Genie PowerLift Owner's Manual - Page 14

Installation SteCpH4: ATTACH POWER HEAD TO GARAGE A Raise and support Opener Power Head (along door center line) higher than highest point of door travel (using step ladder, etc.) (Figure 21). B Measure distance from Opener to garage ceiling. CAUTION Mounting Brackets must be fastened to garage framing. Do Not fasten to drywall, particle board, plaster, or other such materials. NOTE • Make sure the rail of your supported Power Head is slightly higher than the highest point of door travel by raising the door to check. Adjust as needed. • Materials needed for mounting Opener Power Head to garage may vary. Read all instructions completely. • Garage constructions differ. Extra material may be needed. See Check Power Head Mounting Area on page 5. C Install Mounting Straps and/or support brackets (angle iron not included) to joists or trusses and to mounting slots in Opener. Use (5/16"-18 x 3/4") Hex Head Bolt, (5/16"-18) Serrated Flanged Nut, and (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws as needed (Figure 22). D Securely tighten all fasteners now. Do Not over-tighten. SECTIONAL DOORS Rail Should be level or dip down slightly. Check for clearance. H ONE-PIECE DOORS Set clearance at 1"-11/2" between Rail and door at highest point of travel. H Figure 21 Checking Power Head position OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES Mounting Straps 30 55 11 Support board added for longer spans 30 Perforated Angle Iron 30 FINISHED CEILINGS Locate ceiling joists or trusses using a stud finder or similar device. 55 11 Attach angle iron (not included) to joists or trusses through finish material using Lag Screws. (Angle iron not included) Figure 22 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings 14 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com