Check Step 5: CHECK POWER HEAD
MOUNTING AREA
Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be mounted (Figure 5):
AMeasure from garage door center line mark toward rear of garage:
•Approximately 10' back if garage has a 7' 6" door.
•Approximately 11' back if garage has an 8' 0" door.
NOTE
Since garage construction varies widely, there may be hardware required in addition to the mounting straps.
Check for 15 Amp, 120 Volt grounded outlet or wiring box within 3 feet of
Power Head.
10'
for
11' for 8' doors
Figure 5 Check Power Head location
BFind 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).
MOUNTING EXAMPLES |
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Perforated Angle Iron | Conduit | Wood | Perforated Straps |
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or trusses using a stud finder or similar device.
Attach angle iron (not included) to joists or trusses through finish material using Lag Screws.
OPEN CEILINGS
Straps and angle iron may attach directly to joists or trusses.
Figure 6 Mounting methods for open beam or finished ceilings
Check Step 6: CHECK CEILING FOR GROUNDED
POWER SOURCE
ACheck 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:
•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 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.
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