Safety Information And Instructions - Genie GCL-LJ Series Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Commercial Doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric
motors. Since moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injury, your safety and the
safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you have any questions or do not
understand the information presented, call your nearest service representative. For the number of your local Genie
Dealer at 1-800-OK-GENIE
In this manual the words Danger, Warning, and Caution are used to stress important safety information. The word:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
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injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
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injury.
CAUTION indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property
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damage.
The word NOTE, is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
MOVING DOOR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HIGH SPRING TENSION
1. Read manual and warnings carefully.
2. Keep the door in good working condition. Periodically lubricate all moving parts of door.
3. If door has a sensing edge, check operations monthly. Make any necessary repairs to keep it functional.
4. AT LEAST twice a year, manually operate the door by disconnecting it from the operator. The Door should open and close
freely. If it does not, the door must be taken out of service and a trained service representative must correct the condition
causing the malfunction.
5. The Operator Motor is protected against overheating by an internal thermal protector. If the motor protector is tripped,
a trained service technical may be needed to correct the condition which caused the overheating. When the motor has
cooled, thermal protector will automatically reset and normal operation can be resumed.
6. In case of power failure, the door can be operated manually by pulling the release cable to disconnect the operator drive
system.
7. Keep instructions in a prominent location near the pushbutton.
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WARNING
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EFFECT
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WARNING
Could result in Serious
Injury of Death
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WARNING
Could cause Serious
Injury or Death
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WARNING
Could cause Serious
Injury or Death
IMPORTANT
READ PRIOR TO ANY DOOR OPERATION
PREVENTION
Do Not operate unless the doorway is in sight and free of obstructions.
Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
Do Not allow children to play with the door operator.
Do Not change operator control to momentary contact unless and external
monitored reversing means is installed.
Do Not operate a door that jambs or one that has a broken spring.
Turn off electrical power before removing operator cover.
When replacing the cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near moving
parts.
Operator must be electrically grounded.
Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door
spring parts are fastened, such as wood block, steel bracket, cable or any
other structure or like item.
Repairs and adjustments must be made by trained service representative
using proper tools and instructions.