Genie Excelerator - Manual (Page 5)

Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be
mounted (Figure 5):
A Measure from garage door center line mark toward rear
of garage:
• Approximately 10' back if garage has a 7' 6" door.
• Approximately 11' back if garage has an 8' 0" door.
• Approximately 13' back if garage has an 10' 0" door.
• Approximately 14' back if garage has an 12' 0" door.
NOTE
Mounting Straps are included to attach the Opener to most
garage ceilings. Garage construction varies widely.
Additional mounting straps or angle iron may be needed for
your installation.
B Find location of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener
Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity of
materials needed for your installation
(Figure 6).
OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
Mounting Straps Support board added
for longer spans
Figure 5 Check Power Head location
Perforated
Angle Iron
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through finish material
using Lag Screws.
(Angle iron not included)
Figure 6 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings
Check that there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical
outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)
within 3' of Opener Power Head:
•
If not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact
a licensed electrician for installation.
• If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Head
must be partially disassembled to install appropriate
wiring in place of Power Cord. See page 19
NOTE
Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed
Electrician.
Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are
Licensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a Licensed
Electrician.
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