Genie Quietlift 2M Operation And Maintenance Manual page 7

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Check Step 6:
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A Check that there is a 15 Amp 120Volt grounded electrical
outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)
within 3' of Opener Power Head:
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If not,an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact
a licensed electrician for installation.
•
If building codes require permanent wiring,Power Head
must be partially disassembled to install appropriate
wiring in place of Power Cord. See Assembly and
Information Poster.
NOTE
Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed
Electrician. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers
are Licensed Electrician's. Contact someone who is a
Licensed Electrician.
WARNING
Do Not use an extension cord! Extension cords can
cause dangerous overheating conditions.
Do Not use portable generator! This product is
designed to operate using standard house current. Do
Not use alternate power supplies,
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Check Step 7:
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Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting
location (6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away
from garage door (Figure 7).
A If you cannot mount Safe-T-Beam®Mounting Bracket to
wood frame:
•
Concrete screws and concrete anchors (not included)
must be used to mount Brackets on masonry with
attachment tabs facing away from garage door.
Source
Safe-T-Beam®
Mounting Bracket
Figure 7 Mounting Safe-T-Beam®Components
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HECK EILING FOR ROUNDED
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OWER OURCE
S -T-B ®
HECK AFE EAM
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OUNTING RACKET OCATION
Sensor
Top of
Bracket 6"
above
floor
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Check Step
8:
A Tools (Figure 8):
B Additional tools to make installation easier:
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Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits
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Stud finder
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Sheet-metal cutting snips
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Check Step
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9:
Check that the garage door locks, rope,and T-Handles are
removed from the garage door before starting the installation.
A If your garage does not have a separate entry door, it is
highly recommended to install a GenieEmergency Release Kit
(GER-2). Emergency Release Kit lets you open the garage door
from outside if there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories
Order Form on page 23.)
Before going further, get any items and tools needed for
your installation
❒
Garage door frame reinforcement brackets,screws, bracing
or reinforcement kits (dealer)
❒
Lag Screws (1-1/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store)
❒
Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician)
❒
Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head (store)
❒
100Watt light bulb (Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)
❒
GER-2EmergencyRelease Kit for entry during power failure (store)
❒
Wood for header, ceiling,and/or door bracing reinforcement
(if needed)
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Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam®Bracket installation, (if needed)
❒
Masonry drill bit (if needed)
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Extension Kit (for 8'Garage Doors)
Go to Assembly and Installation Poster for full
Installation Instructions.
Figure 8 Recommended Tools
ECOMMENDED TOOLS
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EMOVE XISTING ARAGE
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OOR OCKS
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