Pre-Installation Check List - Genie 1022 User Manual

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

Things to consider if you are planning to "Do-it-yourself."
This operator is designed for use with SECTIONAL doors only.
In many cases you will be replacing an existing door operator with a new one, however, if this
will be the first operator installed there are some pre-installation issues which need to be
addressed. They are as follows:
The Genie Company recommends that you read and fully understand all information and
instructions contained herein before choosing a "Do-it-yourself" installation. Any
questions should be directed to The Genie Company or an authorized Genie Dealer.
( The issue numbers below refer to the circled numbers in the illustrations on page 5.
Check your ceiling where the power
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head of your new unit will be mounted.
Plan how you will be mounting the power head.
It is possible that ceiling joists may not be in the
position needed with respect to the garage door
operator. It may be necessary to add an
additional bracket and fasteners (not included
with your new door operator kit). (Refer to
Section 2.)
Check the wall directly above the garage
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door The door operator's header bracket
must be securely fastened to this wall. Insure
that the structure will provide a strong mounting
location.) (Refer to Section 2.)
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Check to see if the mounting location
for the Safety Beam System is clear from
obstruction and has a wood surface available
for attaching the mounting brackets
brackets may be attached to concrete if necessary
but extra tools and special fasteners (not supplied)
will be required. (Refer to Section 4 and 5.)
NOTE: Mounting brackets must be installed
within code specifications.
4 Is your sectional garage door made of
aluminum, light-weight steel, fiberglass
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or glass panels
must be added to these type doors. If this is the
case, please contact the door manufacturer or
authorized dealer so that they can furnish you
with a "bracing kit." (Refer to Section 2.)
To reduce the risk of injury to persons or
damage to property - Use this operator only
with sectional doors.
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Additional support bracing
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5 You need a 110-120 Volt power supply
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available The outlet should be no more than 3
feet from the power head once it is mounted (Refer
to Section 5.)
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD!
DO NOT USE A PORTABLE GENERATOR! This
product is designed to operate on
standard house current.
DO NOT USE ALTERNATE POWER SUPPLIES.
6 To avoid damage to your door and/or
operator, make sure you disable and/or
remove any door locks, ropes, and/or cables
prior to installing your operator
Section 1.)
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7 Insure that your door is properly balanced
and moving freely. (Refer to Section 2.)
WARNING
If your door jambs, binds, is improperly
balanced or has a broken spring, have it
repaired or adjusted by a trained professional
service technician. Door springs, cables,
pulleys, brackets and associated hardware are
under extreme tension and can cause serious
injury or death.
(NOT SHOWN) If your garage does not have
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a separate entry door, you should consider
an emergency release kit ( GER-2 ) for installation on
your garage door.
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