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Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be
mounted (Figure S):
A
Measure from garage door center line mark toward rear
of garage:
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Approximately 10' back if garage has a 7' 6" door.
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Approximately 11' back if garage has an 8' 0" door.
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Approximately 13' back if garage hasan 10'0"door.
•
Approximately 14' back if garage hasan 12'0"door.
NOTE
Mounting Straps are included to attach the Opener to most
garage ceilings. Garage construction varies widely.
Additional mounting straps or angle iron may be needed for
your installation.
B
Find location
of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener
Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity
of
materials needed for your installation
(Figure 6).
120 Volt grounded
outlet
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or wiring box within
3 feet of
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Power Head.
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Figure S Check Power Head location
OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
Mounting Straps
Support board added
for longer spans
Perforated
Angle
Iron
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
(Angle iron not included)
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through
finish material
using Lag Screws.
Figure 6 Mounting
methods for open beam and finished ceilings
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A
Check that there is a 1S Amp 120 Volt grounded
electrical
outlet or grounded
permanent
wiring box (per building
code)
within
3' of Opener Power Head:
•
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 page 19
NOTE
Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed
Electrician.
Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are
Licensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a Licensed
Electrician.
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