Genie directlift 2060 warranty Check Check SAFE-T-BEAM, E G, Mounting Bracket Location

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Check Step 7: CHECK SAFE-T-BEAM®

MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION

Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting location (6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door (Figure 7).

AIf 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 from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on page 19).

Check Step 8: RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Source

Safe-T-Beam®

Mounting Bracket

Sensor

Top of

6" Bracket 6"

above

floor

ATools (Figure 8):

BAdditional tools to make installation easier:

•Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits

•Stud finder

•Sheet-metal cutting snips

Figure 7 Mounting Safe-T-Beam® Components

D R E G

Check Step 9: EMOVE XISTING ARAGE DOOR LOCKS

Check that the garage door locks, rope, and T-Handles are removed from the garage door before starting the installation.

AIf your garage does not have a separate entry door, it is highly recommended to install a Genie Emergency Release Kit (GER-2). Emergency Release Kit lets you open garage door from outside if there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories Order Form on page 19.)

Before going further, get any items and tools needed for your installation

Safe-T-Beam® Sensor Mounting Bracket Extensions (dealer) Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer)

Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing or reinforcement kits (dealer)

Lag Screws (1-1/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store)

Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician)

Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head (store)

60 Watt light bulbs

(Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)

GER-2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure (store)

Wood for header, ceiling, and/or door bracing reinforcement (if needed)

Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam® Bracket installation, (if needed)

Masonry drill bit (if needed) Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors)

Electric
Drill		1/16"	5/32"
		Drill Bit	Drill Bit
6' or 7'
Step Ladder		12' +
		Tape Measure
Adjustable Wrench
	Hammer		Wire
			Stripper
Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver	Socket
		Safety Glasses
	Wrench

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Pencil

1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16"

Hack Saw Sockets

Carpenter's Level

Figure 8 Recommended Tools

8 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com