Genie 3681036666 warranty Check Check Power Head, Check Check Safe-T-Beam, Finished Ceilings

NOTE

•For all types and styles of doors:

–If the ceiling in your garage is so low that there is not at least a 3” space above the Header Bracket mounting point, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer.

•If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket above the spring.. Do Not move the door spring..

WARNING:

Perforated Straps

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FINISHED CEILINGS

Locate ceiling joists or trusses using a stud finder or similar device.

Attach angle iron(not included) to joists or trusses through finish material using Lag Screws..

Door springs are under extremely high tension and should be handled ONLY by a trained professional..

CCheck wall for a stud or a solid header at your mark: (If checking a finished wall, a stud finder may be helpful)..

•If location is above Header, a 2” x 6” board must be screwed to studs beside your mark with at least two Lag Screws and Flat Washers (not provided)..

•Transfer your mark to new mounting board..

Check Step 5: Check Power Head

Mounting Area

Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be mounted (Figure 5): There must be a 120 Volt grounded outlet or wiring box within 3 feet of Power Head..

Grounded outlet

10’(7’-6” door)

11’ (8’ door)

Door Center Line

Figure 5 Check Power Head location

AThe measurements above are taken from the garage door centerline toward the rear of the garage..

BFind location of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity of materials needed for your installation (Figure 6A & B)..

MOUNTING EXAMPLES

Standard Straps Extra wood required Perforated Angle Iron

Figure 6A

OPEN CEILINGS Straps and angle iron may attach directly to joists or trusses..

Figure 6B Mounting methods for open beam or finished ceilings

Check Step 6: Check Ceiling for Grounded Power Source

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 (Figure 5)..

•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 Installation Poster..)

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 and extension cord.. Extension cords can cause dangerous overheating conditions..

Do Not use portable generators.. This product is designed to operate on standard house current..

Do Not use alternate power supplies..

Check Step 7: 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..

•Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used (not included - available at Dealer or use order form pg.. 14..

Source
Sensor
Safe-T-Beam®		Top of
		Bracket
Mounting Bracket
		6” above
	6"
Figure 7 Mounting		floor
Safe-T-Beam®
Components

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