SAFETY INFORMATION
Garage Doors are heavy objects that move with the help of springs
under high tension and electric opening equipment. Since moving
objects, springs under tension, and electric opening equipment
may cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on
you reading and understanding the information in this manual.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
MOVING DOOR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HIGH SPRING TENSION
I
MPORTANT
I
NSTRUCTIONS
T
O REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any
questions or do not understand an instruction, call
customer service at 1-800-35-GENIE.
2 Do Not install opener on an improperly balanced
door. An improperly balanced door may cause
severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables,
spring assemblies, and other hardware must be
made by a trained service person using proper tools
and instructions.
3 Remove all handles and ropes, and disable all locks
connected to the door before installing the opener.
4 Install door opener at least 7' above the floor.
Mount the Emergency Release Knob 6' above
the floor.
5 Do Not connect the opener to the power source
until instructed to do so.
6 Locate the Wall Console:
• Within sight of the garage door.
• At a minimum height of 5' , so small children
cannot reach it.
• Away from all moving parts of the garage door.
7 Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the
Wall Console. Install the Emergency Release
Tag on the Emergency Release Lever.
8 The 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 the size of a 2" x 4" board
laid flat.
2
EFFECT
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
I
NSTALLATION
WARNING:
:
If you have garage door related questions or do not understand the
information presented, call your nearest Genie Factory Authorized
Dealer listed at www.geniecompany.com, or customer Service at
1-800-35-GENIE..
• Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
• Do Not allow children to play with the door opener.
• Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.
• Disconnect cord or turn off power before removing opener cover.
• When replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near
moving parts.
• Make sure opener is 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.
• Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained service
person using proper tools and instructions.
S
F
AFETY
Safe-T-Beam ® (STB) Non-Contact Reversing System
Places an invisible beam across door opening. The door
will reverse 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 two
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.
Force Guard ® Control
Used to set the force required for opening and closing the
door. For maximum safety, set the minimum force required
to fully open and close door.
Automatic Lighting System
Two light bulbs up to 60 Watts max. each, are used for safer
entries and exits. The light turns on when door is activated
and automatically turns off 4.5 minutes later.
Manual Emergency Release
Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually
for emergencies or maintenance.
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
PREVENTION
EATURES