6For Help,call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
Source
Sensor
Safe-T-Beam®
Mounting Bracket
Top of
Bracket 6"
above
floor
Figure 7 Mounting Safe-T-Beam® Components Figure 8 Recommended Tools
Go to Assembly and Installation Poster for full
Installation Instructions.
CHECK CEILING FOR GROUNDED
POWER SOURCE

Check Step 6:

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 an extension cord! Extension cords can
cause dangerous overheating conditions.
Do Not use portable generator! This product is
designed to operate using standard house current.Do
Not use alternate power supplies,
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 Assembly and
Information Poster.

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.

Check Step 7:

RECOMMENDED TOOLS
ATools (Figure 8):
BAdditional tools to make installation easier:
•
Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits
•
Stud finder
•
Sheet-metal cutting snips

Check Step 8:

DREMOVE EXISTING GARAGE
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 the garage door
from outside if there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories
Order Form on page 23.)

Check Step 9:

Before going further,get any items and tools needed for
your installation
pGarage door frame reinforcement brackets,screws, bracing
or reinforcement kits (dealer)
pLag Screws (1-1/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store)
pElectrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician)
pSufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head (store)
p100 Watt light bulb (Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)
pGER-2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure (store)
pWood for header,ceiling,and/or door bracing reinforcement
(if needed)
pMasonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam® Bracket installation,(if needed)
pMasonry drill bit (if needed)
pExtension Kit (for 8’Garage Doors)