Genie Excelerator Owner's Manual - Page 3

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 Step 1: 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) 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 Check Step 2: CHECK GARAGE DOOR ALIGNMENT, OPERATION, 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 3' - 4' Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism. One-Piece Door B Raise door to 3' - 4' above ground and carefully let go. Door should stay stationary. Slight movement is acceptable. More than slight movement Figure 1 Checking door balance means door is out of balance. Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairs and adjustments SECTIONAL DOOR, TORSION SPRINGS SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS to door mechanism. C Check door type. Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a one-piece Torsion Springs Center Stile Extension Springs Header Area door (Figure 2). Center Stile Figure 2 Note Door Type For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 3