The Genie 6170H-B, manufacturer part number 39934S, is a residential wall mount garage door opener that connects to the garage door torsion shaft instead of using a conventional ceiling-mounted rail and trolley. This configuration opens up overhead garage space and is especially useful where ceiling storage, beams, high-lift track or other overhead conditions make a traditional opener less desirable.
The 6170H-B combines a 24V DC drive system with integrated Aladdin Connect Wi-Fi, battery backup, Genie Intellicode radio controls, a wireless wall console, remote LED lighting, a door lock, Safe-T-Beam photo eyes and Genie's internal slack-cable monitoring system.
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Instead of pulling the garage door with a ceiling-mounted rail, the 6170H-B transfers power directly to the door's torsion shaft. This allows the opener to mount beside the door while maintaining electronic limits, force monitoring, cable-tension monitoring and normal residential garage door safety functions.
The Genie 6170H-B is designed for select residential sectional garage doors using a compatible torsion-shaft system. Genie specifications identify standard-lift, high-lift and vertical-lift sectional door applications.
A wall mount garage door opener cannot be selected by door weight or door dimensions alone. The door spring system, torsion shaft, track configuration, cable drums, available shaft extension, side clearance and headroom must all be suitable for a jackshaft-style operator.
This opener is not intended as a universal replacement for every ceiling-mounted garage door opener. One-piece doors, extension-spring doors and doors without a compatible torsion-shaft arrangement should not be assumed compatible. Low-headroom, reverse-wound or unusual torsion configurations should be checked against current Genie installation requirements before ordering.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Model | 6170H-B |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 39934S |
| Operator Type | Residential wall mount / jackshaft garage door opener |
| Motor | 24V DC |
| Input Power | 120V AC, 60Hz, 4A, 480W |
| Battery Backup | Included standard with 6170H-B |
| Smart Connectivity | Integrated Aladdin Connect Wi-Fi |
| Radio System | Genie Intellicode dual 315/390 MHz |
| Wireless Device Capacity | Up to 64 total compatible remotes, wireless wall consoles and wireless keypads |
| Maximum Door Weight | Up to 850 lb on a properly balanced compatible door |
| Maximum Door Height | 14 ft |
| Maximum Door Area | 180 sq ft |
| Approximate Travel Rate | 7.5 inches per second depending on door configuration and settings |
| Operator Dimensions | Approximately 8.80 in deep x 14.55 in high x 6.86 in wide |
| Headroom Clearance | Approximately 2.18 in from center of torsion bar |
| Side Clearance | Approximately 7 in from end of torsion shaft to side wall |
| Power Cord | 6 ft 3-prong cord |
| Lighting | Remote LED light fixture, minimum 1200 lumens per Genie specification |
Related service parts should be ordered by exact opener model, production information and Genie replacement-parts diagram. Similar Genie wall mount models share some components, but this does not make every board, harness, battery component or accessory automatically interchangeable.
The 6170H-B package is commonly identified with the wall mount operator, battery backup, wireless wall console, Genie remote control, Safe-T-Beam safety sensors, remote LED light fixture and door lock. Packaging and included accessory revisions can change, so confirm the current 39934S carton contents if a specific accessory is required for the installation.
Door balance is especially important on a wall mount operator. Genie specifies the door must remain properly balanced through its full travel. A door that is excessively heavy in one portion of travel, has binding rollers, damaged track, incorrect spring tension or cable problems should be serviced before the opener is installed.
Do not use opener force settings to compensate for a mechanically defective or poorly balanced garage door.
Installation requires correct mounting, torsion-shaft engagement, limit programming, force setup, safety sensor installation, cable-tension verification and testing of the garage door reversal system. The Safe-T-Beam system is a required safety device and must not be removed, bypassed or defeated.
If the door has broken springs, damaged cables, incorrect cable drum operation, binding track, unusual torsion geometry or an unclear electrical problem, have the door inspected by a qualified garage door technician before installing or servicing the opener.
A: Yes. The 6170H-B includes an integrated battery backup system. This allows the opener to operate during a power outage, distinguishing it from the base 6070H model which does not include battery backup.
A: The 6170H-B uses a 24V DC motor powered by a 120V AC 60Hz input at 480W. The DC motor provides smooth, quiet operation and enables the soft start and soft stop feature.
A: The 6170H-B is a jackshaft or wall-mount style opener. It mounts to the wall beside the garage door rather than overhead on the ceiling, making it ideal for high-lift, low-clearance, or side-mounted applications and freeing up ceiling space.
A: Yes. The 6170H-B includes Aladdin Connect WiFi capability and is compatible with Amazon Alexa for voice control. It is also compatible with HomeLink and Car2U in-vehicle systems for remote operation.
A: The 6170H-B supports doors weighing up to 850 lbs, up to 14 ft tall, up to 18 ft wide, and up to 180 sq ft in total area. It also supports high-lift configurations up to 84 inches. The Genie warranty is 15 years on the motor and 5 years on parts.