Genie 3627336241 Overview Of Potential Hazards, Important ­Installation Instructions, Effect

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 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 The Genie Company.. or your local Genie Distributor..

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

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury..

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury..

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property damage.. The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations..

POTENTIAL HAZARD	EFFECT	PREVENTION
	WARNING:	• Keep people clear of opening­	while door is moving­		.
	Could result in death	• Do Not allow children to play with the door operator­				..
MOVING DOOR	or serious injury..	• Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken­						spring..
	WARNING:	• Turn off power before removing operator cover.
		• When replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near
	Could result in death
		moving parts..
	or serious injury..
		• Operator must be properly grounded.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
		• Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to
	WARNING:	which door spring parts are ­fastened, such as, wood blocks,
		steel brackets, cables or other like items..
	Could result in death
	or serious injury..	• Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained door
HIGH SPRING TENSION		system technician using proper­		tools and instructions­			..

Important ­Installation Instructions

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

1READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALL­ATION AND

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..

6Locate the control button:

•Within sight of door.

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

•Away from 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

1-1/2 inch high object on the floor at the center­ of the doorway.. This is about the size of a 2” x 4” board laid flat..

Safety Features

Safe-T-Beam® (STB) Non-Contact Reversing System

Places an invisible beam across door opening, that reverses the door during down travel to the fully open position if anything passes through 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 closing 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 is activated 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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