Genie DirectLift Owner's Manual - Page 5

NOTE • For all types and styles of doors: - If the ceiling in your garage is so low that there is not at least a 3" space above the Header Bracket mounting point, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer. • If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket above the spring. Do Not move the door spring. WARNING: Door springs are under extremely high tension and should be handled ONLY by a trained professional. C Check wall for a stud or a solid header at your mark: (If checking a finished wall, a stud finder may be helpful). • If location is above Header, a 2" x 6" board must be screwed to studs beside your mark with at least two Lag Screws and Flat Washers (not provided). • Transfer your mark to new mounting board. C heck Step 5: Check Power Head Mounting Area Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be mounted (Figure 5): There must be a 120 Volt grounded outlet or wiring box within 3 feet of Power Head. Grounded outlet 10' (7'-6" door) 11' (8' door) Door Center Line Figure 5 Check Power Head location A The measurements above are taken from the garage door centerline toward the rear of the garage. B Find location of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity of materials needed for your installation (Figure 6A & B). MOUNTING EXAMPLES Perforated Angle Iron Conduit Wood Perforated Straps FINISHED CEILINGS Locate ceiling joists or trusses using a stud finder or similar device. Attach angle iron(not included) to joists or trusses through finish material using Lag Screws. Figure 6B C h ec k St ep 6:PCohewcekrCSeoiluirncgefor Grounded A Check that there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code) within 3' of Opener Power Head: Figure 5 • If not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact a licensed electrician for installation. • If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Head must be partially disassembled to install appropriate wiring in place of Power Cord. (See Assembly and Installation Poster.) NOTE Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed Electrician. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are Licensed Electrician's. Contact someone who is a Licensed Electrician. WARNING: Do Not use an extension cord! Extension cords can cause dangerous overheating conditions. Do Not use portable generator! This product is designed to operate using standard house current. Do Not use alternate power supplies, Ch e ck Step 7: Check Safe-T-Beam Mounting Bracket Location Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting location (6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door (Figure 7). A If you cannot mount Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket to wood frame: • Concrete screws and concrete anchors (not included) must be used to mount Brackets on masonry with attachment tabs facing away from garage door. Figure 6A OPEN CEILINGS Straps and angle iron may attach directly to joists or trusses. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Source Sensor Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Figure 7 Mounting Safe-T-Beam® Components Top of Bracket 6" above floor 5