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General| Type | Chain Drive |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 1/2 HP |
| Drive System | Chain |
| Warranty | 5-year limited motor warranty |
| Battery Backup | No |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Speed | 7 inches per second |
| Remote Controls | Included |
Instructions for installers to leave the manual with the homeowner.
Phone number and website for Genie Company assistance.
Explains signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and the safety alert symbol.
Key safety instructions to read and follow before operating the opener.
Describes the Intellicode system for enhanced garage door opener security.
Explains the function of the wall button for operating the opener from inside the garage.
Notes compatibility with HomeLink and Car2U systems in vehicles.
Details the safety beam system that stops and reverses the door if obstructed.
Explains the system that stops and reverses the door upon contact with an object.
Describes the system that automatically opens the door if it fails to close completely within 30 seconds.
Highlights adjustable open and close force settings for safety.
Explains the system that stops and reverses the door if the closing relay malfunctions.
Details the system that stops and reverses the door if the Safe-T-Beam System has an operational problem.
Describes the automatic lighting that turns on when the door is activated.
Explains how to manually release the door from the opener during power failures.
Things to consider for DIY installation, including sectional door compatibility.
Advice on bracing requirements for specific door materials like aluminum or fiberglass.
Emphasizes that the opener is only for sectional doors to prevent injury or damage.
Lists essential tools required for the installation process.
Identifies safety brochures, box contents, and warning labels included with the opener.
Shows and names critical parts like Safe-T-Beam sensors, header bracket, and remote control.
Details all fasteners included, organized by bag number, with descriptions and quantities.
Instructions on what information to provide when calling about missing parts.
Illustrates the assembled hardware for a 1-piece chain drive rail.
Illustrates the assembled hardware for a 1-piece belt drive rail.
Illustrates the assembled hardware for a 3-piece chain drive rail.
Illustrates the assembled hardware for a 3-piece belt drive rail.
Critical safety warnings and instructions to follow before starting installation.
Instructions for preparing the rail assembly for chain or belt drive openers.
Detailed steps for assembling the rail sections for a chain drive opener.
Detailed steps for assembling the rail sections for a belt drive opener.
Instructions for attaching the rail assembly to the power head for chain drive.
Instructions for attaching the rail assembly to the power head for belt drive.
Instructions to disable the garage door lock before proceeding.
Guidance on finding the correct location and mounting the header and door brackets.
Steps for securely mounting the header bracket to the wall.
Steps for positioning the rail and mounting the assembled opener to the header bracket and ceiling.
How to mount the opener to finished or unfinished ceilings using straps or angle iron.
Instructions on how to determine the correct mounting location for the door bracket.
Steps for attaching the door bracket to the garage door.
How to attach the curved and straight door arms to the door bracket and carriage.
Steps for adjusting and connecting the door arms together.
Guidelines for choosing a safe and accessible location for the wall button.
Instructions for wiring the wall button when the system is pre-wired.
Instructions for wiring the wall button when the system is not pre-wired.
How to properly secure the wall button wires using insulated staples.
How to connect the wall button wires to the power head terminals.
Steps for physically mounting the wall button to the wall and attaching the warning label.
Instructions for marking and mounting the brackets for the Safe-T-Beam sensors.
How to position and mount the red LED source and green LED sensor.
Steps for routing and securing the wires for the Safe-T-Beam system.
Wiring instructions for the Safe-T-Beam system when pre-wired.
How to prepare the sensor wires for connection.
Instructions for connecting the Safe-T-Beam wires to the power head terminals.
Instructions for plugging the opener into a grounded electrical outlet.
Instructions for electricians on how to wire the opener permanently.
How to check and adjust the alignment of the Safe-T-Beam sensors.
Explains how the Safe-T-Beam system functions to protect against entrapment.
How to set the travel limits for opening and closing the garage door.
Steps to connect the chain or belt drive connector to the carriage assembly.
How to engage and disengage the carriage lock manually.
Steps for installing and connecting the emergency release cable to the carriage.
How to adjust the force settings for opening and closing the door.
Procedure to erase all programmed open and close travel limit settings.
How to perform the contact reverse test using a 2x4 board.
What to do if the door does not reverse correctly during the test.
Step-by-step guide to program a single-button remote control.
Instructions for programming multi-button remotes, noting limitations.
Procedure to clear memory and reprogram remotes if one is lost or stolen.
Instructions on how to replace the battery in the remote control.
How to install the visor clip to attach the remote to a car's visor.
Recommendations and steps for installing the light bulb in the opener.
Instructions for installing the lens cover onto the opener.
A summary of critical safety instructions for operating the garage door opener.
Monthly checks to ensure the opener and door are functioning safely and correctly.
How to check if the garage door is properly balanced.
How to test the door's auto-reverse feature.
How to check the Safe-T-Beam system for proper alignment.
Visual representation of the opener's electrical connections and components.
Troubleshooting steps if the opener does not respond to the wall button.
Steps to diagnose why the door doesn't move even if the opener runs.
Troubleshooting steps if the remote control is not operating the opener.
Solutions for issues with the remote control's operating range or lack of operation.
Troubleshooting steps for problems with the Safe-T-Beam system.
Diagnosing why the door stops during downward travel and reverses upwards.
Troubleshooting steps when the door stops before completing the closing cycle.
Diagnosing why the door only operates in the opening direction.
Steps to take if the door stops before reaching its fully open position.
Troubleshooting steps if the opener only operates in the closing direction.
Diagnosing why the opener activates unexpectedly.
Steps to identify and resolve noisy operation of the opener.
Explains the meaning of different LED blink patterns on the power head and their solutions.
Legal statement regarding transmitter compliance with FCC and Canadian regulations.
Details the warranty terms, duration for motor and parts, and exclusions.
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