Genie SilentMax 1000 Owner's Manual - Page 3
Important Installation Instructions
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1 Safety Information OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CONVENTIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS Garage doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs 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 questions or do not understand the information presented, call your nearest trained door system technician or visit our website at www.geniecompany.com The following safety alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this manual to call a of hazard and special instructions. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", " WARNING", or "CAUTION". • DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, may result in injury or property damage. • The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Potential Hazard Effect Prevention WARNING Could result in Death or Serious Injury Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. DO NOT allow children to play with the door opener. DO NOT operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring. WARNING Could result in Death or Serious Injury Turn OFF power before removing opener cover. When replacing cover, make sure wires are NOT pinched or near moving parts. Opener must be fully grounded. WARNING Could result in Death or Serious Injury DO NOT try to remove, install, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like items. Installations, repairs and adjustments must be done by a trained door system technician, using proper tools and instructions. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruc- tion, call The Genie® Company or your local Genie® Factory Authorized Dealer. • DO NOT install operator on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assembly, and other hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions. • Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator. • Where possible, r. For products having an emergency release, mount the emergency release within reach, but a avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release. • DO NOT connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so. • Locate the wall console button: A) Within sight of door. B) At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it. C) Away from all moving parts of the door. • Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console, in a prominent location. Install the emergency release tag on, or next to, the emergency release handle. • The opera at the center of the doorway. This is about the size at. 3