Genie 3042 User Manual

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CHAIN OR BELT - TENSION ADJUSTMENT
 
WARNING
 
•   Observe all safety warning and precautions!
•   Disconnect power from opener and disconnect 
carriage in rail from bullet before beginning this 
task. 
Visually inspect the belt every 6 months.  
NOTE: Tension adjustments should be made with the 
door in the down position and the carriage released. 
•  At the center of the rail the belt should 
not be resting on the rail.  See adjustment 
illustration on right.
– With the bullet NOT engaged to the carriage, 
tighten adjustment nut until belt does not, 
at the center of the rail, rest on rail.  Do NOT 
overtighten.
•  Ars there frayed edges on belt?
– Contact a trained door system technician for 
belt replacement.
•  Are there kinks or twists in the belt?  
– Contact a trained door system technician for 
belt replacement.
Tighten nut to increase 
tension on belt
Belt
Belt
Belt at center of rail 
Approx. 1/8"
Adjustment required
Correctly adjusted
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REMOTE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace remote battery with a CR 2032 coin cell battery.
1.  Open the remote case using a washer or coin that fits 
into the slot at the top of the remote.
2.  Replace battery.
3.  Align components and snap case closed.
©2011 The Genie Company 
 
 
 
 
3/2011