Genie PowerMax1200 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Screw/belt/chain drive

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER MODELS
PowerMax ® 1200/1500, SC 1200/1500,
TriloG TM
1200/1500, PowerLift®900,
GPower TM
900,
SilentMax®1000/1200, CB 1000/1200, IntelliG ®1000/1200
SCREW/BELT/CHAIN D RIVES
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Includes INTELLICODE ®2 RemoteControl.Safe-T-Beam ®System must be installed to close door.
Foruse only with residential sectional or one piece overheadgarage doors.
Homelink®andCar2U ® compatible.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to property - Usethis opener only with a one-piece or sectional door.
Genie, Genie logo, Intellicode, Safe-T-Beam, IntelliG, PowerMax, PowerLift, ChainMax and SilentMax are registered trademarks TriloG and GPower are trademarks of GMI Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company
Homelink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Technology Company. Car2U is a registered trademark of Lear Corporation. @The Genie Company 2012 PN#38209501582, 5/2012
38209501582

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  • Page 1 To reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to property - Usethis opener only with a one-piece or sectional door. Genie, Genie logo, Intellicode, Safe-T-Beam, IntelliG, PowerMax, PowerLift, ChainMax and SilentMax are registered trademarks TriloG and GPower are trademarks of GMI Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie Company Homelink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Technology Company.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCESTATEMENT Safety Notifications .......... 3 Transmitterscomplywith all UnitedStatesand Canadianlegal Important Safety Instructions......3 requirementsas of the date of manufacture.No warrantyis madethat Infrared Protection Function ......3 they complywith all legal requirementsof any otherjurisdiction. If transmitters are to be usedin anothercountry,the importermust Features determinecompliancewith any local laws andregulationswhich may Safety..............
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    READ ANDFOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION ANDOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questionsor do not understandan instruction,call TheGenie®Companyor your local Genie® Factory AuthorizedDealer. • DONOTinstall operatoron an improperlybalanceddoor.An improperlybalanceddoor could causesevereinjury.Repairsand adjustmentsto cables,springassembly,and other hardwaremust be madeby a trainedservicepersonusingpropertools and instructions.
  • Page 4: Infraredprotection Function

    Features Begin hereONLY AFTER completingassemblyand installationof the opener.Reviewthe Assemblyand Installationposterto ensureall stepshave been performed. Contactyour Genie@Professional D ealerfor an installationposter,if needed,or call 1-800-35GENIE. You mayalsovisit www.geniecompany.com to downloada PDF file. SAFETYFEATURES OPENERFEATURES Safe-T-Beam ®(STB) Non-Contact INTELLICODE ® 2 AccessSecurity System...
  • Page 5: Required Programming

    Required Programming NOTE: Beforeyou beginprogramming,check to make surethereare Thereare 4 programs(The2 "FactorySet" programsare unlikelyto no objectsin the garagedoor opening. need changes.) 1. DoorTravelLimits Program INTRODUCTION - This programis usedto set howfar your door travelsup and down. Now that yourGeniegaragedoor openeris installed,you will want to 2.
  • Page 6: Travellimits

    Required Programming TRAVEL LIMITS Release downarrow button(-) and the long LED will beginflashing. • Makesure doorwayis in view and clear of obstaclesand peopleto avoidinjuryor damageto property. ?BO B_% ° DONOToperatethis unit from wall consolebeforeLIMITS are set. Severedamageto the openercan occur........
  • Page 7: Opening Garagedoor (Uplimits)

    Required Programming Pressand hold the up arrow button(+) until door Pressand releasethe ProgramSet button(both LEDs flash blue and go off). isfully open,then release.Watchcarriageas it approaches the powerheadto avoidcontact with powerhead. The DOWN(closed)limit is programmed. Opening Garage Door (Up Limits) NOTE: Beginningwith garagedoor closedis recommended but not necessary.
  • Page 8: Wall Console Overview

    Required Programming WALL CONSOLE/ Overview Series III Wall Consoles with Black Buttons This openerhasa serial numbersticker in which IndicatorLight the serial numbersbegin Indicatorlight will displayRedwhen wall consoleis properlywired and with 10 or higher. Sure-Lock _ is OFF. WhenSure-Lock _ is ON,indicator lightflashes. Wallconsolesfrom other manufacturersmay not work with openers Open/CloseButton of these serial numbergroups.Useonlythe wall consoleprovidedwith...
  • Page 9: Force And Speed Control

    Required Programming Force and Speed Control Laya 2" x 4" boardflat underthe centerof the door opening. Thesecontrolsare factory programmedand automaticallyset themselveswhenyou usethe WallConsole to openand closethe garagedoorfor the first time.Thedoor MUSTcompletea full cycle from opento closeand closeto open beforeit is fully set. NOTE:Forceor SpeedcontrolsDONOTrequireprogramming.Force and SpeedLimitsare factory set and rarely requireadjustments.
  • Page 10: Remotes/New Intellicode 2 Openers

    Required Programming REMOTES/ New Intellicode 2 Openers NOTE:Thefollowinginstructionsare for theremote control i.[t',l Removeprotectivefilm for batteryfrom remote. transmitters ("Remotes")providedwith this opener,ThisRemoteis preset for use with the Inteflicode2Access SecuritySystem,Refer to page 14 for additionalinformationon Intellicode 1and 2 Remotesand how to switch from Intellicode2 to Intellicode 1,Seepage 14 for programminginstructionsusingIntellicode 1 Remotes, NOTE:Youhave30 seconds to executeeachstep,If you see two flashingred LEDson the Powerhead, y ou haverun out of time and...
  • Page 11 Required Programming The Remotebuttonis now programmed. Pressand releasethe same button on the remote (bothLED'sflash blue and thenturn off). Repeatas necessaryfor additionalRemotes. Toprogramthe same Remotefor other garagedoor openers, r epeat the stepsaboveusingone of the othertwo Remotebuttons. EachRemotecan be programmed for three door openers. BASICPROGRAMMING I S COMPLETE A NDYOUR GARAGE DOOR IS READY TOUSE! NOTE:ForCar2U and HomeLink, p ark the car outside thegarage...
  • Page 12: Optional Programming

    NOTE:Rapid blinking of the red LEDindicates an error. 1. Remove battery cover and batteries (FIG.3). After afew seconds the LEDwill turn off. Start over. 1, Replace with same type battery. Check proper direction. FORHELP--CALL 800-3S-GENIE, O RVlSlT WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM. THEKEYPAD IS PROGRAMMED.
  • Page 13: Clearingmemory For Remotes

    Optional Programming CLEARINGMEMORY FOR REMOTES r=To veri that the .e.o is c eared press 181 t programmed to the Powerhead. Pressthe ProgramSet buttonon the Powerhead a remote buttonthat was previously and hold 2 seconds,round LEDcomesON. 2,seconds Release the ProgramSet button,round LEDgoes off and the long LEDflashespurple.
  • Page 14: Intellicode1 Remotes

    Optional Programming INTELLICODE1 REMOTES Remotesprovidedwith this unit can operateother (Intellicode1) modelsof Geniegaragedoor openers. T he default Intellicode2 setting Remotebutton is programmedto your opener. Pressthe Remotebuttonagain.If the door moves,the must be changedto Intellicode1. (Followthese samesteps to change Intellicode1 back to Intellicode2.) If you havequestions,seeyour Genieinstructionsfor this IntellicodeI NOTE: Thebutton directlyabovethe logo on the transmitteris preset model of opener,...
  • Page 15: One Piece Doors

    One-Piece Doors ATTACHINGDOORBRACKETTO DOOR ATTACHINGDOORARM TO DOORBRACKET Usingbracket, mark holeson door or frame and drill Screwdrive models: 5/32" hole completelythroughdoor frame. One-PieceDoorswill onlyaccepta straightdoor arm. 3/8"-16 x 7/8" _ ". Bolt 3/8" Lock nut jht door arm (not included) NOTE: Centerbracketon dooras high aspossible,preferablytop edge. Chain/beltdrive models: One-PieceDoorswill only accepta straight door arm.
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance and Adjustments A. ContactReverseTest If you haveanyquestions,pleasedo not hesitateto contact customer serviceat: 1-800-35-GENIEor visit www.geniecompany.com Seepage 9. IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Useof any otherwall control cancause unexpectedoperationof the door and loss of lightingfeature. Locatewall consolewithin TOREDUCE THERISKOFSEVERE INJURY ORDEATH, READ sight of door andfar enoughfrom door to preventcontactingit ANDFOLLOW ALLINSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 17: Corrective Maintenance

    Maintenance and Adjustments REGULAR MAINTENANCE (continued) ResetOpen/CloseTravelLimit Performing all eleven(11) Limits/Force settingsteps (seepages6-8) ° Screw drive models:Verifyshuttle releaseleveris in ENGAGED erasespreviousLimits/Forcesettings. (UP)position(pull releasehandletoward openerand let go) • Chain/beltdrive models:Verify bullet is engagedto carriage. NOTE:Theopener will not close the doorautomaticallyunless the Pull/release cord downand backtowards openerand let go.
  • Page 18: Adjustmentguides

    Maintenance and Adjustments ADJUSTMENTGUIDES LED indicator colors: (_ OFF 0 Blue 0 Purple @ Red Doorclosingforce is FACTORY set and requiresno adjustment for normaloperation. • NEVER adjustthe force settings to compensate for damage, includingan unbalanced door,bindingdoor track, or broken spring. •...
  • Page 19 Maintenance and Adjustments ADJUSTMENTGUIDES(continued) LED indicator colors: C) OFF 0 Blue _ Purple @ Red SpeedSettings(DCmotorsonly) Speedsettings are pre-programmed at the factory for the maximum speed.Speedsettings shouldnot needadjustmentwith this unit. However, t ravel speedfor the openercan be adjustedto a slower speedin boththe Openand Closedirections,to minimizewear on heaviersectionaldoors.
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Opener circuit wiring diagram. This wiring diagram is for reference only. OPENINGCOVERMAY CAUSEELECTRICSHOCK. Disconnect power from opener prior to removing cover. POWERCORD SCREW DRIVEMOTOR CHAINMOTOR PRINTED CIRCUITBOARD CONNECTOR BLACK BLACK BLACK (IWCor AWC) CHOKE WHITE STRIPEDWHITE SAFET BEAM ® WHITE @_K ' NT E L L/GE;Te_/_-arL SOL E...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting OPERATION ° Checkpowersource. - Plug a lampinto outlet usedfor powerhead.If lampworks, powersource is OK. - If not, checkfuse or circuit breaker. Openerdoes NOTrun • If poweris OK, fromwallconsole. - Checkconnectionsat powerheadterminals and at wall console. - Limits must be set with door arm connectedto door. °...
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting OPERATION (continued) • Besure all doorfastenersare tight. Noisyoperation. • Be suregarage door is in good repair,properlylubricatedand balanced. • Be sureopener is in good repair. Do re enerruns Checkoperatingconditionof door Doormay needprofessional r epair/adjustment . • ._low • Is this openerinstalledon a one-pece door. Normalspeedfor one-piecedoor uslowestspeedsetting. If carnagetravel Jsless than 6-feet, openerconfiguresprogramm!ngfora one-piecedoor.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    PowerMax ® 1200/1500, SC 1200/1500, TriloG 1200/1500, PowerLift ®900, GPower 900, SilentMax ® 1000/1200, CB 1000/1200, IntelliG® 1000/1200 LIMITED WARRANTY GMI Holdings. Inc d"o/a The Genie Company ("Seller") wan-ants to the original prochaser of the below identified, SilentMaxa_) 1000/1200. CB 1000/1200, IntelliG(g'...
  • Page 24 Looking for Leading-Edge Technology or the Perfect Update/Replacement? GenieHasthe Answer! Did yourgarage door close? GenieNettechnology "tells" you! Closed Confirm Wireless Remote (Works w ith Revolution Series 1500,1200and1000Models) • Sleek and compact design • Beeps and flashes green when garage door closes. Gives warning tone and flashes red when garage door does not close properly 37337R...

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