Genie Excelerator User Manual
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Safety Information...............................................2
Important Installation Instructions
Safety Features....................................................2
Pre-installation Checklist....................................3
Garage Door Opener Assembly
Record Data (for Service)
Garage Door Opener Installation
Accessories.......................................................22
Maintenance
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12
25
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For
7'
6" Doors. Extension Kit is available for
Included Wall Control MUST be installed prior to Operation
of this Garage Door Operator.
9
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.
8'
Doors
Troubleshooting................................................26
Wiring Diagram
Warranty information
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Please call us: 1-800-35-GENIE (354-3643)
www.geniecompany.com
Please have Model information ready when calling.
Garage Doors are heavy objects that move with the help of springs
under high tension and electric opening equipment. Since moving
objects, springs under tension, and electric opening equipment
may cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on
you reading and understanding the information in this manual.
EFFECT
If you have garage door related questions or do not understand the
information presented, call your nearest Genie Factory Authorized
Dealer listed at
www.geniecompany.com, or customer Service at
1-800-35-GENIE..
• 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.
• Turn off power before removing operator cover.
• When replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near
moving parts.
• Operator must be properly grounded.
• Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything to
which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocKS,
steel brackets, cables or other like items.
• Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained service
person using proper tools and instructions.
MOVING DOOR
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HIGH SPRING TENSION
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
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A WARNING:
To REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. 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 Locate the 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 of a 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.
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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 tfils sticticin:
• 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)
A WARNING:
If your door sticks, binds, or is out of
balance, have it adjusted by a Genie Factory
Authorized Dealer. Door springs, cables,
pulleys, brackets and associated hardware
are under extreme tension and can cause
serious injury or death.
NOTE
The Excelerator Opener is equipped with
an automatic Garage Door Balance
Detection System. See Troubleshooting
Guide on page 27.
KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOOR
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
to door mechanism.
Check door type. Make
a note of whether it is a
sectional or a one-piece
door (Figure 2).
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Figure 1 Checking door balance
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 is above 7'-6", make sure your rail is long
enough to open the garage door. If there is any question
contact your Customer Service Representative at
1-800-35-GENIE.
NOTE
The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just
above the top of the garage door opening.
Find 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.
SECTIONAL DOOR
ONE-PIECE DOOR
NOTE
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 Bracket
mounting point, contact a Genie Factory
Authorized Dealer.
If a door spring is in the way, place the Header
Bracket avove the spring. Do Not move the door spring.
C 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
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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 garage:
• 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.
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).
Figure 5 Check Power Head location
OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
Mounting Straps Support board added
for longer spans
Figure 6 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings
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:
• 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
Perforated
Angle Iron
(Angle iron not included)
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through finish material
using Lag Screws.
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.
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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).
A If you 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).
A Tools (Figure 8):
B Additional tools to make installation easier:
• Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits
• Stud finder
• Sheet-metal cutting snips
* •
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 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)
Phillips Screwdriver
Figure 8 Recommended Tools
1/16" 5/32"
Drill Bit Drill Bit
12' +
Tape Measure^
Wire
Stripper
Carpenter's Level
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Item Part Name Qua
1 Power Head Assembly (main carton) 1 1
2 1 /4"-20 X13/16" Hex Head Shoulder Bolt (blue bag)
(yellow bolt)
3 Rail Assembly (1 piece)(packaged separately) 1
4 Rail Assembly (3 piece)(main carton) 1
4A First Rail Section 1
4B IVliddle Rail Section 1
4C End Rail Section 1
8 l/4"-20 Hex Serrated Flange Nut (blue bag) 4 4
9 Rail Clamps (blue bag) 4
10 5/16"-l 8 X11 /16" Hex Head Shoulder Bolt (blue bag) 8
11 5/16"-l 8 Hex Serrated Flange Nut (blue & orange bags)
12 (Vlagnetic Carriage Assembly (main carton) 1 1
13 Collar (blue bag) 3
14 Retaining Clip (blue bag) 3
15 Rail Strap (blue bag) 1 1
16 l/4'-20 Hex Head Bolt (blue bag) 2 2
18 Open Limit Switch Assembly (White)(green bag) 1 1
19 Close Limit Switch Assembly (Brown) (green bag) 1 1
21 N0.8-32x1' Hex Head Screw (green bag) 2 2
22 Emergency Release Cord (green bag) 1 1
23 Emergency Release Cord (long)(yellow)
24 Emergency Release Knob (green bag) 1 1
25 Emergency Release Tag (green bag) 1 1
26 Header Bracket (orange bag) 1 1
28 Door Bracket (orange bag) 1 1
30 1/4'x 2' Lag Screw (orange bag)
31 Straight Door Arm (main carton) 1 1
32 Clevis Pin,3/8" X15/16" (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' Hex Head Bolt (yellow bag) 2 2
36 3/8" Hex Serrated Flange Nut (yellow bag) 2 2
37* 2-Conductor Wire (main carton) 1 Roll 1 Roll
38* Insulated Staple (red bag) approx. 30 approx. 30
40* Wall Console (main carton) 1 1
41* #6 X1-1/4" Pan Head Screw (red bag) 2 2
42* Entrapment Warning Label (manual)(main carton) 1 1
43* Safe-T-Beam (STB) Sensor (Green LED)(main carton) 1 1
44* Safe-T-Beam (STB) Source (Red LED)(main carton) 1 1
45* Safe-T-Beam (STB) Bracket (yellow bag) 2 2
46 Coupler (blue bag) 1 1
47* No.10 xl 1/4" Phillips Hex Head Screw (yellow bag) 4 4
48* 1 Button Remote Control (main carton)
49* 3 Button Remote Control (main carton)
50* Wireless Keypad (main carton)
51* 2 Button Remote Control (main carton)
52* Safety & (Vlaintenance Guide (manual)(main carton) 1 1
53 Wire Clip (green bag) 7
54 Bumper (blue bag) 1 1
55* 5/16"-18x 3/4' Hex Head Bolt (orange bag) 3
56 1/4-20 X 3/4" Self-drilling Screw (orange bag) 3 3
57 Mounting Straps (main carton) 2 2
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Denotes items not shown on page 8. These items will be Illustrated
throughout the manual as required.
Item Part Name
lA Lens
IB Top Plate Assembly
1C Light Socket (2)
ID Motor Assembly
IE Cover
1G Motor Drive Board
1H Controller Board
IK No. 10-24 X 3/8" Hex Head
1L No.8-32 X 1" Phillips Screw
1M No. 8-32 X 3/8" Slotted Hex Head Screw
IP Power Cord
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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.
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Rail Strap
(15
5/16"-l8 Hex Head Shoulder Bolts
5/16"-l 8 Hex Serrated Flange Nuts
A Turn Power Head upside down and place on a flat
level surface.
B Install Bumper (Figure 9).
C Install Coupler on Motor Shaft (Figure 9).
A CAUTION
The Drive Screw and Rail Liner can slide out of Rail Sections.
Keep Rail Sections level until the Opener is fully assembled.
Connect first Rail Section to Opener Power Head. Connect
with 2 (l/4"-20) (yellow) Hex Head Shoulder Bolts and
2 (1/4" -20) Hex Serrated Flange Nuts (Figure 10).
Finger-tighten until later.
If you have a 1 -piece rail unit, skip Assembly Step 2.
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 11 A).
• 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 (Figure 11D).
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.)
Attach End Rail Section to Middle Rail Section following
procedures in step A & B.
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Rail Clamps Serrated Flange Nuts Shoulder Bolts Head Bolts
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Coupler
(remove backing)
First Rail
Section
Figure 9 Install Bumper, Coupler and 1st Rail Section
l/4"-20Hex l/4"-20 Hex Head l/4"-20Hex
(yellow)
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Bumper Collars -r spare Retaining Clips -r spare
Hardware (blue bag)
Bumper
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11 A. Slip on collar
11B. Engage Hooks
lie. Slide Collar over Hooks
11D. Snap on Retaining Clip
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Magnetic Carriage
Assembly ^
Release
Position
A Place Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever in "release" position.
B Slide Magnetic Carriage Assembly into slot on End Rail
Section with arrow pointing away from the Power Head
(Figure 12).
A Attach Rail Strap to End Rail Section with 2 (l/4"-20) Hex
Head Bolts and 2 (l/4"-20) Serrated Flange Hex Nuts
(Figure 13).
B Tighten snugly but Do Not over-tighten.
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.
Engaged Position
Toward Power Head End Rail Section
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Figure 12 Slide Magnetic Carriage onto Rail
Rail Strap
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Figure 13 Attach Rail Strap
White
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Hex Head Screws
Toward door
and header
\ End Rail Section
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Wire Clips
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10
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.
Emergency
Release Core
25
Close Limit
Switch Assembly
Emergency
Release Knob
Emergency
Release Tag
Hardware (green bag)
Close Limit
Switch
(Brown wire)
#8-32 X 1"
Hex Head^
Screws 0
Figure 14 Install Limit Switches on Assembled Rail
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