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Genie M-4500 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual contains installation,
operating, maintenance, & warranty
instructions.
For residential use only.
Marantec America Corporation 675 Heathrow Drive Lincolnshire, IL 60069 U.S.A.
1-888-622-2489 • www.marantecamerica.com
Digital Intelligence for the Garage
M-4700 and M-4500
This product
complies with the 325
regulations effective
January 1,1993.

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  • Page 1 Digital Intelligence for the Garage M-4700 and M-4500 Owner’s Manual contains installation, operating, maintenance, & warranty instructions. For residential use only. This product complies with the 325 Marantec America Corporation 675 Heathrow Drive Lincolnshire, IL 60069 U.S.A. regulations effective January 1,1993.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............3 ADVANCED FEATURES .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your Marantec ® Professional Series Garage Door Opener System, the most inno- vative opener available today. This stylishly designed digital opener with a wide range of accessories is engineered to provide the smoothest, quietest and safest operation to compliment any home. Advanced technology results in the opener being capable of easily moving almost any properly balanced resi- dential garage door, and at the same time providing state-of-the-art safety features to detect obstructions and to stop and reverse the door, thus helping to protect persons and property near the door.

  • Page 4: Tools

    4. TOOLS The instructions will refer to the tools shown below for proper installation, adjustment, and maintenance of the garage door opener. Additional tools may be required depending on your particular installation. Fig. 1 Drill and Drill Bits Pencil Tape Measure Adjustable Wrench Wire Cutters Ratchet and Sockets...

  • Page 5: Sectional Door

    5. GARAGE AND DOOR (cont’d) Check the type of door construction you have. The information contained in the figures below will be referred to later in the manual for proper installation on the different door types. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Header Wall Header Wall Header Bracket...

  • Page 6: Opener Package Contents

    (Power Head with 1 Light Lens) 2 Light Lenses) ACCESSORIES Photo Eye Safety System 2-Channel (with Mounting Kit) 2-Channel Midi Transmitter (1 with M-4500 model) Transmitter Receiver Midi Transmitter (1 with M-4700 model) (Green Eye) (Red Eye) Battery Battery Visor...

  • Page 7: Important Installation Instructions

    7. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Check with the door manufacturer to determine if additional reinforcement is required to support the door prior to installation of the garage door opener.

  • Page 8: Installation Steps

    Fig. 10 8. INSTALLATION STEPS Identify a sound structural support on header wall above garage door for header bracket mounting. See Fig. 11. If See Fig. 12 appropriate header does not exist, replace or install a new support using a 2x4 or 2x6 board. Fasten it securely using lag screws (not provided) to structural supports of garage.

  • Page 9: Install Door Bracket To Door

    Fig. 12 8-2. INSTALL HEADER BRACKET (cont’d) Ceiling I Mark pilot holes location on header through holes where Pilot Hole lag screws will be inserted. IMPORTANT: See Fig. 11 for which header bracket holes to use. I Drill 3/16" pilot holes into header, and install bracket with Header Bracket lag screws (5/16 x 1-5/8”) provided.

  • Page 10: Attach Rail To Opener Head

    Fig. 17 8-4. ATTACH RAIL TO OPENER HEAD A. Place Rail onto Chassis Rail Sprocket Opening Rail When fastening the rail to the opener, B. Position “C” use only the screws provided. Use of any Brackets to Chassis other screws may result in opener falling from ceiling and causing damage to persons or property in the garage.

  • Page 11: Attach Rail To Header Bracket

    Fig. 20 8-5. ATTACH RAIL TO HEADER BRACKET I Support opener head slightly off the floor. I Lift the opposite end of the rail up to the header bracket. I Position rail end-stop within the openings in the header bracket. Insert header clevis pin ( 1/4” dia.) through rail Door 2x4 Laid Flat end-stop and header bracket, then attach cotter ring to...

  • Page 12: Mount Opener To Ceiling

    Fig. 22 8-7. MOUNT OPENER TO CEILING If not properly secured, the opener could fall and injure someone. Secure opener to structural supports or framing. Do not mount to drywall, plaster, or other such material. I Position opener head so that rail is lined up with center line of open door.

  • Page 13: Connect Arm To Door And Trolley

    Fig. 25 8-8. CONNECT ARM TO DOOR AND TROLLEY I Make sure door is fully closed. I Remove tape from rail holding straight door arm (sectional door only) and allow door arm to hang freely. I Pull the manual release cord on the trolley to disconnect 5/16”-18 x 3/4”...

  • Page 14: Install Photo Eye Safety System

    Fig. 28 Wall 8-10. INSTALL PHOTO EYE SAFETY SYSTEM To provide the maximum amount of protection, the photo Tapered-Head eye must be mounted between 3"and 5" above the floor. Photo Eye Assembly Screw Protruding See Figs. 28 and 29. from Wall Slot Hole MOUNTING PHOTO EYE DIRECTLY TO WALL: I Locate installation position.

  • Page 15: Connecting Wires To Powerhead

    Fig. 31 8-11. INSTALL WALL CONTROL PANEL (cont’d) Front Back Top Screw Protruding I Locate position where top mounting screw will go. Mark from Wall location on wall. I Drill 1/16" pilot hole into wall. (If mounting to drywall, drill 3/16” pilot hole and use anchors provided). I Insert top screw into wall.

  • Page 16: Install Light Bulbs And Lenses

    I Line up lamp lens tabs with corresponding slots in chassis. 60 Watts (W), or larger than a Standard size bulb. Snap lens onto chassis for M-4500 model. A stronger or larger bulb may result in I To remove lamp lens, pull lamp lens to unsnap from fire or damage to the opener.

  • Page 17: Modular Receiver

    8-15. MODULAR RECEIVER Operating range between transmitter and opener may be reduced by electrical interference or radio signals in the area, concrete, steel or lead in and around the garage. To improve operating range you can select the best frequency for each particular installation.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Fig. 37 8-17. CONTROL PANEL Rail The control panel is located under the control panel cover. Open the control panel by slightly pulling on the cover Cutout cutout, then allowing the cover to drop open. The hinges Control Panel enable the cover to remain in place while you set Hinges the adjustments.
  • Page 19 OPEN TRAVEL LIMIT (Fig. 39): Fig. 50 Fig. 39 LED #2 should be blinking. You can now set the open travel limit. To move the door to its fully opened position, press and hold the “+” button until the door is in position that you desire.

  • Page 20: Test Safety Reversal

    Fig. 44 8-19. TEST SAFETY REVERSAL The safety reversal function of your opener is an extremely important feature of your opener. Testing this function ensures the correct operation of your opener and door. The reversal system test should be performed: I Once per month.

  • Page 21: Apply Labels To Inside Of Garage

    8-22. ATTACH OWNER’S MANUAL TO WALL 8-21. APPLY LABELS TO INSIDE OF GARAGE It is important that the manual be stored where it can be Several important safety and instruction labels are included referred to later in case adjustments need to be made, and/ with your opener package.

  • Page 22: Transmitters

    Fig. 47 10. TRANSMITTERS Battery Compartment Cover INSTALLING THE BATTERY (Fig. 47.): 12 V (type 23A) I Remove battery compartment cover (back of transmitter) Battery by using small screwdriver. I Insert the provided 12V battery (type 23A) as shown. I Replace battery compartment cover. Programming Cable NOTE: Replace batteries with same type only.

  • Page 23: Operation Of Your Opener

    Fig. 51 11. OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER A. 2-Channel Midi Transmitter Your opener can be activated via any of the following, depending on which accessories your opener system has: I Remote Control Transmitter I Wall Control Panel I Doorbell-Type Pushbutton I Keyless Entry (optional accessory p.28) Indicator Light REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER:...

  • Page 24: Tension Adjustment

    Fig. 52 13. TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper Tension Adjustment Your preassembled rail comes with the tension adjusted to Rail End Stop Tension Washer Roller Holder Assembly (Header End) factory specifications. There should be no need for further adjustment. However, if exposed or subjected to unusually harsh operating conditions, the tension may need to be readjusted during the life of the opener.

  • Page 25: System Parts

    15. SYSTEM PARTS Fig. 54 Belt Rail Assembly Model#: ML-807 B Part#: 8030032 (7’ Door) ML-808B Part #8030047 (8’ Door) ML-810B Part #8030048 (10’ Door) Powerhead End Header End Item Part # Description Item Part # Description ——— Belt with position tab ———...
  • Page 26 15. SYSTEM PARTS (cont’d) Fig. 56 M-4700 Power Head Assembly Item Part # Description 8030589 Lamp Lens 8030329 Wire Harness Assembly 0047269 Lampsocket w/Wire Harness 8002875 Terminal Block 8009963 Varistor ——— Chassis Assembly 8054389 Reference Switch 60379 Clip 8030612 Power Cord 8007776 Strain Relief Cover 8054216...
  • Page 27 15. SYSTEM PARTS (cont‘d) Fig. 57 M-4500 Power Head Assembly Item Part # Description 8030590 Lamp Lens 8030328 Wire Harness Assembly 0047268 Lampsocket w/Wire Harness 8002875 Terminal Block 8009963 Varistor ——— Chassis Assembly 8054389 Reference Switch 60379 Clip 8030612 Power Cord...

  • Page 28: Accessories

    16. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are designed to provide added convenience, satisfaction and value to your door opener system. Accessories are available from your dealer. If you have difficulty locating available accessories, please contact us directly at the number listed on page 32 of this manual. Fig.

  • Page 29: Having A Problem

    17. HAVING A PROBLEM? SITUATION: LIKELY CAUSE AND SOLUTION I Does opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the electric outlet to see if lamp turns on. If not, Opener does not operate check fuse box or circuit breaker (some outlets are controlled by wall switch). from either wall control I Have you disengaged all locks on door? If not, do so.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting-For Professional Installer Only

    18. TROUBLESHOOTING —FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER ONLY The following information is intended for use by professional installers and service persons. When LED #6 is flashing during normal operation, more information can be found about the status of the GDO by pressing and releasing the “P” button once.

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Adjustments

    19. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS To ensure continued safe operation and extended life of your opener system, periodic checking for proper operation is necessary. Occasional maintenance and readjustment of your system may also be needed. ONCE EVERY MONTHLY AS NEEDED: YEAR: I Check reversal system by performing “SAFETY I Readjust opener travel limits and force settings as necessary REVERSAL TEST”...

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    PROFESSIONAL SERIES GARAGE DOOR OPENER SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT WARRANTY M-4700: —Parts Lifetime Warranty* (Labor not included) M-4500: —Parts (15) Year Warranty* (Labor not included) COVERAGE: Any defect in material and or workmanship from personal, normal household use in accordance with the Owner‘s Manual.

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