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Genie GCL-LJ Series Manual

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GCL-LJ
Light
Duty Operator
Model OPGLDJ0011 for Sectional Doors
DO NOT USE ON ROLLING DOORS
Light Duty Jackshaft Operator
APPLICATIONS:
Jackshaft operators can be assembled in the following configurations:
• Direct Couple
• Chain Couple (optional kit)
Jackshaft operators can be installed on the following types of doors up to 14 feet high:
• Sectional Doors - Standard Lift, Lift Clearance or Vertical Lift
HP/Max Door sq.ft. / weight / height:
• 180 sq. ft. / 850 lbs. / 14 ft.
This installation manual provides the information required to install,
SERIAL NUMBER DECAL
40689.503927
NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
program, troubleshoot and maintain a
GCL-LJ operator.
PLACE iDCM SERIAL NUMBER DECAL HERE IF Optional
iDCM KIT IS INSTALLED
03/2022

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  • Page 1 GCL-LJ Light Duty Operator Model OPGLDJ0011 for Sectional Doors DO NOT USE ON ROLLING DOORS Light Duty Jackshaft Operator APPLICATIONS: Jackshaft operators can be assembled in the following configurations: • Direct Couple • Chain Couple (optional kit) Jackshaft operators can be installed on the following types of doors up to 14 feet high: • Sectional Doors - Standard Lift, Lift Clearance or Vertical Lift HP/Max Door sq.ft.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX General Information & Instructions:........1 Programming Operator And Accessories: Safety & General Information: Introduction ..................24 Safety Information and Instructions ........2-3 Adjusting For Drum Selection ...........25 Important Installation Instructions ..........4 Setting Down Limit ................26 Approved Safety Devices ..............5 Setting Up Limit ................27 Setting Force Control And Contact Reverse ......28 Operator Installation: Programming Additional Remote Controls (Optional) ..29...

  • Page 3: General Information & Instructions

    GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Job Site Issues to Consider/Concerns The following list of items should be considered prior to selecting an operator for a given job site. 1. Available power supply. 2. Type of door. 3. Potential operator mounting obstructions. Items to consider include, but are not limited to: Room above door shaft, room below door shaft, available mounting surface integrity, power supply location, and convenient release cable positioning.

  • Page 4: Safety Information And Instructions

    Since moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injury, your safety and the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you have any questions or do not understand the information presented, call your nearest service representative. For the number of your local Genie Dealer at 1-800-OK-GENIE In this manual the words Danger, Warning, and Caution are used to stress important safety information.
  • Page 5 Si vous avez des questions ou si vous ne comprenez pas les informations ci-incluses, veuillez contacter le représentant de service le plus près. Pour obtenir le numéro du revendeur Genie local, appelez le +1 (800)-OK-GENIE. Dans ce manuel, les mots Danger, Avertissement, et Attention sont utilisés pour faire ressortir d’importantes informations relatives à...

  • Page 6: Important Installation Instructions

    CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Install only on a properly operating and balanced door. A door that is operating improperly could cause severe injury. Have qualified service personnel make repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware before installing the operator.

  • Page 7: Approved Safety Devices

    KIT,PHOTOCELLS,NEMA-4,50 FT Retro Reflective N4X Photocells OPGAKRPEN4X.S KIT,PHOTOCELLS,REFLECTIVE,GENIE Monitored Light Curtains (Powered with Transformer 36238A) OPAKMLC3.S KIT,LIGHT CURTAIN,3FT OPAKMLC6.S KIT,LIGHT CURTAIN,6FT DC/T3 Monitored Edge Interface Adapter OPAKMEIGX.S KIT,MONITORED EDGE X-SERIES Genie Wireless Edge Kit (Powered with Transformer (36238A) OPAKGMMWE2.S KIT,SAFE EDGE,MON,WIRELESS,GENIE...

  • Page 8: Pre-Installation Considerations

    PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Compatibility Considerations: The light-duty jackshaft operator is intended for use on: • Standard lift up to 14 feet tall, using industry standard APCO 400.8 , 400.12 and 5250.18 drums or equivalent. • Hi-lift sectional doors up to 14 feet tall and 84 inches maximum of high lift using industry standard APCO 400.54 , 5250.54 and 500.84 drums or equivalent.

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation Permanent Input Wiring

    PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Input Power Options: A. 115 VAC plug Provided with Operator 1. A 115 VAC power outlet must be available within 5’ from bottom of the operator when mounted to door. 2. Continue installation starting on page 8. B. Power Extension Kit P/N: 41194R.S The power extension kit includes a 115 VAC plug, transformer box, 30’...

  • Page 10: Installing Cable Keepers

    INSTALLING CABLE KEEPERS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT • Operating a door with frayed or broken counterbalance lift cables can result in severe or fatal injury. • Faire fonctionner une porte avec des câbles de levage à contrepoids effilochés ou cassés peut • Contact a qualified door service company to replace frayed or broken cables before installing cable entraîner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
  • Page 11 PREPARE OPERATOR FOR INSTALLATION 1. Close door. 2. Remove bolt and lock washer (A) from powerhead chassis and loosely install mounting bracket from kit bag on desired side of powerhead. (right hand mount shown). NOTE: Bracket can be mounted to operator on either side depending on mounting requirements. 3.

  • Page 12: Installing Operator

    INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 4. Mount operator to door shaft. • If the door shaft is NOT keyed, slide operator assembly onto door shaft and tighten setscrews finger tight. • If the door shaft IS keyed, insert provided key into either keyway. Pull emergency release cable at the bottom of the operator to allow free rotation of the output shaft to “clock”...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE OPERATOR (CONT’) Level and square operator. Mark mounting bracket hole position, pre-drill a 3/16” pilot hole and install lag screw and fully tighten. Leave at least a 1/4” gap between coupler and door shaft bearing. Add 1 full turn on each coupler set screw. 10.

  • Page 14: Wire Operator, Install & Wire Accessories: Install And Wire Monitored Safety Device

    WIRE THE OPERATOR ALL Optional MONITORED SAFETY DEVICES LISTED ON PAGE 5 WIRE TO THE STB TERMINALS ON OPERATOR POWERHEAD. REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH DEVICE. ONLY ONE MONITORED SAFETY DEVICE CAN BE INSTALLED TO THIS OPERATOR. Install and Wire Safe-T-Beams® (STB) - (Standard Equipment) 1.
  • Page 15 WIRE THE OPERATOR Wire & Install NEMA 4X Photocells - (Optional) 1. Fully close door. 2. Determine photocell location under the following considerations: • As near shutter opening as possible. • With an unobstructed path between photocells. • Extended from the wall so that door hardware will not obstruct beam. • Photocell must sit 5”...
  • Page 16 WIRE THE OPERATOR Monitored Light Curtain, Hardwired - (Optional) WARNING Actuating the operator by using constant contact on the CLOSE button will override non-functioning external reversing devices, including sensing edges. AVERTISSEMENT L’activation de l’operateur en util isant un contact constant sur le bouton FERMER annulera les dispositifs d’inversions externes, y compris les systèmes de détection des bords.
  • Page 17 WIRE THE OPERATOR Monitored Edges, Hardwired - (Optional) WARNING Actuating the operator by using constant contact on the CLOSE button will override non-functioning external reversing devices, including sensing edges. AVERTISSEMENT L’activation de l’operateur en util isant un contact constant sur le bouton FERMER annulera les dispositifs d’inversions externes, y compris les systèmes de détection des bords.
  • Page 18 WIRE THE OPERATOR Monitored Edges, Wireless - (Optional) WARNING Actuating the operator by using constant contact on the CLOSE button will override non-functioning external reversing devices, including sensing edges. AVERTISSEMENT L’activation de l’operateur en util isant un contact constant sur le bouton FERMER annulera les dispositifs d’inversions externes, y compris les systèmes de détection des bords.

  • Page 19: Install And Wire Open/Close/Stop Pushbutton

    WIRE THE OPERATOR Wiring Control Stations 1. For a single open/close/stop installation, make connections as shown in Fig. 1. 2. For single button accessory controls, make connections as shown in Fig. 2. 3. For a multiple open/close/stop installations, make connections as shown in Fig. 3. 4.

  • Page 20: Install And Wire Door Lock (Optional)

    WIRE THE OPERATOR Install Door Lock - (Optional) Door lock prevents manual door operation and is important for garage security. NOTE: Door lock should be installed no more than 10’ away on the operator side of the door if possible. 1.
  • Page 21 WIRE THE OPERATOR Wire Door Lock - (Optional) 1. Plug door lock harness into the LOCK plug on bottom of operator. Insert plug in correct direction (see inset) 2. Run wire down the wall to the door lock and secure with supplied wire staples. NOTE: Door lock wires are polarity sensitive.

  • Page 22: Install Led Light Fixture (Optional)

    FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Install Bluetooth® Light Fixture - (Optional) 1. Determine mounting location within 30’ of operator. 2. Pre-drill two 3/32” holes for mounting screws, or two 3/16” if using drywall anchors (supplied) if needed. 7-1/2” apart. 3. Install supplied screws leaving an 1/8” gap for mounting. 4.

  • Page 23: Install And Wire Wired Wall Console (Optional)

    FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Install and Wire Basic Wall Console (Hardwired) - (Optional) 1. Route supplied wire from powerhead to the desired location for the hardwired wall control. Secure wire with insulated staples. 2. On the powerhead: Remove 1/4" insulation from white and striped wire. Using a small flat head screwdriver, press in the orange tab and insert the white wire into BWC WHITE terminal and the striped wire into BWC BLACK terminal.

  • Page 24: Installing Battery Back Up (Optional)

    FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Install Battery Backup (BBU) - (Optional) 1. Unplug power from operator. 2. Remove two screws securing bottom cover to operator head and remove cover. 3. Hold battery backup assembly at a 45 deg. angle near operator and route wires to back of operator between battery mounting tabs. 4.

  • Page 25: Apply Power To Operator

    FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Apply power to operator CAUTION DO NOT run operator until travel limits have been set to avoid damage to unit. CAUTION NE PAS faire fonctionner l’ o uvre-porte au-delà des limites de parcours pour ne pas endommager l’unité. WARNING Operator is equipped with grounded electrical plug for your protection, and only fits grounded electrical outlets.

  • Page 26: Programming Operator And Accessories: Introduction

    10. Program built in vehicle remote (if applicable) 11. Program the integrated Wi-Fi Genie Aladdin Connect® (if applicable) NOTE: When operator is activated to close, operator will start and stop slowly in small increments making a pulsing sound to detect cable tension then run at normal speed to close.

  • Page 27: Adjusting For Drum Selection

    ADJUSTING FOR DRUM SELECTION WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Operator drum selection settings must be adjusted for use on Les réglages de sélection du tambour par l’opérateur Standard or High Lift residential doors with drum diameters doivent être ajustés pour une utilisation sur des portes rés- greater than 4”...

  • Page 28: Setting Down Limit

    PROGRAMMING THE DOWN LIMIT WARNING AVERTISSEMENT • Make sure doorway is in full view and clear of obstacles and • S’assurer que le passage de la porte est visible et dégagé, à savoir people to avoid injury or property damage. sans obstacles ni personne afin d’éviter toute blessure potentielle • DO NOT operate this unit from the wall control before LIMITS are ou dommage matériel.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Limit

    PROGRAMMING THE UP LIMIT Programming UP Limit: HOLD 1-2. Enter Programming Mode UNTIL 1. Press and hold the UP arrow button on the operator for 2-5 seconds. Lights • The long LED will turn blue. Release button. • The LED will then flash blue. round Steady Blue 2.

  • Page 30: Setting Force Control And Contact Reverse

    PROGRAMMING FORCE PROFILE & CONTACT REVERSE Contact Reverse Test IMPORTANT NOTICE NOTE: The limit and force settings MUST BE COMPLETED before performing THIS STEP MUST BE PERFORMED FOR PROPER the Contact Reverse Test. OPERATION! • Operate operator 2 full cycles up and down to set 1.

  • Page 31: Programming Additional Remote Controls (Optional)

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS NOTE: The following instructions are for remote control transmitters purchased separately or if remote(s) require re-programming. 1. Enter Programming Mode NOTE: Each programming step has a 60 second time limit for completion after the function is initiated. After 60 seconds, two LEDs will illuminate blue indicating time has expired and the step must be re-started.

  • Page 32: Programming Mid-Stop (Optional)

    PROGRAMMING MID-STOP (Optional) NOTE: The mid-stop can be set to allow the door to come to a stop somewhere between the open and close limits. This must be set after the open and close limits have been set and a force profile has been generated. 1.

  • Page 33: Programming Time-To-Close (Optional)

    PROGRAMMING TIME-TO-CLOSE (Optional) NOTE: Time-to-close (TTC) is used to close the door after it has been raised to either the mid-stop or the open limit after a specific amount of time. NOTE: A monitored safety device must be connected to the operator STB input and functioning for the time-to-close feature to activate door closure.

  • Page 34: Special Installation Information Changing Force Settings

    SPECIAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION CHANGING FORCE SETTINGS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Pour éviter les blessures ou des dommages TO AVOID INJURY OR DAMAGE • NE JAMAIS régler la force pour compenser des • NEVER adjust the force settings to adjust for damage, dommages, y compris une porte mal équilibrée, un rail including an unbalanced door, binding door track or de porte coinçant ou des ressorts cassés.

  • Page 35: Clearing Remote/Accessory Memory

    SPECIAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION Clearing Memory of Remote Controls NOTE: Clearing memory of remotes from the powerhead will clear ALL 1. Enter Programming Mode programmed remotes, wireless keypads and vehicle transmitters. The operator will no longer recognize any signal from any remote device, including a missing remote device.

  • Page 36: Locating Safe-T-Beam® (Multiple Doors)

    Installing Safe-T-Beams® on multiple garage doors (Preventing “cross-talk”) LOCATING SAFE-T-BEAM® for multiple doors Transmitter (RED LED) and Receiver (GREEN LED) Multiple Garage Doors • NEVER position Safe-T-Beam® modules where signals will cross. • Place the Transmitter (Red LED) Safe-T-Beams on adjacent doors facing in opposite directions.

  • Page 38: Programming Accessories: Programming Aladdin Connect

    La porte peut se déplacer de SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS façon inattendue. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS Genie® Aladdin Connect® Accessory The Aladdin Connect® system is a convenient mobile device app to operate garage door operators/controllers from anywhere. The Aladdin Connect® app has the following features: • Customize access for different users.
  • Page 39 • Add a device • Set up Wi-Fi • Add users and rules For help at any time contact The Genie Company at 1-866-599-4995 or visit our website. www.geniecompany.com/aladdinconnect Install WARNING Placard Once the app configuration is complete, open the door with the wall control, wait 10 seconds, and then close the door and wait 10 seconds.

  • Page 40: Wireless Keypad

    INSTALL & PROGRAM KEYPAD (abbreviated) QuickView Single Door Setup. Resetting a PIN Please see complete instructions that accompany keypad Press and hold both the PROGRAM key and the Up/ Activate keypad by opening battery Down key for about five seconds. compartment and pull protective tab.

  • Page 41: Programming Vehicle Controls

    B. Press the Car2U button a few times more until door moves. blinks slow then fast. Once it blinks, release both buttons. Changing Factory Default Button for a Genie® Operator Program HomeLink to the Operator (Place operator into programming mode) - SEE PAGE 9 A.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, read and follow all instructions. 1. NEVER let children operate or play with the door controls. 2. Keep remote away from children. 3. ALWAYS keep the moving door in sight and away from people and objects until door is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.

  • Page 43: Regular Maintenance Schedule

    Regular inspection/maintenance for the door and operator should be performed at regular intervals to ensure the system runs at peak safety, performance and efficiency. MAINTENANCE ITEM INTERVALS DETAILS Contact Reverse Test Monthly See page 28 to run system test. Lubricate Door Hardware Monthly Lubricate Rollers &...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting & Led Signals

    TROUBLESHOOTING Need help or have questions? Call Genie® at 1-800-35-GENIE STOP or visit: www.geniecompany.com Operator does NOT operate when wall control is pressed • Replace Wireless Wall Console Batteries, see page 41. • If applicable, turn Sure-Lock™ off with basic wall console, see page 21.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’) Door starts up but STOPS before it is completely open • Check if limits are properly set, see pages 26-27. Adjust limits as needed. • Be sure door, operator, springs are in good repair, properly lubricated and balanced. Page 41. • Disconnect operator and try to manually open the door.
  • Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’) POWERHEAD LEDS Powerhead LED Solution Possible Problem Long LED Round LED Normal operation. None required. Check power supply. No response from unit. Contact a trained door system professional. ON/RED/ ON/RED/ Limits NOT set properly. Re-program limits, see pages 26-27. STEADY STEADY Program error.
  • Page 47 PARTS, SERVICE & ACCESSORIES Specify model number of operator when ordering parts DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Hardware Bag 39946S.S Cable Keeper Kit 39794A.S Coupler 39830R.S Open/Close/Stop Push Button 106647.0001.S Optional ACCESSORIES PART NUMBER Door Lock & Cable 41149R Door lock cable 40629A.S Wireless Wall Console 39902R...

  • Page 48: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Specify model number of operator when ordering parts ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 39742A.S Housing Cover 41181S.S Main Control Board Kit 41184R.S Transformer Kit 27335.P Chain assembly, 16 Loop, 1/2” P 39547R.S MLS (Travel Limit) Kit 39675R.S Side Panel Assembly RH 39677R.S Side Panel Assembly LH 39706A.S...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    Commercial Operator Limited Warranty The Genie Company (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser of the GCL-LJ commercial door operator (”Product”), subject to all of the terms and conditions hereof, that the Product and all components thereof will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the following period(s), measured from the date of installation.
  • Page 52 The Genie Company 1 Door Drive, Mount Hope OH. 44660 1-800-843-4084 www.geniecompany.com DOOR LOCK TEMPLATE...

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