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WARNING
:
Garage 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 your nearest
service representative.
In this section and those that follow, the words Danger, Warning, and
Caution are used to emphasize important safety information.
The word:
DANGER means that severe injury or death will result from failure
to follow instructions.
WARNING means that severe injury or death can result from failure
to follow instructions.
CAUTION means that property damage or injury can result from
failure to follow instruction.
The word
NOTE
is used to indicate important steps to be followed
or important considerations.
OVERVIEW OF
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
EFFECT
PREVENTION
Keep people clear of opening while door is
moving.
Do Not allow children to play with the door
operator.
Do Not operate a door that jams or one that
has a broken spring.
MOVING
DOOR
WARNING:
Can Cause
Serious Injury
or Death
Turn off power before removing operator cover.
When replacing cover, make sure wires are not
pinched or near moving parts.
Operator must be properly grounded.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
WARNING:
Can Cause
Serious Injury
or Death
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.
HIGH
SPRING
TENSION
WARNING:
Can Cause
Serious Injury
or Death
IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of
severe injury or death:
WARNING
:
SAFETY INFORMATION
PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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www.geniecompany.com
FILL THIS IN AT TIME OF INSTALLATION FOR YOUR OWN
RECORDS, SO THAT IT WILL
BE AVAILABLE IF YOU EVER NEED TO CALL US.
Date Purchased _____/_____/_____
Serial Number _____/____/_______________________________
Operator Model _______________________________________
Dealer Name __________________________________________
Dealer Address _______________________________________
City _________________________________________________
State ________________________________________________
Zip _____________________
WK YY PI
MM DD YY
(See Fig. 1-1)
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions
or do not understand an instruction, call your
service representative.
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 7' or more 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 Control:
• 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 button or console. Install
the emergency release tag on the
emergency release.
8. The operator must reverse when the door
contacts a 1
1
/
2
" high object on the floor at
the center of the doorway. This is the size of
a 2” x 4” board laid flat.
NOTE: Please keep original or photocopy of your
sales receipt with this manual for future reference
should service ever be required.
