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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
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

Screw Drive Models

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.
WA R N I N G indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Pre-Installation Considerations C AU T I O N indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property damage.
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. NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.
A few 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 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. WA R N I N G
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
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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
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 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call The Genie®
door 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 Company or your local Genie® Factory Authorized Dealer.
you need extension brackets or wooden blocks to extend the Safe-T-Beam far enough off the wall to see past any door hardware? •  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.
• Remove all ropes and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator.
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 • Where possible, install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor. For products having an emergency release, mount the emergency release within reach,
evaluation and repairs, if needed. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST SPRINGS OR THEIR ATTACHED PARTS! but at least 6 feet above the floor and avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
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 •  DO NOT connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.
very slowly. If not, call a trained professional for repairs. • Locate the wall console button: A) Within sight of door. B) At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it.
C) Away from all moving parts of the door.
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
• Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console. Install emergency release handle on the emergency release cord.
lifting handles with no protruding parts remain.
• 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.
Assembly and Installation Video
WA R N I N G
Scan this code for installation videos A moving door could result in serious injury or death.
• Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
OR view on Genie’s website: • DO NOT allow children to play with the door operator.

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• 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.

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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" E
3/8"
5/32" D
9/32"
I

9/16"
6' or 7'
F
1/2"

7/16"

3/8" 1/4" x2 G H
12'

Hardware Bags J
BLUE BAG

Cotter pin (x2) Clevis pin (x2) 3/8" - 16 - 7/8"

Bolt (x2) x2 K L
Header bracket
1/4"-14 - 5/8"
Tapered flange screw (x6) 3/8" Lock nut (x2) Shaft coupler

ORANGE BAG A
Wire c lips (x3)
Clevis pin , long
P
B
5/16" x 1-3/4" 1/4"- 20 - 3/4" O
Lag screw (x2) Speed Nut Door bracket Release handle Self-drilling screw (x3)
C N
M
GREEN BAG BAG
5/16" x 1-3/4"
Lag screw (x2) Rubber plugs (x2)
Clip (x2) Collar (x2)
This is a multi-purpose Parts List
standard fastener bag.
These screws will not be
used for this application. YELLOW BAG (A) Powerhead end rail (G) Mounting straps (M) Safe-T-Beam and wall
1/4"x 3/4" section (H) Powerhead bracket console electrical wire
Insulated staple (x30)
#8 - 3/4"
(B) Middle rail section (I) Powerhead (N) Remote
Self-tapping (C) Door end rail section (J) Shuttle (O) Wall console
screw (x2) (D) Door arm, curved (K) Rail connector (P)  Wireless keypad
(E) Powerhead lens cover (L) Emergency release cord (Optional on some models)
5/16"-18 Lock nut , 5/16"-18 - 3/4" 1/4" x 1-1/4" Safe-T- Beam® Safe-T- Beam®
serrated (x2) Bolt (x2) Lag screw (x4) sensor source (F) Door arm, straight
 1. Check door height; doors over 7' and up to 8' height 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.
(CLEAR BAG)

1a. Slide one rail connector (K) over Powerhead end rail section (A) until it locks. If necessery to unlock rail connector, use 1d. Slide door end rail section (C) into the rail connector (K) until it locks.
flat-head screwdriver to gently bend tab up and remove connector. Once removed, bend tab back down to lock with rail. 1e. Align grooves along shuttle (J) into door end rail (C). Slide shuttle over carriage until it locks into place.
1b. Slide middle rail section (B) into the rail connector (K) until it locks. 1f. Secure screw drives of each section with (2) collars and (2) clips. If necessary, press down on shuttle/carriage and then push
1c. Slide second rail connector (K) onto other end of middle rail section (B) until it locks. screw in end rail section (C) to mate with screw in middle rail section (B).

1e Disengaged
K Shuttle J Engaged Engaged
J
DO YOU NEED AN EXTENSION KIT? Grooves
Carriage

Grooves along shuttle BI-DIRECTIONAL

A fit into rail.
B
1a.
J

K
K C

B
C
C

1b. Door rail end

1c. 1f Clip

Collar
A
1d. 1e. Bearing
1f.
block
Powerhead Slide collar over Slide collar Snap clip
rail end long hook Mate hooks over joint behind collar
 ATTACH RAIL TO POWERHEAD Mounting Rail BRACKET
(BLUE BAG) ON HEADER (ORANGE BAG)
2a. Flip the rail (A) over with the open side 2a 3a. Determine “highest point of door travel”:
facing down, and slide the shaft cou- Shaft coupler 1. Get on a ladder to the side of your garage door.
pler large hole over the screw drive. A 2. Have someone lift the door open slowly.
2b. Align shaft coupler small hole with 3. A s the door is raised, find the highest point where the door extends above the door tracks—that is
the motor shaft and slide screw drive and the highest point of door travel. For sectional doors this is typically where the top door roller exits the
coupler together onto the motor shaft. curved portion of the track onto the horizontal section as the door is raised.
NOTE: T he motor shaft can be rotated 4. With a tape measure, determine the distance from the highest point of door travel to the floor.
using a 3/8" wrench. 3b. Place a mark on the header at the highest point of door travel, preferably at the center of the door (mea-
2b sured side to side).
Shaft coupler 3c. Position the header bracket above the highest point of travel:
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· 2-1/2" above for sectional (hinged) doors.
· 6" above for one-piece (non-hinged) doors.
A 3d. Drill 5/32" pilot holes in header and secure bracket with 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws.
Large Small
hole hole
Highest Point of Door Travel Typical Installation
NOTE: The large hole fits over the screw drive and 3a 3b-d
the smaller hole fits over the motor shaft. 2-1/2" above 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screw
2c/2d Header
highest point of door travel
NOTE: The powerhead light/lens will face away 1/4"-14 - 3/4"
Tapered flange screw (x6) bracket Door centerline
from the door. Highest point
I of travel
H Header bracket
2c. P lace powerhead bracket (H) on top Header
of rail with tongue of bracket (inset) Track
inserted into slot on the rail and plastic Plus 2-1/2" for
sectional doors
bearing block. Distance from the Plus 6" for
Sectional
2d. Align powerhead bracket (H) holes with door highest point of one-piece doors
holes on powerhead (I) and secure with door travel to the floor
1/4"-14 - 5/8" tapered flange screws. DO
Header
NOT over-tighten the screws.
A Highest point
NOTE: The tongue of the powerhead bracket Slot of door travel as
must fit through the rail slot and into door opens
the plastic bearing block.

WA R N I N G
Door springs are under high tension. If spring or shaft is in the way, measure above spring or shaft on the
NOTE: T o prevent damage to motion garage door centerline and mark as location for header bracket. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE, ADJUST,
sensor (not on all models) DO OR REMOVE DOOR SPRING!
NOT remove foam cushion
from underside of
powerhead.
C AU T I O N
Slot Header Bracket must be fastened to garage framing. DO NOT fasten to drywall, particle board, plaster, or
Protective foam cushion other such materials.
 ATTACHING RAIL TO MOUNTING POWERHEAD
BRACKET (ORANGE BAG) TO CEILING (GREEN BAG)
4a. Elevate powerhead assembly and position door 4a 5a
end rail section (C) inside bracket. 114"
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 location Door
centerline
second person assist during this step. 5a. If possible, lift and support powerhead while a second person 114
"
fully opens the door. Insert a 2" x 4" board, cardboard
4b. Align holes in rail with holes in bracket. or towel between door and rail, to protect door. Position
4c. Slide clevis pin through holes in rail and powerhead over the centerline of door and allow it to rest on
bracket and secure with speed nut by board. Otherwise, measure and mark ceiling 114" back from the
pressing the speed nut ends together. header, aligned with the centerline of the door.
5b. Angle the mounting straps (G) and attach to joists with
two 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws provided in the green
bag. For finished ceilings, attach a cross-piece (not 5b
5b 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screws
4b supplied) to joists using lag screws and secure Cross piece
mounting straps to the cross-piece with 5/16"-18 5/16"-18 (not included)
bolts and nuts (not supplied). bolts & nuts
Lag screw
(not supplied)
Speed nut 5c. Raise powerhead unit so that there is sufficient
Hidden GG
clearance between door and rail. Cut or bend joists
mounting straps as needed to align with the
Squeeze ends of speed nut to powerhead and level rail.
install on pin. 5d. Secure powerhead to mounting straps using 5/16"-18
- 3/4" bolts and nuts provided in green bag. Ensure
4c 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
Clevis pin, Long 5d 5d Lag screws
Lag screws
5/16" - 18 - 3/4"
Bolt
Attach 5/16" - 18
to joists Nut
5/16" - 5/16" -
18 - 3/4" 18 - 3/4"
Bolt Bolt
 ATTACHING DOOR BRACKET ATTACHING DOOR ARM TO DOOR
TO DOOR (ORANGE BAG) BRACKET & SHUTTLE (BLUE BAG)
Sectional Door (Typical): 7a. Secure emergency release cord (L) to shuttle
6a 7a
6a. Center bracket on door. Attach near Top roller (J) in rail. Secure release handle (in orange bag) to
Door centerline opposite end of cord (L).
approximate height as top rollers.
6b. Using bracket, mark holes on door or frame. 7b. Using the emergency release cord, disengage the
ers. shuttle and move it toward the door, about 16" from
6c. Drill 1/8" pilot holes partially through the roll L
op the header.
door. t as t
he igh
6d. Secure with 1/4"- 20 - 3/4" self-drilling screws. ate 7c. Sectional Doors typically accept curved door arm (D).
roxim Connect the straight arm to the shuttle using clevis and J
6e. Some garage door manufacturers provide r ap
p
door brackets that CAN be used with your ea cotter pins. In some cases, just the straight door arm (F)
ach n
Genie Door Arms. Att may be used if the doorbracket is mounted on the top Release handle
(Orange Bag)
edge of the door.
Sectional Door (Wooden): 7d. With the door closed, attach the curved and straight
6a. Center bracket on door. Attach near door arms together using 3/8" bolts and nuts. Space
approximate height as top rollers. the fasteners as far apart as possible.
6b. Using bracket, mark holes on door or frame. NOTE: Overall length of both arms should be minimized, but not so short that the straight arm is vertical or
6c. Drill 9/32" holes completely through the door. exceeds 30° from the header.
6d. Fasten bracket with 1/4" x 2" carriage bolts NOTE: One-Piece Door (Top edge/Face mounted) instructions are in the Operation and
and nuts (not provided) Maintenance Manual provided.
NOTE: O ne-Piece Door (Top Edge/Face Mount) instructions are in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual provided. 7c 7c
Clevis pin Clevis pin
D
6d Sectional (Typical) 6d Sectional (Wooden) 6e Top of door
Door Door centerline J
centerline
Door centerline
Cotter pin

F Cotter pin
Door bracket

7c (Alt.) Straight arm top of door 7d Door end rail section

Door Centerline
Header

30° max

F
Door

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

Floor mount option

route 2 lengths of wire (M) from powerhead, along the in terminal 4. Ensure the wires are secure in each
rail, across the header and down both sides of terminal, adjust as necessary.
the door, to each sensor. Secure the wire to the 8c Insulated
staples here Wire clips here 9b
rail using the wire clips in the orange bag, evenly
spaced along the rail. Then use the insulated Striped
White
staples in the green bag to secure each wire to Powerhead Control
wire
the wall. tube
8d. On the powerhead, insert both wires down I To wall
console
To wall
console
through the control wire tube. Remove 1/4" M
insulation from both sets of white and striped
wire. Twist two white wires together. Using a Sensor
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
small flat head screwdriver, press in the Source e
orange tab at terminal 1 and insert the To wall DC Powered Models AC Powered Models
console
wires. Twist the two striped wires together and 8d
insert into terminal 2. Ensure the wires are in 9c. At the wall console end of the wire, remove 1/4"
TOP VIEW
their terminal, adjust as necessary. insulation from
the white and striped wires and secure the white wire to the "W" WARNING
8e. At each sensor, remove 1/4" insulation from Control
AC Powered Models wire tube terminal and the striped wire to the "B/W" terminal as shown. Ensure
the white and striped wires and secure in
To sensors BOTTOM VIEW the wires are secure at each terminal, adjust as necessary.
each terminal. Ensure the wires are secure at
each terminal; adjust as necessary. 9d. Mark the wall console mounting holes, drill 3/32" pilot holes and mount
with #6 x 1-1/4" screws (provided). If mounting to drywall, anchors will be
1 2 3 4 Control required (not provided).
wire tube
9e. Post the "ENTRAPMENT WARNING LABEL" (Included in the
DC Powered Models
8e T
To sensors Operation and Maintenance Manual) next to the wall console.
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NOTE: If pre-wiring is used, ensure that after power is applied to the powerhead (in Step 11), the wall console and
1 2 3 4
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

For Grounded Outlet connection:

10a. Install light bulbs into powerhead (I). 11a. Plug in the power cord. Coil excess cord and tape or twist tie it to top of powerhead. (DO NOT PLACE
NOTE: D O NOT exceed maximum wattage. Each light bulb should be no more than 100W (Model 2562 requires ABOVE LIGHT BULBS.)
light bulbs of no more than 60 watts.)
10a
WA R N I N G
Each light bulb must be 100W or less
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
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
Compact CFL bulbs can be used. have a permanent hard-wired connection. NEVER REMOVE MOTOR COVER. All work inside cover must
be performed by a licensed electrician using proper tools and instructions.
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For Permanent Wiring by an Electrician:
Motor cover 11a. Cut existing wires OUTSIDE CHASSIS.
11b. 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.)

10b. Insert powerhead lens hinge (E) into slots in motor cover on powerhead (I). 11b
10c. Swing lens (E) up into place. It may be necessary to squeeze lens slightly to align
tabs with slots at top of motor cover. Ground
10d. Insert rubber plugs (in orange bag) into powerhead accessory holes if present.
Hot
Wire nuts
10b 10c Neutral
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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 8 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 9 and check wiring.

E
10d
YOU ARE NOW READY TO PROGRAM!
NOTE: Remove and discard foam
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.