Genie PowerMax 1200 Operation & Maintenance Manual
Genie PowerMax 1200 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Genie PowerMax 1200 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Screw/belt/chain drives

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PowerMax
1200/1500, SC 1200/1500, TriloG
®
SilentMax
SCREW/BELT/CHAIN DRIVES
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Includes INTELLICODE
For use only with residential sectional or one piece overhead garage doors.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER
To reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to property – Use this 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#38209501773, 9/2012
GARAGE DOOR OPENER MODELS
1000/1200, CB 1000/1200, IntelliG
®
2 Remote Control. Safe-T-Beam
®
Homelink
and Car2U
®
For Answers and Assistance:
1.800.354.3643
or visit www.geniecompany.com
WARNING
1200/1500, PowerLift
TM
1000/1200
®
System must be installed to close door.
®
compatible.
®
900, GPower
900,
®
TM
800-354-3643
38209501773

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  • Page 1 To reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to property – Use this 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#38209501773, 9/2012...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Notifications .......... 3 TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Important Safety Instructions ......3 Transmitters comply with all United States and Canadian legal requirements as of the date of manufacture. No warranty is made that Infrared Protection Function ......3 they comply with all legal requirements of any other jurisdiction.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions or do not understand an instruc- tion, call The Genie® Company or your local Genie® Factory Authorized Dealer. • DO NOT install operator on an improperly balanced door. An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables, spring assembly, and other hardware must be made by a trained service person using proper tools and instructions.
  • Page 4: Infrared Protection Function

    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.
  • Page 5: Required Programming

    – This program is used to set how far your door travels up and down. Now that your Genie garage door opener is installed, you will want to 2. Remote Programs (Default menu) program the opener so that the door opens and closes properly and –...
  • Page 6: Travel Limits

    Required Programming TRAVEL LIMITS WA RNI NG Release down arrow button (-) and the long LED will begin flashing. • M ake sure doorway is in view and clear of obstacles and people to avoid injury or damage to property. • D O NOT operate this unit from wall console before LIMITS PROGRAM are set.
  • Page 7: Opening Garage Door (Up Limits)

    Required Programming Press and release the Program Set button (both Press and hold the up arrow button (+) until door LEDs flash blue and go off). is fully open, then release. Watch carriage as it approaches the power head to avoid contact with powerhead.
  • Page 8: Wall Console Overview

    Required Programming R quired Pr ramming WALL CONSOLE / Overview Series III Wall Consoles with Black Buttons MODEL AC SR3 THE GENIE COMPANY This opener has a serial FCC ID: B8Q AC SR3 Residential Door Operator number sticker in which...
  • Page 9: Force And Speed Control

    Required Programming Force and Speed Control Lay a 2” x 4” board at under the center of the door opening. These controls are factory programmed and automatically set themselves when you use the Wall Console to open and close the garage door for the rst time.
  • Page 10: Remotes/New Intellicode 2 Openers

    Required Programming REMOTES / New Intellicode 2 Openers NOTE: The following instructions are for the remote control Remove protective film for battery from remote. transmitters (“Remotes”) provided with this opener. This Remote is preset for use with the Intellicode 2 Access Security System. Refer to page 14 for additional information on Intellicode 1 and 2 Remotes and how to switch from Intellicode 2 to Intellicode 1.
  • Page 11 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. PROGRAM PROGRAM IMPORTANT: Your HomeLink®...
  • Page 12: Optional Programming

    Optional Programming PROGAMMING THE WIRELESS KEYPAD Setting Up a PIN Opener 4. Press Up/Down key again. Opener LEDs will turn o . 5. Press Up/Down key again. Door opener will run. NOTE: Pressing any key will stop or start the opener while the door is in motion.
  • Page 13: Clearing Memory For Remotes

    Optional Programming CLEARING MEMORy fOR REMOTES To verify that the memory is cleared, press a remote button that was previously programmed to the Powerhead. Press the Program Set button on the Powerhead and hold 2 seconds, round LED comes ON. PROGRAM PROGRAM –...
  • Page 14: Intellicode 1 Remotes

    Remotes provided with this unit can operate other (Intellicode® 1) Press the Remote button again. If the door moves, the models of Genie® garage door openers . The default Intellicode ® 2 setting Remote button is programmed to your opener.
  • Page 15: One Piece Doors

    One-Piece Doors ATTACHING DOOR BRACkET TO DOOR ATTACHING DOOR ARM TO DOOR BRACkET Using bracket, mark holes on door or frame and drill Screw drive models: 5/32" hole completely through door frame. One-Piece Doors will only accept a straight door arm. Curved door arm Curved door arm 3/8"-16 x 7/8"...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance and Adjustments If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact customer A. Contact Reverse Test service at: 1-800-35-GENIE or visit www.geniecompany.com See page 9. IMPORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS WAR NIN G WA RNI NG Use of any other wall control can cause unexpected operation of the door and loss of lighting feature.
  • Page 17: Corrective Maintenance

    Maintenance and Adjustments REGULAR MAINTENANCE (continued) Reset Open/Close Travel Limit Performing all eleven (11) Limits/Force setting steps (see pages 6-8) • S crew drive models: Verify shuttle release lever is in ENGAGED erases previous Limits/Force settings. (UP) position (pull release handle toward opener and let go) • C hain/belt drive models: Verify bullet is engaged to carriage. NOTE: The opener will not close the door automatically unless the Pull/release cord down and back towards opener and let go.
  • Page 18: Adjustment Guides

    Maintenance and Adjustments ADjUSTMENT GUIDES Blue Purple LED indicator colors: Powerhead LEDs C AU T IO N Force Level LONG LED ROUND LED BLUE Door closing force is FACTORY set and requires no adjustment Force Level 1 for normal operation. BLUE Force Level 2 • NEVER adjust the force settings to compensate for damage,...
  • Page 19 Maintenance and Adjustments ADjUSTMENT GUIDES (continued) Purple LED indicator colors: Blue Powerhead LEDs Speed Settings (DC motors only) Speed Level LONG LED ROUND LED Speed settings are pre-programmed at the factory for the maximum speed. Speed settings should not need adjustment with this unit. High Medium PURPLE...
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Opener circuit wiring diagram. This wiring diagram is for reference only. WARNING OPENING COVER MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK. Disconnect power from opener prior to removing cover. POWER CORD SCREW DRIVE MOTOR CHAIN MOTOR CONNECTOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK GREEN (IWC) CHOKE * STRIPED WHITE STRIPED WHITE WHITE...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    • C heck closing “FORCE” adjustment. See page 8. completely open. • WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact The Genie Company at 1-800-35GENIE. • C heck if limits are properly set. See pages 6-7. • C heck Sure-Lock™. Sure-Lock™ should be OFF for normal operation. See page 8. Door will only run • C heck door balance, condition, and door spring.
  • Page 22 • Is this opener installed on a one-piece door? Normal speed for one-piece door is lowest speed setting. slow. • If carriage travel is less than 6-feet, opener configures programming for a one-piece door. • Contact The Genie Company at 1-800-35GENIE concerning door speed. POWERHEAD LEDS Powerhead LED...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Claims under this warranty must be made promptly after discovery and within the applicable warranty period To obtain warranty service, you must contact Genie® customer service and provide proof of the date and location of purchase and identification as the original purchaser Call Genie® Customer Service toll free at 1-800-354-3643 to speak...
  • Page 24 • Garage parking guide for extra safety • Easy to mount inside garage • Used in addition to other • Ball and string system attaches to door ™ remotes or wall buttons – enables safe parking in garage NEW ACCESSORIES PRODUCTS Check out ; visit www.GenieCompany.com or call 1-800-35-GENIE. Also available at Home Improvement outlets and other retail/commercial locations nationwide. G999-393 Manual-ScrewBeltChain-EN indd 24 7/13/12 10 17 AM...

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