This is about the size of a 2" x 4" board laid flat. 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..
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.
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Lag Screws and Flat Washers (not provided). • Transfer your mark to new mounting board. ARAGE EIGHT EADER For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Rail Extension for Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR Figure 4...
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Power Cord. See page 19 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. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com...
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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). ECOMMENDED TOOLS Check Step 8:...
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1/4-20 x 3/4" Self-drilling Screw (orange bag) Mounting Straps (main carton) Denotes items not shown on page 8. These items will be illustrated throughout the manual as required. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com OWER [ 1 ] Quantity...
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XCELERATOR ARDWARE 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).
A & B. NOTE If the Extension Assembly (GSXL8) is needed, attach it per instructions supplied with kit. Retaining Clips Middle Rail Section For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com SSEMBLY Rail Strap AIL TO OWER Rail Clamps Coupler...
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TRAP TO ECTION LIGN AIL SECTIONS AND OLTS ONNECT IMIT Close Limit Switch (Brown wire) 15" For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Release Magnetic Carriage Position Assembly Engaged Position Puerta Door Porte Toward Power Head End Rail Section Figure 12 Slide Magnetic Carriage onto Rail...
Zip: _________________________ Phone: _________________________ NOTE Please keep original or photocopy of your sales receipt with this manual for future reference should service ever be required. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Antenna MERGENCY ELEASE Emergency Release Tag PENER ODEL...
Figure 18 Attach Header Bracket above Garage Door Header Bracket Hex Serrated Flange Nuts 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws Self-Drilling Screws Door Bracket Hardware (orange bag) For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com support board 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4" 1/4"-20 x 3/4"...
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While supporting the Power Head, place threaded end of Rail Strap Bolt through Header Bracket hole (Figure 20). Attach (5/16"-18) Flange Nut to Rail Strap Bolt. Finger-tighten until later. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com ARAGE SECTIONAL DOORS Center Line of door...
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Figure 21 Checking Power Head position FINISHED CEILINGS Locate ceiling joists or Perforated trusses using Angle Iron a stud finder or similar device. Attach angle iron (not included) to joists or trusses through finish material using Lag Screws. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com...
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Failure to comply may leave Emergency Release Knob within reach of children. If the Knob is pulled with garage door fully or partially open, garage door may close without warning! For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com ONNECT Safe-T-Beam® (STB) Brackets...
Bracket is beyond door, tracks, or any door hardware. If not, Safe-T- Beam® Mounting Bracket Extensions are available from a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through the Accessories Order Form. –...
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Brackets are flexible and can be adjusted slightly if needed. NOTE The Safe-T-Beam® alignment check will be performed following connection to electrical power. Do Not plug in yet! For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Insulated Staples #6-1 (approximately 30 parts) Pan Head Screws Hardware (red bag) Approx.
Cut or pinched Wires can cause the Wall Console to stop working. When using the Insulated Staples, be sure to only tap them in as far as needed to hold the Wire snugly. ONSOLE NSTALLATION For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com Security Vacation Lock Switch Independent Garage Door...
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(OK) or blinking (problem). • If Red LED is blinking twice, adjust Sensor Brackets as needed to make Red LED glow continuously. (Refer to page 26.) For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com OWER tabs slide Figure 33 Connecting power with permanent wiring...
Tighten Limit Switch Set Screw. Do not over-tighten (strip) Limit Switch Set Screw. IMIT WITCHES AND ORCE ONTROLS For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com NOTE • Little effort is required to turn the Force Adjusting Knobs. • If the door stops moving while opening or...
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NOTE • To protect your new investment, your Excelerator® is equipped with a Timer and Cycle Counter which work together to prevent any chance of heat damage to electrical circuits caused by too many cycles in too short a time. If your Opener suddenly stops responding to the...
The door automatically stops at the end of the open or close cycle. Press Button again. Garage door will reverse. ROGRAMMING THE EMOTE ONTROL A23, For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com NOTE • 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®...
– Enter your PIN. – Press For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com EYPAD • If the door does not move,check the red LED on Keypad. If the LED is blinking rapidly,the PIN was entered incorrectly. After the LED stops blinking, re-enter your PIN and try again.
Enter the Temporary PIN (from 3 to 8 characters). • Press NOTE DO NOT reprogram the Door Opener(s). • Temporary PIN remains active until the next time your • normal PIN is entered. For Help, call 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com PROG WXYZ Bottom Mounting Screw...
– Oil door roller, bearings, and hinges using silicone lubricant or light oil. Do not operate door automatically or manually if springs are broken. Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer for service or call Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE. Push in Latches •...
7 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.
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The status LED Indicator Light is located under the Lens Cover. The Green LED light will turn ON, then OFF when power is applied to the Opener. If LED stays ON, have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer check the Controller Board, or call Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.
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B. If Opener is connected to a wiring box: 2. If power is OK: Have a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer check that Ribbon Cable between Controller Board and Motor Drive Board is properly connected to Connectors on Circuit Boards, or call Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.
• Ensure all fasteners are tightened. • Check that the garage door and Opener are in good repair, properly lubricated, and properly • WARNING: If you suspect a problem with garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Safe-T-Beam® System •...
This warranty is the only one we will give on your Genie product, and it sets forth all our responsibilities regarding your Genie product.
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(GSXL-8) Excelerator Screw Drive Extension Kit - An eighteen inch Extension to increase the travel of a Screw Drive Opener to accommodate an eight foot door El extensión deslizante de Excelerator Screw Drive - Una extensión de 18 pulgadas para aumentar la carrera de un abridor deslizable de tornillo, para acomodar una puerta de 8 pies (2,43 m.) Nécessaire de rallonge du Excelerator Screw Drive - Rallonge de 30 dm (18 po) prolongeant la course de l’ouvre-porte Screw Drive pour une porte de 2,4 m (8 pi) de hauteur...
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® GPS-5 Stop Perfecto ® Butoir Perfect Stop ® Screw Drive Extension Kit (For Excelerator) El extensión de cadena deslizable (Para Excelerator) GSXL-8 Nécessaire de prolongement du coulisseau (Pour Excelerator) Universal Conversion Kit GIRU-1T Juego de conversión universal Nécessaire de conversion universel...