OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Overhead 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 causeinjuries, your safetyand the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you havequestions or do not understand the information presented, call The Genie Company. or your local GenieDistributor.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD | EFFECT |
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury,
MOVING DOOR
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury.
ELECTRICALSHOCK
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury.
HIGH SPRINGTENSION
PREVENTION
. Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. o Do Not allow children to play with the door operator.
o Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.
oTurn off power before removing operator cover.
oWhen replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near moving parts.
oOperator must be properly grounded.
. Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like items.
o Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained door system technician using proper tools and instructions.
MPORTANT INSTALLATION
NSTRUCTIONS
WARN IN G:
TO REDUCE THI RISK
OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:
1READAND FOLLOWALL SAFETY,INSTALLATIONAND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call your authorized Genie installation professional.
2Do Not install operator on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assembly, and other hardware
must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions.
3Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator.
4Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor. Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet above the floor.
5Do Not connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.
6Locatethe control button:
•Within s!ght of door.
•At a minimum height of Sfeet, so small children cannot reach it.
•Awayfrom all moving parts of the door.
7Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console. Install the emergency release tag on, or next to, the emergency release.
8The operator must reverse when the door contacts a
high object on the floor at the center of the doorway. This is about the size ofa 2 x 4 board aid fat.
SAFETY FEATURES
Reversing System
Placesan invisible beam across door opening, that reverses the door during down travel to the fully open position if anything passesthrough beam.
Safe-T-Reverse® Contact Reversing System
Automatically stops and reverses a closing door within 2 seconds of contact with an object.
Safe-T-Stop® Timed Reversed System
Automatically opens a closing door, if door does not close within 30 seconds.
ForceGuard Control
Used to set the force required for opening and clos- ing door. For maximum safety, set the minimum force required to fully open and close door.
Automatic Lighting System
Light bulbs up to 60 Watts max., used for safer entries and exits. The lights turn on when door isactivated and automatically turn off 4.5 minutes later.
Manual Emergency Release
Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually for emergencies or maintenance.
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