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Begin here ONLY AFTER completing assembly and installation of the opener. Review the Assembly and Installation poster to ensure all steps have been performed.
Contact your Genie® Professional Dealer for an installation poster, if needed, or call 1-800-35GENIE. You may also visit www.geniecompany.com to download a PDF file.
![]() | Safe-T-Beam® (STB) Non-Contact Reversing System Puts an invisible beam across the door opening. The door stops and reverses to the full open position if anything passes through the beam. LED indicator lights on the powerhead and on the STBs provide a self-diagnostic code if an operational problem exists. |
Safe-T-Reverse® Contact Reversing System Automatically stops and reverses a closing door within two seconds of contact with an object. | |
Automatic forceGuard™ Control Automatically sets the force required to fully open and close the door for maximum safety. | |
Watch Dog™ Monitoring System Monitors the Safe-T-Beam® system to ensure proper functionality and will automatically stop and reverse a closing door if a problem is detected. | |
![]() | Manual Emergency Release Manually releases door from door opener. Used during a power failure or other emergency to allow manual opening and closing of door. |
![]() | SmartSet™ Electronic Programming Easily adjust the programming to reduce opening speed to a desired rate, vary limits and force, and program new remotes. |
![]() | Automatic Lighting System Two bulb lighting system supplies light for safer evening exits and entries. Turns ON when door is activated and automatically turns OFF 4 minutes later. |
![]() | Integrated Motion Detection (Not available on all models) Some units have motion detection built into the powerhead. Lights automatically turn ON when motion is detected for much safer movement through the garage. Lights will turn OFF after 4 minutes of no motion. |
![]() | INTELLICODE® 2 Access Security System A new generation superior encryption system that enhances the security of the door opener by continuously changing the access code each time the remote is used. The door opener responds to each new code only once. An access code copied from a working system and tried again, will not control the door opener. |
![]() | Wall Console Operates door opener from inside garage. The wall console has an indicator light with: Open/Close, Sure-Lock™, and independent light control buttons. |
![]() | Home Link and Car2U® compatible. Refer to the programming instructions. |
NOTE: Use this manual ONLY after completing assembly and installation of opener. Review Assembly/Installation Instructions poster. Check that all steps have been completed.
Contact your Genie® Professional Dealer for an Assembly/Installation Instructions poster, if needed, or call 1-800-35GENIE. You can also go to www.geniecompany.com to download a printable file.
INFRARED PROTECTION FUNCTION
NOTE: Before you begin programming, check to make sure there are no objects in the garage door opening.
Now that your Genie garage door opener is installed, you will want to program the opener so that the door opens and closes properly and all remote devices operate correctly. The following steps guide you through setting your opener so it functions properly for you.
The following information will take you through programming your opener's functional settings for use.
There are only 2 "required" programming processes you will need to follow to set up your garage door opener for operation:
Term Definitions:
Travel Limits programming allows you to set how far your door travels up or down in opening and closing your garage door.
Remote Programming synchronizes your remote control devices (remotes, wall console, and keypad) with the powerhead.
Force Control refers to how much power is needed to move (open/ close) your particular door and does NOT require programming.
Speed Control refers to how fast or slow your opener opens and closes your particular door and is preset at the factory. This function does NOT require programming.
This section describes the programming functions on the powerhead of the opener. Use the following information to familiarize yourself with the buttons, LED indicators and products used to program functions.
Powerhead: There are 3 programming buttons and 2 LED lights on the powerhead. Each of the buttons is used to enter and complete the setup programming. The LED lights indicate status or a function change by illuminating ON, OFF, or ON FLASHING in one of three different colors: blue, red or purple.
There are 4 programs (The 2 "Factory Set" programs are unlikely to need changes.)
NOTE: The 3 programming buttons are for programming ONLY. These buttons should NOT be used to operate the opener once the Required Programming section has been successfully completed.
Located on bottom of Powerhead.
![]() | Enters into and selects programming menus. |
![]() | Multi-function; move door during programming and advance through menus |
NOTE: If shuttle/bullet has NOT been engaged to carriage, do so now.
NOTE: Before setting limits confirm wall console red indicator light (or backlight) is ON. If not illuminated, check for correct wiring or the Sure-Lock switch may be activated.
The DOWN (closed) limit is programmed.
NOTE: Beginning with garage door closed is recommended but not necessary.
The UP (open) limit is programmed.
BOTH DOOR LIMITS ARE NOW PROGRAMMED.
This opener has a serial number sticker in which the serial numbers begin with 10 or higher.
Wall consoles from other manufacturers may not work with openers of these serial number groups. Use only the wall console provided with this unit. Each wall console has three buttons.
In your carton you will find one of the following wall consoles:
Indicator Light
Large white button will display Red when wall console is properly wired and Sure-Lock™ is OFF. When Sure-Lock™ is ON, this light is off
Open/Close Button
Use this button to open or close garage door. When Sure-Lock™ is ON, the Open/Close button will CLOSE the door only.
NOTE: Constant button pressure in the CLOSE mode will override STB fault in the powerhead and close door.
Independent Light Control Button
Use this button to turn powerhead lights ON. Powerhead lighting will remain ON until this button is pressed again or a door action has been completed.
NOTE: If opener has a Motion Detector sensor, it will keep powerhead lights ON as long as motion is detected.
Sure-Lock™ Button
When Sure-Lock™ is ON, the powerhead cannot be activated by the wall console or a remote.
Indicator Light
Indicator light will display Red when wall console is properly wired and Sure-Lock™ is OFF. When Sure-Lock™ is ON, indicator light flashes.
Open/Close Button
Use this button to open or close garage door. When Sure-Lock™ is ON, the Open/Close button will CLOSE the door only.
NOTE: Constant button pressure in the CLOSE mode will override STB fault in the powerhead and close door.
Independent Light Control Button
Use this button to turn powerhead lights ON. Powerhead lighting will remain ON until this button is pressed again or a door action has been completed.
NOTE: If opener has a Motion Detector sensor, it will keep powerhead lights ON as long as motion is detected.
Sure-Lock™ Button
When Sure-Lock™ is ON, the powerhead cannot be activated by the wall console or a remote.
TIP
These controls are factory programmed and automatically set themselves when you use the Wall Console to open and close the garage door for the first time. The door MUST complete a full cycle from open to close and close to open before it is fully set.
NOTE: Force or Speed controls DO NOT require programming. Force and Speed Limits are factory set and rarely require adjustments. Making adjustments to these settings is covered in Troubleshooting Section of this manual.
FORCE AND SPEED CONTROL ARE NOW SET.
NOTE: The Limit and Force settings MUST BE COMPLETED before performing the Contact Reverse Test.
When the door contacts the board, it should stop and reverse direc - tion within 2 seconds to the fully OPEN position. Red LED lights on the powerhead will begin to ash with the reversal of the door. The next cycle will clear the lights.
If the door stops before contacting the board or if it does not reverse direction to fully open after contact with the board, it may be due to improperly set DOWN limits.
Repeat the Setting the Down Limit steps 1-5 to make certain the door is closing tight to the floor.
Repeat step 10 to set force limits.
Then repeat the WALL CONSOLE/Contact Reverse Test, steps 11-13.
Repeat this process as needed until door passes the Contact Reverse Test. For further help, refer to MAINTENANCE and ADJUSTMENTS, Regular Maintenance.
NOTE: The following instructions are for the remote control transmitters ("Remotes") provided with this opener. This Remote is preset for use with the Intellicode 2 Access Security System.
NOTE: You have 30 seconds to execute each step. If you see two flashing red LEDs on the Powerhead, you have run out of time and must go back to the beginning of the step and start over. You can restart as many times as necessary to complete each step.
NOTE: Each button on each Remote must be programmed separately, following these steps.
The Remote button is now programmed.
Repeat as necessary for additional Remotes.
To program the same Remote for other garage door openers, repeat the steps above using one of the other two Remote buttons.
Each Remote can be programmed for three door openers.
BASIC PROGRAMMING IS COMPLETE AND YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS READY TO USE!
NOTE: For Car2U and HomeLink, park the car outside the garage with the ignition key in the "Accessory" position. Follow the Car2U or HomeLink instruction to set the button in the car to Genie mode.
Your HomeLink® device will ONLY respond to pressing THIS button on your Intellicode remote when it's searching to connect to your remote in "Learn Mode" as described in the HomeLink® instruction manual.
Setting Up a PIN
Your keypad is ready for programming.
Programming
Locate Your Opener's Programming Buttons and LED
Synchronizing Keypad to Opener
NOTE: Pressing any key will stop or start the opener while the door is in motion. The door will automatically stop fully open or closed. When the door has stopped moving, pressing on any single button will activate door until backlight goes off (30 seconds)
NOTE: Rapid blinking of the red LED on the Powerhead indicates an error. When the blinking stops, you must start programming steps over.
Resetting PIN
If you have forgotten your PIN or you fear it may have fallen into unauthorized hands, you must erase the old programming.
To erase, follow these simple steps:
Changing Your PIN
Note: If you are still having trouble with the keypad, refer to the full instructions packed with the keypad.
If the memory has been cleared, the Remote will not activate the door opener.
NOTE: The garage door opener will operate normally using the Wall Console.
NOTE: When the remote is pressed the round LED will flash blue but will not activate the door opener.
NOTE: Clearing Remotes from the Powerhead memory will clear ALL programmed Remotes and wireless Keypads. Your opener will no longer recognize any signal received from a missing Remote.
All remaining (or recovered) Remotes and wireless Keypads MUST BE reprogrammed.
Remotes provided with this unit can operate other (Intellicode® 1) models of Genie® garage door openers. The default Intellicode® 2 setting must be changed to Intellicode® 1. (Follow these same steps to change Intellicode® 1 back to Intellicode® 2.)
NOTE: The button directly above the logo on the transmitter is preset to Intellicode® 1.
The LED color displayed on the Remote indicates the Intellicode® mode:
Red = Intellicode® 1
Green = Intellicode® 2
If you have questions, see your Genie® instructions for this Intellicode® 1 model of opener.
NOTE: Choose the Genie® Remote using Intellicode® 1 button for this activity. All new Remotes have the button directly above the logo preset to Intellicode® 1.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact customer service at: 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Basic monthly maintenance tasks include:
If the system appears to be working properly, perform the check as follows:
Changing Light Bulbs
Reset Open/Close Travel Limit
Performing all eleven (11) Limits/Force setting steps (see pages 6-8) erases previous Limits/Force settings.
NOTE: The opener will not close the door automatically unless the Safe-T-Beam® System is installed and Limits are programmed.
Disengaging and Engaging Carriage/Bullet
Remote Battery Replacement
Replace remote battery with a CR 2032 coin cell battery.
Door closing force is FACTORY set and requires no adjustment for normal operation.
Force Settings
Force settings are pre programmed at the factory and "learned" during the Open/Close Limit settings steps. For normal use, these settings should not need adjustment with this unit.
However, conditions possibly requiring adjustment are:
Force Adjustment
Action | LED Indication/Result | |
1 | Press and hold both up and down buttons 2 seconds or until round LED turns RED.![]() | The Current UP FORCE SETTING will display. SEE CHART IN NEXT COLUMN.![]() |
2 | Press either until you reach desired setting.![]() | USE CHART IN NEXT COLUMN |
3 | Press and release.![]() | LOCKS IN SETTING. Then the New DOWN FORCE SETTING will display.![]() |
4 | Press either until you reach the desired setting.![]() | USE CHART IN NEXT COLUMN![]() |
5 | Press and release.![]() | LOCKS IN SETTING. Both LEDs turn BLUE then OFF confirms both FORCE Settings are reset.![]() |
FORCE SETTINGS DONE |
LED indicator colors:
Force Level | Powerhead LEDs | |||
LONG LED | ROUND LED | |||
Force Level 1 | Off | ![]() | ![]() | BLUE |
Force Level 2 | BLUE | ![]() | ![]() | Off |
Force Level 3 | BLUE | ![]() | ![]() | BLUE |
Force Level 4 | Off | ![]() | ![]() | PURPLE |
Force Level 5 | PURPLE | ![]() | ![]() | Off |
Force Level 6 | PURPLE | ![]() | ![]() | PURPLE |
Force Level 7 | Off | ![]() | ![]() | RED |
Force Level 7 | RED | ![]() | ![]() | Off |
Force Level 9 | RED | ![]() | ![]() | RED |
Speed Settings (DC motors only)
Speed settings are pre-programmed at the factory for the maximum speed. Speed settings should not need adjustment with this unit.
However, travel speed for the opener can be adjusted to a slower speed in both the Open and Close directions, to minimize wear on heavier sectional doors.
NOTE: One-piece doors are automatically set to the slowest speed during Limits programming and cannot be adjusted.
There are 3-speed settings available for sectional doors. Please note that speed may be affected by door weight and balance, along with condition of door components and tracks.
Speed Adjustment
Action | LED Indication/Result | |
1 | Press and hold for about 10 seconds or until both LEDs turn BLUE. Then release. ![]() | ![]() |
2 | Press twice.![]() | ![]() |
3 | Press and release.![]() | Then the Current Speed setting for OPENING travel will display. SEE CHART IN NEXT COLUMN.![]() |
4 | Press either until you reach the desired setting.![]() | NOTE: Depending on the criteria mentioned above, you may not have the option to increase speed. |
5 | Press and release.![]() | LOCKS IN OPENING SETTING.![]() Then the Current Speed setting for CLOSING travel will display. SEE CHART IN NEXT COLUMN. |
6 | Press either until you reach the desired setting.![]() | NOTE: Depending on the criteria mentioned above, you may not have the option to increase speed. |
7 | Press and release. Both LEDs FLASH BLUE to confirm setting. ![]() | LOCKS IN CLOSING SETTING.![]() |
SPEED SETTINGS DONE |
LED indicator colors:
Speed Level | Powerhead LEDs | |||
LONG LED | ROUND LED | |||
High | RED | ![]() | ![]() | RED |
Medium | PURPLE | ![]() | ![]() | PURPLE |
Low | BLUE | ![]() | ![]() | BLUE |
NOTE: PowerLift® 900, GPower™ 900 openers DO NOT have speed adjustments.
LOCATING SAFE-T-BEAM PAIRS:
Source (Red LED) and Sensor (Green LED)
Single Garage Door
Multiple Garage Doors
NOTE: Direct sunlight creates interference with Safe-T-Beam Sensor (Green LED). Sensor modules CAN be positioned further away from door opening if necessary to avoid sunlight but no further off the wall to maintain alignment with paired Source module.
Opener circuit wiring diagram. This wiring diagram is for reference only.
OPENING COVER MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Disconnect power from opener prior to removing cover.
Need help or have questions? DO NOT RETURN to the store. Call us: 800-354-3643
PROBLEM | WHAT TO DO |
Opener does NOT run from wall console. |
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Opener runs, but door does not move. Opener works from wall console, but NOT from remote. |
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Remote has less than 25 feet operating range or no operation. |
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Door starts down, then STOPS and goes back up. OR Safe-T-Beam® System malfunction. |
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Door starts down, then STOPS before it is closed. OR Door will only open. |
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Door starts up, but STOPS before it is completely open. |
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Door will only run closed. |
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Door opener starts for no reason. |
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Noisy operation. |
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Door opener runs slow. |
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Powerhead LED | Possible Problem | Solution | |
Round LED | Long LED | ||
OFF | OFF | Normal operation. | None required. |
No response from unit. | Check power supply. Contact a trained door system technician. | ||
ON/RED/ STEADY | ON/RED/ STEADY | Limits NOT set properly. | Re-program limits. |
ON/RED/ FLASHING | ON/RED/ FLASHING | Program error. | Unplug unit, wait 5 seconds, plug in. |
Component failure. | Contact a trained door system technician. | ||
ON/BLUE/ FLASHING | OFF | Remote NOT programmed. | Program remote. |
ON/PURPLE/ FLASHING | OFF | Intellicode® 1 remote NOT programmed. | Program remote using Intellicode® 2 remote. Then program Intellicode® 1 remote using instructions. |
ON/RED/ FLASHING | OFF | Safe-T-Beam® physical obstruction. | Remove obstruction, recheck unit. |
Safe-T-Beam® signal interference. | Check alignment of Safe-T-Beam® pair and nearest other Safe-T-Beam® pair. | ||
OFF | ON/RED/ FLASHING | Door contact in UP or DOWN travel. | Remove obstruction. |
Door component failure detected. | Check door spring, track, rollers, hinges and fixtures. | ||
OFF | ON/RED/ STEADY | Thermal cutout | DO NOT unplug unit. Wait until LED clears before operating. |
OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS
READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CONVENTIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Garage doors are large, heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric motors. Since moving objects, springs under tension, and electric motors can cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on you reading the information in this manual. If you have questions or do not understand the information presented, call your nearest trained door system technician or visit our website at www.geniecompany.com
The following safety alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify different levels of hazard and special instructions.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION".
Potential Hazard | Effect | Prevention |
![]() | Could result in Death or Serious Injury | Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. DO NOT allow children to play with the door opener. DO NOT operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring. |
![]() | Could result in Death or Serious Injury | Turn OFF power before removing opener cover. When replacing cover, make sure wires are NOT pinched or near moving parts. Opener must be fully grounded. |
![]() | Could result in Death or Serious Injury | DO NOT try to remove, install, repair or adjust springs or anything to which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like items. Installations, repairs and adjustments must be done by a trained door system technician, using proper tools and instructions. |
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruction, call The Genie® Company or your local Genie® Factory Authorized Dealer.
Need help or have questions?
DO NOT RETURN to the store. Call us: 800-354-3643
For Answers and Assistance:
1.800.354.3643 or visit www.geniecompany.com
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