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Model GCL - GCX
Light-Duty Specifications
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provide electric door operator(s) of size and capacity recommended for
door(s) as provided by door manufacturer with electric motor and factory
pre-wired motor controls, starter, reduction unit, control devices, and
accessories required for proper operation.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Opening preparation, miscellaneous or structural metal work, access,
field electrical wiring, wire conduit, fuses and disconnect switches are in
the Scope of Work of other divisions or trades.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. In accordance with accepted quality assurance guidelines for motor-
operated doors, both the door and electric operator shall be manufactured
by a single-source producer of door systems.
PART 2 - PRODUCT
2.01 GENERAL
A. The electric door operator shall be the Model GCL-GCX Light-Duty door
control system for a counter door and/or (rolling steel door) and/or (rolling
steel grille) as manufactured by The Genie Company and suitable for the
type and size of door specified.
B. The electric operator shall be single phase 115VAC 60Hz.
C. All components to have corrosion resistant coatings.
D. The operator shall be suited for NEMA ICS 6 Type 1.
2.02 MOTOR
A. Motor shall be AC ½ horsepower with quick reversing, intermittent- duty
cycle and automatic reset thermal protection. Motor shall be UL-listed.
Motor shall comply with NEMA 42, open drip-proof construction.
2.03 REDUCTION
A. Primary reduction is worm gear. Secondary reduction is by hardened bevel
gear. Powertrain shall incorporate oil-impregnated bushings.
2.04 DUTY CYCLE
A. Duty cycle shall accommodate up to 4 cycles per hour, not to exceed 25
cycles per day.
2.07 LIMIT SYSTEM
A. The EZ Limit™ system shall be magnetic type providing absolute
positioning with push to set capabilities. The limit system shall remain
synchronized with the door during manual operation and supply power
interruptions.
2.08 CONTROL SYSTEM
A. The control system shall be microprocessor-based with relay motor
controls on a single board. This system will incorporate a 16-character
liquid crystal display (LCD) to display the system status. This system
shall be capable of monitoring and reporting on a variety of operating
conditions, including: current operating status, current command status,
motor movement status, current error status (if applicable), hoist interlock
status (if applicable), external interlock status, and 24VDC status.
B. The control system shall feature a delay-on-reverse operating protocol.
C. The system shall include maximum run timers in both directions of travel
that limit motor run time in the event a problem occurs.
D. It shall include provisions for the connection of a 2-wire monitored
photocell system or a 2-wire monitored edge sensor, as well as
non-monitored 2-wire sensing edges, photocells or other entrapment
protection devices.
E. Control action will be constant contact close until a monitored entrapment
device is installed, allowing for selection of momentary contact.
F. The system shall include provisions for connection of single and/or
3-button control stations.
G. The system shall include provisions for connection of an external 3-wire
radio controls and related control devices.
H. The control system shall include on board open, close and stop control
keys for local operation.
2.09 MOUNTING
A. Mounting shall be front of hood and chain/sprocket coupling to door.
2.10 RELEASE
A. Release shall be a pull and hold type mechanism with a single cable
operation.
2.11 HAND CRANK (OPTIONAL)
A. Operator shall provide hand crank for manual door control.
NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
2.12 OPTIONAL CONTROL ACCESSORIES
A. Control accessories: In (lieu of) (addition to) (interior push-button control
station) (exterior push-button control station) (interior key switches)
(exterior key switches) (radio control) (Genie-monitored photo electric
eyes) (commercial photo electric eyes) (floor loops) (motion sensors).
B. Operator accessories shall be timer to close and will provide auxiliary
control inputs, auxiliary safety inputs, auxiliary timer hold input, and an
automatic door-closing feature with a user selectable time delay. Safety
inputs are to be enabled or disabled using the on board keypad.
C. Operator accessories shall be Auxiliary Output Module and will provide
several auxiliary sets of dry contacts that are microprocessor- controlled.
Provides contacts for (up) (down) (mid-stop) limit. Provides contacts to be
configured using the on-board keypad to activate (lights) (horn) (strobes)
while door is running (up) (down) (both up and down).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 The Model GCL-GCX™ Light-Duty shall be installed in accordance
with The Genie Company instructions and standards. Installation will
be by trained and authorized Genie Company distributors or dealers.
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This specification is a suggested guide. Available options are shown in
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