Genie Excelerator - User Manual

For 7' 6" Doors. Extension Kit is available for 8' Doors
Included Wall Control MUST be installed prior to Operation
of this Garage Door Operator.
Safe-T-Beam
®
Safety Reverse System Must be Installed and
the Force Controls MUST be Properly Set to close door.
This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal, State and UL 325
Safety Requirements.
Will not operate twice as fast on a one-piece door.
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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Installation Instructions . . . . . . 2
Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pre-installation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Garage Door Opener Assembly . . . . . . . . . 9
Record Data (for Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Garage Door Opener Installation . . . . . . . 12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Genie Excelerator Specifications

General

Brand	Genie
Model	Excelerator
Category	Garage Door Opener
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Important Installation Instructions

Pre-Installation Checklist

Check Door Condition and Thickness

Check Garage Door Alignment, Operation, and Balance

Garage Door Opener Assembly

Assembly Step 1: Connect Rail to Power Head

Connect the main rail section to the opener's power head.

Assembly Step 2: Install Remaining Rail Sections

Assemble the multi-piece rail sections together securely.

Garage Door Opener Installation

Installation Step 1: Install Header Bracket

Mount the header bracket to the garage wall above the door opening.

Installation Step 2: Install Garage Door Bracket

Attach the bracket to the garage door for connecting the opener arm.

Installation Step 3: Attach Rail to Header Bracket

Connect the assembled rail to the installed header bracket.

Installation Step 4: Attach Power Head to Garage

Securely mount the power head unit to the garage ceiling or structure.

Installation Step 5: Assemble and Connect Door Arms

Assemble and connect the door arms to the carriage and door bracket.

Installation Step 6: Install Safe-T-Beam System

Install the Safe-T-Beam® sensors and source for safety reversal.

Installation Step 7: Wall Console Installation

Mount and wire the wall console for controlling the opener.

Installation Step 8: Connecting Power

Connect the opener to the electrical power source.

Installation Step 9: Set Limit Switches and Force Controls

Configure limit switches and force settings for proper door operation.

Installation Step 10: Setting Contact Reverse Function

Test and verify the door's automatic reversal upon contact.

Installation Step 11: Programming the Remote Control

Installation Step 12: Operating Wireless Keypad

Installation Step 13: Install Light Bulbs and Lens

Troubleshooting and Diagrams

Safe-T-Beam System Self-Diagnostic Troubleshooting

Opener System Self-Diagnostic Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Wiring Diagram