PN# 36420Supplement, 10/27/2008
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OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS
READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
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 the owner or
user of this system to read, understand and implement the information in this manual. If you have questions or do NOT
understand the information presented, contact The Genie Company or an authorized Genie
®
Dealer.
The safety alert symbol and following signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used throughout this manual to call
attention to and identify different levels of hazard and special instructions.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is placed next to signal words and messages to help you identify
important safety information
The word:
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, important considerations, or location of parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
EFFECT PREVENTION
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.
MOVING DOOR
WARNING:
Could result in Death
or Serious Injury
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.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
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.
HIGH
SPRING
TENSION
WARNING:
Could result in Death
or Serious Injury