The Genie 110979.0001.S is a genuine OEM replacement emergency release kit for Genie Genie MX series commercial garage door operators configured with jackshaft drive. MX Series Jackshaft Drive Emergency Release Kit designed to restore or maintain proper operator function. Designed for Genie MX series operators with jackshaft drive configuration. Disengages operator from torsion shaft for manual door operation. Order directly from your authorized Genie service provider for correct fitment.
A: The jackshaft mounts to the torsion shaft at the side of the door and rotates the shaft to wind or unwind the torsion springs, raising or lowering the door. This differs from a hoist drive, which lifts the door panel directly from above.
A: No. The 110979.0001.S is designed specifically for jackshaft drive mechanics. Use 110977.0001.S for hoist drive configurations. Mixing kits can result in failed emergency disengagement.
A: The jackshaft release kit disengages the MX operator from the torsion shaft, allowing the torsion spring counterbalance to operate the door manually without motor resistance.
A: Jackshaft configurations are common in low-headroom applications, retrofit situations where overhead space is limited, or installations where running a rail to the header is not practical.
A: Locate the jackshaft operator on the wall beside the door, identify the release mechanism on the operator, and follow the MX operator manual procedure to re-engage the drive after manual operation.
