Genie ProMax Stealth Owner's Manual - Page 2

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COM Things to consider if you are planning to "do-it-yourself." Whether you are replacing an existing garage door operator or installing an operator in your garage for the first time, there are some pre-installation issues which need to be 2 addressed. They are as follows: The Genie Company recommends that you read and fully understand all information and instructions contained herein before choosing a "Do-It-Yourself " installation. Any questions should be directed to the Genie Company or an authorized Genie Dealer. (The issue numbers below refer to the circled numbers in the illustrations on page 3.) 1 5 Check your ceiling where the power head of your new unit will be mounted You need a 110-120 Volt power supply available. If you plan to plug the unit into a Plan how you will be mounting the power head standard electrical outlet is one available? The It is possible that ceiling joists may not be in the outlet should be no more than about 3 feet from the exact position needed with respect to the garage power head once it is mounted (The cord is 4 ft in door operator In any case it may be necessary length ) SEE WARNING BELOW to add an additional bracket and fasteners (not included with your new door operator kit) Check the wall directly above the garage 2 door. The door operator's header bracket must be securely fastened to this wall Insure 6 that the structure will provide a strong mounting To avoid damage to your door and/or operator, make sure you disable any door location locks prior to installing your operator. 3 Check to see if the mounting location for the Safe-T-Beam® System (STB) 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" bracket adapters are available through your local Genie Dealer. 7 Insure that your door is properly balanced and moving freely. SEE WARNING BELOW 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 " 8 (NOT SHOWN) If your garage does not have a separate entry door, you might want to consider an emergency release kit (GER-2) for installation on your garage door See page 30 WARNING DEoDvxOOeterNNnhOOseTTiaotUnUinSSgcEEocrPoEdnOsXdRTciEtTaiANnonBScsLIaO.EuNsGeCEdONaREnDRg!eArToOuRs! Tsatlhtaeinsrdnpaarrtodedphuoocwut sieserdsceuusprirpgelnnieets.dD.too noopteruastee on WARNING IbDatfesaonysloaosorniucocsrinaepdt,raoeihnndoadgrvhsscea,taricidcntakwabcsdaal,ejruubsessi,naetpedrusedsle,luberoniyyordsuaie,ssrbpoirernaouxjcfutterkroeseyfmstsoieorannadl. death.