Genie ScrewDrive Owner's Manual - Page 9

SAFETY INFORMATION PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS Garage doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs IMPORTANT INSTALLATION under high tension and electric motors. Since moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you have INSTRUCTIONS 9 questions or do not understand the information presented, call your nearest service representative. In this section and those that follow, the words Danger, Warning, and Caution are used to emphasize important safety information. WWAARRNNIINNGG:: The word: DANGER means that severe injury or death will result from failure To reduce the risk of to follow instructions. WARNING means that severe injury or death can result from failure severe injury or death: to follow instructions. CAUTION means that property damage or injury can result from 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, failure to follow instruction. The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations. POTENTIAL HAZARD EFFECT PREVENTION INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call your service representative. MOVING DOOR WARNING: Can Cause Serious Injury or Death Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. Do Not allow children to play with the door operator. Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring. WARNING: Can Cause Serious Injury or Death ELECTRICAL SHOCK Turn off power before removing operator cover. When replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near moving parts. Operator must be properly grounded. HIGH SPRING TENSION WARNING: Can Cause Serious Injury or Death Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like items. Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions. FILL THIS IN AT TIME OF INSTALLATION FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS, SO THAT IT WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU EVER NEED TO CALL US. MM DD YY Date Purchased WK YY PI (See Fig. 1-1) Serial Number Operator Model Dealer Name 2. Do Not install Opener on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door may cause severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assemblies, and other hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions. 3. Remove all handles and ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door before installing the Opener. 4. Install door Opener 7' or more above the floor. Mount the emergency release knob 6' above the floor. 5. Do Not connect the Opener to the power source until instructed to do so. 6. Locate the Wall Control: • Within sight of the garage door. • At a minimum height of 5', so small children cannot reach it. • Away from all moving parts of the garage door. 7. Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console. Install the emergency release tag on the emergency release. Dealer Address City State Zip 8. The operator must reverse when the door contacts a 11/2" high object on the floor at the center of the doorway. This is the size of a 2" x 4" board laid flat. NOTE: Please keep original or photocopy of your sales receipt with this manual for future reference should service ever be required. Visit our website at: www.geniecompany.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS