How To Install A Garage Door Opener Genie

The newest style genie garage door openers that have tube rails are made for easy diy installation.

How to install a garage door opener genie.

Now carefully slide the wall mount console onto the center of the spring tube. Follow the manufacturer s instructions to assemble the opener and mount the rail to the header bracket above the door. Connect the bracket and the end of the assembly as directed in the installation instructions. Align the opener s rail with the center of the garage door.

Genie offers different solutions for every garage when it comes to picking a garage door opener. If at any point you are unsure of the steps to take or if you have any questions contact genie customer service or your local genie professional dealer. The convenient video features step by step directions for installing genie garage door opener models 2055 and 7055. You can use this video for other genie garage door openers that use the same tube rail that are belt or chain models as well.

Carefully take the opener out of its packaging. Attach the bracket the opener came with to the wall above the door and then insert the end of the assembly into it. Press the up down button on the keypad slowly until the garage door opener operates. Place the opener on a ladder and use scrap lumber to get it at the height you need.

If you are looking for power you will probably choose a screw drive garage door opener maybe quiet is more important to you then you will want a belt drive garage door opener more concrerned about value you cannot go wrong with the chain drive garage door opener. How to install a diy garage door opener by yourself using only one ladder. Grab the stepladder and make two holes on each side above the door using the power drill to add the support brackets. Gather tools required for installation.

Press the default code 3 5 7 or your new code if you have already changed it. The default code for your genie garage door keypad is 3 5 7. Confirm the grounded power source. Look for the manual and read the instructions.

With your garage door opener still in programming mode make sure that your keypad is not lit up before you start. Select power head mounting area. Learn how to install and program a garage door opener from genie company s commercial line by watching our informational setup videos.