Warning, Check step 3, Nstallation – Genie 3630436275 User Manual

Page 4: Hecklist, Check step 1, Check step 2, Check step 4

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Figure 1 Note Door Type

SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS

SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS

ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS

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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 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 .

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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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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 .

Torsion
Springs

Extension
Springs

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 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)

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 .

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 .

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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

The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just

above the top of the garage door opening .

H + 2-1/2

H + 6

Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel

SECTIONAL DOOR

ONE-PIECE DOOR

HEADER

HEADER

H + 2-1/2

H + 6

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Check door type . Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a

one-piece door for reference later (Figure 2) .

3’ - 4’

Sectional

Door

3’ - 4’

Figure 2 Checking door balance

One-Piece

Door

KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR

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