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Question posted by mcgoff66 on May 9th, 2022
Where Does The Wire
I have a genie model 12a. When I look at the area of the hook up terminals there is a wire with a small jack that comes from below the terminal bar at the edge of the printed circuit board. Where does this wire go and does it have more than one contact spot? it goe
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Related Genie Excelerator Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 11 Garage Door Opener Installation 12 Accessories 22 Maintenance 25 Troubleshooting 26 Wiring Diagram 29 Warranty information 30
COMPLETE WITH INTELLICODE® REMOTE CONTROL AND SERIES II ELECTRONICS
For 7' 6" Doors.
3531835447
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information 2 Important Installation Instructions 2 Safety Features 2 Pre-installation Checklist 3 Garage Door Opener Assembly...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
...door could cause severe injury.
The light turns on when door is moving parts. • Operator must be opened or closed manually for safer entries and exits. If you have garage door...tension and electric opening equipment may cause injuries, 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. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... Excelerator Opener is a sectional or a one -piece door.
Center Stile Figure 2 Note Door Type
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
3 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
This Opener includes parts and supplies needed to install in center of door, and its connection to door's top and bottom beams. A If door frame is "lightweight" (made with an automatic Garage Door...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... of the garage door opening. A If door height is any question contact your Customer Service Representative at least two Lag Screws and Flat Washers (not provided). • Transfer your rail is above door. B Find Header Bracket mounting height (Figure 4): (Do not attach Header Bracket). • Raise door, watching top edge of door and stop door when its edge reaches its...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... 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 rear
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 for longer spans...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... Extensions (dealer) ❐ Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer) ❐ Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing
or reinforcement kits (dealer)
❐ Lag Screws (11/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store) ❐ Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a
licensed electrician)
❐ Excelerator Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors) (store) ❐...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... the Extension Assembly (GSXL8) is fully assembled. Engage Hooks
Retaining Clips
14
Middle Rail Section 4B
Arrows point toward Power Head. • Slide Collar over Middle...GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY
Assembly Step C1H: CONNECT RAIL TO POWER HEAD
OPEN BLUE PARTS BAG
A Turn Power Head upside down and place on Retaining Clip
10
Figure 11 Attach Middle Rail Section
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...
D Place Close Limit Switch (Brown Wire) 15" from Power Head. 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" ...1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Close Limit Switch Assembly
Emergency Release Knob
Emergency Release Tag
Hardware (green bag)
E Place Open Limit Switch (White Wire) 15" ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... Not fasten the Header Bracket to drywall, particle board, plaster, or other such material.
• It may be fastened to serve as a mounting plate for the Header Bracket.
However, it is recommended) Lag Screws and Flat Washers (not supplied). GARAGE DOOR OPENER INSTALLATION
NOTE
For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have sufficient support.
• If...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
..., or other lightweight materials must be properly braced before mounting door Opener. Installation SteCpH2: INSTALL GARAGE DOOR BRACKET
CAUTION
Doors made of your garage door. For one-piece doors:
A Position Door Bracket on door's center line, as high as possible or on door
Optional Door Operator Bracket (not included) Figure 19 Attach Door Bracket
Rail Strap
Rail Strap Bolt
26 11
Header...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...door, tracks, or any door hardware. NOTE
The Opener will spend more time in opposite directions. B Attach Safe-T-Beam® Source (Red LED) and Sensor (Green LED) to the Opener before installing Safe-T-Beam® System Wires... onto the tongues of garage door frame or wall 6" above floor
Figure 27 Final Check Safe-T-Beams®
16
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... Opener will prevent the light from inside garage. • Independent Light Control allows convenient manual control of garage door. • At least 5' above with Entrapment Warning Label
18
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
Wall Console 40
Figure 31 Wall Console
Allow slack
Terminal Attachment at Power Head
White Wire to
Terminal 2
Striped Wire...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... of Limit Switches
WARNING
• The garage door opens rapidly, and can cause serious injury or...garage door fully closed )
Carriage (disengaged)
Switch Magnet
Open Limit Switch Switch (door fully open)
Carriage (disengaged)
Magnet
Figure 34 Setting Limit Switches
Force Controls
HI LO HI LO OPEN CLOSE FORCE FORCE
Figure 35 Making Force Adjustments
20
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... clockwise, open garage door, and close it again.
• Repeat steps above until garage door runs smoothly from Close Limit Switch to Open Limit Switch.
D Test Door Opener:
• Run door up and down a few times using Wall Console.
• Observe that door runs to Open Limit Switch. - E Adjust Open Force to minimum needed to set Limit Switch positions.
If your Excelerator®...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... Indicator Light will move. Garage door will reverse.
1 Button Remote
48
2 Button Remote
51
3 Button Remote
49
Figure 37 Genie Remote Controls
Learn Code Button
STATUS
LEARN LEARN INDICATOR LIGHT
Figure 38 Learn Code Button and Indicator Light
Model Number
Visor Clip
Push to close cycle. You cannot use the door Opener, Remote Controls, or
Wireless...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... LED turns off . NOTE
• If the door does not move the garage door:
- twice per second. • Enter your PIN and press
.
- Red LED blinks - Learn Code Indicator LED stays on next page)
For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
23 Each door opener must be programmed to 8 characters).
• Press...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... risk of travel, retest the Door Opener. WARNING
Use the Wall Console included with the Door Controls. After adjusting either the Force or the Limit of severe injury or death. 7 KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED.
An improperly balanced door increases the risk of the doorway on contact with the door open.
Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer make repairs to...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... when power is equipped with an automatic garage door balance detection system. Check Wiring Connections at 1-800-35-GENIE.
• If Safe-T-Beam® problems exists, the door can be installed and operational to enable door to close. Unlock switch. See page 20. 2. See Door
Safety Guide See page 16. Check door condition. Contact Customer service for shorted...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...; WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs,contact a Genie
Factory Authorized De aler for service,or contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE. Adjust as needed . • Check garage door for binding.
• Check Open Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring. • Check Open Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...Service at 1-800-35-GENIE. Door closes, and Opener shuts down
• ...garage door when pressing Control Button.
• Replace Remote Control Battery
type "A23." (See page 22).
• Reposition Opener Antenna Wire.
• Do Not attempt to open door. WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING Opening Cover May Cause Electric Shock
WALL CONTROL
CONTROLLER BOARD
GREEN
PRIMARY GROUND MOTOR DRIVE BOARD...
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