Genie PowerMax 1500 User Manual

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER MODELS
PowerMax
®
1200/1500, SC 1200/1500, TriloG
TM
1200/1500, PowerLift
®
900, GPower
TM
900,
SilentMax
®
1000/1200, CB 1000/1200, IntelliG
®
1000/1200
SCREW/BELT/CHAINDRIVES
OPERATION&MAINTENANCEMANUAL
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Includes INTELLICODE
®
2 Remote Control. Safe-T-Beam
®
System must be installed to close door.
For use only with residential sectional or one piece overhead garage doors.
Homelink
®
and Car2U
®
compatible.

Genie PowerMax 1500 Specifications

General

Drive Type	Chain Drive
Motor Type	DC Motor
Battery Backup	Optional
Security	Intellicode Rolling Code Technology
Voltage	120V
Lighting	Dual 100Watt Lighting
Warranty	Limited Lifetime (Motor), 5-Year (Belt), 1-Year (Parts)

Summary

Safety Information

Hazard Identification and Conventions

Explains safety alert symbols, signal words, and hazard conventions used in the manual.

Critical Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety warnings for operating and installing the garage door opener.

Product Features

Safety Features Overview

Details built-in safety mechanisms like Safe-T-Beam and Auto ForceGuard.

Opener Functionality

Describes the Intellicode 2 system, wall console, and lighting features.

Infrared Protection System

Explains the operation and function of the Safe-T-Beam system.

Required Programming

Introduction to Programming

Outlines the purpose and essential steps for programming the opener.

Powerhead Control Interface

Details the programming buttons, LEDs, and their functions on the powerhead.

Setting Closing Travel Limits

Step-by-step guide to program the down travel limits for the garage door.

Setting Opening Travel Limits

Step-by-step guide to program the up travel limits for the garage door.

Wall Console Operation

Describes Series II and III wall consoles, their buttons, and indicator lights.

Force and Speed Control Setup

Explains automatic force and speed settings and their purpose.

Contact Reverse Test and Adjustment

Details how to test and adjust the door's auto-reverse safety feature.

Remote Control Programming

Instructions for programming Intellicode 2 remotes to the opener.

Optional Programming

Wireless Keypad Setup and Management

Guides for setting up, resetting, and changing PINs for the wireless keypad.

Clearing All Remote Memory

Procedure to erase all programmed remotes and keypads from the opener.

Intellicode 1 Remote Configuration

Instructions for programming Intellicode 1 remotes to the opener.

One-Piece Door Installation

Attaching Door Bracket to Door

Steps for mounting the door bracket to a one-piece garage door.

Attaching Door Arm to Door Bracket

Procedure for connecting the door arm to the installed door bracket.

Maintenance and Adjustments

Safe-T-Beam System Check

How to check the proper functioning of the Safe-T-Beam system.

Door Balance and Spring Tension

Procedure to check if the garage door is properly balanced and its springs.

Regular Maintenance Schedule

Lists basic monthly maintenance tasks for the opener.

Corrective Maintenance

Covers changing light bulbs and replacing remote batteries.

Force Settings and Adjustment

Details force settings and provides steps for manual adjustment.

Speed Settings and Adjustment

Explains speed settings for DC motors and how to adjust them.

Safe-T-Beam Pair Positioning

Guidance on locating and positioning Safe-T-Beam source and sensor.

Wiring Diagram

Power Cord and Circuit Board

Illustrates the power cord connection and the printed circuit board layout.

Sensor and Detector Wiring

Shows wiring for motion detectors and optical/safe-T-beam sensors.

Troubleshooting

Operational Problem Diagnosis

Lists common operational issues and their corresponding solutions.

Powerhead LED Troubleshooting

Correlates powerhead LED status with possible problems and solutions.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the warranty period, exclusions, and conditions for the opener.