3.3www.geniecompany.com 06-12Section 3: Critical Installation InformationIMPORTANTINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSWARNING -To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:1) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.2) Install only on a properly operating and balanced door. A door that is operatingimproperly could cause severe injury. Have qualified service personnel makerepairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware before installing the operator.3) Remove all pull ropes and remove, or make inoperative, all locks (unless mechanicallyand/or electronically interlocked to the power unit) that are connected to the doorbefore installing the operator.4) Install the door operator at least 8 feet above the floor if the operator has exposedmoving parts.5) Do not connect the door operator to the power source until instructed to do so.6) Locate the control station: (a) within sight of the door, (b) a minimum of 5 feet abovethe floor so that small children cannot reach it, and (c) away from all moving partsof the door.7) Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the control station and in aprominent location.8) For products having a manual release, instruct the end user on the operation of themanual release.Heavy Duty OperatorGCL-GH