Installing Battery Backup (Optional) - Genie GCL-LT Manual

Light-duty trolley operator for sectional doors
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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

INSTALLING BATTERY BACKUP (OPTIONAL)

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
BATTERY BACK-UP INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
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.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the Battery Back-Up Connection Cable to the garage door operator until
F. Change the battery provided with or identified for use with
instructed later at the end of the Programming, Operator and Accessories section.
this product only in accordance with the instructions and
Wire Battery
limitations specified in this instruction.
G. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and
1. Remove Cover ( 4 screws).
1. Remove Cover ( 4 screws).
changing circuit.
2. Remove foam shipping block and throw away.
2. Remove foam shipping block and throw away.
H . Do not set limits while in Battery Back-up Mode. AC power
MUST be connected to the opener, while setting limits, for
3. Connect RED (+) wire to RED terminal, BLACK (-) wire to BLACK terminal.
3. Connect RED (+) wire to RED terminal, BLACK (-) wire to BLACK terminal.
proper operation.
NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE CONNECTIONS - this WILL damage the battery Back-Up Unit.
NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE CONNECTIONS - this WILL damage the battery Back-Up Unit.
REQUIREMENTS
4. Replace Cover
4. Replace Cover
This unit is designed to work with specific garage door openers on properly
Mount
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.
1. Choose Mounting:
Your garage door opener MUST have the matching Connection Cable
• Method 1 - Ceiling Mount
connector in the powerhead.
• Method 2 - Angle Iron Mount
Do not tamper with or rewire Connection Cable.
• Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
Unit may be wall mounted provided mounting location is within 24 inches
2. Attach the Mounting Plate using screws provided.
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
Method 1 - Ceiling Mount. FIG. 18.
Battery Back-Up unit. This prevents the unit from moving.
1. Locate mounting plate to ceiling rafter or truss.
The unit must be mounted so that the Status LEDs are visible from the floor,
2. Mark and drill 3/16" pilot holes for lag screws.
and it is locked into the mounting bracket.
3. Attach using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws (provided).
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Method 2 - Angle Iron Mount. FIG. 19.
1. Fasten a second perforated angle iron (not provided) to the operator mounting angle iron as shown
using two 5/16" nuts and bolts (not provided).
2. Attach the mounting plate to the perforated angle iron using two more 5/16" nuts and bolts (not
provided).
Method 3 - Horizontal Mount. FIG. 20.
1. ENSURE the locking TABS are at the bottom and attach mounting plate with (2) two 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag
screws.
2. Plug the Connection Cable into the Battery Back-Up unit.
3. Slide the Battery Back-Up unit into the mounting plate.
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Method 2 - Angle Iron Mount
A.
Fasten a second perforated angle iron (not provided) to
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).
Method 2 - Angle Iron Mount
A.
Fasten a second perforated angle iron (not provided) to
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
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Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
using two more 5/16" nuts and bolts (not provided).
A. ENSURE the locking TABS are at the bottom and attach
mounting plate with (2) two 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws.
Mounting
Bracket
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Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
LOCKING TABS
A. ENSURE the locking TABS are at the bottom and attach
B. Plug the Connection Cable into the Battery Back-Up unit.
mounting plate with (2) two 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws.
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
LOCKING TABS
(marked "BBU") on the Powerhead.
B. Plug the Connection Cable into the Battery Back-Up unit.
C. Plug the Connection Cable into the operator powerhead
C. Slide the Battery Back-Up unit into the mounting plate.
Battery Back-Up port.
Step 3. Wiring to powerhead
D. Restore power to the garage door opener.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: DO NOT connect the Battery Back-Up Connection Cable to the
garage door opener until you have completed Steps 1 & 2.
Step 1. Wire Battery
A. Remove Cover (4 screws).
— Remove foam shipping block and throw away.
B. Connect RED (+) wire to RED terminal,
BLACK (–) wire to BLACK terminal.
NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE CONNECTIONS—this WILL
damage the Battery Back-Up Unit.
C. Replace Cover.
Step 2. Mount
Choose mounting
Angle Iron Mount and Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
and attach the mounting plate using screws provided.
Method 1 - Ceiling Mount
A.
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.
(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag
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Ceiling
5/16-18 nut
and bolt
Opener
(not provided)
mounting
bracket
FIG. 19
Ceiling
Rafter or Truss
Opener
mounting
bracket
(2)
5/16" x 1-1/2" Lag
Rafter or Truss
Mounting
Bracket
(2)
5/16" x 1-1/2" Lag
FIG. 20
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Method 1 - Ceiling Mount Method 2 -
Rafter or Truss
Drywall
Mounting
Bracket
(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag
FIG. 18
NOTE: If the opener does not operate, re
connections of the Connection Cable at
powerhead and the Battery Back-Up and
(SEE CAUTION BELOW.)
C. After successfully completing the tes
the garage door opener.
REMINDER: Battery Back-Up will not turn on u
restored to the opener.
NOTE: If the opener does not opera
connections of the Connection Cab
To remove the Connection Cable connec
powerhead and the Battery Back-Up
Mounting
Battery Back-Up port on the powerhead
(SEE CAUTION BELOW.)
Bracket
depress the disconnect latch before pu
C. After successfully completing th
connector out of the port.
the garage door opener.
Use a small screwdriver or similar devi
REMINDER: Battery Back-Up will not turn
Attempting to remove the connector w
restored to the opener.
5/16-18 nut
depressing the latch will damage the c
and bolt
(not provided)
DISCONNECT LATCH
To remove the Connection Cable co
Mounting
Battery Back-Up port on the power
Bracket
depress the disconnect latch befor
connector out of the port.
Use a small screwdriver or similar d
Attempting to remove the connect
depressing the latch will damage t
OPERATION
No user required tasks for normal use. Opener
slower speed while using battery power.
There are three (3) LEDs
on the front housing;
GREEN, YELLOW and
RED. Use the CHART.
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,
Rafter or Truss
Mounting
Bracket
continued on back
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CAUTION
CAUTIO
BBU
DISCONNECT LATCH
BBU
YELLOW GREEN RED
SCRE

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