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3531835447BLE' .OF (IION] ENT Safety I IB ]:ELLIC,.Os EI .BI :0o0o0,.o1 :t0BOLy.,.o 0.s,SEI/ :::2Safety Features .2For 7' 6" Doors, Extension Kit is available for 8' DoorsPre-installation3included Wall Control MUST be installed prior to Operationof this Garage Door Operator,ChecklistGarage Door OpenerAssemblyRecord Data (for Service)Garage Door shooting.911.Safe-T-Beam Safety Reverse System Must be installed andthe Force Controls MUST be Properly Set to close door.12This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal, State and UL325Safety Requirements.22Will not operatetwice as fast on a one-piecedoor,25.26.29www.geniecompany,30Please have Model information ready when calling.Please call us: 1-800-35-GENiE (354-3643)WiringDiagramWarrantyinformation.com

formationinthismanual.MOVINGDOORWARNING:Can Cause SeriousInjury or DeathWARNING:Can Cause SeriousInjury or Deatho Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.o Do Not allow children to play with the door operator.o Do Not operate a door thatjams or one that has a broken spring.oTurn off power before removingoWhen replacingmoving parts.oOperatorELECTRICALSHOCKWARNING:Can Cause SeriousInjury or DeathHIGHSPRINGTENSIONREAD AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY,INSTALLATIONANDOPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS.If you have anyquestions or do not understand an instruction, callyour service representative.Do 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.3Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected tothe door before installing operator.4Install door operator 7 feet or more above the floor.Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet abovethe floor.5678cover.must be properlygrounded.oRepairs and adjustments must be made by a trained serviceperson using proper tools and instructions.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:2operatorcover, make sure wires are not pinched or nearoDo Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anythinqtowhich door sprinq parts are tastened, such as, woodl blocks,steel brackets, cables or other like items.& ny.com,orcustomerServiceat1-800-35-GENIE.Do Not connect the operator to the source of poweruntil instructed to do so.Locatethe control button: Within sight of door. 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 high object on the floor at the center ofthe doorway.This is about the size ofa 2"x 4" boardlaid flat.Safe-T-Beam (STB) Non-Contact Reversing SystemPlaces 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 Reversing SystemAutomatically 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.

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.TOoluedt i 12' Tape MeasureIf your door sticks,binds,or is out ofbalance,have it adjusted by a Genie FactoryAuthorized Dealer. Door springs,cables,pulleys,bracketsand associatedhardwareare under extreme tension and can causeectio s. Pencilseriousinjury or death. Ladder. LevelNOTEThe Excelerator Opener is equipped withan automatic Garage Door BalanceDetection System. See TroubleshootingGuide on page 27.Check conditiontop and bottomof vertical stile in center of door, and its connectionbeams.to door'sAIf door frame is nailed together and not a solid connection,must be braced or reinforced before installing Opener.BIf door is"lightweight"(made with frame and skin - not solid), 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)CHCK G 6ALIGHAdoor frameKEEP FEET CLEAR OF DOORSectional ooEIU I")OPEB T01%Raise 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.One-Piece DoorRaise 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 doorfor repairs and adjustmentsSECTIONAL . cj DOOR'TORSION SPRINGSSECTIONAL DOOR,to door mechanism.I Torsion SpringsCCheck door type. Makea note of whether it is asectional or a one-piecedoor (Figure 2).-Door/ - 411- .- ,: '. e .Figure 1Checking door balanceONE-PIECEEXTENSIONDOOR, TRACKLESSSPRINGSHeader Area"J-.::]-- .Figure 2Note Door TypeCenter Stile

Rail Extension for8' doorMeasure garage door height (7'-6", 8'-0", or taller) withtape 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 longenough to open the garage door. If there is any questioncontact your Customer Service Representative at1-800-3S-GENIE.Figure 3CHCKDOORt ADRail Extension KitRSECTIONAL DOORNOTEThe header is a heavily reinforced section of the wall justabove the top of the garage door opening.AFind 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.BFind Header Bracket mounting height(Do not attach Header Bracket). (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"H': 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.iHIf a door spring is in the way, place the HeaderBracket avove the spring. Do Not move the door spring.CCheck 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

120 Volt groundedCheck ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will bemounted (Figure S):A Measure from garage door center line mark toward rearof garage: Approximately 10' back if garage has a 7' 6" door. Approximately 11' back if garage has an 8' 0" door. 4or wiring "fPower Head.Approximately 13' back if garage hasan 10'0"door.Approximately 14' back if garage hasan 12'0"door.outletbox withinI IIIi3 feet of"1NOTEMounting 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.B- -Door Center Line--Figure S 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 EXAMPLESPerforatedAngle IronSupport board addedfor longer spansMounting StrapsFINISHED CEILINGSLocate ceiling joists ortrusses usinga stud finderor similardevice.Attach angle iron(not included) tojoists or trussesthrough finish materialusing Lag Screws.(Angle iron not included)Figure 6 MountingCtICKmethodsC iI.iI 16 l:: ,. Fl' "6FlOUl I[lfor open beam and finished ceilings[)I OWER :' :' ' ,:;: 0JR . ACheckoutletwithin Ifa that there is a 1S 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.II