Genie 3531835447 User Manual

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Safety Information ...................... 2

Important Installation Instructions ...... 2

Safety Features ......................... 2

Pre-installation Checklist ................ 3

Garage Door Opener Assembly ......... 9

Record Data (for Service) .............. 11

Garage Door Opener Installation ....... 12

Accessories ........................... 22

Maintenance .......................... 25

Troubleshooting ...................... 26

Wiring Diagram ....................... 29

Warranty information .................. 30

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For 7' 6" Doors, Extension Kit isavailable for 8' 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. Will not operate twice as fast on a one-piece door,

Please call us: 1-800-35-GENiE (354-3643)

www.geniecompany, com Please have Model information ready when calling.

GarageDoorsareheavyobjectsthatmovewiththehelpofsprings underhightensionandelectricopeningequipment.Sincemoving objects,springsundertension,andelectricopeningequipment maycauseinjuries,yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersdependon

youreadingandunderstandingtheinformationinthismanual.

Ifyouhavegaragedoorrelatedquestionsordonotunderstandthe informationpresented,callyournearestGenieFactoryAuthorized Dealerlistedatwww.geniecompany.com,orcustomerServiceat

1-800-35-GENIE..

WARNING:

Can Cause Serious

Injury or Death

oKeep people clear of opening while door is moving. oDo Not allow children to play with the door operator. oDo Not operate a door thatjams or one that has a broken spring.

MOVINGDOOR

WARNING:

Can Cause Serious

Injury or Death

ELECTRICALSHOCK

WARNING:

Can Cause Serious

Injury or Death

HIGHSPRINGTENSION

oTurn off power before removing operator cover. oWhen replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near

moving parts.

oOperator must be properly grounded.

oDo Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anythinqto

which door sprinq parts are tastened, such as,woodl blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like items.

oRepairs and adjustments must be made by a trained service

person using proper tools and instructions.

.& WARNING;

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:

1 READAND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,INSTALLATIONAND

OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS.If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call your service representative.

2 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.

3 Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to

the door before installing operator.

4 Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor.

Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet above

the floor.

5 Do Not connect the operator to the source of power

until instructed to do so.

6 Locatethe control button:

• Within sight of door.

• At a minimum height of 5 feet, so small children cannot reach it.

• Away from all moving parts of the door.

7 Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the

wall button or console. Install the emergency release tag on, or next to, the emergency release

8 The operator must reverse when the door contacts a

1-1/2 inch high object on the floor at the center of

the doorway.This is about the size ofa 2"x 4" board

laid flat.

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 contact 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

Two light bulbs up to 60 Watts max. each, are used for safer

entries and exits.The light turns on when door is activated and automatically turns off 4.5 minutes later.

Manual Emergency Release Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually

for emergencies or maintenance.

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.

TOol ued _ t_i ectio_s

• 12'+ Tape Measure . Pencil . Ladder . Level

Check condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to door's top and bottom beams.

A If door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection, door frame

must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener.

B If door is"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 If you have a wooden door, measure door's thickness. (1/4" x 2") Lag

Screws are included for installing Door Bracket onto door. If your door is less than 2"thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket Lag

Screws (1/4" x 11/4"- not included)

WARNING:

Ifyour door sticks,binds,or is out of balance,haveit adjusted by aGenieFactory

Authorized Dealer.Door springs,cables,

pulleys,bracketsand associatedhardware

are under extreme tension and can cause

seriousinjury ordeath.

NOTE

The Excelerator Opener is equipped with an automatic Garage Door Balance

Detection System. SeeTroubleshooting

Guide on page 27.

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Sectional Door

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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.

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 SECTIONAL ._cj_DOOR'TORSION SPRINGS SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS

to door mechanism. I_ Torsion Springs

Check door type. Make _/_-_411-_. "J a note of whether it is a __ __-__, _

sectional or a one-piece __- _:_' -

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Figure 2 Note Door Type

One-Piece Door

Figure 1 Checking door balance

ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS

Header Area

_ Center Stile

Measure garage door height (7'-6", 8'-0", or taller) with tape measure.

A If door height is 7'-6" or less,continue with Check Step 4. B If your door height isabove 7'-6%make sure your rail is long

enough to open the garage door. If there isany question contact your Customer Service Representative at

1-800-3S-GENIE.

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NOTE

The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just above the top of the garage door opening.

ABFind vertical center line of door and header:

• Close door.

• Measure door width at top.

• Mark a point at center of door and on header directly

above door. Draw a center line to connect points.

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 highest point.

• Measure distance ('H") from top edge of door to floor.

- For sectional doors, add 2-1/2" to"H': Mark a point

on center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will be

installed here.

- For one-piece doors, add 6" to"H': Mark this point on

center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will be

installed here.

RailExtension for

8' door

Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit

SECTIONAL DOOR

ONE-PIECE DOOR

H+6"

NOTE

For both types of doors:

i If the ceiling in your garage is so low that there is

not at least a 3" space above the Header Bracket mountingpoint, contact a Genie Factory

AuthorizedDealer.

If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket avove the spring. Do Not move the door spring.

Check wall for a stud or a solid header at your mark:

(if checking a finished wall, a stud finder may be helpful).

• If location 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).

• Transfer your mark to new mounting board.

Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel

120 Volt grounded outlet

4_ or wiring box within 3 feet of

Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be

mounted (Figure S):

A Measure from garage door center line mark toward rear

of garage:

• Approximately 10' back if garage hasa 7' 6" door.

• Approximately 11' back if garage hasan 8' 0" door.

• Approximately 13' back if garage hasan 10'0"door.

• Approximately 14' back if garage hasan 12'0"door.

NOTE

Mounting Straps are included to attach the Opener to most garage ceilings. Garage construction varies widely. Additional mounting straps or angle iron may be needed for

your installation.

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).

OPEN BEAMCEILINGEXAMPLES

Mounting Straps

Support board added

for longer spans

°"f_ Power Head.

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- - Door Center Line--

Figure S Check Power Head location

FINISHED CEILINGS

Perforated Angle Iron

Locate ceiling joists or

trusses using

a stud finder or similar

device.

Figure 6 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings

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Check that there is a 1S Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code) within 3' of Opener Power Head:

• If not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact a licensed electrician for installation.

• If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Head must be partially disassembled to install appropriate wiring in place of Power Cord. See page 19

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NOTE

Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed

Electrician. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are Licensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a Licensed

Electrician.

Attach angle iron

(not included) to

joists or trusses through finish material

using Lag Screws.

(Angle iron not included)

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Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting location (6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door (Figure 7).

Ifyou cannot mount Safe-T-Beam ®Mounting Bracket to

wood frame:

• 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 Extensions may be used

(not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized

Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on pages 31/32).

_3 Sensor

Safe-T-Beam ® i,_,

Mounting Bracket •__

_ COBRSREIU[3E[)TOOLS

Tools (Figure 8):

Additional tools to make installation easier:

* Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits . Stud finder

. Sheet-metal cutting snips

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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 (6ER-2). Emergency Release Kit lets you open garage door from outside if

there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories Order Form on

pages 31/32.)

[] Safe-T-Beam ® Sensor Mounting Bracket 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) [] Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head

(store) [] Two 60 Watt light bulbs

(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)

Figure 7

6' or 7'

Step Ladder

Adjustable Wrench

Phillips Screwdriver

Mounting Safe-T-Beam ® Components

Hack Saw

Figure 8 Recommended TooLs

Drill 1_

Hammer

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Safety Glasses

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1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16"

Carpenter's Level

i , H 6" Bracket6

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Top of ,,

8 floor

1/16" 5/32"

Drill Bit Drill Bit

12' +

Tape

Wire

Stripper

Pencil

Sockets

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item Part Name Quantity

Required

1-Pc Rail 13-Pc Rail 1 PowerHead Assembly (main carton) 1 1 2 1/4"-20 x 13/16" HexHead Shoulder Bolt (blue bag) 2 2

(yellow bolt)

3 RailAssembly (1 piece#packaged separately) 1

4 RailAssembly(3 piece)(main carton) 1

4A First RailSection 1 4B Middle RailSection 1

4C End RailSection 1

8 1/4"-20 Hex Serrated FlangeNut (blue bag) 4 4

9 RailClamps(blue bag) 4 10 5/16"-18 x 11/16" Hex HeadShoulder Bolt (blue bag) 8 11 5/16"-18 Hex SerratedFlange Nut (blue &orange bags) varieS/modeI 12

12 Magnetic CarriageAssembly (maincarton) 1 1 13 Collar (blue bag) 3

14 Retaining Clip (blue bag) 3 15 RailStrap (blue bag) 1 1

16 1/4"-20 Hex HeadBolt (blue bag) 2 2 18 Open Limit Switch Assembly (White)(green bag) 1 1

19 CloseLimit Switch Assembly(Brown) (green bag) 1 1 21 No.8-32x 1" HexHead Screw (green bag) 2 2

22 Emergency ReleaseCord (green bag) 1 1 23 Emergency ReleaseCord (Iong)(yellow) 10'&12'only

24 Emergency ReleaseKnob (green bag) 1 1 25 Emergency ReleaseTag(green bag) 1 1

26 Header Bracket(orange bag) 1 1 28 Door Bracket(orange bag) 1 1

30 1/4" x 2" LagScrew(orange bag) varieS/modeI 8 31 Straight Door Arm (main carton) 1 1

32 ClevisPin,3/8" x 15/16" (yellow bag) 2 2 33 Cotter Pin,.073" dia.(yellow bag) 2 2

34 Curved Door Arm (main carton) 1 1 35 3/8" x 7/8" HexHead Bolt (yellow bag) 2 2

36 3/8" HexSerratedFlange Nut (yellow bag) 2 2 37_ 2-ConductorWire (maincarton) 1 Roll 1 Roll

38_ Insulated Staple (red bag) approx.30 approx.30 40* Wall Console (maincarton) 1 1

41" #6 x 1-1/4" Pan HeadScrew (red bag) 2 2 42* Entrapment Warning Label (manual)(main carton) 1 1

43* Safe-T-Beam(STB)Sensor(GreenLED)(maincarton) 1 1 44* Safe-T-Beam(STB)Source(RedLED#maincarton) 1 1

45* Safe-T-Beam(STB)Bracket (yellow bag) 2 2 46 Coupler (blue bag) 1 1

47_ No.lO x l 1/4" Phillips HexHeadScrew(yellow bag) 4 4 48_ 1 Button RemoteControl (main carton) varieS/modeI varieS/modeI

49* 3 Button Remote Control (main carton) varieS/modeI varieS/modeI

SO* Wireless Keypad(main carton) varieS/modeI varieS/modeI 51" 2 Button Remote Control (main carton) varieS/modeI varieS/modeI 52* Safety&Maintenance Guide (manual)(main carton) 1 1

53 Wire Clip (green bag) 7 54 Bumper (blue bag) 1 1

SS* 5/16"-18x 3/4" HexHeadBolt(orange bag) 3 56 1/4-20 x3/4" Self-drilling Screw(orange bag) 3 3

57 Mounting Straps(main carton) 2 2

Denotesitems not shownon page8.Theseitemswill beillustrated

throughout the manualasrequired.

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Model Number

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Item

1A 1B

lC 1D

1G 1H

Lens Top Plate Assembly

Light Socket (2) Motor Assembly

Cover Motor Drive Board

Controller Board No. 10-24 x 3/8" Hex Head

No.8-32 x 1" Phillips Screw No. 8-32 x 3/8" Slotted Hex Head Screw

Power Cord

Part Name

NOTE

Opener will not function unless Safe-T-Beam®System isinstalledand ForceControls 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.

Rail Assembly (1 piece)

H Hol (Packaged separately) /_/ \ _

RailStrap

Turn Power Head upside down and place on a flat

level surface.

Install Bumper (Figure 9).

Install Coupler on Motor Shaft (Figure 9).

CAUTION

The Drive Screw and Rail Liner can slide out of Rail Sections. Keep RailSections level until the Opener is fully assembled.

D Connect first Rail Section to Opener Power Head. Connect

with 2 (1/4"-20) (yellow) Hex Head Shoulder Bolts and 2 (1/4"-20) Hex Serrated Flange Nuts (Figure 10). Finger-tighten until later.

E If you have a 1-piece rail unit, skip Assembly Step 2.

A Arrange arrows on Rail Sections to point in same direction

and away from Power Head:

• Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward Power Head,

• Slide Collar over Middle Drive Screw Hook (Figure 11A).

• Turn Middle Screw by hand to align Drive Screw Hooks

between First and Middle Rail Sections.

• Latch two Hooks together and slide Collar over them (Figure 11B) and (Figure 11C).

• Snap Clip on Drive Screw next to Collar (Figure11D).

B Attach Middle Rail Section to First Rail Section, using 2 Rail

Clamps, 4 (5/16"-18) Hex Shoulder Bolts, and 4 (5/16"-18) Hex Head Serrated Flange Nuts onto Bolts (Figure 11). Finger-tighten until later. (Middle Rail Section looks the same on both ends. See page 8.)

C Attach End Rail Section to Middle Rail Section following

procedures in step A & B.

S/16"-18HexHeadShoulderBolts

5/16"-18HexSerratedFlangeNuts

RailClamps

1/4"-20 Hex

SerratedFlangeNuts

1/4"-20HexHead 1/4"-20Hex

ShoulderBolts HeadBolts

(yellow)

Coupler

(remove backing)

First Rail

Section

Figure 9 Install Bumper, Coupler and 1st Rail Section

Figure 10 Bolt 1st Rail Section to Power Head

Bumper

Hardware (blue bag)

Bumper

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Coupler Power Head

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Collars+ spare Retaining Clips+ spare

Assembly

11A. Slipon collar

1B. EngageHooks

11 C._Slide Collarover Hooks

11 D._Snap on Retaining Clip

Magnetic Carriage Release

Assembly _ Position

Place Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever in "release" position.

Slide Magnetic Carriage Assembly into slot on End Rail Section with arrow pointing away from the Power Head (Figure 12).

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A Attach Rail Strap to End Rail Section with 2 (1/4"-20) Hex

Head Bolts and 2 (1/4"-20) Serrated Flange Hex Nuts (Figure 13).

B Tighten snugly but Do Not over-tighten.

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A Align all Rail Sections so Magnetic Carriage Assembly can

slide freely along length of Rail.

B Securely tighten all fasteners now, Do Not over-tighten.

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Toward Power Head End Rail Section

Figure 12 Slide Magnetic Carriage onto Rail

RailStrap _@

Figure 13 Attach Rail Strap

White

Wire

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Turn Opener right side up and support Power Head to avoid damaging the Light Bulb Sockets.

Uncoil Limit Switch Wires and retain Twist Ties.

Place Switches on Rail with arrows pointing away from Power Head (Figure 14).

Place Close Limit Switch (Brown Wire) 15" from Rail Strap. Insert (#8-32 x 1") Hex Head Screw into Switch hole and

finger-tighten until later. Place Open Limit Switch (White Wire) 15" from Power Head.

Insert (#8-32 x 1") Hex Head Screw into Switch hole and finger-tighten until later.

#8-32 x

Hex Head Screws

Close Limit Emergency Emergency

Switch Assembly Release Knob Release Tag

Wire Clips

Hardware (green bag)

Open Limit

Switch _--.

(White wire)

Close Limit

Switch

(Brown wire)

15"

,rro..t

toward I_o_#i_

#8-32 x 1" --_"_

Hex Head_

Screws

Figure 14 Install Limit Switches on Assembled Rail

_15" j_- Clip

Wire

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