Genie 2020L Series Operation And Maintenance Manual page 5

NOTE
• For all types and styles of doors:
– If the ceiling in your garage is so low that there is
not at least a 3" space above the Header Bracket
mounting point, contact a Genie Factory
Authorized Dealer .
• If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket
above the spring . Do Not move the door spring .
WARNING:
Door springs are under extremely high tension and
should be handled ONLY by a trained professional .
C Check wall for a stud or a solid header at your mark: (If checking a
finished wall, a stud finder may be helpful) .
•
If location is above Header, a 2" x 6" board must be
screwed to studs beside your mark with at least two Lag
Screws and Flat Washers (not provided) .
• Transfer your mark to new mounting board .
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Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be
mounted (Figure 5): There must be a 120 Volt grounded outlet or
wiring box within 3 feet of Power Head .
Grounded
outlet
(7 '- 6 " d o o r)
( 8 ' d o o r )
Door Center Line
Figure 5 Check Power Head location
A The measurements above are taken from the garage door
centerline toward the rear of the garage .
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 6A & B) .
MOUNTING EXAMPLES
Standard Straps Extra wood required
OPEN CEILINGS Straps and angle iron may attach directly to joists
or trusses .
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Perforated Angle
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Figure 6A
Perforated Straps
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or trusses using
a stud finder or similar device .
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Attach angle iron(not included)
to joists or trusses through finish
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material using Lag Screws .
Figure 6B Mounting methods for open beam or finished ceilings
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Check that there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical
outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)
within 3' of Opener Power Head (Figure 5) .
•
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
Installation 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 and extension cord . Extension cords can cause
dangerous overheating conditions .
Do Not use portable generators . This product is designed
to operate on standard house current .
Do Not use alternate power supplies .
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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 .
• Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used
(not included - available at Dealer or use order form pg . 14 .
Source
Sensor
Safe-T-Beam®
Mounting Bracket
Figure 7 Mounting
Safe-T-Beam®
Components
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