Genie Excelerator 3531835447 User manual

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Safety Information ...................... 2
Important Installation Instructions ...... 2
Safety Features ......................... 2
Pre-installation Checklist ................ 3
Garage Door Opener Assembly ......... 9
Record Data (for Service) .............. 11
Garage Door Opener Installation ....... 12
Accessories ........................... 22
Maintenance .......................... 25
Troubleshooting ...................... 26
Wiring Diagram ....................... 29
Warranty information .................. 30
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For 7' 6" Doors. Extension Kit isavailable for 8' Doors
Included Wall Control MUST be installed prior to Operation
of this Garage Door Operator.
Safe-T-Beam ®Safety Reverse System Must be Installed and
the Force Controls MUST be Properly Set to dose door.
This Equipment meets or exceeds al Federal, State and UL 325
Safety Requirements.
Will not operate twice as fast on a one-piece door.

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Garage Doors are heavy objects that move with the help of springs
under high tension and electric opening equipment. Since moving
objects, springs under tension, and electric opening equipment
may cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend on
you reading and understanding the information in this manual.
If you have garage door related questions or do not understand the
information presented, call your nearest Genie Factory Authorized
Dealer listed at www.geniecompanyocom, or customer Service at
1-800-35-GENIE..
MOVINGDOOR
ELECTRICALSHOCK
HiGHSPRINGTENSION
EFFECT
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
WARNING:
Can Cause Serious
Injury or Death
•Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
•Do Not allow children to play with the door operator.
•Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.
•Turn off power before removing operator cover.
•Whep replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near
mowng parts.
•Operator must be properly grounded.
•Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anythinqto
which door sprinq parts are fastened, such as,wood blocks,
steel brackets, caNes or other like items.
•Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trained service
person using proper tools and instructions.
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF SEVEREINJURYOR DEATH:
1 READAND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,INSTALLATIONAND
OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS.If you have any
questions or do not understand an instruction, call
your service representative.
2 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.
3Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to
the door before installing operator.
4 Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor.
Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet above
the floor.
5 Do Not connect the operator to the source of power
until instructed to do so.
6 Locate the control button:
• Within sightofdoor.
• At a minimum height of 5 feet, so small children
cannot reach it.
• Away from all moving parts of the door.
7 Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the
wall button or console. Install the emergency release
tag on, or next to, the emergency release
8 The operator must reverse when the door contacts a
1-1/2 inch his h object on the floor at the center of
the doorway.This is about the size of a 2 x 4 board
laid flat.
Safe-T-Beam® (STB)Non-Contact ReversingSystem
Places an invisible beam across door opening, that reverses
the door during down travel to the fully open position if
anything passesthrough beam.
Safe-T-Reverse®ContactReversingSystem
Automatically stops and reverses a closing door within 2
seconds of contact with an object.
Safe-T-Stop®Timed Reversed System
Automatically opens a closing door, if door does not close
within 30 seconds.
Force Guard ®Control
Used to set the force required for opening and closing
door. For maximum safety, set the minimum force required
to fully open and close door.
Automatic Lighting System
Two light bulbs up to 60 Watts max. each, are used for safer
entries and exits.The light turns on when door isactivated
and automatically turns off 4.5 minutes later.
Manual Emergency Release
Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually
for emergencies or maintenance.

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This Opener includes parts and supplies needed to install in most garages and
connect to most garage doors. There are many variations of garages and garage
doors. A few additional parts and supplies may be needed to install Opener into
your garage and connect to your garage door. While checking items listed
below, note any additional items you will need.
• 12'+TapeMeasure • Pencil • Ladder • Level
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Check condition of vertical stile in center of door, and its connection to door's
top and bottom beams.
AIf door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection, door frame
must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener.
B If door is"lightweight" (made with frame and skin - not so/d),door
(including door frame) must be braced or reinforced before
installing Opener.
CA door opener reinforcement bracket may also be needed to connect
garage door to Opener's Door Bracket. This Opener is designed for
installation on a properly braced sectional door or solidly braced
one-piece door.
DContact your Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage
door for any necessary bracing and a door opener reinforcement
bracket (if needed) before proceeding.
E If you have a wooden door, measure door's thickness. (1/4" x 2") Lag
Screws are included for installing Door Bracket onto door. If your door
is less than 2"thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket Lag
Screws (1/4" x 11/4" - not included)
.& WARNING:
If your door sticks, binds, or isout of
balance, have it adjusted by a Genie Factory
Authorized Dealer. Door springs, cables,
pulleys, brackets and associated hardware
are under extreme tension and can cause
serious injury or death.
NOTE
The Excelerator Opener isequipped with
an automatic Garage Door Balance
Detection System.See Troubleshooting
Guide on page 27.
KEEPFEET CLEAR OF DOOR
_ Sectional Door
Raise door, check alignment and see if it moves freely (Figure 1). If door
appears out of alignment, binds, or does not move smoothly, contact a
Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairs
and adjustments to door mechanism.
Raise door to 3' - 4' above ground and carefully let go. Door should stay
stationary. Slight movement isacceptable. More than slight movement
means door isout of balance. Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealer
or dealer of your garage door
for repairs and adjustments SECTIONALDOOR,TORSIONSPRINGS
to door mechanism. Springs
Check door type. Make
a note of whether it isa
sectional or a one-piece
door (Figure 2).
J One-Piece Door
Figure 1 Checking door balance
SECTIONAL DOOR, EXTENSION SPRINGS
Stile
ONE-PIECE DOOR, TRACKLESS
Header Area
Figure 2 Note Door Type

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Measure garage door height (7'-6", 8'-0", or taller) with
tape measure.
A If door height is 7'-6" or less, continue with Check Step 4.
B If your door height is above 7'-6% make sure your rail is long
enough to open the garage door. If there is any question
contact your Customer Service Representative at
1-800-35-GENIE.
Figure 3 Rail Extension Kit
RailExtension for
8' door
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NOTE
The header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall just
above the top of the garage door opening.
A Find vertical center line of door and header:
• Close door.
• Measure door width at top.
• Mark a point at center of door and on header directly
above door. Draw a center line to connect points.
Find Header Bracket mounting height (Figure 4):
(Do not attach Header Bracket).
. Raise door, watching top edge of door and stop door
when its edge reaches its highest point.
• Measure distance ("H") from top edge of door to floor.
For sectional doors, add 2-1/2" to"H'[ Mark a point
on center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will be
installed here.
For one-piece doors, add 6" to"W: Mark this point on
center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will be
installed here.
NOTE
eFor both types of doors:
- If the ceiling in.your garage is so low that there is
not at least a 3 space above the Header Bracket
mountingpoint, contact a Genie Factory
AuthorizedDealer.
If a door spring is in the way, place the Header
Bracket avove the spring. Do Not move the door spring.
Check wall for a stud or a solid header at your mark:
(If checking a finished wall, a stud finder may be helpful).
• If location is above Header, a 2" x 6" board must be
screwed to studs beside your mark with at least two Lag
Screws and Flat Washers (not provided).
• Transfer your mark to new mounting board.
SECTIONAL DOOR
H + 21/2
H
ONE-PIECE DOOR
H+6"
Figure 4 Find Highest Point of Travel

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Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be
mounted (Figure 5):
A Measure from garage door center line mark toward rear
of ga rage:
. Approximately 10' back if garage has a 7' 6" door.
• Approximately ] 1' back if garage has an 8' O" door.
Approximately ]3' back if garage has an 10' O"door.
Approximately ]4' back if garage has an 12' O"door.
NOTE
Mounting Straps are included to attach the Opener to most
garage ceilings. Garage construction varies widely.
Additional mounting straps or angle iron may be needed for
your installation.
El Find location of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener
Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity of
materials needed for your installation (Figure 6).
120 Volt grounded outlet
or wiring box within 3 feet of
Power Head.
10'_
for 7-1/2' doors
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for 8' doors
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Figure 5 Check Power Head location
OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
Mounting Straps Support board added
for longer spans Perforated
Angle Iron
_(Angle iron not included)
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through finish material
using Lag Screws.
Figure 6Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings
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ACheck that there isa 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical
outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)
within 3' of Opener Power Head:
If not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact
a licensed electrician for installation.
If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Head
must be partially disassembled to install appropriate
wiring in place of Power Cord. See page 19
NOTE
Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed
Electrician. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are
Licensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a Licensed
Electrician.

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Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting location
(6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door
(Figure 7).
AIf you cannot mount Safe-T-Beam@Mounting Bracket to
wood frame:
.Concrete screws and concrete anchors (not included)
must be used to mount Brackets on masonry with
attachment tabs facing away from garage door.
.Safe-T-Beam@Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used
(not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized
Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on pages 31/32).
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BTools (Figure 8): Additional tools to make installation easier:
•Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits
•Stud finder
•Sheet-metal cutting snips
Source I Sensor
Safe T Beam @ ,i,l,,ll/ll_
Mounting Bracket
; // I _" Bracket 6"
#,_ I above
_ 41_r7 I floor
Figure 7Mounting Safe-T-Beam @Components
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Check that the garage door locks, rope, and T-Handles are removed
from the garage door before starting the installation.
AIf your garage does not have a separate entry door, it ishighly
recommended to install a Genie Emergency Release Kit (GER-2).
Emergency Release Kit lets you open garage door from outside if
there is apower failure. (Please see Accessories Order Form on
pages 31/32.)
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[] Safe-T-Beam @Sensor Mounting Bracket Extensions (dealer)
[] Garage door opener reinforcement bracket (dealer)
[] Garage door frame reinforcement brackets, screws, bracing
or reinforcement kits (dealer)
[] Lag Screws (11/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store)
[] Electrical outlet and/or wiring (supplied by a
licensed electrician)
[] Excelerator Extension Kit (for 8' garage doors) (store)
[] Sufficient angle iron or strapping for hanging Power Head
(store)
[] Two 60Watt light bulbs
(Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)
[] GER-2 Emergency Release Kit for entry during power failure
(store)
[] Wood for header, ceiling, and/or door bracing reinforcement
(if needed)
[] Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam @Bracket installation,
(if needed)
[] Masonry drill bit (if needed)
Drill 1/16" 5/32"
Drill Bit Drill Bit
6' or 7'
Step Ladde_
Adjustable Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Hack Saw
12' *
Tape
Hammer
Wire
Stripper
Safety Glasses
(1i¢ ">
Pencil
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1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16"
Sockets
Carpenter's Level
Figure 8 Recommended Tools

item Part Name Quantity
Required
1 PowerHead Assembly(maincarton) 1 1
2 1/#L20 X 13/16"Hex Head Shoulder Bolt(blue bag) 2 2
(yellow bolt)
3 RailAssembly(1 piece)(packagedseparately) 1
4 RailAssembly(3 piece)(main carton) 1
4A First RailSection 1
4B Middle RailSection 1
4C End RailSection 1
8 1/#'-20 Hex Serrated FlangeNut (blue bag) 4 4
g RailClamps(blue bag) 4
10 5/16"-18 x 11/16t_Hex HeadShoulder Bolt (blue bag) 8
11 5/16"-18 Hex SerratedFlangeNut (blue & orange bags) varieS/mode 12
12 Magnetic CarriageAssembly(main carton) 1 1
13 Collar (blue bag) 3
14 Retaining Clip (blue bag) 3
15 RailStrap(blue bag) 1 1
16 1/4'L20 Hex HeadBolt (blue bag) 2 2
18 Open Limit Switch Assembly (Wbite)(green bag) 1 1
19 CloseLimit Switch Assembly (Brown) (green bag) 1 1
21 No.8-32 x 1" Hex HeadScrew(green bag) 2 2
22 Emergency ReleaseCord(green bag) 1 1
23 EmergencyReleaseCord(Iong)(yellow) ld&lZon[y
24 Emergency ReleaseKnob (green bag) 1 1
25 Emergency ReleaseTag(green bag) 1 1
26 Header Bracket(orange bag) 1 1
28 Door Bracket(orange bag) 1 1
30 1/#' x 2" LagScrew(orange bag) varieS/modeI 8
31 Straight DoorArm (main carton) 1 1
32 ClevisPin,3/8" x 15/16" (yellow bag) 2 2
33 Cotter Pin,.073_'dia.(yellow bag) 2 2
34 Curved DoorArm (main carton) 1 1
35 3/8_'x 7/8" Hex Head Bolt (yellow bag) 2 2
36 3/8_'Hex SerratedFlange Nut (yellow bag) 2 2
37_ 2-Conductor Wire (maincarton) 1 Roll 1 Roll
38_ Insulated Staple(red bag) approx.30 approx.30
40< Wall Console(main carton) 1 1
4Y #6 x 1-1/4" PanHead Screw (red bag) 2 2
42_ Entrapment Warning Label (manual)(main carton) 1 1
43_ Safe-T-Beam(STB)Sensor(GreenLED)(maincarton) 1 1
44_ Safe-T-Beam(STB)Source(RedLED)(maincarton) 1 1
45_ Safe-T-Beam(STB)Bracket (yellow bag) 2 2
46 Coupler(blue bag) 1 1
47_ NoJ 0 xl 1/4" Phillips HexHeadScrew(yellow bag) 4 4
48_ 1 Button RemoteControl (main carton) /aAeS/mode
49_ 3 Button RemoteControl (main carton) /arieS/mode
5@ WirelessKeypad(main carton) varieS/modeI aries/mode
51x 2 Button RemoteControl (main carton) varieS/modeI /aries/mode
52_ Safety&Maintenance Guide(manua!(main carton) 1 1
53 WireClip (green bag) 7
54 Bumper (blue bag) 1 1
55x 5/16'L18x 3/4" HexHeadBolt(orange bag) 3
56 1/4-20 x3/4" Self-drilling Screw(orange bag) 3 3
57 Mounting Straps(main carton) 2 2
' Denotesitemsnot shownon page8.Theseitemswill beillustrated
throughout the manualasrequired.
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item
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1G
1H
1K
1L
1M
1P
Part Name
Lens
Top Plate Assembly
Light Socket (2)
Motor Assembly
Cover
Motor Drive Board
Controller Board
No. 10-24 x 3/8" Hex Head
No.8-32 x r' Phillips Screw
No.8-32 x 3/8"Slotted Hex Head Screw
Power Cord
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NOTE
Opener will not function unless Safe-T-Beam®System is installed and Force Controls are properly set.
One-Piece Rail Assembly (Genie Pro only) for 10' or 12' door includes:
•Special"Close"Limit Switch with IongerWires.
•96" Emergency Release Cord (yellow).
•Rail Support Kit.
Rail Assembly (1 piece)
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ATurn Power Head upside down and place on a flat
level surface.
B Install Bumper (Figure 9).
CInstall Coupler on Motor Shaft (Figure 9).
CAUTION
The Drive Screw and Rail Liner can slide out of Rail Sections.
Keep RailSections level until the Opener is fully assembled.
D Connect first Rail Section to Opener Power Head. Connect
with 2 (1/4"-20) (yellow) Hex Head Shoulder Bolts and
2 (1/4"-20) Hex Serrated Flange Nuts (Figure 10).
Finger-tighten until later.
If you have a 1-piece rail unit, skip Assembly Step 2.
AArrange arrows on Rail Sections to point in same direction
and away from Power Head:
• Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward Power Head.
• Slide Collar over Middle Drive Screw Hook (Figure 11A).
Turn Middle Screw by hand to align Drive Screw Hooks
between First and Middle Rail Sections.
. Latch two Hooks together and slide Collar over them
(Figure 11 B) and (Figure 11 C).
• Snap Clip on Drive Screw next to Collar (Figure11D).
B Attach Middle Rail Section to First Rail Section, using 2 Rail
Clamps,4 (5/16"-18) Hex Shoulder Bolts, and 4 (5/16"-18) Hex
Head Serrated Flange Nuts onto Bolts (Figure 11).
Finger-tighten until later. (Middle Rail Section looks the
same on both ends. See page 8.)
C Attach End Rail Section to Middle Rail Section following
procedures in step A & B.
RailStrap
RailClamps
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Coupler
First Rail
Section
5/16"-18HexHeadShoulderBolts
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5/16"-18HexSerratedFlangeNuts
88
1/4"-20Hex 1/4"-20HexHead 1/4"-20Hex
SerratedFlangeNuts ShoulderBolts HeadBolts
(yellow)
Bumper Collars+spare RetainingClips+spare
Hardware (blue bag)
Bumper
(remove backing)
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Coupler Power Head
Assembly
(i)
Figure 9 Install Bumper, Coupler and 1st Rail Section
Figure 10 Bolt ] st Rail Section to Power Head
NOTE
If the Extension Assembly (GSXL8) is needed, attach
it per instructions supplied with kit,
Retaining_"-.
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Middle Rail ", _ Collar
Section @ f-.
Arrowspointtowarddoor
@ RailClamps
11A. Slipon collar
11B. EngageHooks
11C._Slide CollaroverHooks
11D._Snap on RetainingClip
Figure 11 Attach Middle Rail Section
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Place Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever in "release" position.
Slide Magnetic Carriage Assembly into slot on End Rail
Section with arrow pointing away from the Power Head
(Figure 12).
Magnetic Carriage Release
Toward door
and header
Toward Power Head End Rail Section
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Figure 12 Slide Magnetic Carriage onto Rail
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AAttach Rail Strap to End Rail Section with 2 (1/4"-20) Hex
Head Bolts and 2 (1/4"-20) Serrated Flange Hex Nuts
(Figure 13).
B Tighten snugly but Do Not over-tighten.
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AAlign all Rail Sections so Magnetic Carriage Assembly can
slide freely along length of Rail.
BSecurely tighten all fasteners now. Do Not over-tighten.
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D
Turn Opener right side up and support Power Head to avoid
damaging the Light Bulb Sockets.
Uncoil Limit Switch Wires and retain Twist Ties.
Place Switches on Rail with arrows pointing away from
Power Head (Figure 14).
Place Close Limit Switch (Brown Wire) 15" from Rail Strap.
Insert (#8-32 x 1") Hex Head Screw into Switch hole and
finger-tighten until later.
Place Open Limit Switch (White Wire) 15" from Power Head.
Insert (#8-32 x 1") Hex Head Screw into Switch hole and
finger-tighten until later.
Figure 13 Attach Rail Strap
White
Wire
Wire
#8-32
Hex Head Screws Wire Clips
Close Limit Emergency Emergency
Switch Assembly Release Knob Release Tag
Hardware (green bag)
Close Limit
Switch
(Brown wire)
Open Limit
Switch _--
(White wire)
@Wire
Clip
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:rdd
#8-32 x 1 //_
Hex Head_-_
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Figure 14 Install Limit Switches on Assembled Rail