Genie 3511035556 manual Things to consider if you are planning to “do-it-yourself.”

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Things to consider if you are planning to “do-it-yourself.”

Whether you are replacing an existing garage door operator or installing an operator in your garage for the first time, there are some pre-installation issues which need to be addressed. They are as follows:

2The Genie Company recommends that you read and fully understand all information and instructions contained herein before choosing a “ do-it-yourself ” installation. Any questions should be directed to the Genie Company or an authorized Genie Dealer.

(The issue numbers below refer to the circled numbers in the illustrations on page 3.)

1	Check your ceiling where the power
	head of your new unit will be mounted.

Plan how you will be mounting the power head. It is possible that ceiling joists may not be in the exact position needed with respect to the garage door operator. It may be necessary to add an additional bracket and fasteners (not included with your new door operator kit).

2 Check the wall directly above the garage door. The door operator’s header bracket

must be securely fastened to this wall. Ensure that the structure will provide a strong mounting location.

3 Check to see if the mounting location for the Safe-T-Beam®System (STB) is

clear from obstruction and has a wood surface available for attaching the STB brack-

ets. The brackets may be attached to concrete if necessary but extra tools and special fasteners (not supplied) will be required.

NOTE: 1-1/2" STB bracket adapters are available through your local Genie Dealer.

4 Is your garage door made of light-weight steel, aluminum, fiberglass

or glass panels? Additional support bracing must be added to these type doors. If this is the case, please contact the door distributor or manufacturer so that they can furnish you with a “bracing kit.”

WARNING

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD! Extension cords can cause dangerous overheating conditions.

DO NOT USE A PORTABLE GENERATOR! This product is designed to operate on standard house current. Do not use alternate power supplies.

5 You need a 110-120 Volt power supply available. The outlet should be no more than

3 feet from the power head once it is mounted. (The cord is 4 ft. in length.) SEE WARNING BELOW.

6 To avoid damage to your door and/or operator, make sure you disable any door

locks prior to installing your operator.

7	Ensure that your door is properly balanced
	and moving freely. SEE WARNING BELOW.

8 (NOT SHOWN) If your garage does not have a separate entry door, you should consider

an emergency release kit (GER-2) for installation on your garage door. See page C at the center of this manual.

WARNING

If your door sticks, binds, or is out of balance, have it adjusted by a professional. Door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and associated hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death.

HomeLink® is a universal transceiver (a combined

transmitter and receiver), that provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and even home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1.800.355.3515.