No. All garage door openers manufactured since 1993 require some form of safety device to protect people, pets and objects from injury or damage if they are in the door’s path. The beam must be located at least 5 inches, but not more than 6 inches, from the floor. The opener will not work if Safe-T-Beam® is tampered with, removed or otherwise disengaged.
How do I open my Genie garage door opener during a power outage?
You can open your Genie garage door opener from the inside by using the emergency release cord, which hangs from the mounted overhead opener. Pulling down on the emergency cord will release the door from the opener’s carriage, allowing you to operate the door manually. Use the handle when manually operating your garage door and be cautious to avoid pinching your fingers between moving door sections. Opening the garage door from the outside requires the installation of a Genie Emergency Release Lock (GER-R).
Battery backups are also available for certain model Genie garage door openers, these allow you to continue to use the garage door opener during a power outage.
You can also refer to your owner’s manual for further instructions.