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Quick Reference Card for
Setting Limits & Remote
Programming
Setting Limits & Remote Programming for
IntelliG
®
, TriloG
®
, GPower
®
&
ReliaG
®
850 & 650 Models
For detailed instructions refer to owner’s manual. 800-35-GENIE.
WARNING: DO NOT use wall console until limits have been set.
WARNING: Bullet MUST be engaged to carriage BEFORE setting limits.
PROGRAM
SET
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
HOLD
2 seconds
HOLD
2 seconds
2
Press and hold the down arrow button (-) for
2 seconds until the long LED comes on blue
(round LED remains off).
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
3
Release down arrow button (-) and the long LED
will begin flashing.
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
HOLD
4
Press and hold the down arrow button (-) until
garage door is fully closed on floor, then release.
PROGRAM
SET
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
5
Press and release the Program Set button (both
LEDs flash blue and go off).
The down limit is now set.
Setting Down Limits: Setting Up Limits:
PROGRAM
SET
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
HOLD
2 seconds
HOLD
2 seconds
6
Press and hold the up arrow button (+) for
2 seconds until the long LED light comes on blue
(round LED remains off).
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
7
Release up arrow button (+) and the round LED
will begin flashing.
The up limit is now set.
PROGRAM
SET
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
9
Press and release the Program Set button (both
LEDs flash blue and go off).
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
PROGRAM
SET
–
+
HOLD
8
Press and hold the up arrow button (+) until door
is fully open, then release. Watch carriage as
it approaches the powerhead to avoid contact
with powerhead.
If both LEDs turn RED at this time, return
to Step 1, Setting Down Limits.
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Summary

Setting Garage Door Limits

Setting Down Limits Procedure

Adjusts the garage door's lower travel limit by pressing and holding the down arrow button until the door is closed.

Setting Up Limits Procedure

Adjusts the garage door's upper travel limit by pressing and holding the up arrow button until the door is fully open.

Setting Garage Door Force and Speed

Set Force and Speed

Adjusts the force and speed of the garage door operation by using the wall console open/close button.

Programming Garage Door Remotes

Add Remote Control

Pairs a remote control to the powerhead by pressing the program set button and then the remote button.

Clear All Remote Memory

Resets all programmed remotes by holding the program set button and then pressing specific powerhead buttons.

Summary

Setting Garage Door Limits

Setting Down Limits Procedure

Adjusts the garage door's lower travel limit by pressing and holding the down arrow button until the door is closed.

Setting Up Limits Procedure

Adjusts the garage door's upper travel limit by pressing and holding the up arrow button until the door is fully open.

Setting Garage Door Force and Speed

Set Force and Speed

Adjusts the force and speed of the garage door operation by using the wall console open/close button.

Programming Garage Door Remotes

Add Remote Control

Pairs a remote control to the powerhead by pressing the program set button and then the remote button.

Clear All Remote Memory

Resets all programmed remotes by holding the program set button and then pressing specific powerhead buttons.

Overview

  1. Function Description
  2. Important Technical Specifications (Implied)
  3. Usage Features
  4. Maintenance Features (Implied)

This document is a Quick Reference Card for setting limits and programming remotes for Genie IntelliG®, TriloG®, GPower®, and ReliaG® 850 & 650 garage door opener models. It provides a concise, step-by-step guide for essential setup and programming tasks.

Function Description:

The primary function of this guide is to facilitate the initial setup and ongoing programming of Genie garage door openers. It covers two main areas:

  1. Setting Limits: This involves defining the fully open ("up limit") and fully closed ("down limit") positions of the garage door. These limits are crucial for the safe and correct operation of the opener, ensuring the door stops precisely at the desired points without over-traveling or encountering obstructions.
  2. Programming Remotes: This section guides users through the process of linking a remote control to the garage door opener, allowing for wireless operation of the door. It also includes instructions for clearing all remote memory from the powerhead, which is useful for security or when replacing lost remotes.
  3. Setting Force & Speed: A brief section outlines how to set the force and speed parameters, which are automatically determined after the door has completed a full open and close cycle using the wall console.

Important Technical Specifications (Implied):

While the document doesn't list explicit technical specifications like motor horsepower or frequency, it implies compatibility with:

  • Genie Models: IntelliG®, TriloG®, GPower®, and ReliaG® 850 & 650 series garage door openers.
  • Control Interface: The instructions rely on specific buttons on the powerhead (Program Set, Up Arrow (+), Down Arrow (-)) and LED indicators (long LED, round LED, various colors like blue, purple, red). This indicates a standardized control panel design across the compatible models.
  • Remote Types: The programming steps are designed to work with "1-button or 3-button remote as well as a multi-function or doorbell style wall control," suggesting broad compatibility with Genie's range of remote accessories.
  • Safety Features: The warnings about not using the wall console until limits are set and ensuring the bullet is engaged to the carriage before setting limits highlight built-in safety mechanisms and procedures that must be followed to prevent damage or injury.

Usage Features:

  • Step-by-Step Instructions: The guide employs a clear, numbered step-by-step format with accompanying illustrations, making it easy for users to follow.
  • Visual Cues: Each step is accompanied by a diagram showing the powerhead buttons, remote, or garage door movement, along with visual representations of LED states (e.g., "long LED comes on blue," "long LED will begin flashing").
  • Button-Press Durations: Specific instructions are given for how long to press buttons (e.g., "hold for 2 seconds," "press and release"), which is critical for correct programming.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: The document describes the expected LED responses (colors, flashing patterns) at each stage, providing immediate feedback to the user that the action was registered correctly. For example, "long LED comes on blue," "round LED will begin flashing," "both LEDs flash blue and go off."
  • Troubleshooting Tip: A crucial troubleshooting tip is included for limit setting: "If both LEDs turn RED at this time, return to Step 1, Setting Down Limits," indicating a common error and how to rectify it.
  • Remote Memory Clearing: A dedicated section explains how to completely clear all remote memory from the powerhead, a useful feature for security or when reconfiguring remotes.
  • Accessory Compatibility: It explicitly states that the programming steps are compatible with various remote and wall control types, simplifying the process for users with different accessories.

Maintenance Features (Implied):

While not directly a maintenance guide, the document indirectly supports maintenance by:

  • Ensuring Correct Operation: Proper limit setting prevents undue stress on the opener mechanism and the door itself, which can prolong the lifespan of the system. Incorrect limits could lead to the motor straining or the door hitting the floor/ceiling too hard.
  • Remote Management: The ability to clear remote memory is a security feature that can be considered a form of "digital maintenance," allowing users to revoke access from lost or stolen remotes.
  • Pre-Installation Warning: The warning "Bullet MUST be engaged to carriage BEFORE setting limits" is a critical pre-operational check that prevents damage to the opener's drive system during the initial setup phase.
  • Reference to Owner's Manual: The instruction "For detailed instructions refer to owner's manual. 800-35-GENIE" indicates that this quick reference card is a condensed version and directs users to a more comprehensive resource for in-depth maintenance or troubleshooting information.

In summary, this Quick Reference Card is an essential tool for Genie garage door opener owners, providing clear, visual, and concise instructions for the fundamental setup tasks of setting door limits and programming remote controls, thereby ensuring safe, efficient, and user-friendly operation of their garage door system.

Genie IntelliG 850 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGenie
ModelIntelliG 850
CategoryGarage Door Opener
LanguageEnglish

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