How to adjust a genie garage door opener step 1.
Garage door close limit adjustment.
Use the wall button to open and.
Adjusting the close limit 1.
Garage door closes opens back up press the button on your remote to operate the garage door.
To adjust your door close force use a step ladder to access your door closer.
Identify the switches by the up or open and down or close labels.
Over time it may be necessary to adjust the switch to make the garage door close completely if it is not working properly.
You can do this with a jigsaw or a circular saw sanding off the bottom and replacing it in the frame so it sits properly.
Look for two limit adjustment screws.
Find the limit switch and the adjustment screws that will allow you to adjust the position where your door stops when it closes.
Open and close the garage door.
Locate the curved close limit slot on the back of the opener motor.
With these simple steps you will be able to tune up the limit switch so that your garage door recovers its optimal performance.
Using the wall button close the garage door.
If it closes and then begins to open again you need to.
If you have a wooden garage door then you can trim the door down to make it fit properly.
Set the step ladder under the garage door opener in your garage and use it to access the up and down limit switch adjustment screws located on the side of the garage door opener motor housing.
It will also help prevent undesired accidents.
Step 1 identifying the type of switch.
Press and release the.
Test by opening and closing the door.
Program your genie garage door opener to recognize when the door is completely closed.
Erase the previously saved open and close travel limits from the power head unit s memory before adjusting the.
With a screwdriver adjust these screws.
Using a flathead screwdriver turn the down limit switch adjustment screw on the side of the garage door opener.
You may need a flashlight.