Generac 7 Portable Generator User Manual
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1. C Garage door frame reinforcement brackets screws bracing or reinforcement kits dealer Lag Screws 1 1 4 for a wood door less than 2 thick store Electrical outlet and or wiring supplied by a licensed electrician Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head store 100 Watt light bulb Rough service bulbs recommended store GER 2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure store Wood for header ceiling and or door bracing reinforcement if needed Masonry fasteners for Safe T Beam Bracket installation if needed Masonry drill bit if needed Extension Kit for 8 Garage Doors Go to Assembly and Installation Poster for full Installation Instructions OOO OOF OOOO SSS SIIAS 1 16 5 32 Drill Bit Drill Bit Tape zA Phillips Screwdriver Stripper I Flat Blade Screwdriver Safety Glasses Pencil Q Q O S 6686 0 8 1 4 5 16 3 8 7 16 1 2 9 16 Socket sy Sockets Hack Saw Wrench Q__ Carpenter s Level O Figure 8 Recommended Tools For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS A Adjusting the beam Figure 3 e Adjust the source and sensor units until the Green indicator lights stay on ES Di ALIGNING THE SAFETY T BEAMS Be sure to stay out of the path of the beam while making adjustments A WA RN N G f Mo l2. IN THIS PACKAGE Warranty Information Pre Installation Checklist to be reviewed prior to any assembly or installation Pictorial and step by step opener assembly instructions Pictorial and step by step opener installation instructions Necessary Adjustments Programming Remote Devices Maintenance and Troubleshooting Parts Explosions Accessory Order Form Door Opener Association Safety and Maintenance Brochure DASMA Entrapment Warning Label To be Adhered in close proximity to wall control Please keep original or photocopy of your sales receipt with this manual for future reference should service ever be required IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL SAFETY WARNINGS MARKED CLEARLY IN BOTH THE MANUAL AND POSTER ARE READ UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED Visit Our Website at www geniecompany com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS Garage Doors are heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric motors Since moving objects springs under tension and electric motors can cause injuries your safety and the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this man ual If you have questions or do not understand the information presented call your nearest service representative In this section and those that follow the words Danger Warning and Caution are used to emphasize important sa
3. OF DOOR A JY Pel Sectional Door One Piece Door Figure 1 Checking door balance A WARNING If your door sticks binds or is out of balance have it adjusted by a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer Door springs cables ulleys brackets and associated hardware are under extreme ension and can cause serious injury or death SECTIONAL DOOR TORSION SPRINGS 7 Torsion Springs Extension Springs ONE PIECE DOOR TRACKLESS Header Area Center Stile Figure 2 Note Door Type Check Step 3 ENI GARAGE Door HEIGHT A The Belt Drive Garage Door Opener is designed for doors up to and including 7 6 tall B If door height is 8 07 you need a Rail Extension Kit Figure 3 See Accessories Order Form Page 23 C Ifthe door height is taller than 8 07 the opener you purchased is the wrong version Contact your Customer Service Representative at 1 800 354 3643 Rail Extension for 8 door Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com Check Step 5 CHECK Power HEAD M OUNTING AREA Check Step 4 SA CHECK Door HEADER AREA NOTE The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just above the top of the garage door opening A Find vertical center line of door and header e Close door e Measure door width at top e Marka point at center of door and on header directly above door Draw a c
4. from being able to operate the door opener D Erasing all remotes Figure 4 e Press and hold Learn Button on Power Head until Learn Indicator Light goes out Memory is erased e Program receiver again as needed For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com THE LEARN LIGHT WILL BLINK REPEATEDLY AND GO OUT SIGNALING THAT ALL REMOTES WERE REMOVED Figure 4 Erasing the remotes If the light on the remote glows dimly or does not light when operating the remote replace the batteries Replacing the batteries e Pop off the back of the transmitter using a coin e Replace the battery with anew compatable coin type battery size 2032 e Snap the back of the transmitter on Transmitter Compliance Statement Transmitters comply with all United States and Canadian legal requirements as of the date of manufacture No warranty is made that they comply with all egal requirements of any other jurisdiction If transmitters are to be used in another country the importer must determine compliance with any local aws and regulations which may differ from United States and Canadian requirements prior to use Los transmisores cumplen con todas las reglamentaciones legales de los Estados Unidos y del Canada en la fecha de fabricaci n Ninguna garant a se da que cumplan con todas as reglamentaciones legales de ninguna otra jurisdiccion Silos transmisores se van a utilizar en otro pais el importador deb
5. the door limits the door force must force setting as described in the next section then return here to finish setting these limits TEST THE SAFETY REVERSE B To test the safety reverse Figure 2 e Open the garage door e Laya2 x 4 board flat so it will be struck by the center of the door as it closes e Using the remote control close the door The door must reverse within 2 seconds of hitting the board e ifthe door stops but does not reverse the close force must be decreased e Repeat this test until the door reverses as required 2x 4 BOARD Figure 2 Checking safety reverse 12 Step 6 ADJUSTING AND TESTING THE FORCE CONTROLS CONTINUED A Locatethe OPEN FORCE adjustment screw Figure 3 e Use the remote control to cycle the door during these tests e Start with the door closed e Tum the open force adjustment screw 1 8 turn at a time in the decrease direction until the door stops midway while opening e Tum the open force adjustment 1 8 turn at a time in the increase direction until the door fully opens without stopping To ES s e OPEN FORCE ADJUSTING THE ADJUSTMENT OPEN FORCE EN Ta DECREASE INCREASE Figure 3 Open force adjustment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJ URY OR DEATH READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Never let children operate or play with the Door Controls Keep the Remote Con
6. way place the Header 5 Attach angle iron not included to Bracket above the spring Do Not move the door Eg joists or trusses through finish spring eX A material using Lag Screws OPEN CEILINGS Straps and angle iron may attach directly to joists or trusses C Check wall for a stud or a solid header at your mark If checking a finished wall a stud finder may be helpful e Iflocation is above Header a 2 x 6 board must be screwed to studs beside your mark with at least two Lag Screws and Flat Washers not provided e Transfer your mark to new mounting board Figure 6 Mounting methods for open beam or finished ceilings For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com 5 Check Step 6 Step 6 CHECK CEILING FOR GROUNDED Check Step 8 Step 8 RECOMMENDED TOOLS POWER SOURCE A Check that there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical outlet or grounded permanent wiring box per building code within 3 of Opener Power Head e fnot an outlet or wiring box must be installed Contact a licensed electrician for installation e If building codes require permanent wiring Power Head must be partially disassembled to install appropriate wiring in place of Power Cord See Assembly and Information Poster Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed Electrician Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are Licensed Electrician s Contact someone who isa Licensed Electrician Do Not use an extension cord E
7. AD WAIL MAA AO RAENT CL E RUINE ETA EMADIELSS o S 2 LICH MOA MIZE LMHS 247 sHOF SHE QTAR cejo BILICE 71E CHE BENO BE Hol Qa AFO mejo SHE AHO YSLCh ole EMANEZ 71E CHE AHOA ASE BS AUUE ASSPIOI SEM DIZALCH STASH CHEAIS BEX AA H24 ERO HEO ERIS AHS AHO EE FCC AND IC CERTIFIED All devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ABOUT DUAL FREQUENCY REMOTE TRANSMITTERS Your garage door opener GDO features a unique dual fre quency remote control system for reliable service in today s crowded airwaves Overcrowded airwaves may intermittently interfere with GDO s remote control system The dual frequency feature greatly reduces the possibility of unwanted interference The receiver in the GDO s powerhead can receive signals at 315 AND 390 MHz The remote is factory set at 315 MHz See Figure 2 and 3 on page 11 for frequency selector switch Switch your remote control frequency when e Remote does not have adequate range e Remote works inconsistently with fresh a installed LED feedback lights up when pressing button e Programming your car s
8. DEL 2040C Lifetime on motor 3 years all other parts For as long as you own your home Who gets the warranty This warranty is limited to the consumer who originally purchased the product Geographic scope This warranty applies only to units installed and operated within the country where they were purchased Limitations IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY AN UNWRITTEN WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCT IS FIT FOR ORDINARY USE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE GENIE WILL NOT PAY FOR LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF YOUR GENIE PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY YOUR GENIE PRODUCT OR ITS FAILURE TO WORK Wy SPE CIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MISUSE OR MODIFICATION OF YOUR GENIE PRODUCT Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an _ implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty is the only one we will give on your Genie product and it sets forth all our responsibilities regarding your Genie product There are no other express warranties State and province rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province How to get warranty service To obtain warranty service for your Ge
9. Genie product we will ship it to your home at no cost to you for parts and labor but you will have to pay a minimum of 5 00 for shipping and handling charges Your choice of either one of the above described service options is your exclusive remedy under this warranty What this warranty does not cover This warranty does not cover batteries which are considered replaceable parts installation commercial use defects resulting from accidents damage while in transit to our service location or damage resulting from alterations misuse or abuse lack of proper maintenance unauthorized repair or modification of the product affixing of any attachment not provided with the product programming of the Remote Control Devices Safe T Beam adjustment cleaning staples through wiring pinched or broken wires Carriage disengaged Force Control adjustments door out of balance broken springs or cables power outages use of extension cords missing or damaged parts on discounted clearanced final sale or taped cartons phantom operations labor is not covered if Opener is functioning properly while technician is in garage fire flood or acts of God or other failure to follow the Owner s Manual FOR ANSWERS CALL 1 800 354 3643 Please note the following information so it is available if you need to call us Date Purchased l I Serial Number Operator Model Remote Control Model Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip INCLUDED
10. Header Bracket il 3H Locknut 1 4 20 2 8 Belt a 2B _ Door Bracket 1 3J _Insulated Staples 20 9 Rail Clamps 2 2C Lag Screw 5 16 x 2 4 4A Carriage Release Handle 1 10 Mounting Strap 2 2D Clevis Pin 2 3 8 1 4B Release Handle Rope 36 11 Emergency Release Tag 1 2E Cotter Pin 3 4C Wall Control not shown l 16 For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com
11. HomeLink system To program a HomeLink device This GDO is HomeLink compatible e Use a small flat screwdriver to switch the frequency selector to 390 MHz e Follow the HomeLink instructions in your car owner s manual e Reset the remote control frequency to 315 MHz for everyday use Step 3 ADJUSTING THE OPEN AND CLOSE LIMITS A WARNING Stay clear of the opener s belt door and all other moving parts during this test A CAUTION Be sure the carriage is disengaged from the belt during the initial limit adjustments The carriage is disengaged when the release lever is pointing down DO NOT ENGAGE THE CARRIAGE UNTILINSTRUCTED A CAUTION Set the Open and Close limits carefully Setting the limits beyond where the door can physically travel could cause damage to the door the door hardware or opener 10 A Check that the carriage is disengaged e Close the garage door if not already closed e Mark the rail at the center of the carriage Figure 1 B Manually raise the door to the fully open position FOR A ONE PIECE DOOR OPEN ONLY UNTIL THE DOOR IS J UST SHORT OF LEVEL e Mark the rail at the center of the carriage Figure 1 e Manually close the garage door CENTER OF CARRIAGE WITH DOOR CLOSED Figure 1 Mark the rail C Examine where the carriage stop Figure 2 e Using a remote to activate the opener Check where the bullet stops at each end of the rail Repeate
12. Operation and Maintenance Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Information 0 008 2 Your Documentation Package 3 Safety Information 0ceeeees 4 Safety FeatureS cccc cence ees 4 Important Installation Instructions 4 Pre Installation Checklist 5 5 Adjustments asse 9 10 Programming the Remote Control 11 Installation of Light Bulb 19 Troubleshooting Guide s an 20 21 Parts List and Explosion a 22 ACCeESSOr eES Laaa 23 For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com 3563435770 CENIE Quietlift AC Powered Belt Drive a COMPLETE WITH INTELLICODE REMOTE CONTROL AND SERIES II ELECTRONICS For up to 7 6 tall Doors Included Wall Control MUST be installed prior to Operation of this Garage Door Operator Safe T Beam Safety Reverse System Must be Installed and the Force Controls MUST be Properly Set to close door This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal State and UL325 Safety Requirements Having Difficulty Need Help Please call us 1 800 35 GENIE 354 3643 www geniecompany com Please have Model information ready when calling THE GENIE COMPANY LIMITED WARRANTY What is covered Any defect in material and product workmanship from personal normal household use in accordance with the Owner s Manua For how long MODEL 2040L 15 years on motor 3 years all other parts MO
13. PENER DOES NOT OPERATE FROM THE REMOTE BUT DOES WITH THE WALL CONTROL A Besure that the remote is programmed into the opener B Check the remote s battery The red light should light up when ever the remote button is pressed Trouble 11 OPENER CLOSES BUT DOES NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE A Ifthe opener lights flash 5 times when the remote is activated and the door does not open the vacation switch is on Turn the vacation switch off optional accessory Trouble 12 REMOTE CONTROL WILL NOT OPERATE AT A DISTANCE FROM THE OPENER A Besure that the opener s antenna the short white wire on the back of the opener is extended upward from the opener B Check the remote s battery C Remote control operating distance will vary depending on the amount of interference and metal obstacles in the path of the signal For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com 15 FLASHING LIGHT TROUBLE CODES Power Head System Status Head System Status NUMBER OF FLASHES PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Door won t close Shorted wall Check wall control wires Be sure both are connected to control wire terminal screws Check for a staple in the wires Remove any staples compressing the wire 3FLASHES Doorwon tclose Safe T Beam obstacle Check for obstacles Align the Safe T Beam Door reversesor Open or close force exceeded or motor Check for binding or unbalanced door Adjust won t open or exceeded or motor thermal shutdown th
14. alance Lubricate the door hardware as recommended Genie Factory Authorized Dealer make repairs to by the manufacturer cables spring assemblies and other hardware SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Trouble 5 THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY AWARNING A Adjust the open limit setting Use the Wall Console included with Opener Any other wall SWAPO THe DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY A Adjust the close limit setting console can cause the Opener to operate unexpectedly and the light to stop working 14 For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com Trouble 7 THE DOOR STARTS TO CLOSE BUT Trouble 13 OPENER RUNS BY ITSELF REVERSES BEFORE FULLY CLOSING A Ifthe opener light flashes 4 times the close door force setting may A Examine all remotes programmed into the opener Check for be too low items that might be pressing on a remote button Look for remotes B The door hardware may be binding causing the door force setting stuffed between seat cushions of the car to be exceeded Disengage the carriage and manually check the door B If aremote has been lost or stolen erase the openers memory movement and balance Lubricate the door hardware as recommended to prevent the missing remote from activating the opener by the manufacturer Reprogram the remaining remotes into the opener C The Safe T Beam has been interrupted while the door is closing C Check the wiring between the wall control and the opener Look
15. ase lever is pointing down Figure 4 B Check the reverse function e Check that the Carriage is disengaged Figure 4 e Press the wall button to move the bullet Figure 5 to the open position away from the door Figure 4 Observe the belt as it travels and adjust tension if necessary e Press the wall button to start the bullet in the close direction e Block the Safe T Beam while the bullet is moving toward the door Figure 6 The bullet must stop and reverse direction when the beam is blocked C Check the forced closure feature Figure 7 e Block the Safe T Beam e Press the wall button and verify that the bullet moves in the close direction as long as you hold the button but reverses whenever you let go of the button Figure 7 CLOSE THE DOOR BEFORE PULLING THE CARRIAGE RELEASE HANDLE CAUTION VY PULL THE RED CARRIAGE RELEASE HANDLE TO DISENGAGE THE OPENER FROM THE DOOR BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE STEPS on TOWARD F 1 x OPENER BULLET TOWARD lt 4 poor Figure 5 observe bullet travel BLOCK THE BEAM WHILE THE BULLET a IS MOVING DOWN PLACE AN OBJECT IN THE BEAM S PATH Figure 7 Block the beam MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS AWARNING A moving garage door may cause serious njun or death Keep people clear of opening while door is moving Do not allow children to play with Remote Controls If the Safety Reverse does not wo
16. d activation may cause the opener to thermally shut down the light will flash 4 times If so wait 30 minutes for cool down before continuing D Adjust the open limit Figure 3A e Turn the Open Limit Adjustment Screw 1 4 turn at atime toward the up or down to change where the bullet stops Use the remote to cycle the opener after each adjustment Adjust until the bullet s leading edge stops at the pencil mark OPEN LIMIT ADJUSTMENT OPEN POSITION PENCIL MARK N 7 lt DOWN up gt Figure 3A Adjusting the open limit For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com E Adjust the close limit Figure 3B e Tum the Close Limit Adjustment Screw 1 4 turn at a time toward the up or down to change where the bullet stops Use the remote to cycle the opener after each adjustment Adjust until the bullet s leading edge stops at the pencil mark o AA A P Ui rae CLOSE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT Figure 3B Adjusting the close limit Step amp ADJUSTING THE OPEN AND CLOSE Limits CONTINUED Each 1 4 turn of the adjustment screw equals about 5 8 of carriage travel During the next adjustment if the door stops during penni or reverses during closing before reaching the e door force must be adjusted Change the door limits t force setting as described in the next section then return here to finish setting these limits A WARNING The door
17. e Light Bulb e Toreleasa the light cover IF THERE IS ANY TROUBLE WITH THE OPENER TRY Press in on center tab and lower lens Figure 1 THESE SOLUTIONS BEFORE CALLING THE HELP Replace the light bulb with a rough service bulb of no NuMBER more than 100 Watts e Raise Light Cover to close TAB In all cases watch the opener s lights for any flashing di trouble codes Refer to the Flashing Light Trouble Codes on page 16 for the problem cause and remedy FRONT OF UNIT Trouble 1 OPENER DOES NOT OPERATE FROM THE REMOTE OR WALL CONTROL A Check that the opener s AC outlet has power Plug a lamp into the outlet to check Figure 1 Light Lens B The motor s automatic thermal shutoff switch may have been activated from repeated use opener s lights will flash 4 times Wait 30 minutes for the motor to cool down and retry C Check the wall control wiring at the wall control s and l MPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTIONS opener s terminals and be sure that the remote is programmed into the opener THE RISK OF SEVERE EE Samara IN URY OR DEATH A A door spring may have broken Visually inspect the door hardware for any broken springs Have a qualified garage door service READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS professional repair the door if any hardware is broken Never let children operate or play with the Door B In cold weather climates check that the door is not frozen to the Controls Keep the Remote Control awayfrom ch
18. e and lower the door manually N OTE Thedoor should move freely without sticking or binding e Raise the door halfway open Thedoor should remain relatively still A slow movement is acceptable NOTE Use caution if the door is open the door may drop rapidly i i Li ane Ce Pees onOnsre omat If either of the above tests fail call a professional garage eee ee door installer to repair the door PULL THE RED RELEASE B Test the Safe T Beam System HANDLE TO DISENGAGE THE e Close the garage door OPENER FROM THE DOOR e Disengage the door from the opener Start the opener to run the bullet to the open position e Start the bullet toward the close position and block the Safe T Beam The bullet should stop and reverse toward the open position e With the beam blocked verify that constant pressure is required on the wall button to make the bullet move toward the close position Release the pushbutton before the bullet stops and it should reverse to the open position e Verify that the remote control will not move the bullet in Figure 1 Operating the release mechanism the down direction e Ifeither test fails adjust the beam and retest See step 1 page 7 Step 8 c Teng the safety reverse Step 8 MAINTENANCE Re engage the door to the opener Flip the carriage release lever up Raise the garage door manually until the carriage A WARNING engages with the bullet e Raise
19. e determinar si cumplen con las reglamentaciones y leyes locales que puedan ser diferentes a las reglamentaciones de los Estados Unidos y del Canada antes de usar los mismos Les metteurs sont conformes a la r glementation am ricaine et canadienne a compter de leur date de fabrication Aucune garantie n est stipul e indiquant qu ils sont conformes a toutes les prescriptions juridiques d autres autorit s Si les metteurs sont utilis s dans d autres pays il incombe a importateur d en d terminer leur conformit aux lois et r gles locales pouvant diff rer de celles des Etats Unis et du Canada avant toute utilisation desdits metteurs Sendeger te entsprechen allen gesetzlichen Bestimmungen in den USA und Kanada zum Zeitpunkt der Herstellung Wir bernehmen keine Gew hrleistung f r die Einhaltung aller gesetzlichen Bestimmungen in anderen L ndern Sollen Sendeger te in anderen L ndern eingesetzt werden so muss der Importeur vor dem Gebrauch sicherstellen dass die Sendeger te auch solchen lokalen Bestimmungen entsprechen welche von den Bestimmungen der USA und Kanadas abweichen BLT Hie RORESCARMMSANMRAEER Mee By BGS ETH Hh al ib KARR ZIR MRE ERE FMAMERED HOGMMEEAL HERES SEE MMEK ERTEM EEA LMG hIYAS vya WEAN OT RY HARROD HY ON AP ICMEML ET LALI KIYVASYI MIAVAGR UH FY LAOH DUA IC MMT AP L OVPRAE TS E the RIL AS YI MT AV ASRAKON FY AORTE NIBA ARMOR ELORRI NO DEA ERAZ LE
20. e door force If the motor had therma close shutdown wait 30 minutes and retry Door won t open Remote control was activatedwhile Unlock the vacation switch onthe wall control with remote vacation switch was locked optional accessory Motor ran longer Mechanical or Call Customer Service than 30 seconds electronic failure 800 354 3643 PARTS IDENTIFICATION H Number Parts List acd Pa rts List Number Parts List aaar Item Part Name Item Part Name Part Name 1A __ Pulley Assembly 1 2F Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 6 ay Machine Screw 6 32 x 1 2 1B Carriage 1 2G Locknut 5 16 18 6 4E Wood Screw 6 x 1 2 1C Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 8 2K Clevis Pin 1 3 8 1 4F Screw Cover 2 1D Locknut 1 4 20 9 2L Clevis Pin 1 1 8 1 4G 3 Button Remote Control 2 1E _Flange Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 1 2M_ Self Tappers 4 4H _ Wireless Keypad 1 1F Tapered Flange Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 4 3A Safety Beam Bracket not shown 4 4 Screw Anchor 2 1G Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 3B Safety Beam Transmitter not shown 1 4K Wood Screw 6 x 1 1 2 2 1H Locknut 5 16 18 2 3C Safety Beam Receiver not shown 1 4L Screw Cover 2 1 Sprocket 1 3D Wire 22 AWG 2 cond not shown 90 ft 5A Straight Door Arm 1 1K Sprocket Holder 1 3E Wire Clip 5 5B Curved Door Arm 1 1L _ Belt Clamp 1 3F Flange Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 2 6 Motor Head 1 1M Grease Tube 1 3G _Lag Screw 1 4 x 1 1 4 4 7 _ Rail Assembly 3 sections 1 2A
21. enter line to connect points B Find Header Bracket mounting height Figure 4 Do not attach Header Bracket e Raise door watching top edge of door and stop door when its edge reaches its highest point e Measure distance H from top edge of door to floor For sectional doors add 1 to H Mark a point on center line Bottom of Header Bracket will be installed here For one piece doors add 7 to H Mark this point on center line Bottom of Header Bracket will be installed here Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be mounted Figure 5 120 Volt grounded outlet aD or wiring box within 3 feet of aes PowerHead _ Door Center Line Figure 5 Check Power Head location A Measure from garage door center line toward rear of garage SECTIONAL DOOR Approximately 11 bs B Find location of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity of materials needed for your installation Figure 6 HEADER MOUNTING EXAMPLES Perforated Angle Iron Conduit e For both types of doors If the ceiling in your garage is so low that there is not at least a 3 space above the Header FINISHED CEILINGS Bracket mounting point contact a Genie Factory Locate ceiling joists or trusses using Authorized Dealer a stud finder or similar device e Ifa door spring is in the
22. er B If dooris lightweight made with frame and skin not solid door including door frame must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener C A door opener reinforcement bracket may also be needed to connect garage door to Opener s Door Bracket This Opener is designed for installation on a properly braced sectional door or solidly braced one piece door D Contact your Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for any necessary bracing and a door opener reinforcement bracket if needed before proceeding E Ifyou have a wooden door measure door s thickness If your door is less than 2 thick brace door or use shorter Door Bracket Lag Screws 1 4 x 1 1 4 not included Check Step 2 CHECK GARAGE DOOR ALIGNMENT OPERATION AND BALANCE e Level A Raise door check alignment and see if it moves freely Figure 1 If door appears out of alignment binds or does not move smoothly contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism B Raise door to 3 4 above ground and carefully let go Door should stay stationary Slight movement is acceptable More than slight movement means door is out of balance Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairs and adjustments to door mechanism C Check door type Make a note of whether it is a sectional or a One piece door Figure 2 KEEP FEET CLEAR
23. fety information The word A DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in injury and property damage The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important information POTENTIAL HAZARD EFFECT PREVENTION WARNING Can Cause Serious Injury or Death A Keep people clear of opening while door is moving Do Not allow children to play with the door operator Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring W eTurn off power before removing operator cover WARNING 7 Can Cause Serious Injury or Death ELECTRICAL SHOCK eWhen replacing cover make sure wires are not pinched or near moving parts e Operator must be properly grounded Do Not try to remove repair or adjust springs or anything to WARNING Can Cause Serious Injury or Death which door spring parts are fastened such as wood blocks steel brackets cables or other like items e Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJ URY OR DEATH 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS If
24. ight stays off check for THE SAFE T BEAM MUST BE ALIGNED OR THE OPEN Eene m ER WILL NOT FULLY FUNCTION connections at terminals Serious injury or death from a closing garage door may result because of failure to test the safety reverse system Repeat this test monthly and adjust as needed ADJUST UNITS SO LENSES POINT TOWARD EACH OTHER The Safe T Beam is an invisible ray of light that travels across the bottom of the garage door opening Figure 1 If an object blocks the beam while the garage door is closing the opener will stop then reverse and fully open the door NG SPRING CLIP LATCHES INTO DETENT MARKS TO HOLD UNIT S POSITION Figure 3 Adjusting Beam The Safe T Beam indicator lights display the status of the Safe T Beam system Figure 2 Source Red LED Sensor Green 2 LED s ON Power On BOTH OFF NoPower OFF Power Off ONE OFF ONE ON Misaligned If OFF check wire con ONE ON ONE BLINKING Beam nection at Powerhead needs better alignment Check for broken or Shorted wires Check BOTH ON Normal Function for defective source No Obstruction Receiver Sensor pS So 7 Transmitter Source GREEN LIGHT Figure 2 Indicator Lights For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com A WARNING Be sure the mae is si seligages from the belt before p erang the fol aa ion of the Safety T Beam i esting The a is disengaged when the rele
25. ildren ground or that snow buildup is not blocking the door Aa ee the movia door inont a away Vor C Ifthe opener light flashes 4 times the door force setting O ONE SHOULD CROSSTHE PATHOFA MOVING DOOR Tv be too low Adjust the force NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR Test Opener monthly The door MUST reverse on Trouble 3 fd aot cae ic contact with a 1 1 2 A object or a2 x 4 board laid flat at the center of the doorway on the floor A Check that the carriage is engaged to the bullet belt The After adjusting either the Force or the Limit of travel carriage release lever must be in the horizontal position in order for it retest the Door Opener Failure to adjust the Opener to engage properly may cause severe injury or death When possible use the Emergency Release only when fae THE DOOR STARTS TO OPEN BUT the dooris closed Use caution when using this Trouble 4 STOPS BEFORE FULLY OPENING Release with the door open Weak or broken springs are capable of increasing the rate of door closure and A Ifthe opener light flashes 4 times the open force setting may be increasing the risk of severe injury or death too low Reset the force KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED See B The door hardware may be binding causing the door force setting Owner s Manual An improperly balanced door to be exceeded Disengage the carriage and manually check the door increases the risk of severe injury or death Have a movement and b
26. ng the floor the me set too far toward the door and needs to be set ack Step 5 ADJUSTING AND TESTING THE FORCE CONTROLS A WARNING Too much force will prevent safe operation of the garage door Someone could be seriously injured or killed if the door force is set too high A closing door may not reverse properly and someone could be pinned under it An opening door might not stop when going up and someone hanging on the door could be pinned between the door and the header Never increase the force above the minimum required to move the door Never adjust the force to compensate for a sticking or binding door Perform this safety check once a month 11 A Locate the CLOSE FORCE adjustment screw Figure 1 e Use the remote control to cycle the door during these tests e Start with the door open e Turn the close force adjustment screw 1 8 turn at atime in the decrease direction until the door reverses midway while closing e Turn the close force adjustment 1 8 turn at a time in the increase direction until the door fully closes without reversing NOTE Very light well balanced doors may not be able to be adjusted using the above steps If so set the close force to minimum CLOSE FORCE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING THE a a CLOSE FORCE DECREASE INCREASE Figure 1 Adjusting close force During the next adjustment if the door stops during opening or eves cum deng before reaching the e adjusted Change
27. nie product you must provide proof of the date and place of purchase of the product 1LDo It Yourself Service Call the Genie Customer Service toll free at 1 800 354 3643 to speak in person to a trained Genie representative for assistance in diagnosin the problem and arranging to supply you with the required p for do it yourself repairs Trained service representatives are available Monday Friday 8 00 a m 11 00 p m Eastern Time and on Saturday 10 00 a m to 8 00 p m Eastern Time Subject to holidays You may also get the information you need at www geniecompany com 2 Service From Authorized Dealers You also may obtain warranty service from Genie authorized dealers by calling the Genie Customer Service at 1 800 354 3643 or by visiting www geniecompany com before scheduling warranty service If warranty service is provided by an authorized dealer Genie will provide all required parts under warranty at no charge to you but the dealers are independent business people and may render a bench or service call charge for their services Genie will not reimburse you or otherwise be responsible for those charges We suggest that you retain your original packing material in the event we choose to repair or replaqce your Genie Product and request that you ship it to us Be sure to include your name address telephone number proof of date and place of purchase and a description of the operating problem After repairing or replacing your
28. opener light flashes 3 times or the Safe T Beam is out of alignment for staples that have cut into the wire s insulation or wire that has been pinched by a object Replace any bad wire D Examine the wiring at the opener s terminals and the wall Trouble 8 8 OPENER LIGHTS STAY ON control terminals Look for any wires that are close to or touching adjacent terminals A Itisnormal for the lights to stay on for about 5 minutes after being activated Trouble 14 1V CES OPENER IS NOISY B If the lights were turned on using the light button on the wall control they will stay on until they are turned off using A Lubricate the door hardware as recommended by the garage the wall control light button or the door is cycled open or door manufacturer shut Trouble 15 THE OPENER WILL NOT OPERATE BECAUSE OF A POWER FAILURE Trouble 9 Q OPENER DOES NOT OPERATE FROM THE WALL CONTROL BUT A Pull the carriage release handle to disengage the opener from DOES FROM THE REMOTE the door The door can be operated manually until power is restored A Check the wall control wiring at the wall control and opener terminals B Check the wiring between the wall control and the opener Look for any staples that have cut into the wire s insulation or wire that has been pinched If the opener light flashes 2 times when the remote is used the wall control wires are shorted and the bad section must be replaced Trouble 10 10 O
29. or will stop The door automatically stops at the end of the open or close cycle e Press Button again Garage door will reverse e Some Remote Controls are equipped with a flashlight The Genie logo is the button which operates the light There is a backlight under the button When it does not light it indicates the battery needs replaced Frequency Flashlight Button Switch 3 Button 3 Button Remote Remote Large w Flashlight w Flashlight Remote w Flashlight Figure 3 Genie Remote Controls Each Remote Control must be programmed separately The Remote Controls will not cause the door Opener to close the garage door if the Safe T Beam System is malfunctioning When Programming the Remote Controls they must be at least 24 from the Antenna Wire If the red Learn Indicator Light blinks approximately 4 times per second programming has stopped repeat the above steps Each Button on a 2 or 3 Button Remote Control is for a different Opener You cannot use more than one Button per Remote per Opener A maximum of seven Remote Controls or Wireless Keypads can be stored into the Receiver at one time If a Remote Control becomes lost or if you want to delete a Remote Control or Wireless keypad see To Erase all Receiver Memory A CAUTION Should a remote become lost or stolen it is imperative that the remote control codes be erased from the receiver memory and new codes prear mnes i prevent the missing remote
30. rk properly Close the door and disconnect the Opener using the Emergency Release Cord Do not use the door Opener Remote Controls or Wireless Keypad Refer to the door and door Opener Owner s Manuals before attempting any repairs Stay clear of the opener s belt the door and any other moving parts when operating the opener with a remote control To Program one Button of a Remote Control Locate Learn Button and Learn Indicator Light on side of Power Head Figure 1 ONE o amp LEARN LIGHT 6 LEARN BUTTON Figure 1 Learn Code Button and Indicator Light CoO esr aay IS Press and release Learn Button Red Learn Indicator Light will blink 2 times per second Press Remote Control Button once within 30 seconds Figures 2 and 3 Red Learn Indicator Light will stay lit Press Remote Control Button again Red Learn Indicator Light will go out indicating that memory is stored B Program each additional Remote using step A above Frequency Switch 1 Button Compact Remote 3 Button Compact Remote w Docking Station w Docking Station Figure 2 Genie Remote Controls NOTE Only one remote button can be entered at a time Repeat A and B for each remote button to be programmed For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com C Remote Control Operation e Press Button on Remote Control Garage door will move e Press Button again Garage do
31. tact with an object Safe T Stop Timed Reversed System Automatically opens a closing door if door does not close within 30 seconds Force Guard Control Used to set the force required for opening and closing door For maximum safety set the minimum force required to fully open and close door Automatic Lighting System Light bulb up to 100 Watts max used for safer entries and exits The light turns on when door is activated and auto matically turns off 5 minutes later Manual Emergency Release Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually for emergencies or maintenance 3 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 most garages and connect to most garage doors There are many variations of garages and garage doors A few additional parts and supplies may be needed to install Opener into your garage and connect to your garage door While checking items listed below note any additional items you will need Tools used in this section 12 Tape Measure Pencil e Ladder Check following items before assembling Opener Check Step 1 CHECK Door CONDITION AND THICKNESS Check condition of vertical stile in center of door and its connection to door s top and bottom beams Figure 2 A If door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection door frame must be braced or reinforced before installing Open
32. the door to the fully open position FLIP THE CARRIAGE RELEASE LEVER UP Garage door hardware springs cables brackets pulleys e Place a2 x 4 board flat in the center of the garage etc are under extreme pressure and tension Do not door opening attempt to adjust any door hardware Call a qualified e Using the remote or wall button close the door garage door installation professional oe reverse within 2 seconds of contacting e Ifthe test fails adjust the closing force and retest See Step 5 A WARNING a SEMI ANNUAL TASKS The garage door opener must not be installed on an A Check the belt tension Figure 1 unbalanced door The opener s internal force sensor will On the bullet measure the tension spring length not function properly on an unbalanced door Risk of seri Itshould be 1 ous injury or death may result e Ifneeded turn the adjustment wheel until the tension spring is about 1 long Aflat blade screwdriver can be used to turn the adjustment wheel A WARNING Always perform the force safety test after making any adjustments to the opener A CAUTION a Every year check the door hardware for lubrication f needs Lubricate hinges rollers and bearings according to n Jf 2 manufacturer s recommendation ME DZ gt E Se a Figure 1 Belt tension For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com 13 UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING A Replacing th
33. trol away from children Always keep the manng door in sight and away from pepr and objects until the door is completely closed O ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING DOOR NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR Test Opener monthly The door MUST reverse on contact with a 1 1 2 high object or a 2 x 4 board laid flat at the center of the doorway on the floor After adjusting either the Force or the Limit of travel retest the Door Opener Failure to adjust the Opener properly may cause severe injury or death When possible use the maena Release A when the door is closed Use caution when using this Release with the gonr epn Weak or broken pano are capable of increasing the rate of door closure an of severe Injury or death KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED See Owner s Manual An improperly balanced door increases the risk of severe injury or death Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer make repairs to cables spring assemblies and other hardware SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS increasing the risk For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com Step 7 DISENGAGING THE DOOR FROM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE THE OPENER MONTHLY TASKS A Incase of a power failure or if the door becomes obstructed A Checkthe door s balance e Pull the red carriage release knob to disengage the carriage e Close the garage door from the opene Figure 1 e Disengage the door from the opener e Rais
34. will move during the next adjustment Stay clear of the door and moving parts A Engage the carriage e Flip the carriage release lever up and lift the door manually until the carriage engages with the bullet THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IS FOR SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY B Activate the opener using the remote e Move the door in the open direction and wait for the door to stop moving Figure 1 e Check where the door stopped Adjust the open limit screw and repeat cycling the door and making adjustments until it opens fully DOOR STOPS Figure 1 Checking the open limit on sectional For Help call 1 800 35 GENIE or visit www geniecompany com C Activate the opener using the remote e Move the door in the open direction and wait for the door to stop moving Figure 2 e Check where the door stopped Adjust the open limit screw and repeat cycling the door and making adjustments until it opens to the point where the door is just below level JUST SHORT OF LEVEL Figure 2 Checking the open limit on one piece Setting the limit too high on a one piece door will cause the opener to buck when starting down D Activate the opener using the remote e Move the door in the close direction and wait for the door to stop e Check where the door stopped Adjust the close limit screw and repeat cycling the door and making adjustments until it fully closes If the door is reversing after contacti
35. xtension cords can cause dangerous overheating conditions Do Not use portable generator This product is designed to operate using standard house current Do Not use alternate power supplies Check Step 7 CHECK SAFE T BEAM MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION Check for wood garage frame jamb or masonry at mounting location 6 above floor with attachment tabs facing away from garage door Figure 7 A If you cannot mount Safe T Beam Mounting Bracket to wood frame e Concrete screws and concrete anchors not included must be used to mount Brackets on masonry with attachment tabs facing away from garage door Safe T Beam Mounting Bracket ok above floor iisi i G ital Figure 7 Mounting Safe T Beam Components A Tools Figure 8 B Additional tools to make installation easier e Slotted and phillips screw driver bits e Stud finder e Sheet metal cutting snips Check Step 9 GKH REMOVE EXISTING GARAGE D oor Locks Check that the garage door locks rope and T Handles are removed from the garage door before starting the installation A If your garage does not have a separate entry door it is highly recommended to install a Genie Emergency Release Kit GER 2 Emergency Release Kit lets you open the garage door from outside if there is a power failure Please see Accessories Order Form on page 23 Before going further get any items and tools needed for your installation
36. you have any questions or do not understand an instruction call your service representative Do Not install operator on an improperly balanced door An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury Repairs and adjustments to cables Spring assembly and other hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions Remove all ropes and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor Mount the emergency release Knob 6 feet above the floor Do Not connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so Locate the control button e Within sight of door e At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it e Away from all moving parts of the door Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console Install the emergency release tag on or next to the emergency release The operator must reverse when the door contacts a 1 1 2 inch high object on the floor at the center of He Ae his is about the size of a 2 x 4 board aid flat SAFETY FEATURES Safe T Beam STB Non Contact Reversing System Places an invisible beam across door opening that reverses the door during down travel to the fully open position if anything passes through beam Safe T Reverse Contact Reversing System Automatically stops and reverses a closing door within 2 seconds of con
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