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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
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Things to consider if you are planning to “do-it-yourself.”
In many cases you will be replacing an existing door operator with a new one. However, if
this will be the first operator installed there are some pre-installation issues which need to
be addressed. They are as follows:
1
Check your ceiling where the power head
of your new unit will be mounted. Plan how
you will be mounting the Power Head.
It is possible that ceiling joists simply may not
be in the exact position needed with respect to
the garage door operator. In any case it may
be necessary to add an additional bracket and
fasteners (not included with your new door
operator kit).
2
Check the wall directly above the garage
door
.
The door operator’s header bracket
must be securely fastened to this wall. Insure
that the structure will provide a strong mounting
location. You may need to attach a board to the
wall frame in this area.
3
Check to see if the mounting location for
the Safe-T-Beam
®
System is clear from
obstruction and has a wood surface
available for attaching the STB brackets
.
The
brackets may also be attached to concrete if
necessary but extra tools and special fasteners
(not supplied) will be required.
NOTE: 1-1/2" STB Adapters are available
through your local Genie Dealer.
4
Is your garage door made of light-weight
steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or glass
panels
?
Additional support bracing must be
added to these type doors. If this is the case,
please contact the door distributor or manufacturer
so that they can furnish you with a “bracing kit.”
5
You need a 110-120 Volt power supply
available
.
If you plan to plug the unit into a
standard electrical outlet, is one available?
The outlet should be no more than 3 feet from
the power head once it is mounted.
6
To avoid damage to your door and/or
operator, make sure you disable any door
locks prior to installing your operator
.
7
Ensure that your door is properly balanced
and moving freely. SEE WARNING BELOW.
(This Operator is equipped with an Automatic
Garage Door Balance Detection System. See page
28, Troubleshooting section.)
If your door sticks, binds, or is out of
balance, have it adjusted by a professional.
Door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and
associated hardware are under extreme
tension and can cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING
TOOLS REQUIRED
5/32"
Drill Bit
3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
and 9/16" Sockets
Stepladder
Drill
Ratchet
Pencil
Tape Measure
Hack Saw
Pliers
Wire Strippers
Hammer
Phillips Screwdriver
Wrench
(The issue numbers below refer to the circled numbers on the illustrations which appear on page 3.)
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
YOU MAY NEED
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(NOT SHOWN) If your garage does not have
a separate entry door. You might want to
consider a GER-2 Emergency Release Kit for
installation on your garage door. Contact Customer
Service or visit the web site for information.
Carpenter’s Level
Straight Blade Screwdriver
