TROUBLESHOOTING
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STOP
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PROBLEM:
WHAT TO DO:
Opener does NOT
• Turn Sure-Lock™ OFF See page 6.
• Check power source.
operate when wall
– Plug a lamp into outlet used for powerhead. If lamp works, power source is OK.
control is pressed.
– If not, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• If power is OK,
– Check connections at powerhead terminals and at wall console.
• Check for reversed, broken or cut wires. Staples can cut insulation and short wires. Repair or replace.
Opener runs, but
• Make sure carriage is engaged with chain/belt turnbuckle. Refer to installation
poster or download poster from www.OverheadDoor.com
door does not
move.
• Check to make sure chain/belt is not broken or off its pulley.
Opener works from
• Check all remotes.
wall control, but
• Replace remote battery. See page 13.
NOT from remote.
• Program remotes to powerhead. See page 11.
Remote has less
• Relocate remote inside car and /or point remote at garage door.
than 25 feet
• Replace battery. See page 13.
• Reposition door opener antenna.
operating range or
no operation.
• Eliminate possible competing signals (radio, etc.).
• LED bulbs may be interfering with remote signal. See page 14.
Door starts down,
• If a NEW installation, check Door Arm position. Refer to Installation poster or download poster
from www.OverheadDoor.com.
then STOPS and
goes back up.
• If NEW Installation, make sure ONLY the Safe-T-Beams® that came with this opener are installed.
• Check if limits are properly set. See pages 8-9. Adjust limits as needed.
OR
Safe-T-Beam
• Check if Safe-T- Beam® red LED is flashing. See page 16, Safe-T-Beam® system check.
®
System malfunction.
• Check Safe-T-Beam® system for beam obstruction or misalignment of lenses. See page 16, Safe-T-Beam®system.
• Check garage door for binding.
• If an operational problem exists, and opener will not close, the opener can be forced to close as follows: Press
and hold the wall control button until door is completely closed.
• Check for interference from adjacent Safe-T-Beam® units. See page 16.
• Contact Overhead Door at 1-800-929-3667.
Door starts down,
• Check Safe-T- Beam®wire connection at powerhead and at STBs. See page 16, Safe-T-Beam® system check.
• Check if limits are properly set. See pages 8-9. Adjust limits as needed.
then STOPS before
it is closed.
• Check CONTACT REVERSE. See page 10.
• Check garage door for binding. See maintenance and adjustment. Page 13.
OR Door will only
open.
• Check closing "FORCE" control. See page 10, or Force settings. Page 15.
Door starts up, but
• Check if limits are properly set. See pages 8-9. Adjust limits as needed.
STOPS before it is
• Be sure door, opener, springs are in good repair, properly lubricated and balanced.
completely open.
• Check closing/opening "FORCE" control. See page 10, or Force settings Page 15.
• If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, visit www.OverheadDoor.com
and use the "dealer locater" to hire a local door service professional.
NEVER try to repair door hardware or springs yourself.
Door will only run
• Turn Sure-Lock™ OFF See page 6.
closed.
• Check if limits are properly set. See pages 8-9.
• Check door balance, condition, and door spring.
• Check opening "FORCE" control. See page 10, or Force settings. Page 15.
• If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, visit www.OverheadDoor.com
and use the "dealer locater" to hire a local door service professional.
NEVER try to repair door hardware or springs yourself.
Door opener starts
• Button stuck on wall control or remote.
• Was remote lost or stolen? Erase all remotes from powerhead memory and program new remotes. See page 20.
for no reason.
Noisy operation.
• Be sure all door fasteners are tight.
• Be sure garage door is in good repair, properly lubricated and balanced.
• Be sure opener is in good repair.
Door opener runs
• Check operating condition of door. Door may need professional repair/adjustment.
slow.
• Is this opener installed on a one-piece door? This opener is not designed to operate a one-piece door.
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Questions and answers
Can I program a Genie remote to operate a Legacy 650?
Light does not turn off after door closes.
The light on the Overhead Door Legacy 650 may not turn off after the door closes because the automatic lighting system is designed to stay on for 4 minutes after the door is activated.
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