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3531835447BLIOlSafety InformationImportantWl' '14ID4[ELLICODE,.COI4TIII ilT52.InstallationInstructions.2Safety Features .2For 7' 6" Doors. Extension Kit is availablePre-installation3Included Wall Control MUST be installed prior to Operationof this Garage Door Operator.Checklist .Garage Door OpenerAssemblyRecord Data (for Service)Garage Door leshootingWiring.Maintenance.911.This Equipment meets or exceeds al Federal, State and UL 325Safety Requirements.22Will not operate2526.29.Safe-T-Beam Safety Reverse System Must be Installed andthe Force Controls MUST be Properly Set to dose door.12.informationfor 8' Doors30twice as fast on a one-piecedoor.

! ' %%% 4'%Garage Doors are heavy objects that move with the help of springsunder high tension and electric opening equipment. Since movingobjects, springs under tension, and electric opening equipmentmay cause injuries, your safety and the safety of others depend onyou reading and understanding the information in this manual.If you have garage door related questions or do not understand theinformation presented, call your nearest Genie Factory AuthorizedDealer listed at www.geniecompanyocom,or customer Service at1-800-35-GENIE.EFFECTWARNING:Can Cause SeriousInjury or Death Keep people clear of openingwhile 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.MOVINGDOORWARNING:Can Cause SeriousInjury or DeathELECTRICALSHOCKWARNING:Can Cause SeriousInjury or DeathHiGHSPRINGTENSION Turn off power before removing Do Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anythinqtowhich door sprinq parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks,steel brackets, caNes or other like items. Repairs and adjustments must be made by a trainedperson using proper tools and instructions.TO REDUCETHE RISKOF SEVEREINJURYOR DEATH:1READAND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,INSTALLATIONANDOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.If you have anyquestions or do not understand an instruction, callyour service representative.2Do Not install operator on an improperly balanceddoor. An improperly balanced door could causesevere injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables,spring assembly, and other hardware must be madeby a trained service person using proper tools andinstructions.45678cover. Whep replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or nearmowng parts. Operator must be properly grounded.WARNING:3operatorRemove all ropes, and disable all locks connected tothe door before installing operator.Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor.Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet abovethe floor.Do Not connect the operator to the source of poweruntil instructed to do so.Locate the control button: Within sightofdoor. At a minimum height of 5 feet, so small childrencannot reach it. Away from all moving parts of the door.Install the entrapment WARNING label next to thewall button or console. Install the emergency releasetag on, or next to, the emergency releaseThe operator must reverse when the door contacts a1-1/2 inch his h object on the floor at the center ofthe doorway.This is about the size of a 2 x 4 boardlaid flat.serviceSafe-T-Beam (STB)Non-Contact ReversingSystemPlaces an invisible beam across door opening, that reversesthe door during down travel to the fully open position ifanything passes through beam.Safe-T-Reverse Contact ReversingSystemAutomatically stops and reverses a closing door within 2seconds of contact with an object.Safe-T-Stop Timed Reversed SystemAutomatically opens a closing door, if door does not closewithin 30 seconds.Force Guard ControlUsed to set the force required for opening and closingdoor. For maximum safety, set the minimum force requiredto fully open and close door.Automatic Lighting SystemTwo light bulbs up to 60 Watts max. each, are used for saferentries and exits.The light turns on when door is activatedand automatically turns off 4.5 minutes later.Manual Emergency ReleaseAllows the garage door to be opened or closed manuallyfor emergencies or maintenance.

?sI-IIe:I'ALL 1 IOH ( HEC, HL SY.& WARNING:This Opener includes parts and supplies needed to install in most garages andconnect to most garage doors. There are many variations of garages and garagedoors. A few additional parts and supplies may be needed to install Opener intoyour garage and connect to your garage door. While checking items listedbelow, note any additional items you will need. 12' TapeMeasure PencilChe k l ollow s9.C/tICRCheck conditiontop and bottomof verticalbeams. LadderI} AJ!If your door sticks, binds, or is out ofbalance, have it adjusted by a Genie FactoryAuthorized Dealer. Door springs, cables,pulleys, brackets and associated hardwareare under extreme tension and can causeserious injury or death. LevelC,oH[)IIIOHNOTEThe Excelerator Opener is equipped withan automatic Garage Door BalanceDetection System.See TroubleshootingGuide on page 27.RH[)stile in center of door, and its connectionto door'sAIf door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection,must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener.door frameBIf door is"lightweight"(made with frame and skin - not so/d),door(including door frame) must be braced or reinforced beforeinstalling Opener.CA door opener reinforcementbracket may also be needed to connectgarage door to Opener's Door Bracket. This Opener is designed forinstallation on a properly braced sectional door or solidly bracedone-piece door.DContact your Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garagedoor for any necessary bracing and a door opener reinforcementbracket (if needed) before proceeding.EIf you have a wooden door, measure door's thickness. (1/4" x 2") LagScrews are included for installing Door Bracket onto door. If your dooris less than 2"thick, brace door or use shorter Door Bracket LagScrews (1/4" x 11/4" - not included)KEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOORRaise door, check alignment and see if it moves freely (Figure 1). If doorappears out of alignment, binds, or does not move smoothly, contact aGenie Factory Authorized Dealer or dealer of your garage door for repairsand adjustments to door mechanism.Raise door to 3' - 4' above ground and carefully let go. Door should staystationary. Slight movement is acceptable. More than slight movementmeans door is out of balance. Contact a Genie Factory Authorized Dealeror dealer of your garage doorSECTIONAL DOOR,for repairs and adjustmentsSECTIONALDOOR,TORSIONSPRINGSto door mechanism.SpringsCheck door type. Makea note of whether it is aSectionalJOne-Piece DoorFigure 1EXTENSIONSPRINGSStilesectional or a one-piecedoor (Figure 2).Figure 2Note Door TypeDoorChecking door balanceONE-PIECEDOOR, TRACKLESSHeader Area

Rail Extension for8' doorG raGE DOOB M 2 6 4TMeasure garage door heighttape measure.(7'-6", 8'-0", or taller) withAIf door height is 7'-6" or less, continueBIf your door height is above 7'-6% make sure your rail is longenough to open the garage door. If there is any questioncontact your Customer Service Representative at1-800-35-GENIE.with Check Step 4.Figure 3C4ECH DOOBS C} } ABEASECTIONAL DOORNOTEThe header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall justabove the top of the garage door opening.ARail Extension KitH 21/2Find vertical center line of door and header: Close door. Measure door width at top. Mark a point at center of door and on header directlyabove door. Draw a center line to connect points.Find Header Bracket mounting height(Do not attach Header Bracket).H(Figure 4):.Raise door, watching top edge of door and stop doorwhen 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 pointon center line. Bottom of Header Bracket will beinstalled here.For one-piece doors, add 6" to"W: Mark this point oncenter line. Bottom of Header Bracket will beinstalled here.ONE-PIECE DOORH 6"NOTEeFor both types of doors:- If the ceiling in.your garage is so low that there isnot at least a 3 space above the Header Bracketmountingpoint, contact a Genie FactoryAuthorizedDealer.If a door spring is in the way, place the HeaderBracket 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 bescrewed to studs beside your mark with at least two LagScrews and Flat Washers (not provided). Transfer your mark to new mountingboard.Figure 4Find Highest Point of Travel

11/ ',120 Volt grounded outletor wiring box within 3 feet ofPower Head.llI'Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will bemounted (Figure 5):AMeasure from garage door center line mark towardof ga rage:rear.Approximately10' 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.10'for 7-1/2' doorsNOTE-;oo4]]L!-Mounting Straps are included to attach the Opener to mostgarage ceilings. Garage construction varies widely.Additional mounting straps or angle iron may be needed foryour installation.El]]' for 8' doorsFigure 5 Check Power Head locationFind location of ceiling joist or truss above where OpenerPower Head will be and estimate type and quantity ofmaterials needed for your installation (Figure 6).OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLESMountingStrapsPerforatedAngle IronSupport board addedfor longer spansFINISHED CEILINGSLocate ceiling joists ortrusses usinga stud finderor similardevice.Attach angle iron(not included) tojoists or trussesthrough finish materialusing Lag Screws.(AngleFigure 6Mountingmethodsfor open beam and finished ceilingsCHECK.C[F. L s G" FOB C BOUH E t ow@: Sou : czACheckoutletwithinIfathat there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electricalor grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)3' of Opener Power Head:not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contactlicensed electrician for installation.If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Headmust be partially disassembled to install appropriatewiring in place of Power Cord. See page 19NOTEPermanent wiring must be installed by a LicensedElectrician. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers areLicensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a LicensedElectrician.iron not included)