3Safety Information1OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDSREAD THIS SAFETY INFORMATIONCONVENTIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONSGarage doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help ofsprings under high tension and electric motors. Since moving objects,springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injuries, yoursafety and the safety of others depend on you reading the informationin this manual. If you have questions or do not understand the infor-mation presented, call your nearest trained door system technician orvisit our website at www.geniecompany.comThe following safety alert symbol and signal words are usedthroughout this manual to call attention to and identify different levelsof hazard and special instructions.This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you topotential 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”.s $!.'%2 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, ifNOT avoided, will result in death or serious injury.s WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, ifNOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.s #!54)/. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, ifNOT avoided, may result in injury or property damage.s 4HE WORD NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed orimportant considerations.PotentialHazard Effect PreventionWARNING Keep people clear of openingCould result while door is moving.in Deathor Serious DO NOT allow children to playInjury with the door opener.DO NOT operate a door thatjams or one that has abroken spring.WARNING Turn OFF power beforeCould result removing opener cover.in Deathor Serious When replacing cover, makeInjury sure wires are NOT pinched ornear moving parts.Opener must be fullygrounded.WARNING DO NOT try to remove, install,Could result repair or adjust springs orin Death anything to which door springor Serious parts are fastened, such as,Injury wood blocks, steel brackets,cables or other like items.Installations, repairs andadjustments must be doneby a trained door systemtechnician, using proper toolsand instructions.Important Safety InstructionsTO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATHREAD AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you haveany questions or do not understand an instruction, call The Genie® Company or your localGenie® Factory Authorized Dealer.s