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Figure 8 Recommended Tools
Go to Assembly and Installation Poster for full
Installation Instructions.
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A Tools (Figure 8):
B 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 that the garage door locks, rope, and T-Handles are
removed from the garage door before starting the installation .
A 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 the garage
door from outside if there is a ppower failure . (Please see
Accessories Order Form on page 14 .)
Check Step 9:
Before going further, get any items and tools if needed
for your installation
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Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing
or reinforcement kits (dealer)
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Lag Screws (1-1/4”) for a wood door less than 2” thick (store)
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Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician)
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Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head (store)
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60 Watt light bulbs (Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)
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GER-2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure (store)
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Wood for header, ceiling, and/or door braces (store)
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Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam® Bracket installation (store)
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Safe-T-Beam® Bracket Extensions (dealer)
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Masonry drill bit (store)
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Extension Kit (for 8’ Garage Doors)(dealer)
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS .
2 Never let children operate or play with the Door Controls . Keep
the Remote Control away from children .
3 Always keep the moving door in sight and away from people and
objects until the door is completely closed .
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING DOOR .
4 NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR .
5 Test Opener monthly . The door MUST reverse on contact with
a 1-1/2” high object (or a 2” x 4” board laid flat) at the center of the
doorway on the floor . After adjusting either the Force or the Limit
of travel, retest the Door Opener . Failure to adjust the Opener
properly may cause severe injury or death .
6 When possible use the Emergency Release only when the door
is closed . Use caution when using this Release with door open .
Weak or broken springs are capable of increasing the rate of door
closure and increasing the risk of severe injury or death .
7 KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED . See Owner’s
Manual . An improperly balanced door increases the risk of severe
injury or death . Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer make
repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and other hardware .
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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