Genie TriloG 1200 Series User manual

PN# 37026500017, 3/30/2009
Includes INTELLICODE®2 Remote Control. Safe-T-Beam®System must be installed to close door.
Homelink® and Car2U®compatible.
For Answers and Assistance:
1.800.354.3643
or visit www.geniecompany.com
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to property – Use this opener only with a one piece
or sectional door.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER.
TriloG™1200
Model 3064 & 3064H
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Genie, Genie logo, Intellicode and Safe-T-Beam are registered trademarks and TriloG is a trademark 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. © 2010 The Genie Company PN# 37064500118, 12/2010
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONVENTIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Garage 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 depend on you reading
the information in this manual. If you have questions or do not understand the information presented, call your nearest trained
door system technician or visit our website.
The following Safety Alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify different
levels of hazard and special instructions.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION"
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.
The word NOTE is used to indicate important steps to be followed or important considerations.
Potential Hazard Effect Prevention
WARNING
Could result in
Death or Serious
Injury
Keep people clear of opening while Door is moving.
Do NOT allow children to play with the Door Opener.
Do NOT operate a Door that jams or one that has a broken
spring.
WARNING
Could result in
Death or Serious
Injury
Turn OFF power before removing opener cover.
When replacing cover, make sure wires are NOT pinched or
near moving parts.
Opener must be fully grounded.
WARNING
Could result in
Death or Serious
Injury
Do NOT try to remove,install, repair or adjust springs or
anything to which door spring parts are fastened, such as,
wood blocks, steel brackets, cables or other like items.
Installations,repairs and adjustments must be done by
a trained door system technician using proper tools and
instructions.
OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS
READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY FEATURES
Safe-T-Beam® (STB) Non-Contact Reversing System
Puts an invisible beam across the door opening. The door stops and reverses to the full open position if anything
passes through the beam. LED indicator lights on the powerhead and on the STBs provide a self diagnostic code
if an operational problem exists.
Safe-T-Reverse® Contact Reversing System
Automatically stops and reverses a closing door within two seconds of contact with an object.
Automatic ForceGuard™ Control
Automatically sets the force required to fully open and close the door for maximum safety.
Watch Dog™ Monitoring System
Monitors the Safe-T-Beam® system to ensure proper functionality and will automatically stop and reverse a
closing door if a problem is detected.
Manual Emergency Release
Manually releases door from door opener. Used during a power failure or other emergency to allow manual
opening and closing of door.
SmartSet™ Electronic Programming
Easily adjust the programming to reduce opening speed to a desired rate, vary limits and force,and program new
remotes.
Automatic Lighting System
Two bulb lighting system supplies up to 200 Watts of light for safer evening exits and entries. Turns ON when
door is activated and automatically turns OFF 4 minutes later.
Integrated Motion Detection (Not available on all models)
Select units have motion detection built into the powerhead. Lights automatically turn ON when motion is
detected for much safer movement through the garage. Lights will turn OFF after 4 minutes of no motion.
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INTELLICODE® 2 Access Security System
A new generation superior encryption system that enhances the security of the door opener by continuously
changing the access code each time the remote is used. The door opener responds to each new code only once.
An access code copied from a working system and tried again will not control the door opener.
OPENER FEATURES
Wall Console, Series III
Operates door opener from inside garage. The Wall Console has an Indicator Light with: Open/Close, Sure-Lock™,
and Independent Light Control buttons.
and Car2U®compatible. Refer to the programming instructions on page 10 and then
follow the HomeLink®or Car2U®instructions in your car owner’s manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section ....................................................................................Page
Safety Information .................................................................................................... 2
Opener Features & Safety Features................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................... 4
Installation
Important Installation Instructions ........................................................5
1 Programming Limits & Force.............................................................6-7
Contact Reverse Test........................................................................................... 8
2 Program IntelliCode® 2 Remote to Powerhead............................9
Programming HomeLink®, Car2U®,IntelliCode® 1 remotes or wireless
keypads................................................................................................................10
Reference
3 Typical Installed Illustrations ................................................................ 11-13
Powerhead & Rail Assembled View ............................................................11
Typical Sectional Door Installation ............................................................12
Typical One Piece Door Installation ...........................................................13
4 Overview of Powerhead Controls ..............................................................13
5 Overview of Remotes and Options...................................................... 15-16
Lost or Stolen Remote - Clearing Memory..................................................15
IntelliCode® Features........................................................................................16
Previously Installed Openers..........................................................................16
6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting ......................................................... 17-26
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................17
Routine Monthly Maintenance .....................................................................18
Door Balance (Spring Tension) ......................................................................18
Safe-T-Beam® System Check..........................................................................18
Contact Reverse Test.........................................................................................18
Change Light Bulbs...........................................................................................19
Motion Detector - Overview...........................................................................19
Reset - Open/Close Travel Limit .....................................................................19
Carriage Engage/Disengage..........................................................................19
Wall Console - Overview..................................................................................20
Optional Dual Wall Console - Installation .................................................20
Remote Battery Replacement........................................................................21
Speed Adjustment Guide.................................................................................22
Force Adjustment Guide ..................................................................................23
Troubleshooting Guide - Operation ..................................................... 24-25
Troubleshooting Guide - Powerhead LEDs ................................................25
Reference - Wiring Diagram ..........................................................................26
Warranty ......................................................................................................................27
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OPENER MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE INCLUDED
WALL CONSOLE. Safe-T-Beam® SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED TO CLOSE DOOR.

Begin here after the opener's physical assembly
and installation has been completed.
There are no assembly or installation steps included in this manual. Contact
your Genie® Professional Dealer for an installation poster, if required, or visit
www.geniecompany.com to download a PDF file.
The following mechanical assembly tasks must be completed before continuing.
Powerhead and rail are bolted to each other (An illustration is shown on page 11)
Example illustrations of the following items are shown on pages 12 and 13
Rail end is attached to a header bracket which is attached to the garage door header
Powerhead is attached to a support frame suspended from the ceiling or ceiling joists
Both pieces of door arms are assembled and are attached to the garage door
Safe-T-Beam® sensors installed and wired
Wall console installed and wired (Shown on page 20)
Shuttle is engaged to Screw Drive Carriage (An illustration is shown on page 11)
Powerhead is plugged into an approved power outlet
Begin programming by setting Limits (see next page.)
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofsevereinjuryordeath:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. (If you have
questions or do not understand an instruction, call
The Genie Company.)
2. Install only on a properly balanced sectional or
one piece garage door. An improperly balanced
door could cause severe injury. Have a trained door
system technician make repairs or adjustments to
cables,spring assemblies, and other hardware before
installing the opener.
3. Remove all ropes and remove or make inoperative all
locks connected to the garage door before installing
opener.
4. Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet or
more above the floor. For products having an
emergency release,mount the emergency release 6
feet above the floor.
5. Do NOT connect the opener to source of power until
instructed to do so.
6. Locate the wall console:
• Within sight of the garage door,
• At minimum height of 5 feet so small children
are not able to reach it, and
• Away from all moving parts of the door.
7. Install the Entrapment WARNING Label next to the
wall console in a prominent location.
8. After installing the opener, the door must reverse
within 2 seconds when it contacts a 1-1/2 inch high
object (or a 2 x 4 board laid flat) on the floor.
INFRARED PROTECTION FUNCTION
1. When garage door is opening, its movement will not be influenced if the Safe-T-Beam® is
obstructed.
2. If the Safe-T-Beam® is obstructed before the garage door fully closes,the door will not close.
3. When the garage door is closing, if Safe-T-Beam® is interrupted by person or obstacle,the garage
door will stop its downward travel and reverse automatically to its fully opened position.
4. Remove Safe-T-Beam® obstruction.
5. If the Safe-T-Beam® System fails,loses power, or is installed improperly, press and hold the wall
console "open/close" button until the door reaches its fully closed position. If you release the
"open/close" button on the wall console during the closing movement the door will reverse
automatically to its fully opened position.
A PDF VERSION INSTALLATION POSTER IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
OR CALL 1-800-35-GENIE TO OBTAIN AN EMAIL PDF FILE

WARNING
• Make sure doorway is in view and clear of obstacles
and people to avoid injury or damage to property.
• DO NOT operate this unit from wall console before
LIMITS and FORCE are set. Severe damage to the opener can occur.
• Shuttle MUST be engaged to carriage BEFORE setting
limits. See Installation Poster (if provided) or refer to pages 11 and 19.
NOTE: If shuttle has NOT been engaged to the carriage, do so now.
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PROGRAM
SET
—+
SETTING & TESTING LIMITS AND FORCE
The OPEN (UP) and CLOSE (DOWN) Door Limit positions are controlled by making adjustments using the panel located on the bottom of the powerhead. Begin with Step 1 and continue through Step 10. Door Force is set during the final Open/Close cycle of these steps. The powerhead will automatically set door speed at slow if the distance between limits is less than 6 feet. Once Limits and Force are set DO NOT use the or buttons to open or close door.
A) CLOSE DOOR TRAVEL LIMIT
NOTE: You can start and stop door movement using either buttons until door is in correct open or closed position.
Watch door move
PROGRAMMING LIMITS & FORCE (Continuing from Installation Poster if provided)
1
OG
RAM
SET
—+
5
PROGRAM
SET
—+
PRESS and HOLD
SEE BOTH
Blue LEDs
come ON
SEE round
Blue LED
come ON
SEE round Blue LED flashing
RELEASE
12 3
NOTE: If one or both LEDs come ON RED at this time,Limits programming menu was not entered properly. You must exit programming and restart. To exit the programming function wait 30 seconds for the programming to time out.
PRESS and RELEASE
Please note that there is a 30 second timeout between each programming step. A programming timeout during these steps has occured when two RED flashing LEDs appear. In the event of a timeout please restart at Step 1.
NOTICE
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PROGRAM
SET
—
PRESS and
RELEASE
SEE long Blue
LED come ON
If RED LED comes ON - STOP and
exit programming.
PRESS and HOLD until door is FULLY CLOSED then RELEASE
3a
4
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PR
OGRAM
SET
—
SEE long Blue LED flashing
6
Watch door move
RA
M
SET
—+
B) OPEN DOOR TRAVEL LIMIT
NOTICE
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DOOR CLOSES DOOR OPENS
Door Limits are set.
Both LEDs flash Blue
and go OFF.
Continue with
Step 9 SET FORCE.
SET FORCE Force is set automatically with first full
CLOSE/OPEN door operation.
7 8
910
Perform a successful CONTACT REVERSE TEST and then continue with remote programming. NOTE: To reset LIMIT settings, repeat Steps 1-10.
PRESS and
RELEASE
On Wall Console
PRESS and RELEASE
PR
OGRAM
SET
—
NOTE: You can start and stop door movement using either buttons until
door is in correct open or closed position.
PRESS and
RELEASE
On Wall Console
PRESS and RELEASE
PRESS and HOLD until door is FULLY OPEN then RELEASE

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CONTACT REVERSE TEST
The Force and Limit settings on the previous page MUST be COMPLETED before Contact Reverse testing. 1.Test.
• Open garage door using wall console.
– Place a 2" x 4" board (laid flat) under center of garage door opening.
• Close garage door using wall console. • When door contacts board, the door must stop (within 2 seconds) and reverse direction
returning to open position.
2. Adjustment.
• If the door:
– Stops before it contacts the 2 x 4 board, it may simply be responding to an improperly set
down limit. Return to pages 6-7 and repeat steps 1 through 10 to correct down limit.
– Stops after contacting the 2 x 4 board and does not reverse it may need an adjustment to
the down limit. Return to pages 6-7 and repeat steps 1 through 10 to correct down limit.
• Test again. Repeat as necessary until door reverses upon contacting board.
WARNING
A moving door can cause serious injury or death.
1. Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. 2. Do NOT allow children to play with opener, including
wall console, remote,or wireless keypad.
3. During programming,door opener could begin to run,
so stay away from moving door and its parts.
On Wall Console
PRESS and RELEASE
DOOR OPENS
PRESS and RELEASE
Once the Contact Reverse Testing is complete continue with Programming Remotes on the next page.

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PROGRAM
SET
—+
PROGRAM
SET
—+
PROGRAM INTELLICODE® 2 REMOTE TO POWERHEAD FOR HELP-1-800-35-GENIE OR WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
2
PRESS and HOLD
SEE BOTH
Blue LEDs
come ON
SEE round Blue
LED come ON SEE long Purple
LED flashing
RELEASE
1 2 3 4
56 7
The next press of the remote will operate door. Repeat as necessary for other remotes.
Bring remote(s) to powerhead location. Begin with Step 1 and continue through Step 7 for each button to be programmed. NOTE: The following instructions are for the remote(s) provided with this opener. This remote is preset for use with the IntelliCode® 2 Access Security System. Refer to page 16 for additional information on IntelliCode® 1 and 2 remotes and how to switch from IntelliCode® 2 to IntelliCode® 1. See page 10 for programming instructions using IntelliCode® 1 remotes.
PRESS and
RELEASE
PRESS and
RELEASE
PRESS and
RELEASE
Basic powerhead programming is complete.
Your garage door opener is ready to use.
WARNING
A moving door can cause serious injury or death.
1. Keep people clear of opening while door is moving. 2. Do NOT allow children to play with opener, including
wall console, remote,or wireless keypad.
3. During programming,door opener could begin to run,
so stay away from moving door and its parts.
SEE both LEDs OFF
SEE both LEDs
flash Blue
PRESS and
RELEASE
SEE both LEDs flash Purple

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PROGRAM
SET
—+
PROGRAM
SET
—+
PRESS and HOLD
SEE BOTH
Blue LEDs
come ON
SEE one
Blue LED
come ON
PRESS and release a previously programmed Genie® IntelliCode® 2 remote button on remote. If you are unsure which remote you have see page 16. Remote must be IntelliCode® 2enabled.
RELEASE
1 2 3 4
OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING POWERHEAD TO
Homelink®, Car2U®, or IntelliCode® 1 REMOTES and IntelliCode® 1 WIRELESS KEYPADS
To complete any of these tasks you MUST have at least one Genie® IntelliCode® 2 remote
button already programmed to the powerhead present. For Homelink® or Car2U®: You must also have your Homelink® or Car2U® enabled vehicle present and their programming instructions to perform these programming steps. For Genie® IntelliCode® 1 remote: You must also have your Genie® IntelliCode® 1 remote present. For Genie® IntelliCode® 1 wireless keypad: You must also have your Genie® wireless keypad installed and a PIN already programmed into the keypad. Programming instructions for Genie® IntelliCode® 2 wireless keypad will come with the wireless keypad.
PRESS and
RELEASE
5On the IntelliCode® 1 remote
PRESS a button and RELEASE. SEE long LED come ON Purple.
6
IntelliCode® 1 remote or wireless keypad programming
7
On the IntelliCode® 1 remote PRESS the same button and RELEASE. SEE both LEDs on the powerhead come ON Blue. The next press of the remote will operate door. Test. Repeat as necessary for any other IntelliCode® 1 remotes.
Genie® IntelliCode® 1 remote Genie® IntelliCode® 1 wireless keypad
SEE long Purple
LED flashing
SEE both LEDs flash Purple
All optional programming is complete. Your garage door opener is ready to use.
5For Car2U® enabled vehicles follow the Car2U®
instructions.
6Test. Repeat as necessary for any other Car2U®
enabled vehicle.
Homelink® programming If your Homelink® has been previously programmed to an Genie® opener begin with Step 1 and continue through Step
5 and 6 of the Homelink® section below.
If your Homelink® has not yet been linked to a Genie® opener then go to page 16 and change one remote button from IntelliCode® 2 to IntelliCode® 1,then program that button with the car Homelink® using Homelink® instructions and repeat steps 1-4 then continue with Homelink® steps 5-6.
5 6
PRESS the Homelink® button twice. Test. Repeat as necessary for any other pre- programmed Homelink® enabled vehicle.
5Enter your wireless keypad PIN.
6Press and hold button 1 second
then release and see on powerhead long LED come ON Purple.
7Press and hold button 1
second again then release and see on powerhead both LEDs flash Blue.
8Press and hold button again and
opener will activate
9Wait 30 seconds, enter pin and press
button to verify operation.
Homelink® or Car2U® programming
(for FIRST TIME Genie® users)

Release Handle
Poignée de déverrouillage
Palanca de liberación
POWER HEAD TÊTE DE PUISSANCE CABEZA DE LA ENERGÍA
Power Cord Cordon de secteur Cable eléctrico
Door Arm
Bras de la porte
Brazo de la puerta
One Piece Door, Door Arm Assembly
Porte d’une pièce,Montage du bras de la porte
Puerta de una sola pieza,Conjunto del brazo de la puerta
Sectional Door, Door Arm Assembly
Porte en section, Montage du bras de la porte
Puerta seccional,Conjunto del brazo de la puerta
Header Bracket Embase support Soporte del travesaño
Clevis Pin, Long Axe de chape, longue Pasador de grillete,largo
Clip Étrier Abrazadera
Door Arm
Bras de la porte
Brazo de la puerta
NOTICE
IFDOORBECOMESOBSTRUCTED
PULLDOWNONHANDLE
Screw shaft, Carriage (located inside rail) and Shuttle Axe de la vis, du chariot (rail intérieur localisé) et de la navette Eje del tornillo,del carro (carril interior localizado) y de la lanzadera
Shuttle Navette Lanzadera
RETAIL RAIL RAIL DE DETAIL RIEL DE VENTA AL MENUDEO
Rail Connector Maillon de junction du rail Conector del riel
Rail Connector Maillon de junction du rail Conector del riel
See BLUE bag for screws Voir le sac BLEU pour des vis Vea el bolso AZUL para los tornillos
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER RAIL RAIL PROFESSIONNEL D'INSTALLATEUR CARRIL PROFESIONAL DEL INSTALADOR
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REFERENCE - POWERHEAD & RAIL ASSEMBLED VIEW
RÉFÉRENCE – VUE DE LA TÊTE D’ALIMENTATION & DU RAIL ASSEMBLÉ
REFERENCIA - VISTA DEL CABEZAL ELÉCTRICO Y RIEL ENSAMBLADOS
NOTE: Use wall console and safety sensors provided with this unit. Do NOT substitute wall console or safety sensors.
REMARQUE: Utilisez la console sur le mur et les capteurs de sécurité fournis avec cet appareil.NE PAS substituer la console du mur ou les capteurs de sécurité.
NOTA: Use la consola de pared y los sensores de seguridad proporcionados con esta unidad. NO sustituya la consola de pared ni los sensores de seguridad.
FIG. 3-3
3

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NOTICE
IFDOORBECOMESOBSTRUCTED
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TYPICAL SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION.......... FOR HELP-1-800-35-GENIE OR WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
INSTALLATION TYPIQUE SUR UNE PORTE SECTIONELLE...............................................POUR OBTENIR DE L’AIDE-1-800-35-GENIE
INSTALACIÓN HABITUAL DE UNA PUERTA SECCIONAL.............................................. PARA OBTENER AYUDA,LLAME AL 1-800-35-GENIE
SAFE-T-BEAM® SENSORS
PALPEURS de SAFE-T-BEAM®
SENSORES SAFE-T-BEAM®
OPTIONAL - HEADER BRACKET MOUNTING
BOARD
PLANCHE DE MONTAGE FACULTATIVE POUR SUP-
PORT D’EMBASE
TABLERO DE MONTAJE OPCIONAL DE SOPORTE DEL
UMBRAL
BRACING
ATTACHE
ARRIOSTRAMIENTO
POWER CORD* TO 120V
GROUNDED OUTLET
CÂBLE D’ALIMENTATION** À PRISE
DE CONTACT DE 120V À CONTACT
DE MISE À LA TERRE
CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN*** A
UN TOMACORRIENTE DE 120V
CONECTADO A TIERRA EXTENSION SPRING
RESSORT DE TRACTION
RESORTE DE EXTENSIÓN
TORSION SPRING
RESSORT DE TORSION
RESORTE DE TORSIÓN
OR / OU / O
TYPICAL SUPPORT BRACKET (NOT PROVIDED)
SUPPORT TYPIQUE (NON FOURNI)
ESCUADRA DE SOPORTETÍPICA (NO SE INCLUYE)
*If required direct wiring of power supply to opener must be installed by a licensed electrician. Power cord must reach
grounded outlet without use of extension cord.
**Le câblage direct de l'alimentation d'énergie à l'ouvreur doit être installé s'il y a lieu par un électricien autorisé. Le cordon de
secteur doit atteindre la sortie au sol sans utilisation de corde de prolongation.
***Si es necesario,un electricista certificado debe instalar el cableado directo del suministro de energía al abre puertas. El cable eléctrico
debe llegar al enchufe con conexión a tierra sin utilizar un cable de extensión.
FIG. 3-1
DOOR ARM
BRAS DE LA PORTE
BRAZO DE LA PUERTA
NOTE: For Low Headroom
installations do NOT reduce door
arm lengths by cutting door arms.
To clear door, reposition door
arms with greater angle.
REMARQUE: Pour les installations
à basse hauteur, ne PAS réduire la
longueur du bras de la porte en
coupant les bras de la porte. Pour
dégager la porte, repositionnez les
bras de la porte à un plus grand
angle.
NOTA: Para instalaciones a alturas
bajas,NO reduzca las longitudes de
los brazos de la puerta cortándolos.
Para despejar la puerta, vuelva a
colocar los brazos de la puerta en otra
posición con un ángulo mayor.
MAX. 6" - MIN. 5"
6 po (15 cm) MAX. -
5 po (12,7 cm) MIN.
MAX.6" - MIN. 5"

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SECTIONAL DOOR
PORTE SECTIONELLE
PUERTA SECCIONAL
ONE PIECE DOOR
PORTE D’UNE PIÈCE
PUERTA DE UNA SOLA PIEZA
NOTICE
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LIFT SPRING
RESSORT DE LEVAGE
RESORTE DE ELEVACIÓN
*If required direct wiring of power supply to opener must be installed by a licensed electrician. Power cord must reach
grounded outlet without use of extension cord.
**Le câblage direct de l'alimentation d'énergie à l'ouvreur doit être installé s'il y a lieu par un électricien autorisé. Le cordon de
secteur doit atteindre la sortie au sol sans utilisation de corde de prolongation.
***Si es necesario,un electricista certificado debe instalar el cableado directo del suministro de energía al abre puertas. El cable eléctrico
debe llegar al enchufe con conexión a tierra sin utilizar un cable de extensión.
TYPICAL ONE PIECE DOOR INSTALLATION ........... FOR HELP-1-800-35-GENIE OR WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
INSTALLATION TYPIQUE D’UNE PORTE DE GARAGE D’UNE PIÈCE .............POUR OBTENIR DE L’AIDE-1-800-35-GENIE
INSTALACIÓN HABITUAL DE PUERTA DE UNA SOLA PIEZA................................... PARA OBTENER AYUDA, LLAME AL 1-800-35-GENIE
FIG. 3-2
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to property -
Use this opener only with a one piece or sectional door.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour diminuer le risque de blessures corporelles ou
d’endommagement matériel - Utiliser cet l’ouvreur uniquement
avec les portes à section.
ADVERTENCIA
Para reducir el riesgo de lesión a las personas o daños a la propiedad
- utilice este abre puertas solamente con una puerta de una pieza o
seccional.
SAFE-T-BEAM® SENSORS
PALPEURS de SAFE-T-BEAM®
SENSORES SAFE-T-BEAM®
POWER CORD* TO 120V
GROUNDED OUTLET
CÂBLE D’ALIMENTATION**
À PRISE DE CONTACT DE
120V À CONTACT DE MISE
À LA TERRE
CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN***
A UN TOMACORRIENTE DE
120 V CONECTADO A TIERRA
HEADER BRACKET MOUNTING BOARD (not provided)
PLANCHE DE MONTAGE FACULTATIVE POUR SUPPORT
D’EMBASE (non fourni)
TABLERO DE MONTAJE DE SOPORTE DEL UMBRAL
(no se proporciona)
TYPICAL SUPPORT BRACKET (NOT PROVIDED)
SUPPORT TYPIQUE (NON FOURNI)
ESCUADRA DE SOPORTETÍPICA (NO SE INCLUYE)

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SET
PROGRAM
Open
Travel
Button
ROUND
LED Indicator
(Light)
Facing
Garage Door
LONG
LED Indicator
(Light)
Close
Travel
Button
OVERVIEW OF POWERHEAD CONTROLS
This section describes the simple programming
functions. Use this page to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and LED indicators used to program the opener.
NOTE: These and buttons are for programming use
only. Do NOT use these buttons to operate the opener.
PROGRAM
SET
—+
To garage door
FIG. 4-1 Locate programming buttons
FIG. 4-2 Programming buttons
There are three programming buttons and two lights
(LEDs) on the powerhead.
Each of the buttons are used to enter and complete
the setup programming. The LEDs indicate status or a
function change by illuminating ON, OFF, or ON flashing
in one of three different colors: BLUE, RED, or PURPLE.
Throughout the instructions in this manual the buttons
and LEDs are also displayed as icons.
Buttons
Name Shape Use
Program button
PROGRAM
SET
Enters into and selects
programming menus
Close Travel button multi-function;
moves door, advances
through menus
Open Travel button multi-function;
moves door, advances
through menus
LED Colors
Round Red and Long Red
Round Purple and Long Purple
Round Blue and Long Blue
Programming Overview
There are four Powerhead program menus:
Remote Program (Default menu)
Limits Program
Speed Program*
Force Program*
Programming steps for Limits and remotes are found on
pages 6 through 10.
*Force and Speed settings are set at the factory and do
not normally require adjustment programming. Custom
programming instructions for Speed and Force are
located in the Troubleshooting Section of this manual.
These are the basic steps to enter into the four
programming menus:
1. Press
PROGRAM
SET
and hold until both BLUE lights come ON
then release.
2. Both LEDs go out and Round BLUE light comes
ON. You are in the Program Menus at the Remote
Programming.
By using the or the button you can navigate to
the Limits,Speed, or Force program menus and the
LED display will change accordingly.
Each program menu has a specific LED display.
Press Program LED Display
Default Remote Round Blue
Limits Long Blue
X2 Speed Round Blue & Long Blue
X3 Force Round Red
3. Press
PROGRAM
SET
button to enter into the program menu
functions.
If you have entered into an unwanted program menu
and are not sure where you are - do not press any
buttons for 30 seconds. The programming function
will time out after 30 seconds if there is no key stroke
activity.
4
Programming
buttons location
on powerhead.

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OVERVIEW - REMOTES AND OPTIONS
5
FCC and IC CERTIFIED
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception,which may be determined
by turning the equipment OFF and ON,the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiver antenna.
• Increase the separation between the opener and
receiver.
• Connect the opener into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult your local dealer.
FIG. 5-1 Remote
WARNING
A moving door can cause serious injury or death.
1. Keep people clear of opening while door is
moving.
2. Do NOT allow children to play with opener,
including wall console, remote,or wireless
keypad.
3. During programming, the door opener could
begin to run, so keep people and objects away
from the moving door and its parts. To keep the
door from moving, close the door and disconnect
it from the rail carriage by pulling the Emergency
Release Handle. See page 19 for Release Handle
operation.
Three Button
Remote
See page 21 for battery changing instructions.
LOST OR STOLEN REMOTE - CLEARING MEMORY
Clearing remotes from powerhead memory will
clear ALL programmed remotes and wireless
keypad.
NOTE: Follow the PROGRAM REMOTE TO
POWERHEAD steps to re-enter remaining or new
remotes. See page 9.
1. Press
PROGRAM
SET
and hold
until both lights
come ON BLUE.
Release button.
2. Lights go out and Round
BLUE light comes ON.
3. Press
PROGRAM
SET
again and
long LED flashes
PURPLE.
PROGRAM
SET
—+
PROGRAM
SET
—+
4. Press both and
simultaneously on the
powerhead and hold until
both LEDs flash BLUE.
• Verify memory is cleared. Press a remote
button that was previously programmed to
the powerhead. Remote will not activate door
opener.
• Garage door opener will operate normally using
wall console.
• Program remaining or new remotes as shown
on page 9. Your door opener will no longer
recognize any signal received from the missing
remote,or any other which has not been
reprogrammed to the powerhead.
PR
OGRAM
SET
—+

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3. Press the same button twice
to toggle IntelliCode®
selection from IntelliCode® 2
to IntelliCode® 1.
INTELLICODE® FEATURES
Other models of Genie® garage door openers,
remotes, and wireless keypads use
IntelliCode® 1 signals to communicate. Remote(s)
provided with this unit will transmit either
IntelliCode® 1 or IntelliCode® 2 signals.
Remote(s) contained in this package are preset
to IntelliCode® 2 and can be configured to
communicate with previously installed
IntelliCode® 1 openers. This dual IntelliCode®
option allows one IntelliCode® 2 remote to operate
different models of The Genie Company garage
door openers.
This new Genie® garage door opener will ONLY
accept signals from a remote sending IntelliCode®
2signals (see page 9) or a Genie® brand
IntelliCode® 1 remote that has been programmed
to the opener using a new IntelliCode® 2 remote
(see page 10).
NOTE: Other remotes not enabled with Genie®
IntelliCode® 2 will not operate this opener.
If you have ...
Use this
IntelliCode®
programming
One or more IntelliCode® 2
openers with a maximum 3
different openers
Use IntelliCode®
2
Mixture of openers
manufactured between 1997
and 2010 (IntelliCode® 1) and
new IntelliCode® 2 openers
Use IntelliCode®
2and/or 1
One or more openers
manufactured between 1997
and 2010 (IntelliCode® 1)
Use IntelliCode®
1
NOTE: A maximum of 3 different openers can be
programmed to a 3 button remote.
Programming remote to previously installed
IntelliCode® 1 Genie® garage door openers
Remotes provided with this unit can operate other
(IntelliCode® 1) models of Genie® garage door
openers. The default IntelliCode® 2 setting must
be changed to IntelliCode® 1. (Follow these same
steps to change IntelliCode® 1 back to IntelliCode®
2.)
The LED color displayed on the remote indicates
the IntelliCode® mode.
Red = IntelliCode® 1 / Green = IntelliCode® 2
1. Select a button on the remote that has NOT been
programmed to the
new powerhead.
2. Press and hold that
button for 10 seconds.
Both Red and Green
LEDs come ON and stay
ON.
10 SECS
4. Press the same button again
to confirm toggle. The
IntelliCode® selection for this
button is set to IntelliCode® 1.
5. Take the remote to the older Genie® garage door
opener and follow that opener's instructions to
program a new remote.
Repeat for other Genie® garage remote(s) as
necessary.
Red LED Green LED
Three button
remote
ATTENTION
If you have another garage door opener that does NOT have
a Serial Number like this, then you will be using the
INTELLICODE® 1 setting on your remote to operate that opener.
If your garage door opener has a Serial Number sticker which
looks like this, in which the first two numbers are 10 or higher,
your opener is equipped with INTELLICODE®2.
MODEL AC SR3 THE GENIE COMPANY
FCC ID: B8Q AC SR3 Residential Door Operator
IC: 2133A-CSD1D 120V. 60HZ. 5A
FOR HELP CALL 1-800-35GENIE OR WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
S/N:10XXXXXXXXXXXX

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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING FOR HELP-1-800-35-GENIE OR WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
6If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact customer service at: 1-800-35-GENIE
TRANSMITTER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Transmitters comply with all United States and Canadian legal requirements as of the date of manufacture.
No warranty is made that they comply with all legal requirements of any other jurisdiction. If transmitters
are to be used in another country, the importer must determine compliance with any local laws and
regulations which may differ from United States and Canadian requirements prior to use.
Los transmisores cumplen con todas las reglamentaciones legales de los Estados Unidos y del Canadá,en
la fecha de fabricación. Ninguna garantía se da que cumplan con todas las reglamentaciones legales de
ninguna otra jurisdicción. Si los transmisores se van a utilizar en otro país,el importador debe determinar
si cumplen con las reglamentaciones y leyes locales que puedan ser diferentes a las reglamentaciones de
los Estados Unidos y del Canadá, antes de usar los mismos.
Les émetteurs sont conformes à la réglementation américaine et canadienne à compter de leur date de
fabrication. Aucune garantie n’est stipulée indiquant qu’ils sont conformes à toutes les prescriptions
juridiques d’autres autorités. Si les émetteurs sont utilisés dans d’autres pays, il incombe à l’importateur
d’en déterminer leur conformité aux lois et règles locales pouvant différer de celles des États-Unis et du
Canada avant toute utilisation desdits émetteurs.
Sendegeräte entsprechen allen gesetzlichen Bestimmungen in den USA und Kanada zum Zeitpunkt der
Herstellung. Wir übernehmen keine Gewährleistung für die Einhaltung aller gesetzlichen Bestimmungen
in anderen Ländern. Sollen Sendegeräte in anderen Ländern eingesetzt werden, so muss der Importeur
vor dem Gebrauch sicherstellen,dass die Sendegeräte auch solchen lokalen Bestimmungen entsprechen,
welche von den Bestimmungen der USA und Kanadas abweichen.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofsevereinjuryordeath:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with the door controls. Keep the remote away from children.
3. Always keep the moving door in sight and away from people and objects until the door is completely closed. NO
ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.
4. NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR.
5. Test opener monthly. The door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2" high object (or a 2" x 4" board laid flat)
at the center of the doorway on the floor. After adjusting either the force or the limit of travel, retest the door
opener. Failure to adjust the opener properly may cause severe injury or death.
6. When possible,use the emergency release only when the door is closed. Use caution when using this release
with the door open. Weak or broken springs are capable of increasing the rate of door closure and increasing the
risk of severe injury or death.
7. KEEP DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. See your garage door Owner’s Manual. An improperly balanced door
increases the risk of severe injury or death. Have a trained door system technician make repairs to cables, spring
assemblies,and other hardware.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• With the door closed, pull release handle
DOWN and let go to release door carriage
assembly from drive system.
• Raise door manually approximately 3’- 4’ and
release.
– Door should remain stationary or move very
slightly.
– If door moves quickly, CONTACT A TRAINED
DOOR SYSTEM TECHNICIAN.
• Close the door.
• Verify shuttle arm is in the up position.
(refer to page 19)
– Operate door using remote or wall console.
– Door will re-attach itself to carriage assembly.
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WARNING
• Garage door hardware (springs, cables, brackets,
pulleys,etc.) are under extreme pressure and
tension.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust door
springs or any hardware,and DO NOT OPERATE
garage door automatically or manually if door
is improperly balanced or springs are broken.
– CONTACT A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEM
TECHNICIAN.
ROUTINE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
Basic monthly maintenance tasks.
• Safe-T-Beam® System Check
• Door balance
• Contact reverse
Instructions for these tasks and others are found on
the following pages.
DOOR BALANCE (SPRING TENSION)
3’ - 4’
Sectional Door
3’ - 4’
One-Piece Door
FIG. 6-1 Door balance
WARNING
Use wall console supplied with opener. Other
approved wall consoles may be available.
Unapproved or incompatible wall consoles can
cause the opener to operate unexpectedly.
Safe-T-Beam® (STB) SYSTEM CHECK
• STB Red and Green LEDs ON steady, system OK
• STB Red LED flashes
– Check for obstruction
– Check alignment
– Verify wire routing from
STBs to STB connection in
powerhead
– Check for signal interference
from another Safe-T-Beam®
unit
• No STB Red or Green LED displayed
– Check wiring and wire connections
STB BWC IWC
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
FROM STBs
FROM WALL
CONSOLE
FIG. 6-2 2 x 4 under center of door opening
CONTACT REVERSE TEST (Monthly test)
The Force and Limit settings MUST be
COMPLETED before testing. (See pages 6-7)
1. Test.
• Open garage door using wall console.
– Place a 2" x 4" board (laid flat) under center of
garage door opening (Fig. 6-2).
• Close garage door using wall console.
• When door contacts board, the door must
stop (within 2 seconds) and reverse direction
returning to open position.
2. Adjustment.
• If the door:
– Stops before it contacts the 2 x 4 board,it may
simply be responding to an improperly set
down limit. Return to pages 6-7 and repeat
steps 1 through 10 to correct down limit.
– Stops after contacting the 2 x 4 board and
does not reverse, it may need an adjustment
to the down limit. Return to pages 6-7 and
repeat steps 1 through 10 to correct down
limit.
• Test again. Repeat as necessary until door
reverses upon contacting board.

NOTICE
IFDOORBECOMESOBSTRUCTED
PULLDOWNONHANDLE
TO RELEASE SHUTTLE:
1. Pull DOWN on handle and let go.
2. Raise or lower door manually.
DOOR
PULL
TO ENGAGE SHUTTLE:
1. Pull DOWN on handle and let go.
2. Raise or lower door using remote or wall console.
SHUTTLE ENGAGE/DISENGAGE
Use Release Handle to manually connect or release
Shuttle from carriage and screw drive shaft.
FIG. 6-3 Shuttle Release
CHANGE LIGHT BULBS
WARNING
• Observe all safety warning and precautions!
Improper light bulb removal or replacement
could result in Death or Serious Injury.
• Disconnect power from opener before
beginning this task.
• When replacing light cover, make sure wires are
not pinched or near moving parts.
1. Disconnect power to door opener.
• Open powerhead light cover.
• Remove light bulb(s).
• Replace with maximum 100 Watt light bulb(s).
– Do NOT use light bulbs with greater than
100 Watt rating.
• Close powerhead light cover.
2. Reconnect power to door opener.
• Test light operation.
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RESET - OPEN/CLOSE TRAVEL LIMIT
Performing all ten (10) Limits/Force setting steps
(pages 6-7) erases previous Limits/Force settings.
NOTE: The opener will not close the door
automatically unless the Safe-T-Beam® System is
installed and Limits are programmed.
MOTION DETECTOR* - OVERVIEW
(Not available on all models)
Powerheads equipped with a motion detector
sensor provide additional security when
exiting or entering the garage area.
*This sensor works by detecting body heat. Range of detection may be
reduced when the temperature in the garage is close to body temperature.
NOTE: Detector positioning on the powerhead provides
for monitoring below the powerhead.
OPERATION
• Detector sensor is always ON. There are NO user
controls or adjustments.
• Lights automatically turn ON when a change is
detected and will turn OFF after 4 minutes of no
change.
• Motion detector sensor will not turn OFF lighting
turned ON at the wall console.
• Lighting turned ON at the wall console will remain
ON until wall console turns lighting OFF or opener
is used.
Motion Detector

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Independent Light Control Button
Controls door opener lights from inside garage
Sure-Lock™ Button
– LOCK disables controls
after door is completely
closed
– UNLOCK allows controls to
work normally
Indicator Light
Red indicator light is always ON
When Sure-Lock™ is ON the
indicator light flashes
Open/Close Button
Open and closes door from inside garage
WALL CONSOLE - OVERVIEW
Use only the Series III wall console provided with this
unit.
Wall console has three buttons and one indicator light.
Indicator Light
Indicator light will display Red when wall console is
properly wired and Sure-Lock™ is OFF. When Sure-
Lock™ is ON indicator light flashes.
Open/Close Button
Use this button to open or close 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 error responses in the
powerhead and close door.
Independent Light Control 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 sensor the
sensor will keep powerhead lights ON as long as
motion is detected.
Sure-Lock™ Button
When Sure-Lock™ is ON the powerhead cannot be
activated by the wall console or a remote.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds (or until Indicator
Light flashes) to activate Sure-Lock™.
• Press and release to turn Sure-Lock™ OFF.
OPTIONAL DUAL WALL CONSOLE - INSTALLATION
Use only a Series III wall console when adding a
second wall console. The optional second Genie®
Series III wall console must be purchased separately.
OR
STB BWC IWC
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
FROM STBs FROM WALL
CONSOLE #1
FROM WALL
CONSOLE #2
TO
POWERHEAD
WALL
CONSOLE #1
WALL
CONSOLE #2
TO WALL CONSOLE #1
W
B/W
W
B/W
W
B/W
W
B/W
BOTH TO POWERHEAD
WALL
CONSOLE #1
WALL
CONSOLE #2
STB BWC IWC
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
FROM STBs
FROM WALL
CONSOLE
Tip: If indicator light on wall console comes ON,but
there is NO
operation from
buttons - verify
wall console
wire routing
at powerhead
connector.
STB BWC IWC
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
FROM STBs
FROM WALL
CONSOLE
STB BWC IWC
FROM STBs
FROM WALL
CONSOLE
STB
BWC
IWC
OM STBs
ROM WA
OM W
OLE
ONSO
Wire connector
on Powerhead
Wire connector on
Powerhead
This opener has a Serial Number sticker in which the serial
numbers begin with 10 or higher.
Follow the instructions on this page.
ATTENTION
If your garage door opener has a Serial Number sticker which
looks like this, in which the first two numbers are 10 or higher,
your opener will operate using this Series III wall control.
MODEL AC SR3 THE GENIE COMPANY
FCC ID: B8Q AC SR3 Residential Door Operator
IC: 2133A-CSD1D 120V. 60HZ. 5A
FOR HELP CALL 1-800-35GENIE OR WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM
S/N:10XXXXXXXXXXXX
Wall consoles from other manufacturers may not work with
openers of these serial number groups. Genie® Series I wall
buttons and Series II wall consoles will not work with openers
of this serial number group.