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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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:
CHECK DOOR CONDITION AND
THICKNESS
Check condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to door’s
top and bottom beams.
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. (1/4" x 2") Lag
Screws are included for installing Door Bracket onto door. If your door
is less than 2” thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket Lag
Screws (1/4" x 11/4" – not included)
Check Step 1:
CHECK G
ARAGE DOOR
ALIGNMENT,O
PERATION,
AND BALANCE
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 (Figure 2).
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.
NOTE
The Excelerator Opener is equipped with
an automatic Garage Door Balance
Detection System. See Troubleshooting
Guide on page 27.
KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR
3' - 4'
Sectional Door
3' - 4'
One-Piece Door
Figure 1 Checking door balance
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