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Overhead 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 injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual . If you
have questions or do not understand the information presented, call The Genie Company . or your local Genie Distributor .
In this section, and those that follow, the words Danger, Warning and Caution are used to emphasize important safety
information . The word:
DANGER:
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
WARNING:
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
CAUTION:
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property 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
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF SEVERE INjURY OR DEATH:
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALL ATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS . If you have any questions or do not understand
an instruction, call your authorized Genie installation professional .
2 Do Not install operator on an improperly balanced door . An
improperly balanced door could cause severe injury . Repairs and
adjustments to cables, spring assembly, and other hardware
must be made by a trained service person using proper tools
and instructions .
3 Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door
before installing operator .
4 Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor . Mount the
emergency release knob 6 feet above the floor .
5 Do Not connect the operator to the source of power until
instructed to do so .
6 Locate the control button:
• Within sight of door.
• At a minimum height of 5 feet, so small children cannot reach it .
• Away from all moving parts of the door.
7 Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or
console . Install the emergency release tag on, or next to, the
emergency release .
8 The operator must reverse when the door contacts a 1-1/2 inch
high object on the floor at the center of the doorway . This is
about the size of a 2" x 4" board laid flat .
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
EFFECT
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury .
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury .
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury .
WARNING:
• Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
• Do Not allow children to play with the door operator .
• Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring .
• Turn off power before removing operator cover.
• When replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near
moving parts .
• Operator must be properly grounded.
• Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to
which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks,
steel brackets, cables or other like items .
• Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained door
system technician using proper tools and instructions .
S
afety
Safe-T-Beam® (STB) Non-Contact
Reversing System
Places an invisible beam across door opening, that
reverses the door during down travel to the fully
open position if anything passes through beam .
Safe-T-Reverse® Contact Reversing System
Automatically stops and reverses a closing door
within 2 seconds of contact with an object .
Safe-T-Stop® Timed Reversed System
Automatically opens a closing door, if door does not
close within 30 seconds .
ForceGuard Control
Used to set the force required for opening and clos-
ing door . For maximum safety, set the minimum
force required to fully open and close door .
Automatic Lighting System
Light bulbs up to 60 Watts max . , used for safer
entries and exits . The lights turn on when door
is activated and automatically turn off 4 . 5
minutes later .
Manual Emergency Release
Allows the garage door to be opened or closed
manually for emergencies or maintenance .
PREVENTION
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