Belt chain drive installation.
How to replace belt on genie garage door opener.
Turn sure lock off also called vacation lock check the power source where the powerhead is plugged in.
The belt should be free now.
The original style of garage door opener opened and closed with a chain drive.
You may have to fully remove the traveler slider from the unit to get the belt free depending on your model of garage door opener.
Remove the screws from the belt cap on the motor unit and pull the belt cap off.
Opener does not operate when the wall console is pressed.
This is dangerous to anyone standing close or for vehicles driving under the door.
The garage door opener belt is an important part of the workings inside the opener when the belt is not working correctly the door will slip fail to open or come crashing down.
Belt chain drive opener installation video.
Choose the right garage door opener.
Genie garage door openers.
See details in the product descriptions to make sure you are getting the right belt or chain for your model genie garage door opener.
Check the owner s manual for those details.
Step 7 check for repair.
Go with 1 2 hp for a double door and 3 4 hp for a door that has a wood or faux wood overlay they can be heavy.
The spring nut is under heavy tension.
Pull off the master link cap and remove the master link bar to disconnect the trolley threaded shaft from the belt.
Remove the belt from the garage door opener.
When buying a garage door opener choose a 1 3 hp or 1 2 hp garage door opener for a single garage door 1 3 hp can be hard to find at some home centers.
Professional line dealer installed diy retail.
Belt chain drive opener installation video.
Compatible models have c channel or tube rails that were used on 7 and 8 high garage doors.
Once you have the belt fully disassembled you can inspect the belt for repair.
Plug a lamp into the same outlet if the lamp works the power source is ok if the lamp does not work check the fuse or.
Genie garage door opener replacement belt and chain assemblies.