Genie Battery Back-Up Installation Instructions Manual

RIDGES

LAG SCREWS

Battery Back-Up

4 SCREWS

for Residential Garage Door Openers

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS, CAUTIONS

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AND THESE ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO BEGINNING!

To Prevent possible Serious

WARNING

Injury or Death by Electrocution

Disconnect all electric power sources and battery power
BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

INSTALL ONLY IN DRY LOCATIONS. NOT FOR OUTDOOR USE.

This unit to be used ONLY with Genie® Operator Models
PowerMax®, SC, TriloG™, PowerLift™, SilentMax®, CB
and IntelliG® that are equipped with Series II electronics.

Disconnect power before performing the following tasks.

Do NOT drill holes in the Battery Back-Up case.

To Reduce the Risk of Fire
or Injury to Persons

A.

Use only the following type and size battery 12V, 8Ah

CAUTION

(Genie® P/N 37342R).

B.

Do not install Battery Back-up unit on an improperly balanced
door. An unbalanced door could cause severe injury or damage to
this unit. Repairs and adjustments to the door must be made by
trained service persons using proper tools and instructions.

C.

Do not dispose of the battery in fire. The cells may explode.
Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions.

D.

Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and candamage eyes or skin. TOXIC if swallowed.

E.

Exercise care in handling the battery to prevent shorting battery
with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets & keys.

F.

Change the battery provided with or identified for use with
this product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this instruction.

G.

Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and
changing circuit.

H .

Do not set limits while in Battery Back-up Mode. AC power
MUST be connected to the opener, while setting limits, for
proper operation.

REQUIREMENTS

This unit is designed to work with specific garage door openers on properly
balanced doors with maximum height of 8 ft. and maximum weight of 500 lb.
The unit will provide operation of the door for 24 hours after a power loss.

Your garage door opener MUST have the matching Connection Cable
connector in the powerhead.

Do not tamper with or rewire Connection Cable.
Unit may be wall mounted provided mounting location is within 24 inches

of the powerhead.
The unit must be inserted into the mounting bracket as far as it will go, so

that the bracket locks onto the ridges (Figure at Top Right) on top of the
Battery Back-Up unit. This prevents the unit from moving.

The unit must be mounted so that the Status LEDs are visible from the floor,
and it is locked into the mounting bracket.

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COVER

TOOLS REQUIRED

Sockets and Ratchet

7

1

/16"

/4"

Flat Screwdriver

Lag Bolts (shown full size)

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Step 1. Wire Battery

A. Remove Cover (4 screws).

B. Connect RED (+) wire to RED terminal,

NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE CONNECTIONS—this WILL

C. Replace Cover.

Step 2. Mount

Method 1 - Ceiling Mount

A.

(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag

TO PREVENT POSSIBLE

CAUTION

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
from electrocution AND REDUCE RISK of FIRE

— Disconnect ALL electric power sources and battery
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

Install only in DRY locations - NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
For use ONLY with Genie® model Series 30XX or 40XX
Residential Garage Door Openers.

Model OBB-BX

Use only Genie P/N 37343R for replacement battery.

The Genie

PRECAUCIÓN

LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE
por electrocución y PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO

— Desconecte todas las fuentes de energua eléctrica y la
batería antes de realizar ningún servicio ni mantenimiento.

Instalar sólo en lugares secos — NO ES PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.
Para su uso sólo con Genie® modelo de la serie 30XX o
40XX abrepuertas residenciales para puertas de garaje.

Model OBB-BX

Utilice sólo Genie® P/N 37343R como batería de repuesto.

The Genie

ATTENTION

GRAVES OU LA MORT par
électrocution et POUR RÉDUIRE ES RISQUES DE FEU

— Débranches toutes les sources d’alimentation électriques et
la betterie avant toute réparation ou l’entretien.

Installez uniquement dans des endroits secs — PAS DESTINE A ETRE
UTILISE EN PLEIN AIR.
A utilizer uniquement avec Genie® modèle de la série 30XX
ou 40XX pour portes de garage résidentielles.
Utilisez uniquement des Genie® P/N 37343R comme
batterie de replacement.

Genie Modèle OBB-BX

The

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POUR ÉVIER LES BLESSURES

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BRACKET

RAFTER
OR
TRUSS

PARTS INCLUDED

MOUNTING

Mounting
Plate

Connection
Cable

Need help or have questions?
DO NOT RETURN to the store.
Call us: 800-354-3643

DO NOT connect the Battery Back-Up Connection Cable to the
garage door opener until you have completed Steps 1 & 2.

— Remove foam shipping block and throw away.

BLACK (–) wire to BLACK terminal.

damage the Battery Back-Up Unit.

Choose mounting
Angle Iron Mount and Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
and attach the mounting plate using screws provided.

Locate and attach mounting plate to ceiling rafter or

truss using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws (provided).
— Drill 3/16" pilot holes for lag screws.

Rafter or Truss

Method 1 - Ceiling Mount Method 2 -

Drywall

Mounting
Bracket

(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag

Installation
Instructions

Battery
Back-Up

,

Rafter or Truss

Mounting
Bracket

continued on back

1

Rafter or Truss

(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag

Mounting
Bracket

Method 2 - Angle Iron Mount

CAUTION

Fasten a second perforated angle iron (not provided) to

A.

the powerhead mounting angle iron as shown using
two 5/16" nuts and bolts (not provided).

B.

Attach the mounting plate to the perforated angle iron
using two more 5/16" nuts and bolts (not provided).

NOTE: If the opener does not operate, recheck the
connections of the Connection Cable at both the
powerhead and the Battery Back-Up and try again,

(SEE CAUTION BELOW.)
C. After successfully completing the test, return power to

the garage door opener.

REMINDER: Battery Back-Up will not turn on until power is

Ceiling

Opener
mounting
bracket

5/16-18 nut
and bolt
(not provided)

Mounting
Bracket

Method 3 - Horizontal Mount

A. ENSURE the locking TABS are at the bottom and attach

mounting plate with (2) two 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws.

Raft
Mounting
Bracket

er or Truss

(2)

restored to the opener.

To remove the Connection Cable connector from the
Battery Back-Up port on the powerhead, you must
depress the disconnect latch before pulling the
connector out of the port.

Use a small screwdriver or similar device.

Attempting to remove the connector without first
depressing the latch will damage the circuit board.

DISCONNECT LATCH

SCREWDRIVER

5/16" x 1-1/2" Lag

LOCKING TABS

B.

Plug the Connection Cable into the Battery Back-Up unit.

C. Slide the Battery Back-Up unit into the mounting plate.

Step 3. Wiring to powerhead

.

A Remove power from garage door opener (unplug or

turn off breaker).

B.

Remove the connector port cover for the Battery Back-Up
(marked "BBU") on the Powerhead.

C.

Plug the Connection Cable into the operator powerhead
Battery Back-Up port.

D. Restore power to the garage door opener.
E .

Battery Back-Up will NOT turn on until the opener has
power.

OPERATOR

POWERHEAD

NETWORK

CONNECTION
CABLE

B

B

U

BATTERY

BACK-UP

TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH

CAUTION

from electrocution AND REDUCE RISK of FIRE

— Disconnect ALL electric power sources and battery
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

Install only in DRY locations - NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
For use ONLY with Genie® model Series 30XX or 40XX Residential
Garage Door Openers.

Use only Genie P/N 36959A for replacement battery.

The Genie Company

LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE

PRECAUCIÓN

Model GBB-BX

por electrocución y PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO

— Desconecte todas las fuentes de energua eléctrica y la
batería antes de realizar ningún servicio ni mantenimiento.

Instalar sólo en lugares secos — NO ES PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.
Para su uso sólo con Genie® modelo de la serie 30XX o 40XX
abrepuertas residenciales para puertas de garaje.

Utilice sólo Genie® P/N 36959A como batería de repuesto.

The Genie Company

GRAVES OU LA MORT par

Model GBB-BX

ATTENTION

électrocution et POUR RÉDUIRE ES RISQUES DE FEU

— Débranches toutes les sources d’alimentation électriques et
la betterie avant toute réparation ou l’entretien.

Installez uniquement dans des endroits secs — PAS DESTINE A ETRE
UTILISE EN PLEIN AIR.
A utilizer uniquement avec Genie® modèle de la série 30XX ou 40XX
pour portes de garage résidentielles.
Utilisez uniquement des Genie® P/N 36959A comme batterie
de replacement.

The Genie Company

Modèle GBB-BX

PARA EVITAR POSIBLES

POUR ÉVIER LES BLESSURES

®

US

37340A

Step 4. Testing

It is recommended that the battery be allowed to

NOTE:

charge for 24 to 48 hours prior to initial testing.
Initially, the opener may not run in the Battery
Back-Up mode if the battery charge is too low.

A.

Run the opener using the Wall Console or Remote
Transmitter to ensure it is working properly.

A. Turn off power to the garage door opener by

unplugging its power cord from its grounded
outlet, or turn off the breaker in the permanently
installed power circuit.

B. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the wall control to

operate the opener. It should operate the door at a
lower speed.

BE SURE YOU READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS PRIOR TO PERFORMING THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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OPERATION

No user required tasks for normal use. Opener will run at a
slower speed while using battery power.

There are three (3) LEDs

on the front housing;
GREEN, YELLOW and
RED. Use the CHART.

COLOR INDICATION ACTION REQUIRED

YELLOW GREEN RED

Green LED Normal operation None required

Yellow LED Battery is charging None required
Red LED Battery voltage is

below operational
level.

If red LED stays on over
48 hours, the battery has
failed to charge.
Check Connection Cable
connections and battery.

NOTE:

Remember when replacing the battery—DO NOT REVERSE
POLARITY [(+) and (–)] as this WILL damage the circuit board.

: To conserve battery power during a power failure (in Battery

NOTE

Back-Up mode), the motion detector & work light will not function.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT*

A.

Remove power to the opener (unplug or turn off breaker)

SEE BELOW

and unplug Connection Cable from Battery Back-Up.

B. Slide unit out of mounting bracket.
C. Remove cover (4 screws).

D. Slide connectors off battery.
E. Remove old battery and insert its replacement.
F. Attach connectors, RED (+) and BLACK (–),

to battery terminals.

G.. Replace cover (4 screws).
H Slide unit onto mounting bracket.

. I Plug in Connection Cable.
. J Plug in power cord.

TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH

CAUTION

from electrocution AND REDUCE RISK of FIRE

— Disconnect ALL electric power sources and battery
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

Install only in DRY locations - NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
For use ONLY with Genie® model Series 30XX or 40XX Residential
Garage Door Openers.

Use only Genie P/N 36959A for replacement battery.

The Genie Company

LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE

PRECAUCIÓN

por electrocución y PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO

— Desconecte todas las fuentes de energua eléctrica y la
batería antes de realizar ningún servicio ni mantenimiento.

Instalar sólo en lugares secos — NO ES PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.
Para su uso sólo con Genie® modelo de la serie 30XX o 40XX
abrepuertas residenciales para puertas de garaje.

Utilice sólo Genie® P/N 36959A como batería de repuesto.

The Genie Company

GRAVES OU LA MORT par

ATTENTION

électrocution et POUR RÉDUIRE ES RISQUES DE FEU

— Débranches toutes les sources d’alimentation électriques et
la betterie avant toute réparation ou l’entretien.

Installez uniquement dans des endroits secs — PAS DESTINE A ETRE
UTILISE EN PLEIN AIR.
A utilizer uniquement avec Genie® modèle de la série 30XX ou 40XX
pour portes de garage résidentielles.
Utilisez uniquement des Genie® P/N 36959A comme batterie
de replacement.

The Genie Company

Model GBB-BX

PARA EVITAR POSIBLES

Model GBB-BX

POUR ÉVIER LES BLESSURES

Modèle GBB-BX

®

US

37340A