Owner's Manual
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... Instructions 2 Safety Features 2 Pre-installation Checklist 3 Garage Door Opener Assembly 9 Record Data (for 8' Doors Included Wall Console MUST be Properly set to Operation of this Garage Door Opener. Extension Kit is available for Service 11 Garage Door Opener Installation 12 Accessories 22 Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 ... State and UL 325 Safety Requirements. Will not operate "twice as fast" on one-piece doors. Need Help? Please call us: 1-800-35-GENIE (354-3643) www.geniecompany.com Please have Model information ready when calling. Safe-T-Beam®...
... Instructions 2 Safety Features 2 Pre-installation Checklist 3 Garage Door Opener Assembly 9 Record Data (for 8' Doors Included Wall Console MUST be Properly set to Operation of this Garage Door Opener. Extension Kit is available for Service 11 Garage Door Opener Installation 12 Accessories 22 Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 ... State and UL 325 Safety Requirements. Will not operate "twice as fast" on one-piece doors. Need Help? Please call us: 1-800-35-GENIE (354-3643) www.geniecompany.com Please have Model information ready when calling. Safe-T-Beam®...
Owner's Manual
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... are not pinched or near moving parts. • Make sure opener is moving parts of a 2" x 4" board laid flat. 2 For Help, call customer service at 1-800-35-GENIE.. Install the Emergency Release Tag on when door is the size of the garage door. Force Guard® Control Used to set the minimum force required...
... are not pinched or near moving parts. • Make sure opener is moving parts of a 2" x 4" board laid flat. 2 For Help, call customer service at 1-800-35-GENIE.. Install the Emergency Release Tag on when door is the size of the garage door. Force Guard® Control Used to set the minimum force required...
Owner's Manual
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... a door opener reinforcement bracket (if needed to connect garage door to Opener's Door Bracket. not included) WARNING: If your garage door. See Troubleshooting Guide on a properly braced sectional door or solidly braced one-piece door. Make a note of your garage door for any additional items you have it moves freely (Figure 1). not solid), door (including door frame) must be needed ) before installing Opener. NOTE The Excelerator Opener...
... a door opener reinforcement bracket (if needed to connect garage door to Opener's Door Bracket. not included) WARNING: If your garage door. See Troubleshooting Guide on a properly braced sectional door or solidly braced one-piece door. Make a note of your garage door for any additional items you have it moves freely (Figure 1). not solid), door (including door frame) must be needed ) before installing Opener. NOTE The Excelerator Opener...
Owner's Manual
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...door spring. A If door height is not at 1-800-35-GENIE. C If door height is above Header, a 2" x 6" board must be screwed to studs beside your mark to floor. - C Check wall for 8' door Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR Figure 4 Find Highest Point of doors: - Check Step 3: Measure Garage Door Height Measure garage door...B If door height is 8'-0", you pur chased is a heavily reinforced section of the garage door opening. A Find vertical center line of door and header: • Close door Measure door width at...
...door spring. A If door height is not at 1-800-35-GENIE. C If door height is above Header, a 2" x 6" board must be screwed to studs beside your mark to floor. - C Check wall for 8' door Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR Figure 4 Find Highest Point of doors: - Check Step 3: Measure Garage Door Height Measure garage door...B If door height is 8'-0", you pur chased is a heavily reinforced section of the garage door opening. A Find vertical center line of door and header: • Close door Measure door width at...
Owner's Manual
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... be installed. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are included to attach the Opener to joists or trusses through finish material using a stud finder or similar device. C heck Step 5: Check Power Head Mounting Area Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be mounted (Figure 5): A Measure from garage door center line mark toward...
... be installed. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are included to attach the Opener to joists or trusses through finish material using a stud finder or similar device. C heck Step 5: Check Power Head Mounting Area Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be mounted (Figure 5): A Measure from garage door center line mark toward...
Owner's Manual
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... p Safe-T-Beam® Sensor Mounting Bracket Extensions (dealer) p Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer) p Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing or reinforcement kits (dealer) p Lag Screws (1-1/4"or 1-1/2" ) for a wood door less than 2" thick (store) p Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician) p Excelerator Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors) (store) p Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power...
... p Safe-T-Beam® Sensor Mounting Bracket Extensions (dealer) p Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer) p Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing or reinforcement kits (dealer) p Lag Screws (1-1/4"or 1-1/2" ) for a wood door less than 2" thick (store) p Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a licensed electrician) p Excelerator Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors) (store) p Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power...
Owner's Manual
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... Latch two Hooks together and slide Collar over Hooks Collar Rail Clamps 11D. Garage Door Opener Assembly A ssembly Step C1h: Connect Rail to Opener Power Head. Finger-tighten until the Opener is needed, attach it per instructions supplied with 2 (1/4"-20) (yellow) Hex... procedures in same direction and away from Power Head: • Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward door 11C. Keep Rail Sections level until later. D If you have a 1-piece rail unit, skip Assembly Step... Attach Middle Rail Section For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 9
... Latch two Hooks together and slide Collar over Hooks Collar Rail Clamps 11D. Garage Door Opener Assembly A ssembly Step C1h: Connect Rail to Opener Power Head. Finger-tighten until the Opener is needed, attach it per instructions supplied with 2 (1/4"-20) (yellow) Hex... procedures in same direction and away from Power Head: • Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward door 11C. Keep Rail Sections level until later. D If you have a 1-piece rail unit, skip Assembly Step... Attach Middle Rail Section For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 9
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... Model number (Figure 17): Dealer Name: Dealer Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: NOTE Please keep original or photocopy of your garage door opener, adjust the height of the knob to no less than 6 feet above the floor. * The Emergency Release Cord is available if ... Switch Wire (white). • Terminal 5: OPEN Limit Switch Wire (white) and CLOSE Limit Switch Wire (brown). • Terminal 6: CLOSE Limit Switch Wire (brown). Leave just enough Wire to call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Figure 16 Attach Emergency Release Cord...
... Model number (Figure 17): Dealer Name: Dealer Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: NOTE Please keep original or photocopy of your garage door opener, adjust the height of the knob to no less than 6 feet above the floor. * The Emergency Release Cord is available if ... Switch Wire (white). • Terminal 5: OPEN Limit Switch Wire (white) and CLOSE Limit Switch Wire (brown). • Terminal 6: CLOSE Limit Switch Wire (brown). Leave just enough Wire to call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Figure 16 Attach Emergency Release Cord...
Owner's Manual
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... x 3/4" Self-Drilling Screws Hardware (orange bag) 12 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com OPEN ORANGE PARTS BAG B Attach Header Bracket to the garage framing. Garage Door Opener Installation NOTE For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have sufficient support. • If a door spring is critical that the point where the Rail attaches to the...
... x 3/4" Self-Drilling Screws Hardware (orange bag) 12 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com OPEN ORANGE PARTS BAG B Attach Header Bracket to the garage framing. Garage Door Opener Installation NOTE For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have sufficient support. • If a door spring is critical that the point where the Rail attaches to the...
Owner's Manual
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...mounting door Opener. Rail Strap Rail Strap Bolt Header Bracket Figure 20 Attach Rail Strap to Rail Strap Bolt. For doors thinner than top roller, and mark holes (Figure 19). In sta lla tio n SteCph2: Install Garage Door Bracket CAUTION Doors made of door ...door Optional Door Operator Bracket (not included) Figure 19 Attach Door Bracket For one-piece doors: A Position Door Bracket on door's center line, as high as possible or on door center line, no lower than 2", use 1-1/4" Lag Screws. B Attach (5/16"-18) Flange Nut to Header Bracket For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE...
...mounting door Opener. Rail Strap Rail Strap Bolt Header Bracket Figure 20 Attach Rail Strap to Rail Strap Bolt. For doors thinner than top roller, and mark holes (Figure 19). In sta lla tio n SteCph2: Install Garage Door Bracket CAUTION Doors made of door ...door Optional Door Operator Bracket (not included) Figure 19 Attach Door Bracket For one-piece doors: A Position Door Bracket on door's center line, as high as possible or on door center line, no lower than 2", use 1-1/4" Lag Screws. B Attach (5/16"-18) Flange Nut to Header Bracket For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE...
Owner's Manual
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...(3/8") Serrated Flange Hex Nuts so overall length is as long as possible For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Straight Door Arm Curved Door Arm Figure 23B Assemble Arms (ONE-PIECE) 15 Securely tighten fasteners. Tie a new overhand knot in ...and Door Arms Connect OPEN YELLOW PARTS BAG For sectional doors: A Attach Curved Door Arm to Magnetic Carriage Assembly. B Attach Straight Door Arm to comply may leave Emergency Release Knob within reach of Emergency Release Cord Knob to Door Bracket with garage door fully or partially open, garage door ...
...(3/8") Serrated Flange Hex Nuts so overall length is as long as possible For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Straight Door Arm Curved Door Arm Figure 23B Assemble Arms (ONE-PIECE) 15 Securely tighten fasteners. Tie a new overhand knot in ...and Door Arms Connect OPEN YELLOW PARTS BAG For sectional doors: A Attach Curved Door Arm to Magnetic Carriage Assembly. B Attach Straight Door Arm to comply may leave Emergency Release Knob within reach of Emergency Release Cord Knob to Door Bracket with garage door fully or partially open, garage door ...
Owner's Manual
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... Sensor onto the tongues of garage door frame or wall 6" above floor Figure 26 Final Check Safe-T-Beams® 16 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com In sta lla tio n SteCph6: Install System Safe-T-Beam® ELECTRICAL WARNING Ensure there is installed. If Opener is critical. - Safe-T-Beam®...
... Sensor onto the tongues of garage door frame or wall 6" above floor Figure 26 Final Check Safe-T-Beams® 16 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com In sta lla tio n SteCph6: Install System Safe-T-Beam® ELECTRICAL WARNING Ensure there is installed. If Opener is critical. - Safe-T-Beam®...
Owner's Manual
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... system is no power to Terminal #2. • On back of garage door. D Wire Wall Controls to Opener (Figure 31): • On Power Head, connect Striped Wires to Terminal #1 and White Wires to the Opener before installing Wall Console Wires. C Ensure Vacation Lock Switch is in... Label 18 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Makes Console easy to Terminal "B" 58 B W Figure 31 Install Wall Control with 2 (#6 x 1-1/4") Pan Head Screws. Security Vacation Lock Switch Independent Light Control Garage Door Control Wall Console OR 58 Figure 30 Wall...
... system is no power to Terminal #2. • On back of garage door. D Wire Wall Controls to Opener (Figure 31): • On Power Head, connect Striped Wires to Terminal #1 and White Wires to the Opener before installing Wall Console Wires. C Ensure Vacation Lock Switch is in... Label 18 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Makes Console easy to Terminal "B" 58 B W Figure 31 Install Wall Control with 2 (#6 x 1-1/4") Pan Head Screws. Security Vacation Lock Switch Independent Light Control Garage Door Control Wall Console OR 58 Figure 30 Wall...
Owner's Manual
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...; Check that Magnetic Carriage Assembly is disengaged. • With garage door fully closed ) Carriage (disengaged) Switch Magnet Open Limit Switch Switch (door fully open) Carriage (disengaged) Magnet Figure 33 Setting Limit Switches Force Controls Figure 34 Making Force Adjustments 20 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Do Not over -tighten (strip...
...; Check that Magnetic Carriage Assembly is disengaged. • With garage door fully closed ) Carriage (disengaged) Switch Magnet Open Limit Switch Switch (door fully open) Carriage (disengaged) Magnet Figure 33 Setting Limit Switches Force Controls Figure 34 Making Force Adjustments 20 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Do Not over -tighten (strip...
Owner's Manual
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...door using Wall Console. If your Excelerator® is blocked, door will prevent the Timer/Cycle Counter from resetting. E Adjust Open Force to minimum needed: • Place door in open it contacts board: • If door does not reverse, decrease Close Force until door reverses. • If door... slightly clockwise, open garage door, and close garage door, and open position using Wall Console. • Gently adjust Close Force fully counterclockwise (minimum force). • Run Opener using Wall Console. • Observe that door runs to Open Limit Switch. ...
...door using Wall Console. If your Excelerator® is blocked, door will prevent the Timer/Cycle Counter from resetting. E Adjust Open Force to minimum needed: • Place door in open it contacts board: • If door does not reverse, decrease Close Force until door reverses. • If door... slightly clockwise, open garage door, and close garage door, and open position using Wall Console. • Gently adjust Close Force fully counterclockwise (minimum force). • Run Opener using Wall Console. • Observe that door runs to Open Limit Switch. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator Light will stop: • The door automatically stops at one Button of the open Battery Cover Figure 39 Remote Control Battery Replacement 22 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com B Snap Battery Cover closed. Garage door will stay lit. • Press Remote... Control Button again. Beam® System is moving. • Do not allow children to open or close the garage door if the Safe-T- B Program each...
... Indicator Light will stop: • The door automatically stops at one Button of the open Battery Cover Figure 39 Remote Control Battery Replacement 22 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com B Snap Battery Cover closed. Garage door will stay lit. • Press Remote... Control Button again. Beam® System is moving. • Do not allow children to open or close the garage door if the Safe-T- B Program each...
Owner's Manual
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...play with the door open. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. 4 NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 5 Test Opener monthly. The door MUST reverse on the floor. An improperly balanced door increases the risk of travel, retest the Door Opener. Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer...; Contact Customer Service • Determine source of severe injury or death. 7 KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. Weak or broken springs are capable of increasing the rate of door closure and increasing the risk of interference • Contact Customer Service • Contact ...
...play with the door open. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. 4 NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 5 Test Opener monthly. The door MUST reverse on the floor. An improperly balanced door increases the risk of travel, retest the Door Opener. Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer...; Contact Customer Service • Determine source of severe injury or death. 7 KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. Weak or broken springs are capable of increasing the rate of door closure and increasing the risk of interference • Contact Customer Service • Contact ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 BLINKS, Controller • Pause Board (Repeat) Interrupt • • Reset Opener - See page 20. Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer check: 2. Pause Incorrect • Check door condition. 2. Pause does not work without a working • Check for shorts, tight Staples...See Door recurs automatic garage door balance detection system. operation restored If the problem • Check door condition. Cycles are not pre-set at Power Head and Wall Console. (Repeat) • Contact Customer Service for further assistance. NOTE: This Opener is...
.... 2 BLINKS, Controller • Pause Board (Repeat) Interrupt • • Reset Opener - See page 20. Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer check: 2. Pause Incorrect • Check door condition. 2. Pause does not work without a working • Check for shorts, tight Staples...See Door recurs automatic garage door balance detection system. operation restored If the problem • Check door condition. Cycles are not pre-set at Power Head and Wall Console. (Repeat) • Contact Customer Service for further assistance. NOTE: This Opener is...
Owner's Manual
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... adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on page 10). WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer for proper wiring. Door will only run open • Check (ensure) that Carriage activates Close Limit Switch. Adjust as needed . Lights will only run 1. Until a replacement Wall...
... adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on page 10). WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer for proper wiring. Door will only run open • Check (ensure) that Carriage activates Close Limit Switch. Adjust as needed . Lights will only run 1. Until a replacement Wall...
Owner's Manual
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... present, troubleshoot as detailed in Electric Shock :+,7( 675,3( :$// &21752/ &21752//(5%2 $5' :+,7( :+,7( *5((1 35,0$5 Check Safe-T-Beam® System for Opener to retune Remote Controls or Receiver. WARNING: If you suspect a problem with garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer for each Remote Control into Receiver memory (See Programming the Remote Control on page...
... present, troubleshoot as detailed in Electric Shock :+,7( 675,3( :$// &21752/ &21752//(5%2 $5' :+,7( :+,7( *5((1 35,0$5 Check Safe-T-Beam® System for Opener to retune Remote Controls or Receiver. WARNING: If you suspect a problem with garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer for each Remote Control into Receiver memory (See Programming the Remote Control on page...