Genie 3511035556 manual Safety Information, PRE-INSTALLATION Warning

SAFETY INFORMATION

OVERVIEW OF

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Garage 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 your nearest service representative.

In this section and those that follow, the words Danger, Warning, and Caution are used to emphasize important safety information.

The word:

DANGER means that severe injury or death will result from failure to follow instructions.

WARNING means that severe injury or death can result from failure to follow instructions.

CAUTION means that property damage or injury can result from failure to follow instruction.

The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.

POTENTIAL		EFFECT		PREVENTION
HAZARD
				Keep people clear of opening while door is
		WARNING:		moving.
		Can Cause		Do Not allow children to play with the door
		Serious Injury		operator.
MOVING		or Death		Do Not operate a door that jams or one that
	DOOR			has a broken spring.
		WARNING:		Turn off power before removing operator cover.
		Can Cause		When replacing cover, make sure wires are not
		Serious Injury		pinched or near moving parts.
ELECTRICAL		or Death		Operator must be properly grounded.
	SHOCK
				Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs
		WARNING:		or anything to which door spring parts are
				fastened, such as, wood blocks, steel
		Can Cause		brackets, cables or other like items.
	HIGH	Serious Injury		Repairs and adjustments must be made by a
		or Death		trained service person using proper tools and
	SPRING			instructions.
TENSION
	FILL THIS IN AT TIME OF INSTALLATION FOR YOUR OWN
		RECORDS, SO THAT IT WILL
	BE AVAILABLE IF YOU EVER NEED TO CALL US.
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Date Purchased _____/_____/_____					(See Fig. 1-1)
		WK	YY	PI

Serial Number _____/____/_______________________________

Operator Model _______________________________________

Dealer Name __________________________________________

Dealer Address _______________________________________

City _________________________________________________

State ________________________________________________

Zip _____________________

NOTE: Please keep original or photocopy of your sales receipt with this manual for future reference should service ever be required.

PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING

IMPORTANT

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS 9

W ::

WARNINGNING

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call your service representative.

2. Do Not install Opener on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door may cause severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assemblies, and other hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions.

3. Remove all handles and ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door

before installing the Opener.

4. Install door Opener 7' or more above the floor. Mount the emergency release knob 6' above the floor.

5. Do Not connect the Opener to the power source until instructed to do so.

6. Locate the Wall Control:

•Within sight of the garage door.

•At a minimum height of 5', so small children cannot reach it.

•Away from all moving parts of the garage door.

7. Install the entrapment WARNING label

next to the wall button or console. Install the emergency release tag on the emergency release.

8. The operator must reverse when the door contacts a 11/2" high object on the floor at the center of the doorway. This is the size of a 2” x 4” board laid flat.

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