle on the emergency release cord.
• 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"
Assembly and Installation Video board laid flat.

Scan this code for installation videos WA R N I N G

A moving door could result in serious injury or death.
OR view on Genie’s website: • Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.

[Link] • DO NOT allow children to play with the door operator.

• DO NOT operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.

WA R N I N G
An Electrical Shock could result in serious injury or death.
• Turn off power before removing operator cover.
• When replacing cover, make sure electrical wires are not pinched or near moving parts.
• Operator must be properly grounded.

WA R N I N G
WARNING–HIGH SPRING TENSION
A • DO NOT try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door spring parts are fastened, such as wood block, steel brackets,
cables or other like items.

B
• Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained door system technician using proper tools and instructions.

C Need help or have questions?

COMPLETED INSTALLATION
DO NOT RETURN to the store.
Call Genie: 1-800-354-3643 or visit [Link]
Recommended Tools Parts Included

3/32"
1/8" F
5/32" E
9/32"

9/16"
6' or 7'
1/2"
Belt drive models
7/16"
G
3/8" 1/4"
12' I

Hardware Bags Chain drive Models

D H
BLUE BAG x2 G

Cotter pin
Clevis pin 3/8"- 16 - 7/8"
Bolt (x2)
x2 J
Header bracket
1/4"-14 - 5/8"
Tapered flange screw (x4) 3/8" Lock nut (x2)

1/4"- 20 - 3/4"
ORANGE BAG Self-drilling screw (x3)
A
Clevis pin, long

Wire c lips (x3) O

5/16" x 1-3/4"
Lag screw (x2) Speed Nut Door bracket Release handle Rubber plugs (x2) N

B M
GREEN BAG YELLOW BAG C L
Safe- T- Beam®
5/16" x 1-3/4" sensor
Lag screw (x2)

Parts List
#8 - 3/4" (A) Powerhead end rail section (G) Rail mounting bracket (M) Remote
1/4"x 3/4"
Self-tapping
Insulated staple (x30) (B) Middle rail section (H) Mounting straps (N) Wall console
screw (x2)
Safe- T- Beam® (C) Door end rail section (I) Rail mounting bracket, (O) Wireless keypad
source
(D) Door arm, curved belt drive (Optional on some models)

(E) Powerhead lens cover (J) Rail connector

5/16"-18 Lock nut , 5/16"- 18 - 3/4" 1/4" x 1-1/4"
(F) Powerhead (L) Safe-T-Beam and
serrated (x2) Bolt (x2) Lag screw (x4) wall console wire
 1. Check door height; doors taller than 7' up to 8' tall require a Rail Extension Kit (available at leading retail stores)
Rail Assembly 2. If you need an extension kit, You MUST fully read Extension Kit
instructions and warnings before proceeding.
(GREEN BAG)

1a. Slide the powerhead end rail section (A) to correct position. 1e. Lift door end rail section (C) slightly and slide rail connector (J) onto middle rail section (B).
1b. Slide the door end rail section (C) to correct position. 1f. Lower door rail end section (C) and slide into rail connector (J) until it locks.
1c. Lift powerhead rail section (A) slightly and slide rail connector (J) onto middle rail section (B). 1g. 
Slide gear assembly to front end of powerhead end rail section (A). Ensure chain/belt is installed around gear.
1d. Lower powerhead rail end section (A) and slide into rail connector (J) until it locks. Turn rail assembly over and place drive gear assembly in slots. Insert two screws to fasten assembly to the rail.

1f PULLEY ASSEMBLY
SHOULD PULLEY PIN FALL OUT:
SIDE VIEW
A Note orientation of pin.
C It is inserted from the
bottom, head positioned
between rail and
pulley assembly.
B
Refer to illustration 2c.

HEAD
OF PIN
C

NOTE: Check markings on carriage

1a. to ensure it is pointing in the proper
1b. direction with arrow pointing toward
DOOR (must match rail markings).

B C

DO YOU NEED AN EXTENSION KIT?

J
1e.
A
1g #8-3/4"
Self-tapping screw
1c. J
Drive gear J
assembly*

B C

Slots
A
1f.
A
*The drive gear assembly is loose and must be pulled towards the slots 1d.
and fastened. Be certain the tension bracket is hooked onto the rail J
as shown in illustration 2c.
 ADJUSTING RAIL TENSION Mounting Rail BRACKET
ON HEADER (ORANGE BAG)
2a. The chain or belt needs to be tightened inside 2b Carriage 4a. Determine “highest point of door travel”:
the rail. Bullet 1. Get on a ladder to the side of your garage door.
2b. Make sure carriage and bullet are not engaged. To 2. Have someone lift the door open slowly.
disengage the carriage, pull the red cord and move 3. A s the door is raised, find the highest point where the door extends above the door tracks—that is
carriage away from the bullet. the highest point of door travel. For sectional doors this is typically where the top door roller exits the
2c. Prior to tightening, check to make certain the curved portion of the track onto the horizontal section as the door is raised.
B B
tension bracket is hooked into the rail as shown 4. With a tape measure, determine the distance from the highest point of door travel to the floor.
in Illustration 2c. Manually tighten tension nut 4b. Place a mark on the header at the highest point of door travel, preferably at the center of the door
with wrench until chain/belt is approximately 1/8" (measured side to side).
above bottom edge of rail, 4c. Position the header bracket above the highest point of travel:
Using tension adjustment
measured at midpoint of rail. 2c maintain 1/8" gap between · 2-1/2" above for sectional (hinged) doors.
3/8" to 5/8" chain or belt and inside · 6" above for one-piece (non-hinged) doors.
exposed bottom of rail at midpoint 4d. Drill 5/32" pilot holes in header and secure bracket with 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws.
of rail.

Exposed thread at CHAIN/BELT

tension nut (approx.): Highest Point of Door Travel Typical Installation
• Belt = 3/8" to 1/2" Bottom 4a 2-1/2" above 4b-d
5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screw
• Chain = 1/2" to 5/8" of rail Highest point of door travel
Header
bracket Door centerline
Highest point
of travel
ATTACH RAIL TO POWERHEAD Header Header bracket

(BLUE BAG) Track

Plus 2-1/2" for
sectional doors
Distance from the Plus 6" for
3a. F lip the rail (A) over with the open side Sectional
3b I 1/4"-14 x 5/8" door highest point of one-piece doors
facing down. Lower the drive gear over Tapered flange door travel to the floor
the spline shaft on top of the powerhead so G screw (x4)
that the powerhead's light lens is facing
away from the door. Header
3b. Place rail mounting bracket(s) (G) over rail Highest point
and align with holes in powerhead. A of door travel as
3c. On Belt drive models, align the tongue of door opens
the Belt Guide bracket (I) with
slot and align holes in powerhead. DOOR
On Chain drive models, utilize 3a
Light
lens
WA R N I N G
a second mounting bracket (G) Door springs are under high tension. If spring or shaft is in the way, measure above spring or shaft on the
and align with holes in garage door centerline and mark as location for header bracket. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE, ADJUST,
powerhead. 3c OR REMOVE DOOR SPRING!
3d. Fully tighten 1/4"-14 - 5/8"
screws. Do not over tighten. I
NOTE: To prevent damage to motion sensor, C AU T I O N
Slot
DO NOT remove foam cushion from Protective Header Bracket must be fastened to garage framing. DO NOT fasten to drywall, particle board, plaster, or
underside of powerhead. foam cushion other such materials.
 ATTACHING RAIL TO MOUNTING POWERHEAD
BRACKET (ORANGE BAG) TO CEILING (GREEN BAG)
5a. Elevate powerhead assembly and position door 5a 6a
end rail section (C) inside bracket. 115"
C
Protective material to prevent
damage to the door

Door Track
Door
Header
bracket NOTE: Rail should be level to floor. For tall garage
ceilings additional hanging angle and hardware
Protective
foam cushion may be required and is available at leading
retail stores. Cross piece
NOTE: Support powerhead and have a second location Door
6a. If possible, lift and support powerhead while a second person " centerline
person assist during this step. 115
fully opens the door. Insert a 2" x 4" board, cardboard or
towel between door and rail, to protect door. Position
5b. Align holes in rail with holes in bracket.
powerhead over the centerline of door and allow it to rest on
5c. 
Slide clevis pin through holes in rail and board. Otherwise, measure and mark ceiling 115" back from the
bracket and secure with speed nut by header, aligned with the centerline of the door.
pressing the speed nut ends together.
6b. Angle the mounting straps (G) and attach to joists
5d. Slide carriage near the powerhead. with two 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws provided in the
green bag. For finished ceilings, attach a cross-piece
6b 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screw
(not supplied) to joists using lag screws and secure Cross piece
5b mounting straps to the cross-piece with 5/16"-18 5/16"-18
(not supplied)

bolts and nuts (not supplied). bolts

& nuts Lag screw
6c. Raise powerhead unit so that there is sufficient Hidden (not supplied)
Speed nut clearance between door and rail. Cut or bend joists G
mounting straps as needed to align with the
powerhead and level rail.
Squeeze ends of speed nut to 6d. Secure powerhead to mounting straps using 5/16"-18
install on pin.
- 3/4" bolts and nuts provided in green bag. Ensure
5c powerhead is centered with the door and remove
Speed nut the 2"x 4" board and/or other protective material.
Open Beam Ceiling Finished Ceiling
6d Lag screws 6d Lag screws
Clevis pin, long 5/16" -
5/16" - 18 - 3/4"
Bolt
Attach 18 - 3/4" 5/16" - 18
to joists Bolt
Nut
5/16" -
18 - 3/4"
Bolt
 ATTACHING DOOR BRACK- ATTACHING DOOR ARM TO DOOR
ET BRACKET & SHUTTLE (BLUE BAG)
Sectional Door (Typical): 7a 8a. Secure emergency release handle
7a. Center bracket on door. Attach near Top roller (orange bag) to cord.
Door centerline
approximate height as top rollers. 8b. Using the emergency release cord, disengage K
7b. Using bracket, mark holes on door or frame. the shuttle/carriage and move it toward the
ers. door, about 16" from the header.
7c. Drill 1/8" pilot holes partially through the door. roll
op
7d. Secure with 1/4" - 20 - 3/4" self-drilling screws. ht as t 8c. Sectional Doors typically accept curved door G
eig arm (D). Install the curved door arm to the door
7e. Some garage door manufacturers provide te h
xima bracket using clevis and cotter pins. In some
door brackets that CAN be used with your pro Release handle
ear ap cases, just the straight door arm may be used if (Orange Bag)
Genie Door Arms. ach n the door bracket is mounted on the top edge of
Att
the door.
Sectional Door (Wooden): 8d. With the door closed, attach the curved and
7a. Center bracket on door. Attach near approximate straight door arms together using 3/8" bolts and
height as top rollers. nuts. Space the fasteners as far apart as possible.
7b. Using bracket, mark holes on door or frame. NOTE: Overall length of both arms should be minimized, but not so short that the straight
7c. Drill 9/32" holes completely through the door. arm is vertical or exceeds 30° from the header.
7d. Fasten bracket with 1/4" x 2" carriage bolts and nuts (not provided) NOTE: One-Piece Door (Top Edge/Face Mount) instructions are in the Operation and
NOTE: One-Piece Door (Top Edge/Face Mount) instructions are in the Maintenance Manual provided.
Operation and Maintenance Manual provided.
8c Sectional (Typical) 8c Sectional (Wooden)
D
7d Sectional (Typical) 7d Sectional (Wooden) 7e Top of door Clevis pin Clevis pin
D
Door Door centerline
centerline
Door centerline

Cotter pin
Cotter pin

Door bracket
Door bracket

8c (Alt.) Straight arm top of door 8d Door end rail section

Header
Door centerline

30˚ max

C AU T I O N D
Doors made of masonite, lightweight wood, fiberglass, and sheet metal must be properly braced before
Door
mounting door powerhead. Contact door manufacturer or distributor for any questions or concerns. The 3/8"-16 - 7/8" Bolt and
Genie® Company is not responsible for any damage caused due to an improperly braced door. 3/8" Lock nut
 INSTALLING SAFE-T-BEAM® INSTALLING WALL CONSOLE
(YELLOW BAG)
• READ ALL STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
9a Wall mount
Sensor
10a. Use garage pre-wiring if available. Otherwise, route wire 10c To powerhead
9a. Position Safe-T-Beam® (STB) source and sensor on each (L) from powerhead to the desired location for the wall N
side of garage door 5"-6" above floor. Face the lenses
control. Secure wire with insulated staples (green bag).
towards each other. ax
6” m in 10b. On the powerhead: insert wire down through
9b. Mark bracket mounting holes; drill 3/32" pilot holes m
5 floor
”
and secure with (4) 1/4 x 1-1/4" lag screws (provided) ve the control wire tube. Remove 1/4" insulation from
abo
into wood. If mounting into concrete or block, other white and striped wire. Using a small flat head
fasteners are required and are available at leading screwdriver, press in the orange tab and insert W
Floor mount option B/W
retail stores. the white wire in terminal 3 and the striped wire
9c. Use garage pre-wiring if available. Otherwise, in terminal 4. Ensure the wires are secure in each
9c Insulated
terminal; adjust as necessary.
route 2 lengths of wire (L) from powerhead, staples here Wire clips here
along the rail, across the header and down both
sides of the door, to each sensor. Secure the 10b
Striped
wire to the rail using the wire clips in the orange Powerhead
White
bag, evenly spaced along the rail. Then use the
insulated staples to secure each wire to the wall. Control
wire To wall
9d. On the powerhead: insert both wires down L tube console

through the control wire tube. Remove 1/4" F

insulation from both sets of white and striped Sensor
wire. Twist two white wires together. Using a Source e 1 2 3 4
small flat head screwdriver, press in the DC Powered Models
orange tab at terminal 1 and insert the 9d TOP VIEW
To wall
wires. Twist the two striped wires together console

and insert into terminal 2. Ensure the wires

are in their terminal; adjust as necessary. Control 10c. At the wall console end of the wire, remove 1/4" insulation
wire tube
9e. At each sensor, remove 1/4" insulation from from the white and striped wires and secure the white wire to
9f BOTTOM VIEW
the white and striped wires and secure in the "W" terminal and the striped wire to the "B/W" terminal WARNING
each terminal. Ensure the wires are secure at F as shown. Ensure the wires are secure at each terminal; adjust as necessary.
each terminal; adjust as necessary. 10d. Mark the wall console mounting holes, drill 3/32" pilot holes and mount
Control
wire tube with #6 - 1 - 1/4" screws (provided). If mounting to drywall, anchors
will be required (not provided).
9e To powerhead To sensors
10e. Post the "ENTRAPMENT WARNING LABEL" (Included in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual) next to the wall console.
1 2 3 4 NOTE: If pre-wiring is used, ensure that after power is applied to the powerhead (in Step 12), the wall console and
Safe-T-Beam® LEDs come on. This confirms the wiring is correct. If not, you may need to individually wire each
Safe-T-Beam® and wall console at the powerhead.
Sensor/Source

WA R N I N G
C AU T I O N Use of any other wall control can cause unexpected operation of the door and loss of lighting feature.
When using insulated staples, make only snug enough to hold electrical wire in place. Staples too tight can Locate wall console within sight of door and far enough from door to prevent contacting it while operating
cause damage to wire and cause Safe-T-Beam® System to malfunction. the console. Control must be at least 5 feet above floor to prevent small children from operating it.
 LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONNECTING POWER

11a. Install light bulbs into powerhead (F). For Grounded Outlet Connection:
NOTE: DO NOT exceed maximum wattage. Each light bulb should be no more than 100W 12a. Plug in the power cord. Coil excess cord and tape or twist tie it to top of
powerhead. (DO NOT PLACE ABOVE LIGHT BULBS.)
11a
Each light bulb must be 100W or less
WA R N I N G
Operator is equipped with grounded electrical plug for your protection, and only fits grounded electrical
outlets. DO NOT alter plug in any way! If you have no grounded outlets, have one installed by a
Compact CFL bulbs can be used. licensed electrician. Operator must be properly grounded to prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD! Check local building codes for any requirement that you must
have a permanent hard-wired connection. NEVER REMOVE MOTOR COVER. All work inside cover must
F be performed by a licensed electrician using proper tools and instructions.
Motor cover
For Permanent Wiring by an Electrician:
12a. Cut existing wires OUTSIDE CHASSIS.
12b. The wire connections must be made INSIDE CHASSIS and there must be at least 6" of new power supply
line wire INSIDE CHASSIS. (Conduit is optional. Conduit, strain relief, and wire nuts are not provided.)
11b. Insert powerhead lens hinge (E) into slots in motor cover on powerhead (F).
11c. Swing lens (E) up into place. It may be necessary to squeeze lens slightly to align tabs
with slots at top of motor cover. 12b
11d. Insert rubber plugs (in orange bag) into powerhead accessory holes if present.
Ground
Hot
11b F 11c Wire nuts
Neutral
Tab

NOTE: After power is supplied to the powerhead: (1) Check if the red and green Safe-T-Beam® LEDs are lit. If not,
return to step 9 and check wiring. (2) See if wall console red LED is lit. If not, check if a blue LED on powerhead
is blinking. If yes, press the "LOCK" button on the wall console. (Wall console LED should now be lit.) Otherwise,
return to step 10 and check wiring.
E
11d
NOTE: Remove and discard foam YOU ARE NOW READY TO PROGRAM!
cushion at this time.
Refer to PAGES 7-8 of the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for programming instructions.
Rubber plugs
C AU T I O N
DO NOT run operator until travel limits have been set to avoid damage to unit.