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Check Step 7:
Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting location
(6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door
(Figure 7).
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If you cannot mount Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket to
wood frame:
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Concrete screws and concrete anchors (not included)
must be used to mount Brackets on masonry with
attachment tabs facing away from garage door.
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Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used
(not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized
Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on page 19).
Check Step 8:
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Tools (Figure 8):
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Additional tools to make installation easier:
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Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits
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Stud finder
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Sheet-metal cutting snips
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Check Step 9:
Check that the garage door locks, rope, and T-Handles are removed
from the garage door before starting the installation.
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If 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 garage door from outside if
there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories Order Form on
page 19.)
Before going further, get any items and tools
needed for your installation
Safe-T-Beam® Sensor Mounting Bracket Extensions (dealer)
Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer)
Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing
or reinforcement kits (dealer)
Lag Screws (1-1/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store)
Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a
licensed electrician)
Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head
(store)
60 Watt light bulbs
(Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)
GER-2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure
(store)
Wood for header, ceiling, and/or door bracing reinforcement
(if needed)
Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam® Bracket installation,
(if needed)
Masonry drill bit (if needed)
Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors)
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Figure 7 Mounting Safe-T-Beam® Components
Electric
Drill
6' or 7'
Step Ladder
Adjustable Wrench
Hammer
Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
Socket
Wrench
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Hack Saw
Carpenter's Level
Figure 8 Recommended Tools
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
Sensor
Top of
Bracket 6"
6"
above
floor
1/16"
5/32"
Drill Bit
Drill Bit
12' +
Tape Measure
Wire
Stripper
Safety Glasses
Pencil
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16" 1/2" 9/16"
Sockets