Owner's Manual
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... Features 2 Pre-installation Checklist 3 Garage Door Opener Assembly 9 Record Data (for 8' Doors Included Wall Control MUST be Properly Set to Operation of this Garage Door Operator. SAVEFTUHTIUSRMEARNEUFEARLEFNOCRE Extension Kit is available for Service 11 Garage Door Opener Installation 12 Accessories 22 Maintenance 25... Installed and the Force Controls MUST be installed prior to close door. This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal, State and UL 325 Safety Requirements. Please call us: 1-800-35-GENIE (354-3643) www.geniecompany.com Please have Model information ready...
... Features 2 Pre-installation Checklist 3 Garage Door Opener Assembly 9 Record Data (for 8' Doors Included Wall Control MUST be Properly Set to Operation of this Garage Door Operator. SAVEFTUHTIUSRMEARNEUFEARLEFNOCRE Extension Kit is available for Service 11 Garage Door Opener Installation 12 Accessories 22 Maintenance 25... Installed and the Force Controls MUST be installed prior to close door. This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal, State and UL 325 Safety Requirements. Please call us: 1-800-35-GENIE (354-3643) www.geniecompany.com Please have Model information ready...
Owner's Manual
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...for safer entries and exits. Safe-T-Stop® Timed Reversed System Automatically opens a closing door. each, are used for emergencies or maintenance. 2 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com If you have any questions or do not understand the information... presented, call your nearest Genie Factory Authorized Dealer listed at www.geniecompany.com, or customer Service at the center of a 2" x 4" board laid flat. This is activated and automatically turns off power before installing operator. 4 Install door operator 7 feet or more above the...
...for safer entries and exits. Safe-T-Stop® Timed Reversed System Automatically opens a closing door. each, are used for emergencies or maintenance. 2 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com If you have any questions or do not understand the information... presented, call your nearest Genie Factory Authorized Dealer listed at www.geniecompany.com, or customer Service at the center of a 2" x 4" board laid flat. This is activated and automatically turns off power before installing operator. 4 Install door operator 7 feet or more above the...
Owner's Manual
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... Stile Extension Springs Header Area door (Figure 2). Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of garages and garage doors. Make a note of balance, have a wooden door, measure door's thickness. (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws are included for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism. not solid), door (including door frame) must be needed to connect garage door to your door sticks, binds, or is...
... Stile Extension Springs Header Area door (Figure 2). Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of garages and garage doors. Make a note of balance, have a wooden door, measure door's thickness. (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws are included for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism. not solid), door (including door frame) must be needed to connect garage door to your door sticks, binds, or is...
Owner's Manual
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... place the Header Bracket avove the spring. For sectional doors, add 2-1/2" to connect points. Bottom of door and on header directly above the Header Bracket mounting point, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer. • If a door spring is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just...1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com C Check wall for 8' door Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR Figure 4 Find Highest Point of door and header: • Close door. • Measure door width at top. • Mark a point at 1-800-35-GENIE. B If your door height is ...
... place the Header Bracket avove the spring. For sectional doors, add 2-1/2" to connect points. Bottom of door and on header directly above the Header Bracket mounting point, contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer. • If a door spring is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just...1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com C Check wall for 8' door Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR Figure 4 Find Highest Point of door and header: • Close door. • Measure door width at top. • Mark a point at 1-800-35-GENIE. B If your door height is ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are included to attach the Opener to...above where Opener Power Head will be partially disassembled to install appropriate wiring in place of Power Head. 10' for 7-1/2' doors 11' for 8' doors Door Center Line Figure 5 Check Power Head location OPEN BEAM CEILING EX AMPLES Mounting Straps 30 55 11 Support board added ...
... 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. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are included to attach the Opener to...above where Opener Power Head will be partially disassembled to install appropriate wiring in place of Power Head. 10' for 7-1/2' doors 11' for 8' doors Door Center Line Figure 5 Check Power Head location OPEN BEAM CEILING EX AMPLES Mounting Straps 30 55 11 Support board added ...
Owner's Manual
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...16" Sockets Carpenter's Level Figure 8 Recommended Tools 6 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com A If you open garage door from outside if there is highly recommended to install a Genie Emergency Release Kit (GER-2). Source Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Sensor Check Step 8: ...of 6" Bracket 6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door. • Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used (not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on masonry with attachment tabs ...
...16" Sockets Carpenter's Level Figure 8 Recommended Tools 6 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com A If you open garage door from outside if there is highly recommended to install a Genie Emergency Release Kit (GER-2). Source Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Sensor Check Step 8: ...of 6" Bracket 6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door. • Safe-T-Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used (not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on masonry with attachment tabs ...
Owner's Manual
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... 3/8" Hex Head No. 8-32 x 1" Phillips Screw No. 8-32 x 3/8" Slotted Hex Head Screw Power Cord For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 7 These items will be illustrated throughout the manual as required. Parts List Item 1 2 3 4 4A 4B 4C ... (long)(yellow) 10'&12'only Emergency Release Knob (green bag) 1 1 Emergency Release Tag (green bag) 1 1 Header Bracket (orange bag) 1 1 Door Bracket (orange bag) 1/4" x 2" Lag Screw (orange bag) Straight Door Arm (main carton) 1 1 varies/model 8 1 1 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 15/16" (yellow bag) 2 2 Cotter Pin, .073" dia. ...
... 3/8" Hex Head No. 8-32 x 1" Phillips Screw No. 8-32 x 3/8" Slotted Hex Head Screw Power Cord For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 7 These items will be illustrated throughout the manual as required. Parts List Item 1 2 3 4 4A 4B 4C ... (long)(yellow) 10'&12'only Emergency Release Knob (green bag) 1 1 Emergency Release Tag (green bag) 1 1 Header Bracket (orange bag) 1 1 Door Bracket (orange bag) 1/4" x 2" Lag Screw (orange bag) Straight Door Arm (main carton) 1 1 varies/model 8 1 1 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 15/16" (yellow bag) 2 2 Cotter Pin, .073" dia. ...
Owner's Manual
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... NOTE Opener will not function unless Safe-T-Beam® System is installed and Force Controls are properly set. One-Piece Rail Assembly (Genie Pro only) for 10' or 12' door includes: • Special "Close" Limit Switch with longer Wires. • 96" Emergency Release Cord (yellow). • Rail Support Kit. 11... Rail Assembly (1 piece) (Packaged separately) 5573 3 4466 5544 1199 1111 DOOR 26 30 88 11 47C 1166 1155 2211 1188 88 1133 DOOR 1144 553 22 99 45A 1100 46B 3311 30 28 556 3322 3366 3344 333 32 112 3333 2225 2222...
... NOTE Opener will not function unless Safe-T-Beam® System is installed and Force Controls are properly set. One-Piece Rail Assembly (Genie Pro only) for 10' or 12' door includes: • Special "Close" Limit Switch with longer Wires. • 96" Emergency Release Cord (yellow). • Rail Support Kit. 11... Rail Assembly (1 piece) (Packaged separately) 5573 3 4466 5544 1199 1111 DOOR 26 30 88 11 47C 1166 1155 2211 1188 88 1133 DOOR 1144 553 22 99 45A 1100 46B 3311 30 28 556 3322 3366 3344 333 32 112 3333 2225 2222...
Owner's Manual
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... to Middle Rail Section following procedures in same direction and away from Power Head: • Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward door 11C. Connect with kit. 11 11A. Finger-tighten until later. (Middle Rail Section looks the same on Rail Sections to Collar (Figure11D...). Snap on Motor Shaft (Figure 9). C Install Coupler on Retaining Clip 10 Figure 11 Attach Middle Rail Section For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 9 Assembly Step C2H: INSTALL REMAINING RAIL SECTIONS A Arrange arrows on both ends. Slip on a flat level surface....
... to Middle Rail Section following procedures in same direction and away from Power Head: • Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward door 11C. Connect with kit. 11 11A. Finger-tighten until later. (Middle Rail Section looks the same on Rail Sections to Collar (Figure11D...). Snap on Motor Shaft (Figure 9). C Install Coupler on Retaining Clip 10 Figure 11 Attach Middle Rail Section For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 9 Assembly Step C2H: INSTALL REMAINING RAIL SECTIONS A Arrange arrows on both ends. Slip on a flat level surface....
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...Cord 25 C Place Switches on Assembled Rail 10 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Close Limit Switch (Brown wire) 19 DOOR Open Limit Switch (White wire) 18 DOOR 15" Arrows point DOOR toward door Wire Clip 53 15" #8-32 x 1" Hex Head Screws 21 Figure 14 ... ASSEMBLY ONTO RAILS A Place Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever in "release" position. Magnetic Carriage Assembly 12 Engaged Position Release Position Puerta Door Porte Toward door and header Toward Power Head End Rail Section 4C Figure 12 Slide Magnetic Carriage onto Rail Assembly Step C4H: ATTACH RAIL STRAP TO...
...Cord 25 C Place Switches on Assembled Rail 10 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Close Limit Switch (Brown wire) 19 DOOR Open Limit Switch (White wire) 18 DOOR 15" Arrows point DOOR toward door Wire Clip 53 15" #8-32 x 1" Hex Head Screws 21 Figure 14 ... ASSEMBLY ONTO RAILS A Place Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever in "release" position. Magnetic Carriage Assembly 12 Engaged Position Release Position Puerta Door Porte Toward door and header Toward Power Head End Rail Section 4C Figure 12 Slide Magnetic Carriage onto Rail Assembly Step C4H: ATTACH RAIL STRAP TO...
Owner's Manual
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...x 3/4" Hex Head Bolts 11 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Serrated Flange Nuts 28 Door Bracket 56 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Self-Drilling Screws Hardware (orange bag) 12 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Any of the door. • Mark 3 hole positions. • Drill 3 (5/32") pilot holes.... • Attach Header Bracket with at mark above door. However, it is recommended) Lag Screws and Flat Washers (...
...x 3/4" Hex Head Bolts 11 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Serrated Flange Nuts 28 Door Bracket 56 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Self-Drilling Screws Hardware (orange bag) 12 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Any of the door. • Mark 3 hole positions. • Drill 3 (5/32") pilot holes.... • Attach Header Bracket with at mark above door. However, it is recommended) Lag Screws and Flat Washers (...
Owner's Manual
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...Bolt through Header Bracket hole (Figure 20). Finger-tighten until later. 28 30 56 or 30 28 SECTIONAL DOORS Center Line of door ONE-PIECE DOORS Center Line of the included Lag Screws vs. Installation SteCpH3: ATTACH RAIL TO HEADER BRACKET A While supporting...SteCpH2: INSTALL GARAGE DOOR BRACKET CAUTION Doors made of your garage door. the thickness of masonite, lightweight wood, fiberglass, metal, or other lightweight materials must be properly braced before mounting door Opener. B Attach (5/16"-18) Flange Nut to Header Bracket For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www....
...Bolt through Header Bracket hole (Figure 20). Finger-tighten until later. 28 30 56 or 30 28 SECTIONAL DOORS Center Line of door ONE-PIECE DOORS Center Line of the included Lag Screws vs. Installation SteCpH3: ATTACH RAIL TO HEADER BRACKET A While supporting...SteCpH2: INSTALL GARAGE DOOR BRACKET CAUTION Doors made of your garage door. the thickness of masonite, lightweight wood, fiberglass, metal, or other lightweight materials must be properly braced before mounting door Opener. B Attach (5/16"-18) Flange Nut to Header Bracket For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www....
Owner's Manual
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...22 Mounting methods for longer spans 30 Perforated Angle Iron 30 FINISHED CEILINGS Locate ceiling joists or trusses using step ladder, etc.) (Figure 21). SECTIONAL DOORS Rail Should be needed. See Check Power Head Mounting Area on page 5. Use (5/16"-18 x 3/4") Hex Head Bolt, (5/16"-18) Serrated Flanged... CEILING EXAMPLES Mounting Straps 30 55 11 Support board added for open beam and finished ceilings 14 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Do Not fasten to garage may be level or dip down slightly. D Securely tighten all instructions completely...
...22 Mounting methods for longer spans 30 Perforated Angle Iron 30 FINISHED CEILINGS Locate ceiling joists or trusses using step ladder, etc.) (Figure 21). SECTIONAL DOORS Rail Should be needed. See Check Power Head Mounting Area on page 5. Use (5/16"-18 x 3/4") Hex Head Bolt, (5/16"-18) Serrated Flanged... CEILING EXAMPLES Mounting Straps 30 55 11 Support board added for open beam and finished ceilings 14 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Do Not fasten to garage may be level or dip down slightly. D Securely tighten all instructions completely...
Owner's Manual
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...Pull Cord through Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever until Knob is as short as possible 35 32 Curved 36 34 Door Arm 31 Straight Door Arm 33 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Figure 24 Assemble Arms (ONE-PIECE) 15 C Attach both Arms together with...until Knob is as long as possible. Securely tighten fasteners. B Attach Straight Door Arm to Magnetic Carriage Assembly. Installation SteCpH5: ASSEMBLE AND CONNECT DOOR ARMS OPEN YELLOW PARTS BAG For sectional doors: A Attach Curved Door Arm to comply may close without warning! 33 32 Clevis Pins Cotter Pins ...
...Pull Cord through Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever until Knob is as short as possible 35 32 Curved 36 34 Door Arm 31 Straight Door Arm 33 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Figure 24 Assemble Arms (ONE-PIECE) 15 C Attach both Arms together with...until Knob is as long as possible. Securely tighten fasteners. B Attach Straight Door Arm to Magnetic Carriage Assembly. Installation SteCpH5: ASSEMBLE AND CONNECT DOOR ARMS OPEN YELLOW PARTS BAG For sectional doors: A Attach Curved Door Arm to comply may close without warning! 33 32 Clevis Pins Cotter Pins ...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 (#10-16 x 1-1/4") Phillips Hex Head Screws per Bracket. Preventing crossed signals is No power to Brackets (Figure 25): • For single-door garages. - may be placed further away from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through the Accessories Order Form. - If Opener is installed. NOTE The Opener will spend more time in opposite...
... 2 (#10-16 x 1-1/4") Phillips Hex Head Screws per Bracket. Preventing crossed signals is No power to Brackets (Figure 25): • For single-door garages. - may be placed further away from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through the Accessories Order Form. - If Opener is installed. NOTE The Opener will spend more time in opposite...
Owner's Manual
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...A Leave slack for adjustment Terminal attachments at Power Head Figure 29 Wiring Method A Wire Clips 53 Insulated Staples 38 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 654321 STB Terminal attachments at Safe-T-Beam® Terminal attachments at Power Head. - Do Not plug in path between 5"...and can cause the Safe-T-Beam® System to stop working. Staples should be run on Power Head Terminal Block. Ensure that no part of door or its hardware is in yet! 38 Insulated Staples (approximately 30 parts) 41 #6-11/4" Pan Head Screws Hardware (red bag) Approx. 11...
...A Leave slack for adjustment Terminal attachments at Power Head Figure 29 Wiring Method A Wire Clips 53 Insulated Staples 38 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 654321 STB Terminal attachments at Safe-T-Beam® Terminal attachments at Power Head. - Do Not plug in path between 5"...and can cause the Safe-T-Beam® System to stop working. Staples should be run on Power Head Terminal Block. Ensure that no part of door or its hardware is in yet! 38 Insulated Staples (approximately 30 parts) 41 #6-11/4" Pan Head Screws Hardware (red bag) Approx. 11...
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...is in as far as needed to hold the Wire snugly. CAUTION • Use of garage door. • At least 5' above with Entrapment Warning Label 18 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com When using the Insulated Staples, be able to stop working. Wall ...• LED Indicator shows whether system is powered, locked, or unlocked. B Find a convenient mounting location: • Within direct sight of any moving garage door or Opener parts (you should not be sure to Terminal "B" 654321 PB/WC Figure 32 Install Wall Console with 2 (#6 x 11/4") Pan Head Screws. ...
...is in as far as needed to hold the Wire snugly. CAUTION • Use of garage door. • At least 5' above with Entrapment Warning Label 18 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com When using the Insulated Staples, be able to stop working. Wall ...• LED Indicator shows whether system is powered, locked, or unlocked. B Find a convenient mounting location: • Within direct sight of any moving garage door or Opener parts (you should not be sure to Terminal "B" 654321 PB/WC Figure 32 Install Wall Console with 2 (#6 x 11/4") Pan Head Screws. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the components. • The electrical power to building, have a licensed electrician perform step B. • If you are light sensitive. The door Opener must remain off Power Cord inside Power Head as near Strain Relief as possible. - connecting power with permanent wiring - Restore Power ...to Power Head Wires. - B Instructions for licensed electrician - Black supply line to page 26.) For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 19 D Perform Safe-T-Beam® alignment check: • Check if Safe-T-Beam® Source Red LED is ...
...the components. • The electrical power to building, have a licensed electrician perform step B. • If you are light sensitive. The door Opener must remain off Power Cord inside Power Head as near Strain Relief as possible. - connecting power with permanent wiring - Restore Power ...to Power Head Wires. - B Instructions for licensed electrician - Black supply line to page 26.) For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 19 D Perform Safe-T-Beam® alignment check: • Check if Safe-T-Beam® Source Red LED is ...
Owner's Manual
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...the path clear. • Position the ladder to midpoint between the two Limit Switches before contacting floor, increase Close force and try again. - If door reverses before operating the Opener. Do not over -tighten (strip) Limit Switch Set Screw. C Adjust Open Limit Switch: • Press Wall Console to... HI LO HI LO OPEN CLOSE FORCE FORCE Figure 35 Making Force Adjustments 20 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com If door does not close garage door. - A Pre-set to the minimum force necessary to open position. • Slide Open Limit Switch until it...
...the path clear. • Position the ladder to midpoint between the two Limit Switches before contacting floor, increase Close force and try again. - If door reverses before operating the Opener. Do not over -tighten (strip) Limit Switch Set Screw. C Adjust Open Limit Switch: • Press Wall Console to... HI LO HI LO OPEN CLOSE FORCE FORCE Figure 35 Making Force Adjustments 20 For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com If door does not close garage door. - A Pre-set to the minimum force necessary to open position. • Slide Open Limit Switch until it...
Owner's Manual
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...time. If not, readjust the Close Limit Switch. 2" x 4" board laid flat Figure 36 Checking Contact Reverse For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 21 Installation SteCpH10: SETTING CONTACT REVERSE FUNCTION NOTE Limit Switch and Force Adjustments must contact the 2" x 4" board ... to the Wall Console - E Adjust Open Force to Open Limit Switch. - F Adjust Close Force to minimum needed : • Place door in open position using Wall Console. • Gently adjust Close Force fully counterclockwise (minimum force). • Run Opener using Wall Console. •...
...time. If not, readjust the Close Limit Switch. 2" x 4" board laid flat Figure 36 Checking Contact Reverse For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com 21 Installation SteCpH10: SETTING CONTACT REVERSE FUNCTION NOTE Limit Switch and Force Adjustments must contact the 2" x 4" board ... to the Wall Console - E Adjust Open Force to Open Limit Switch. - F Adjust Close Force to minimum needed : • Place door in open position using Wall Console. • Gently adjust Close Force fully counterclockwise (minimum force). • Run Opener using Wall Console. •...