Genie PowerLift Excelerator Owner's Manual - Page 6

Ch e c k S tepM7:ounCthinegckBSraafcek-eTt-LBoeacamt®io n 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. • Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used (not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on pages 31/32). Ch e c k Step 8: Recommended tools A Tools (Figure 8): B Additional tools to make installation easier: • Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits • Stud finder • Sheet-metal cutting snips Source Sensor Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Top of Bracket 6" above floor Figure 7 Mounting Safe-T-Beam® Components Ch e ck SteDp 9: Remove Existing Garage Door Locks 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 garage door from outside if there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories Order Form on pages 31/32.) Before going further, get any items and tools needed for your installation p Safe-T-Beam® Sensor Mounting Bracket Extensions (dealer) p Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer) p Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing or reinforcement kits (dealer) p Lag Screws (1-1/4"or 1-1/2" ) for a wood door less than 2" thick (store) p Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician) p Excelerator Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors) (store) p Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head (store) p Two 60 Watt light bulbs (130 Volt bulbs recommended)(store) p GER-2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure (store) p Wood for header, ceiling, and/or door bracing reinforcement (if needed) p Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam® Bracket installation, (if needed) p Masonry drill bit (if needed) Figure 8 Recommended Tools 6 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com