Genie POSTER User manual

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PotentialHazards
Overhead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depends
onyoureadingtheinformationinthisinstallationposter.Ifyouhavequestionsordonotunderstandtheinformation
presented,callTheGenieCompanyoryourlocalGenieFactoryAuthorizedDealer.Inthissection,andthosethatfollow,
thewordsDanger,WarningandCautionareusedtoemphasizeimportantsafetyinformation.
Danger: indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
Warning: indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
Caution: indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
Note isusedtoindicateimportantstepstobefollowedorimportantconsiderations.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
POSTER
ScrewDriveModels
Pre-InstallationConsiderations
ThisopenerincludespartsandsuppliesneededforinstallationinMOSTgaragesandonMOSTgaragedoors.Thereare
manyvariationsofgaragesandgaragedoors.AfewadditionalpartsandsuppliesmaybeneededforinstallationinYOUR
garageandtoYOURgaragedoor.Whilegoingovertheseinstructions,pleasenotetheadditionalitemsyoumayneed.
ForhelpfindingalocalGenie®ProfessionalDealer,call1-800-OK-GENIEorCustomerServiceat1-800-35-GEN E.
Thereareafewspecificareasofinterestwhichmightrequireextramaterials.Theyare:1)Theheaderabovethegarage
doorwheretorsionspringsareused–doesitextendfarenoughabovethespring(s)toallowmountingoftheheader
bracket.Ifnot,orifyoucan’ttell–youwillprobablyneedapieceof2"x6"lumbertospanacrosswallstuds.2)Thearea
overheadwherethepowerheadwillbemounted–ifyouhaveafinishedceiling,youwillneedapieceofangleironwhich
canspanacrossbeamsoftrusses.3)IstherewoodalongthedoortracksnearthefloorwheretheSafe-T-Beam®canbe
mosteasilymounted,orwillyouneedfastenersformountingtothetrackitselforsomeothermaterial?4)Measurethe
heightofyourdoor.Ifitistallerthan7',youwillneedaRailExtensionKit.
WillyouneedextensionbracketsorwoodenblockstoextendtheSafe-T-Beamfarenoughoffthewalltoseepastanydoor
hardware?
Isthereanelectricaloutletwithinapproximately3'ofthepointwherethepowerheadwillbe?Ifnot,youneedtocontacta
licensedelectrician.
Checkconditionofthedoorandallitsassociatedhardware:Tracks,springs,hinges,rollers.Isanythinglooseorappear
worn?Ifso,callatrainedprofessionalforanevaluationandrepairs,ifneeded.
DO NOT ATTEMPTTOADJUSTSPR NGSOR
THE RATTACHEDPARTS!
Operatethedoormanually.Doesitmovefreelyandsmoothly?Checkthebalanceofthedoorbyliftingitbyhand
approximatelyhalfwayopenandletgo.Itshouldstayputormoveveryslowly.Ifnot,callatrainedprofessionalforrepairs.
Removeallropesandremoveordisablealllocksconnectedtothegaragedoor.ItisalsorecommendedthatT-handlesbe
removed.Closedloopliftinghandleswithnoprotrudingpartscanremain.
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.
•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.
•Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to the door before installing operator.
•Install door oper
accidental release.
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•DO NOT connect the operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.
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so small children cannot reach it. C) Away from all moving parts of the door.
•Install the entrapment WARNING label next to the wall button or console, in a prominent
location. Install the emergency release tag on, or next to, the emergency release handle.
•The opera
at the center of the doorway. at.
W A R NING
AnElectricalShockcouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
• Turnoffpowerbeforeremovingoperatorcover.
 • Operatormustbeproperlygrounded.
W A R NING
WARNING–HIGHSPRINGTENSION
•DO NOT trytoremove,repairoradjustspringsoranythingtowhichdoor
springpartsarefastened,suchaswoodblock,steelbrackets,cablesorother
likeitems.
• Repairsandadjustmentsmustbemadebyatraineddoorsystemtechnician
usingpropertoolsandinstructions .
W A R NING
Amovingdoorcouldresultin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.
W A R NING
Needhelporhavequestions? DONOTRETURN tothestore.
Callus: 800-354-3643
 • Whenreplacingcover,makesurewiresarenotpinchedornearmovingparts.
IMPORTANTINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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(A) Powerheadendrail
section
(B) Middlerailsection
(C) Doorendrailsection
(D) Doorarm,curved
(E) Powerheadlens
(F) Doorarm,straight
(G) Mountingstraps
(H) Powerheadbracket
(I) Powerhead
(J) Shuttle
(K) Railconnector
(L) Emergencyreleasecord
(M) Safe-T-Beam/wall
consolewire
(N)  Remote
(O) Wallconsole
(P)  Wirelesskeypad
(Optionalonsomemodels)
Parts List
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M
A
B
C
L
E
I
H
D
G
x2
K
x2
J
P
O
N
Parts IncludedRecommended Tools
12'
1/16"
1/8"
7/16"
1/2"
9/16"
3/8" 1/4"
6' or 7'
BLUEBAG
ORANGEBAG
GREENBAG CLEARBAG
YELLOWBAG
Hardware Bags
Cotter pin (x2) Clevis pin (x2)
Clevis pin, long
5/16" x 1-3/4"
Lag screw (x2)
#8 x 3/4"
Self-tapping
screw (x2)
1/4"x 3/4"
Insulated staple (x30)*
5/16" x 1-3/4"
Lag screw (x2)
5/16"-18 x 3/4"
Bolt (x2)
1/4" x 1-1/4"
Lag screw (x4)
Safe-T-Beam®
sensor
Safe-T-Beam®
source
5/16"-18 Lock nut,
serrated (x2)
1/4"-20 x 3/4"
Self-drilling screw (x3)
Rubber plugs (x2)
Wire clips
Header bracket
Door bracket Release handle Push nut
Clip (x2) Collar (x2)
3/8" Lock nut (x2) Shaft coupler
3/8"-16 x 7/8"
Bolt (x2)
1/4"-14 x 3/4"
Tapered flange screw (x6)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
8
8
79
10
K
B
A
K
B
K
JJ
K
C
J
C
J
1a.
1b.
1c.
1d. 1e. 1f.
1e
1f
1a.
Slideonerailconnector(K)overPoweheadendrailsection(A)untilitlocks.
1b. Slidemiddlerailsection(B)intotherailconnector(K)untilitlocks.
1c. Slidesecondrailconnector(K)ontootherendofmiddlerailsection(B)untilitlocks.
1d. Slidedoorendrailsection(C)intotherailconnectoruntilitlocks.
1f. Securescrewdrivesofeachsectionwith(2)collarsand(2)clips.
RailAssembly
( CLEARBAG hardware)
1
Slide collar over
long hook
Slide collar
over joint
Snap clip
behind collar
Mate hooks
Powerhead
rail end
Collar
Clip
Door rail end
Carriage Grooves
Shuttle
Disengaged
Engaged
Toward door
Grooves along shuttle
fit into rail.
Door Orientation
1. Checkdoorheight,8'doorsrequireaRailExtensionKit(availableatleadingretailstores)
2. Fullyreadinstructionsandwarningsbeforeproceeding
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3a. Center header bracket above door, mark holes.
3b. Drill two–5/32" pilot holes in header board or 2" x 6" board connected to wall studs.
3c. Secure bracket with lag screws.
3Mount ingRailBracketonHeader
( ORANGEBAG hardware)
Header Bracket must be fastened to garage framing. DONOTfasten to drywall, particle
board, plaster, or other such materials.
C A U T I O N
Door springs are under high tension. If spring or shaft is in the way, measure above
spring or shaft on the garage door centerline and mark as location for header bracket.
DONOTATTEMPTTOMOVE,ADJUST,ORREMOVEDOORSPRING!
WA R N I NG
**Highest point of door travel plus: Sectional door = Highest point plus 2.5"
One-piece door = Highest point plus 6"
TypicalInstallation Highest PointofDoorTravel
3c 3c
To determine “highest point of door travel”:
1. Get on a ladder to the side of your garage door.
2. Have someone lift the door open slowly.
3. As the door is raised, note the point and amount it extends above the door tracks
with tape measure—that is the highest point of door travel.
4.
5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag screw Highest Point Of Travel
Header Track
Header
Sectional
Door
Door centerline
Highest point of door travel
(as door is opening) plus**
Header bracket
FROM HERE
TO FLOOR
2a. Place shaft coupler large hole over
screw drive.
2b. Align and slide screw drive/coupler
small hole over motor shaft.
Note:
thedrivescre
Thesmallerholefitsoverthe
motorshaftandlargerholefitsover
w.
2c. Place powerhead bracket (H) on
top of rail with tongue of bracket
inserted into slot on rail. (The rail is
connected with closed side facing
up. The screw will be underneath
and not visible when viewed
from above.)
2d. Align bracket holes with holes on
powerhead (I) and secure with
ta . (Use soft
material to cushion underside of
opener in order to protect
powerhead.) Bracketmustfit Note:
intoslot.
2Attaching Rail to Powerhead
(BLUE BAG hardware)
Note: Toprevent
dam agetomotion
sensor(notonall
models) DO NOT
removefoamcushion
fromundersideof
powerhead.
Protective foam cushion
Large
hole
Small
hole
Shaft coupler
2
1
A
I
2a
2b
A
Shaft coupler
I
2c
A
H
1/4"-14 x 3/4"
Tapered flange screw (x6)
Slot
Slot
Interior slot MUST align
with rail slot.
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4a. Elevate opener assembly and position
door end rail section (C) inside bracket.
Note: Supportopenerandhaveasecond
personassistduringthisstep.
4b. Align holes in rail with holes in bracket.
4c. liarniselohhguorhtnipsivelcedilS
and bracket and secure with push nut
by pressing the push nut ends togethe
4d. daehrewopotnisgulprebburtresnI
accessory holes if present.
4AttachingRailtoBracket
( ORANGEBAG hardware)
C
4a
4c
4d
4c Push nut
Protective
foam cushion
Push nut
Rubber plugs
Clevis pin, long
Header
bracket
5a. Find and mark ceiling at center line of door. F eceipssorchcatta,
(not supplied) to joists.
5b. Attach mounting straps (G) to joists or
cross piece with (2) lag screws (5/16" x
1-3/4") provided in green bag.
5c. roodnepo,tinurenepognitroppuselihW
and raise opener unit to clear door so it
passes the rail clearly.
5d. ot)noitisopni(tinurenepoeruceS
mounting straps with nuts and bolts.
5Mounting Powerhead
toCeiling
( GREENBAG hardware)
Note: Rail should be level to floor. For tall garage ceilings additional hanging angle
and hardware may be required and is available at leading retail stores.
OpenBeamCeiling FinishedCeiling
Door centerline
Door centerline
To cross piece (center of opener)
Cross piece
location
114"
114"
5a
5d
Attach
to joists
Lag screws 5d
5/16" x 18 x 3/4"
Bolt (not included)
5/16" x 18
Nut
5/16" x
18 x 3/4"
Bolt
Lag screws
G
5b
Hidden joists Lag screw
Lag screw
Cross piece
(not included)
5

7a.   Secureemergencyreleasehandleto
cord(L)andattachemergencyrelease
cordtoshuttleinrail(J).
7b.   Usingtheemergencyreleasecord,
disengagetheshuttle/carriage.
7c.   SectionalDoorstypicallyaccept
curveddoorarm(D).Insomecases,
straightdoorarm(F)maybeusedif
thedoorbracketismountedonthe
topedgeofdoor.
7d.   Withthedoorclosed,theanglefromdoor
arm (D) to header is 30˚ max.
Note:  One-PieceDoor(TopEdge/FaceMount)
instructionsareintheOperationandMaintenanceManualprovided.
7Attaching Door Arm to Door
Bracket and Shuttle
( BLUEBAG hardware)
L
J
7a
J
FD
D
D
F
7c 7c (alt)
7c (alt) 7d
D
Door bracket
Clevis pin
Clevis pin
Clevis pin
Cotter pin
or
Cotter pin
Door
Header
3/8"-16 x 7/8"
Bolt &
3/8" Lock nut
Door end rail section
Cotter pin
30° max
Door bracket
Release handle
Orange Bag
Sectional Door (Typical):
6a.
Center bracket on door, higher than the
top set of door roller s.
6b.
Using bracket, mark holes on door or
frame.
6c.
Drill 1/8" holes.
6d.
Secure with 1/4"–20 x 3/4"
self- drilling screws.
6e.
.
Some garage door manufacturers
provide door brackets that CAN be
used with your Genie Door Arms.
Sectional Door (Wooden):
6a. Center bracket on door, higher than the top set of door rollers.
6b.
Using bracket, mark holes on door frame.
6c.
Drill 1/8" holes completely through door.
6d.
Fasten bracket with 5/16" x 2" carriage bolts and nuts (not furnished).
6Attaching Door Bracket to Door
( ORANGEBAG hardware)
Doors made of masonite, lightweight wood, berglass, and sheet metal must be properly
braced before mounting door opener. Contact door manufacturer or distributor for any
questions or concerns. The Genie® Company is not responsible for any damage caused
due to an improperly braced door.
C A U T I O N
Note:  One-PieceDoor( TopEdge/FaceMount)instructionsareintheOperation
andMaintenanceManualprovided.
6d 6d (alt) 6d (alt)
Door centerline Door centerline Door centerline
6a
Attach no lower than top roller
Door centerline Top Roller
6

9a.   Routewirefrompowerheadto
desiredlocationforwallconsole
Somehomesarepre-wiredand
theymaynotbecolor-coded.
9b.   Securewirewithinsulatingstaples
9c.   Attachwirestowallconsoleas
shown .
9d.   Fromabove,insertoppositeendof
wirethroughcontrolwiretubeon
powerheadandattachasshown.
9e. Mountwallconsolewith#6screws
9f. Post “ENTRAPMENT WARNING LABEL” (in cludedin
Manual)nexttotheWallConsole.
Note:  Somehomesarepre-wiredforSafe-T-Beam®devices
Completetheconnectionandapplypower. rosnesehtfI
orwallconsoleLEDscomeON,wireroutingiscorrect. 
Youmayneedtowireonesensoratatimetoconfirm
wireroutinginsomecases.
9InstallingWallConsole
( CLEARBAG hardware)
Use of any other wall control can cause unexpected operation of the door and loss of
lighting feature. Locate wall console within sight of door and far enough from door to
prevent contacting it while operating the console. Control must be at least 5 feet above
ating it.
WA R N I N G
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9d
O
B/W W
9c
White
Striped
Ch ld can be pinned under automatic garage door
Death or serious injury can result
Never let child walk or run under moving door
Never let child use door opener controls
Always keep moving door in sight
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emergency release
Test door opener monthly:
Refer to your owner’s manual
Place a 1½" object (or 2 x 4 la d on r
f door fails to reverse on contact adjust opener
f opener still fails to reverse door epair or replace opener
Do not remove or paint over th s label
Mount wall control out of child's reach
(at least 5 feet above
W A R N I N G
Place next to wall control
To powerhead
To wall
console
To wall
console
Control wire tube
8a.  PositionSafe- T norosnesdnaecruosmaeB-
eachsidegar a r.
8b.  Markbracketmountingholesandsecurewith(4)
1/4"x1-1/4"lagscrewsprovidedintowood.If
mountingintoconcreteorblock
Usegaragepre-wiringwhenavailableorroutetwo
lengthsoftwoconductorwirefrompowerhead,
throughwireclips(provided in orange bag) andfixed 
totopofrail,across header,onbothleftandrightof
doordowntothesourceandsensor.
,otherfastenersare
requiredandareavailableatleadingretailstores.
8c.  
8d.  Securewiretorailwithwireclips
spacedevenlyalongrail,andwire
toheaderandwallwithinsulated
staples .Insertwiresfromabove
throughcontrolwiretube.Cutoff
excesswire.
8e.  Attachwiretoterminalsoneach
Safe-T-Beam®.Atpowerhead,twist2
stripedwirestogetherandinsertinto
terminal1thentwist2whitewires
togetherandinsertintoterminal2.Tapeexcesswiretopowerhead,awayfromlights.
8f.
 Atpowerhead,pressINtheorangetabsabovetheterminaltoinsertthewireswitha
flatheadscrewdriver.
8Installing Safe-T- Beam®
( YELLOWBAG hardware)
Whenusinginsulatedstaples,makeonlysnugenoughtoholdwireinplace.Staplestoo
tightcancausedamagetowireandcauseSafe-T-Beam®Systemtomalfunction.
C A U T I ON
M
8a
8c
Wall mount Sensor
Sensor
Powerhead
Floor mount option
6" max
5" min
above floor
Source
I
8e 8f
To powerhead
Sensor/Source
To sensors
Control wire tube
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12 Ready to Program
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for programming instructions.
DO NO T run opener until travel limits have been set to avoid damage to unit.
C A U T I O N
For Grounded Outlet connection:
11a. Plug in the power cord . Coil excess cord and tape or twist tie it to top of
powerhead. (DONOTPLACE ABOVELIGHTBULBS.)
For Permanent Wiring by an Electrician:
11a.
Cut existing wires OUTSIDE CHASSIS.
11b. The wire connections must be made INSIDE
CHASSIS and there must be at least 6" of
new power supply line wire INSIDE CHASSIS
(Conduit is optional. Conduit , strain relief , and
wire nuts are not provided.)
11 Connecting Power
Openerisequippedwithgroundedelectricalplugforyourprotection,andonlyfits
groundedelectricaloutlets .DONOTalterpluginanyway!Ifyouhavenogrounded 
outlets,haveoneinstalledbyalicensedelectrician.Openermustbeproperlygrounded
topreventpersonalinjuryandequipmentdamage . NEVERUSEANEXTENSION
CORD!Checklocalbuildingcodesforanyrequirementthatyoumusthavea 
permanenthard-wiredconnectionNEVERREMOVEMOTORCOVER.Allworkinside
covermustbeperformedbyalicensedelectricianusingpropertoolsandinstructions.
WA R N I N G
11b
Toroid
Hot Hot
Wire nuts
Wire nuts Neutral
OR
Neutral
Ground
Ground
10a. Install light bulbs into powehead (F).
*Note: DO NOT exceedmaximumwatt age .Eachlightbulbshouldbenomorethan100 W.
(Model2562requireslightbulbsofnomorethan60watts.)
10b. Insert powerhead lens hinge (E) into slots in motor cover on powerhead (F).
10c. Swing lens (E) up into place. (It may be necessary to squeeze lens slightly to align
tabs with slots at top of motor cover).
10 Light Assembly
F
10a
F
E
10b
Each light bulb must be 100 W or less*
Motor Cover
Compact CFL bulbs can be used.
11c
Tab
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