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Series II
Wall Console
OPERATION AND FEATURES
Wall Console has 3 buttons and 1 Indicator Backlight.
Backlight
Indicator Backlight will display red when wall console
is properly wired and Sure-Lock™ is OFF. When
Sure-Lock™ is ON indicator Backlight will be off.
Open/Close Button
This button opens or closes garage door. When Sure-Lock™
is ON the Open/Close button will CLOSE door only.
Note: Constant button pressure in the CLOSE mode will
override STB error responses in the powerhead and
close door.
Independent Light Console 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, the sensor will
keep powerhead lights ON as long as motion is detected.
Sure-Lock™ Button
When Sure-Lock™ is ON and the garage door is in the
fully closed position, the powerhead cannot be activated
by the wall console or a remote.
Note: : If Sure-Lock™ is activated while the garage door
is not fully closed, the door can still be operated until the
door is in the fully closed position.
Independent
Light Button
Sure-Lock™
Button
Open/
Close
Button
WARNING
• Verify there is NO power to the opener before
installing wall console and/or wall console wires.
WALL CONSOLE REPLACEMENT
USING PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED WIRING
1.
Installing Replacement Wall Console
• Disconnect power to powerhead.
• Remove existing wall console from the wall by
removing mounting screws.
• Remove wires from existing wall console.
• Split and strip ends of wire if required
(Fig. 2).
• Mount wall console to wall using screws provided.
Verify height at least 5 ft. above floor (Fig. 4).
• Reconnect power to powerhead.
• Check operation of each wall console button
and feature.
FIG. 2
Splitting
and stripping 1/2"
2"
FIG. 3
Connect Wires
to console
OPTIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED
FIG. 1
Wall
Console
WARNING
Moving Door can cause serious injury or death.
• Wall Console must be mounted in sight of door,
at least 5 feet above floor and clear of moving
door parts.
•
Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
•
Do NOT allow children to play with the Remote
or door opener.
If safety reverse does not work properly:
Close door then disconnect opener using the manual release
handle. Do NOT use Remote or door opener.
•
• Refer to Door and Door Opener Owner’s Manuals before
attempting any
repairs.
Electrical Shock can cause serious injury or death.
• Power cord must be unplugged before attaching
any wires.
• Be sure wire ends do not touch each other or other
terminals.
If you have questions or if you need a manual, contact the distributor
or manufacturer of the opener.
TOOLS REQUIRED
•
Press and release the Sure-Lock™ button to activate it.
The backlight will be OFF.
•
Press and release the button to turn Sure-Lock™ OFF.
The backlight will be ON.
W
B/W
NOTE: When existing wires have a color code different from
above, or none at all—make sure the wires are connected
between terminals as directed above. When the wires are
connected to the opposite terminals, the Sure-Lock®and
Light feature may not function. The first indication of
incorrect wiring is the backlight will be OFF. If you press the
Sure-Lock® button a few times and the backlight does not
turn on, then check your wiring.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
• Fasten wire to control board screws on back of
wall console (Fig. 3):
–Connect white wire between powerhead terminal
#3 to wall console terminal “W.” (Fig 3 & 7).
– Connect striped wire between powerhead terminal
#4 to wall console terminal “B/W.” (Fig 3 & 7).
CAUTION
• Use only Genie® Brand Wall Consoles.
Others could cause unexpected door operation.
FIG. 6 Route wire into powerhead
• Staples which are too tight can cut or pinch wires.
Cut or pinched wires can cause the wall console
to stop working. When using the insulated staples,
make sure you fasten them only as tightly as
needed to hold the wire snugly.
CAUTION
WALL CONSOLE REPLACEMENT
WHEN INSTALLING NEW WIRING
1. DISCONNECT POWER TO POWERHEAD.
– Remove existing wall console from the wall by
removing mounting screws.
– Split and strip ends of wire (Fig. 2).
– Fasten wires to control board screws on back of
wall console (Fig. 3).
– Remount wall console.
– Route wire from wall console to powerhead.
– As you run wire, securely fasten wires to ceiling
and wall using insulated staples (Fig. 5).
Staples should be snug only.
– Route wire through wire guide as shown in Fig. 6
to the terminals.
NOTE: IF MOUNTING CONSOLE IN A NEW LOCATION
THAT LOCATION MUST MEET THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
– within sight of garage door,
– at least 5 ft. above floor
(out of small children’s reach) and,
– away from all moving parts of the garage door.
Wall Console
pre-wire
Separate
entry
door
5'
Wall Console
surface wire
FIG. 4
Wall Console
location
(Example Only
of mounting
location. Your
location may
be different.)
FIG. 5 Insulated Staple
(not provided)
STB BWC IWC
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
1 2 3 4 5 6
striped wire
white wire
locking
clips
FROM WALL
CONSOLE
FROM
STBs
– Split and strip ends of wire (Fig. 2).
–Connect white wire between powerhead terminal
#3 to wall console terminal “W.” (Fig 3 & 7).
–
Connect striped wire between powerhead terminal
#4 to wall console terminal “B/W.” (Fig 3 & 7).
– While pressing in locking tab, insert wire into
terminal hole and then release locking tab. Confirm
secure connection with a gentle tug.
(Fig. 7).
2. RECONNECT POWER TO POWERHEAD.
• Check operation of each button and feature.
FIG. 7 Connection at powerhead
NOTE
: Make sure the wires are connected between
terminals as directed above. When the wires are
connected to the opposite terminals, the Sure-Lock
®
and Light feature may not function.
The first indication of incorrect wiring is the
backlight will be OFF.
NOTE:
FOR CONNECTION TO MODELS NOT SHOWN—
SEE YOUR OWNERS MANUAL.
