Genie EXCELERATOR User Manual GARAGE DOOR OPENER Manuals And Guides L0703287

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Safety Information
Important

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Check
outlet
within
If
a

that there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical
or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)
3' of Opener Power Head:
not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact
licensed electrician for installation.

If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Head
must be partially disassembled to install appropriate
wiring in place of Power Cord. See page 19

NOTE
Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed
Electrician. Not all Genie Factory Authorized Dealers are
Licensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a Licensed
Electrician.

iron not included)

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Check for wood garage frame, jamb, or masonry at mounting location
(6" above floor) with attachment tabs facing away from garage door
(Figure 7).

If you cannot mount Safe-T-Beam @Mounting
wood frame:

Bracket to
Source

Concrete screws and concrete anchors (not included)
must be used to mount Brackets on masonry with
attachment tabs facing away from garage door.

Safe-T-Beam @Mounting Bracket Extensions may be used
(not included - available from a Genie Factory Authorized
Dealer or through Accessories Order Form on pages 31/32).

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Sensor

Safe T Beam @
Mounting Bracket

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B

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Slotted and phillips screw-driver bits
Stud finder

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Sheet-metal cutting

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above

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Tools (Figure 8):
Additional tools to make installation easier:
•
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Figure 7 Mounting

floor

Safe-T-Beam @Components

snips

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Check that the garage door locks, rope, and T-Handles are removed
from the garage door before starting the installation.
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If your garage does not have a separate entry door, it is highly
recommended to install a Genie Emergency Release Kit (GER-2).
Emergency Release Kit lets you open garage door from outside if
there is a power failure. (Please see Accessories Order Form on
pages 31/32.)

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1/16"
Drill

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6' or 7'
Step Ladde_

Extensions (dealer)

Adjustable Wrench

Drill Bit Drill Bit

12' *
Tape

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Safe-T-Beam @Sensor Mounting

Bracket

[]

Garage door opener

[]

Garage door frame reinforcement
or reinforcement
kits (dealer)

reinforcement

bracket (dealer)
brackets, screws, bracing
Hammer

[]

Lag Screws (11/4") for a wood door less than 2" thick (store)

[]

Electrical outlet and/or
licensed electrician)

wiring

5/32"

(supplied

by a

Wire
Stripper

Phillips Screwdriver

[]

Excelerator Extension

Kit (for 8' garage doors) (store)

[]

Sufficient
(store)

[]

Two 60Watt light bulbs
(Rough service bulbs recommended)(store)

[]

GER-2 Emergency
(store)

angle iron or strapping

for hanging

Safety Glasses

Power Head

(1i¢

Release Kit for entry during power failure

[]

Wood for header, ceiling, and/or door bracing reinforcement
(if needed)

[]

Masonry fasteners for Safe-T-Beam @Bracket installation,
(if needed)

[]

Masonry

drill bit (if needed)

Pencil

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1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16"

1/2" 9/16"
Sockets

Hack Saw

Carpenter's Level
Figure

8 Recommended

Tools

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item

Part Name

Quantity
Required

Power Head Assembly (main carton)

1/#L20 X 13/16" Hex Head Shoulder Bolt (blue bag)
(yellow bolt)

Rail Assembly (1 piece)(packaged separately)

Rail Assembly (3 piece)(main carton)

First Rail Section

Middle Rail Section

End Rail Section

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1/#'-20 Hex Serrated Flange Nut (blue bag)

Rail Clamps (blue bag)

5/16"-18 x 11/16t_Hex Head Shoulder Bolt (blue bag)

5/16"-18 Hex Serrated Flange Nut (blue & orange bags) varieS/mode

Magnetic Carriage Assembly (main carton)

Collar (blue bag)

Retaining Clip (blue bag)

Rail Strap (blue bag)

1/4'L20 Hex Head Bolt (blue bag)

Open Limit Switch Assembly (Wbite)(green bag)

Close Limit Switch Assembly (Brown) (green bag)

No. 8-32 x 1" Hex Head Screw(green bag)

Emergency ReleaseCord (green bag)

EmergencyReleaseCord (Iong)(yellow)

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Emergency ReleaseKnob (green bag)

Emergency ReleaseTag (green bag)

Header Bracket (orange bag)

Door Bracket (orange bag)

1/#' x 2" Lag Screw(orange bag)

Straight Door Arm (main carton)

Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 15/16" (yellow bag)

Cotter Pin,.073_'dia.(yellow bag)

Curved Door Arm (main carton)

3/8 _'x 7/8" Hex Head Bolt (yellow bag)

3/8 _'Hex Serrated Flange Nut (yellow bag)

37_

2-Conductor Wire (main carton)

1 Roll

38_

Insulated Staple (red bag)

40<

Wall Console (main carton)

#6 x 1-1/4" PanHead Screw (red bag)

42_

Entrapment Warning Label (manual)(main carton)

43_

Safe-T-Beam(STB)Sensor (GreenLED)(maincarton)

44_

Safe-T-Beam(STB)Source (Red LED)(maincarton)

45_

Safe-T-Beam(STB)Bracket (yellow bag)

Coupler (blue bag)

item

47_

NoJ 0 xl 1/4" Phillips HexHead Screw(yellow bag)

Lens

48_

1 Button Remote Control (main carton)

/aAeS/mode

Top Plate Assembly

49_

3 Button Remote Control (main carton)

/arieS/mode

Light Socket (2)

Wireless Keypad (main carton)

varieS/mode
I aries/mode

51x

2 Button Remote Control (main carton)

varieS/mode
I /aries/mode

Motor Assembly
Cover

52_

Safety & Maintenance Guide (manua!(main carton)

Motor Drive Board

Wire Clip (green bag)

Controller

Bumper (blue bag)

No. 10-24 x 3/8" Hex Head

55x

5/16'L18x 3/4" HexHead Bolt (orange bag)

1/4-20 x 3/4" Self-drilling Screw(orange bag)

No.8-32 x r' Phillips Screw
No.8-32 x 3/8"Slotted Hex Head Screw

Mounting Straps (main carton)

Power Cord

varieS/mode
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Model

Number

approx.30 approx.30

Part

Name

Board

' Denotesitems not shown on page8. Theseitems will be illustrated
throughout the manualasrequired.

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NOTE
Opener will not function unless Safe-T-Beam® System is installed and Force Controls are properly set.
One-Piece Rail Assembly (Genie Pro only) for 10' or 12' door includes:
•
Special"Close"Limit Switch with IongerWires.
•
96" Emergency Release Cord (yellow).
•
Rail Support Kit.

Rail Assembly (1 piece)

RailStrap
5/16"-18HexHeadShoulderBolts

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5/16"-18 HexSerratedFlangeNuts
A

Turn Power Head upside down and place on a flat
level surface.

Install Bumper (Figure 9).

Install Coupler on Motor Shaft (Figure 9).

88
1/4"-20Hex
1/4"-20HexHead
RailClamps SerratedFlangeNuts Shoulder Bolts
(yellow)

CAUTION

Coupler

The Drive Screw and Rail Liner can slide out of Rail Sections.
Keep Rail Sections level until the Opener is fully assembled.
D

1/4"-20Hex
HeadBolts

Collars+ spare RetainingClips + spare

Hardware (blue bag)

Connect first Rail Section to Opener Power Head. Connect
with 2 (1/4"-20) (yellow) Hex Head Shoulder Bolts and
2 (1/4"-20) Hex Serrated Flange Nuts (Figure 10).
Finger-tighten
until later.
If you have a 1-piece rail unit, skip Assembly

Bumper

Bumper
(remove backing)

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Step 2.
First Rail
Section

Coupler
A

(i)

Arrange arrows on Rail Sections to point in same direction
and away from Power Head:
•
Push Middle Drive Screw out about 2" toward Power Head.
•

Power Head
Assembly

Slide Collar over Middle Drive Screw Hook (Figure 11A).
Turn Middle Screw by hand to align Drive Screw Hooks
between First and Middle Rail Sections.

Figure 9 Install Bumper, Coupler and 1st Rail Section

Latch two Hooks together and slide Collar over them
(Figure 11 B) and (Figure 11 C).
•
Snap Clip on Drive Screw next to Collar (Figure11D).
Attach Middle Rail Section to First Rail Section, using 2 Rail
Clamps,4 (5/16"-18) Hex Shoulder Bolts, and 4 (5/16"-18) Hex
Head Serrated Flange Nuts onto Bolts (Figure 11).
Finger-tighten
until later. (Middle Rail Section looks the
same on both ends. See page 8.)
Attach End Rail Section to Middle Rail Section following
procedures in step A & B.

Figure 10 Bolt ] st Rail Section to Power Head

NOTE
If the Extension Assembly (GSXL8) is needed,
it per instructions
supplied with kit,

attach
11A. Slipon collar

11B. EngageHooks
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Middle Rail

Section

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Collar

RailClamps

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11D._Snap on RetainingClip

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Middle Rail Section

Magnetic
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Release

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Place Magnetic

Slide Magnetic Carriage Assembly into slot on End Rail
Section with arrow pointing away from the Power Head
(Figure 12).

Carriage Assembly

Carriage

Lever in "release" position.
Toward door
and header

Toward Power Head

End Rail Section

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Rail @
Strap

Slide Magnetic

Carriage onto Rail

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Attach Rail Strap to End Rail Section with 2 (1/4"-20) Hex
Head Bolts and 2 (1/4"-20) Serrated Flange Hex Nuts
(Figure 13).

Tighten

snugly but Do Not over-tighten.

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Align all Rail Sections so Magnetic
slide freely along length of Rail.

Securely tighten

all fasteners

Carriage Assembly can

now.

White
Wire

Do Not over-tighten.

#8-32
Hex Head Screws

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Wire Clips

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Turn Opener right side up and support
damaging the Light Bulb Sockets.

Uncoil Limit Switch Wires and retain Twist Ties.

Place Switches on Rail with arrows pointing
Power Head (Figure 14).

Place Close Limit Switch (Brown Wire) 15" from Rail Strap.
Insert (#8-32 x 1") Hex Head Screw into Switch hole and
finger-tighten
until later.

Wire

Power Head to avoid

away from

Close Limit
Switch Assembly

Emergency
Release Knob

Emergency
Release Tag

Hardware (green bag)

Place Open Limit Switch (White Wire) 15" from Power Head.
Insert (#8-32 x 1") Hex Head Screw into Switch hole and
finger-tighten
until later.

Open Limit
Switch
_-(White wire)

Wire

Close Limit
Switch
(Brown wire)

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Clip
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#8-32 x 1
Hex Head_-_
Screws _lp

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Figure 14 Install Limit Switches on Assembled

Rail

NOTE
Antenna

Loosen (Do Not Remove)
Limit Switch adjustments
will be done later.

Terminal Block Screws°
and securing the Wires

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F

Lay Wires in channel on top of Rail and secure with Wire Clips
(Figure 14).

Coil and bundle excess Limit Switch Wires on top of Power
Head with Twist Ties. Leave just enough Wire to reach
Terminals on back of Power Head (Figure 14).

Turn Opener upside down, and connect Limit Switch Wires to
Power Head Terminal Block (Figure 15):
*
Terminal 4: OPEN Limit Switch Wire (white).
.
Terminal 5: OPEN Limit Switch Wire (white) and
CLOSE Limit Switch Wire (brown).
.
Terminal 6: CLOSE Limit Switch Wire (brown).

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Brown Limit
Switch wires

Release Cord.

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Figure 15

White Limit
Switch wires

Please note the following
to call us:

Terminal
Block

Figure 16 Attach Emergency ReleaseCord/Knob
and Tag

17):
17):

Dealer Name:
Dealer Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:

Model
Number
Serial
Number

NOTE

WK YR PI

(example)

Please keep original or photocopy of your sales receipt with
this manual for future reference should service ever be
required.
Figure 17

01 02 4E

Model and Serial Numbers

6ARA6E:

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Mount directly
into header

Use of Header Bracket
support board

NOTE
For lightweight garage doors, make sure you have installed
the proper reinforcement (See Check Door Condition and
Thickness on page 3).

Alternative

Header Bracket orientations

CAUTION
•

The Header Bracket must be fastened to the garage
framing. Do Not fasten the Header Bracket to drywall,
particle board, plaster, or other such material.

•

It may be necessary to attach a 2" x 6" board across the
wall studs above the door header to serve as a
mounting plate for the Header Bracket. The Bracket can
then be mounted at the proper location and have
sufficient support.

•

Highest Point of door travel _
+ 2-1/2" (sectional door) or
+ 6" (one-piece door)
Figure 18

Attach Header Bracket above Garage Door

If a door spring is in the way, place the Header Bracket
above the spring. Do Not move the door spring.

If needed, attach a 2" x 6" board (Figure 18) (also see page 4)
with at least two (four is recommended)
Lag Screws and Flat
Washers (not supplied).

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5/16-18 x 3/4"
Hex Head Bolts

Header
Bracket
B

Attach Header Bracket to header at mark above door.

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5/16-18 x 3/4"

NOTE
Mounting variations are shown in Figure 18. Any of these
may be used depending on space. However, it is critical that
the point where the Rail attaches to the Header Bracket be
on the center line of the door.
•
•
.

Mark 3 hole positions.
Drill 3 (5/32") pilot holes.
Attach Header Bracket with 3 (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws.

Hex Serrated Flange Nuts
1/4" x 2"

Lag Screws

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Door Bracket

1/4"-20 x 3/4"
Self-Drilling Screws

Hardware (orange bag)

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CAUTION
Doors made of masonite, lightweight wood, fiberglass, metal,
or other lightweight materials must be properly braced
before mounting door Opener.

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Place Door Bracket on door center line, no lower than top
roller, and mark holes (Figure 19).

Attach Door Bracket:
For metal doors, use 3 (1/4"-2O x 3/4") Self-Drtling
Screws (provided).
.

SECTIONAL DOORS
Line of door

ONE-PIECE DOORS

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For wood doors, use 3 (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws or
3 (1/4" x 11/4") Lag Screws (not provided).

Optional Door Operator Bracket (not included)
Figure 19

Attach Door Bracket

NOTE
Before installing, check length of the included Lag Screws vs.
the thickness of your garage door. For doors thinner than 2,
use 11/4 Lag Screws. Check door condition and thickness.
See page 3.

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A

Position Door Bracket on door's center line, as high as
possible or on top of door.

Attach Door Bracket:
.

Formetaldoors,
use3(1/4"-2Ox3/4")Self-Drtling
Screws.
For wood doors, use 3 (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws.

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Rail Strap Bolt

A
B

While supporting the Power Head, place threaded end of Rail
Strap Bolt through Header Bracket hole (Figure 20).

Rail

(_)

Attach (5/16"-18) Flange Nut to Rail Strap Bolt.
Finger-tighten
until later.

Header Bracket
Figure 20 Attach Rail Strap to Header Bracket

SECTIONAL DOORS
Rail Should be level or dip down slightly.
Check for clearance.

A Raise
andsupportOpener
line) higher than highest
ladder, etc.) (Figure 21).
B

Power Head (along door center
point of door travel (using step

Measure distance from Opener to garage ceiling.

CAUTION
Mounting Brackets must be fastened to garage framing.
Do Not fasten to drywall, particle board, plaster, or other
such materials.

NOTE
•

•
•

Make sure the rail of your supported Power Head is

ONE-PIECE DOORS

slightly higher than the highest point of door travel
by raisingthe door to check. Adjust as needed.

Set clearance at 1"-11/2" between Rail and door at
highest point of travel.

Materials needed for mounting Opener Power Head
to garage may vary. Read all instructions completely.
Garage constructions differ. Extra material may be

needed. SeeCheckPower Head Mounting Areaon
page S.
C

Install Mounting Straps and/or support brackets (angle iron
not included) to joists or trusses and to mounting slots in
Opener. Use (5/16"-18 x 3/4") Hex Head Bolt, (5/16"-18)
Serrated Flanged Nut, and (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws as needed
(Figure 22).

Securely tighten

all fasteners

now.

Do Not over-tighten.

Figure 21 Checking

Power Head position

OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
Mounting Straps

Support board added
for longer spans

Perforated
Angle Iron

FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through finish material
using Lag Screws.

(Angle iron not included)

Figure 22 Mounting

methods

for open beam and finished

ceilings

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Clevis Pins

A
B

Attach Curved Door Arm to Door Bracket with Clevis Pin and
Cotter Pin (Figure 23).
Attach Straight

Door Arm to Magnetic

Safe-T-Beam ® (STB) Brackets

Carriage Assembly.

3/8" x 7/8"
Hex Head Bolts

Attach both Arms together with 2 (3/8" x 7/8") Hex Head
Bolts and 2 (3/8") Serrated Flange Hex
Serial Number
Nuts so overall length
is as short as possible. Securely tighten fasteners.
D

Adjust height of Emergency Release Cord Knob to 6' above
floor:
.
Pull Cord through Magnetic Carriage Assembly Lever
until Knob is 6' from floor.
•
Tie a new overhand knot in Cord at Magnetic Carriage
Assembly Lever.

Attach Straight Arm to Door Bracket with Clevis Pin and
Cotter Pin (Figure 24).

Attach Curved Arm to Magnetic

Attach both Arms together with 2 (3/8" x 7/8") Hex Head
Bolts and 2 (3/8") Serrated Flange Hex Nuts so overall length
is as long as possible. Securely tighten fasteners.

Adjust height of Emergency
floor:
.
*

#10-16 x 11/4"
Phillips Hex Head Screw

3/8" Hex Serrated
Flange Nuts

Hardware (yellow bag)

As short as
_ossible

Release Cord Knob to 6' above

Pull Cord through Magnetic
until Knob is 6' from floor.
Tie a new overhand
Assembly Lever.

Carriage Assembly.

Cotter Pins

Carriage Assembly

knot in Cord at Magnetic

Lever
ht

Carriage
-Curved
(_ Door Arm

WARNING
Do Not skip Step D above!
Failure to comply may leave Emergency Release Knob within
reach of children. If the Knob is pulled with garage door fully
or partially open, garage door may close without warning!

Figure 23 Assemble Arms (SECTIONAL)

As long as
possible

Arm

Figure 24 Assemble Arms (ONE-PIECE)

Safe-T-Beam @Sensor
(Green LED)

ELECTRICAL WARNING
Ensure there is No power to the Opener before installing
Safe-T-Beam® System Wires. If Opener is plugged into outlet,

Unplug it now.

Safe-T-Beam @Source
(Red LED)

NOTE
The Opener will not close the door automatically
Safe-T-Beam® System is installed.

Slide onto
,/_-___
tongue of
Bracket until/_;._ /
it clicks into _k_2)_' "'__
Bracket6"
place
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above

unless the

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Install Safe-T-Beam @Source and Sensor (Figure 25):
,
Mark both sides of garage door frame or wall 6"
above floor.

Figure

25 Install Safe-T-Beams @

Hold Bracket against door frame or wall.Check if Bracket
extends out from wall far enough so tongue of Bracket is
beyond door, tracks, or any door hardware. If not, Safe-TBeam @Mounting Bracket Extensions are available from a
Genie Factory Authorized Dealer or through the
Accessories Order Form.
Blocks of wood, etc. may be substituted
for extensions.
•

Position top of Mounting Bracket at 6" mark and fasten
with 2 (#10-16 x 1-1/4") Phillips Hex Head Screws
per Bracket.

NOTE

TWO DOOR
GARAGE

GARAGE

Mounting Brackets can be attached to brick walls or concrete
floor using masonry anchors (not included).
B

Attach Safe-T-Beam @Source (Red LED) and Sensor (Green
LED) to Brackets (Figure 25):
•

For single-door garages.
Determine which side of garage receives the most
direct sunlight, and place Source (Red LED) on this
side whenever possible.
For multiple-door
garages see (Figure 26).
Preventing crossed signals is critical.
Place Source and Sensor modules on adjacent doors
facing in opposite directions.

THREE
DOOR
GARAGE

Figure 26 Source/sensor

Locations

NOTE

Top edge of Lens
5"- 6" above floor

To help prevent interference from the sun, the Safe-T-Beam®
Sensor (Green LED) may be placed further away from the
door opening, where it will spend more time in the shadows.
•

Slide the Safe-T-Beam @Source and Sensor onto the

•

tongues of the Brackets until they click into place.
Check final height of Lens (Figure 27).

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Figure 27 Final Check Safe-T-Beams @

CAUTION
_taples which are too tight may cut or pinch Wires. Cut or
)inched Wires can cause the Safe-T-Beam® System to stop
vorking. When installing the Insulated Staples, make sure
_oufasten them only as tightly as needed to hold the
Wire securely.

1
C

1
Install Safe-T-Beam ® Wiring (Figure
.

Insulated Staples
(approximately
30 parts)

#6-11/4"
Pan Head Screws

Hardware (red bag)

28):

Route Wire and Insulated Staples
(Figure 29 and Figure 30).
Securely fasten Wires with Insulated Staples as
you go. Staples should be snug only.
Wires between garage wall and Power Head should
be run on top of Rail and underneath Wire Clips.
Attach Wires to Safe-T-Beam ® Sensors.
Split and strip Wire ends to be connected as shown.
Loosen Terminal Screws.
Insert each Wire under flat plate and tighten Screw.
It does not matter which Wire, white or striped, goes
on which Terminal.
Attach Wires at Power Head.
Wires are connected toTerminals #2 and #3 on
Power Head Terminal Block. it does not matter which

P
approx.
1/2

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Figure 28 Wire the Safe-T-Beam ® System

Wire, white or striped, goes on which Terminal.
Check the following.
Ensure that no part of door or its hardware
between Source or Sensor Lenses.

Wire Clips

is in path

Insulated
Staples

Ensure that tops of Lenses are between 5" - 6" above
floor. Brackets are flexible and can be adjusted slightly
if needed.

NOTE
The Safe-T-Beam ® alignment check will be performed
following connection to electrical power.
Do Not plug in yet!

at Safe-T-Beam ® Leave slack for
adjustment

Terminal
attachments
at Power Head
Figure 29 Wiring Method

A
Insulated
Staples

Wire Clips (_

Leave slack for
adjustment
Terminal
attachments
at Power Head
Figure 30 Wiring Method

Security
Vacation
Lock Switch

WARNING
Verify there is no power to the Opener before installing Wall
Console Wires.

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Independent
Light Control

_qarage Door
/"
Control

NOTE
More than one lighted Wall Control per Opener will cause
a malfunction.

Wall Console (Figure :31):
Has a Security Vacation Lock Switch which disables
all controls.
LED Indicator shows whether system is powered, locked,
or unlocked. Makes Console easy to find in dark.
Controls door Opener from inside garage.
Independent
Light Control allows convenient manual
control of Opener Lighting System.
Find a convenient

mounting

@
Figure :31 Wall Console

Allow
slack

location:

Within direct sight of garage door.
At least 5' above floor (to prevent small children from
operating garage door).
Away from any moving garage door or Opener parts (you
should not be able to reach door while standing at
Wall Console).
C

Ensure Vacation Lock Switch is in UNLOCKED position.

Wire Wall Console to Opener

(Figure :32):

On Power Head, connect Striped Wire to Terminal #1 and
White Wire to Terminal #2.

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On back of Wall Console, connect Striped Wire to
terminal "B" and White Wire to Terminal "W'[
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F

Attach Wall Console onto wall at location
(#6 x ] 1/4") Pan Head Screws.

found above with 2

Remove protective backing from Entrapment
and attach it to wall near Wall Console.

Warning

Label,

CAUTION
o

Use of any wall consoles other than the type included
will prevent the light from working properly and could
cause the door to operate on its own.
Cut or pinched Wires can cause the Wall Console to stop
working. When using the Insulated Staples, be sure to
only tap them in as far as needed to hold the
Wire snugly.

Terminal
Attachment
at Power Head
White Wire
to
Terminal 2
Stri ped Wire
to
Terminal 1

Terminal
Attachment
at Wall Console
White Wire
to
Terminal "W"

Stri ped Wire
to
Terminal'B"

Figure 32 Install Wall Console with
Entrapment Warning Label

ELECTRICAL WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has
a grounding type Plug that has a third (grounding) Pin.
This Plug will only fitinto a grounding type outlet. If the
Plug does not fit into the outlet, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do Not change
the Plug in any way.The door Opener must be properly
grounded to prevent personal injury and damage to the
components.

The electrical power to the door Opener Must Be removed
when the Motor Cover is removed. Electrical power must
remain off while making electrical connections.
A

Check building

codes:

Knockout

If building code requires Opener be permanently wired
to building, have a licensed electrician
perform step B.
If you are not installing permanent wiring, go to step C.
Instructions for licensed electrician - connecting
with permanent wiring (Figure 33):
•
•
•

.
.

Cut
Wires
here

power

Remove power from circuit.
Remove Motor Cover.
Remove and discard Power Cord.
Cut off Power Cord inside Power Head as near Strain
Relief as possible.
Remove Knock-Out Plug, Strain Relief, and Power
Cord. (Cut Ground Wire on line side of Toroid).
Dispose of Plug, Strain Relief, and Power Cord.

Two

tabs
slide

Install required entrance bushing.
Connect permanent wiring to Power Head Wires.
White supply line to Opener White Wire.
Black supply line to Opener Black Wire.
Ground to Opener Green Wire.
Replace Motor Cover.

NOTE
Use only Underwriters
recognized wire nuts.

Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.)
Figure 33 Connecting

The Circuit Boards are light sensitive. Ensure the
Motor Cover is installed before energizing
the Opener.
-

Restore Power to circuit.

Connecting
.

Power with Plug:

Plug Opener into a grounded
electrical warning.

Perform Safe-T-Beam ® alignment

outlet as stated in previous
check:

Check if Safe-T-Beam ® Source Red LED is glowing
continuously
(OK) or blinking (problem).

•

If Red LED is blinking twice, adjust Sensor Brackets as
needed to make Red LED glow continuously.
(Refer to
page 26.)

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Setting Close Limit Switch (Figure 34):
•

Check that Magnetic

With garage door fully closed, slide Close Limit Switch
until it is aligned with Carriage Assembly Magnet.

•

Tighten

•

Little effort is required to turn the Force
Adjusting Knobs.

•

If the door stops moving while opening or
closing, adjust the Open Force or Close Force
Controls slightly clockwise (to sightly
increase the force) and retry the step.

•

The Open Force and Close Force Controls are to
be set to the minimum force necessary to
ensure the door smoothly opens fully and
closes completely.

•

The garage door will move slowly the first
time it runs, until the Opener'leams"the
type of door.

•

Ensure the Magnetic Carriage Assembly is
engaged and is between the two Limit
Switches before operating the Opener.

Carriage Assembly is disengaged.

Set Screw. Do Not over-tighten.

Setting Open Limit Switch:
,

Manually open garage door to full open position.

•

Slide Open Limit Switch until it is aligned
Assembly Magnet.

Tighten

•

Re-engage

with Carriage

Set Screw. Do not over-tighten.
Magnetic

Carriage Assembly.

Close Limit Switch
(door fully closed)

WARNING
L:

The garage door opens rapidly, and can cause serious
injury or death.

Carriage

Keep the path clean
Position the ladder to the side of the Power Head so it is
clear of all moving parts of the Opener and the door.

Pre-set Force Controls to midpoint between fully counter
clockwise and fully clockwise (Figure 35).

Adjust the Close Limit Switch:
,

Switch

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Magnet

Open Limit Switch

Switch

Carriage
(disengaged)

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Press Wall Console to close garage door.
If door does not close completely, measure distance
from bottom of door to floor. Move Limit Switch

Figure

same amount toward door and try again.
If door reverses after contacting floor, move Limit
Switch toward Power Head and try again.
If door reverses before contacting floor, increase
Close force and try again.
If door fails to move, check Safe-T-Beam ® System. See
Safe-T-Beam ® Troubleshooting
Guide on pg. 26, and
Opener System Self-diagnostic Troubleshooting
on pg.27.
•

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(disengaged)

Set the door Opener to use the minimum force needed
to open the door.
A

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Setting

" Mag net
Limit Switches

Force Controls
/

Tighten Limit Switch Set Screw. Do not over-tighten
(strip) Limit Switch Set Screw.

Adjust Open Limit Switch:
,

Press Wall Console to open garage door.
If door does not open completely, move Limit Switch
toward Power Head.
If door opens completely, but motor continues
run, move Limit Switch toward door.

Tighten Limit Switch Set Screw. Do not over-tighten
(strip) Limit Switch Set Screw.

OPEN
FORCE

CLOSE
FORCE

Figure 35 Making

Force Adjustments

NOTE
e

To protect your new investment, your Excelerator ® is
equipped with a Timer and Cycle Counter which work
together to prevent any chance of heat damage to
electrical circuits caused by too many cycles in too short
a time. If your Opener suddenly stops responding to the
Wall Console - Do Not Unplug the Unit - simply wait
10 minutes for the Timer/Cycle Counter to reset itself
and try again.

NOTE
The door must contact the 2" x 4" board before the
Carriage activates the Close Limit Switch. If not,
readjust the Close Limit Switch.

Unplugging the unit will prevent theTimer/Cycle
Counter from resetting.
D

Test Door Opener:
•

Run door up and down a few times using Wall Console
and observe door travel.

Repeat steps above as needed to set Limit
Switch positions.

Adjust Open Force to minimum

needed:

Place door in closed position

Gently adjust Open Force fully counterclockwise
(minimum force).

using Wall Console.

.
.

Run Opener using Wall Console.
Observe that door runs to Open Limit Switch.
If not, adjust Open Force Control slightly clockwise,
close garage door, and open it again.

•

Repeat steps above until garage door runs smoothly
from Close Limit Switch to Open Limit Switch.
Adjust Close Force to minimum needed:

•
.

Place door in open position using Wall Console.
Gently adjust Close Force fully counterclockwise
(minimum force).

•
•

Run Opener using Wall Console.
Observe that door runs to Close Limit Switch.
If not, adjust Close Force Control slightly clockwise,
open garage door, and close it again.

•

Repeat steps above until garage door runs smoothly
from Open Limit Switch to Close Limit Switch.

NOTE
Limit Switch and Force Adjustments must be completed
before checking the contact reverse function (Figure 36).
A
B

Open garage door using Wall Console.
Lay a 2" x 4" board flat in center of doorway.

Close door using Wall Console.

Check that door stops and reverses within 2 seconds after it
contacts board:
If door does not reverse, decrease Close Force until
door reverses.
If door still does not reverse, move Limit Switch
toward door.

Check Safe-T-Beam ® System operation:
If beam is blocked, door will not close.

2" x 4" board
laid flat

Figure 36 Checking

Contact

Reverse

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A

To program

one Button of a Remote Control

Locate Learn Button and Learn Indicator Light near
Terminal Block on Power Head (Figure :38).

Press and release Learn Button.
will blink 2 times per second.

.
B

Red Learn Indicator

When programmin_ the Remote Controls, they
must be at least 24 from the Antenna Wire.

•

If the red Learn Indicator Light blinks
approximately 4 times per second,
programming has stopped. If programming
has stopped, repeat the above steps.
Each Button on a 2 or 3 Button Remote Control
is for a different Opener. You cannot use more
than one Button per Remote, per Opener.
A maximum of seven Remote Controls or
Wireless Keypads can be stored into the
Receiver at one time. If a Remote Control
becomes lost, or if you want to delete a Remote
Control or Wireless Keypad, see "To EraseAll
Receiver Memory."

Light

30 seconds.

Press Remote Control Button again. Red Learn Indicator
Light will go out, indicating that memory is stored.

Program each additional

•

(Figure 37):

•

Press Remote Control Button once within
Red Learn Indicator Light will stay lit.

•

Each Remote Control must be programmed
separately.
The Remote Controls will not cause the door
Opener to close the garage door if the Safe-TBeam® System is malfunctioning.

•

Remote using step A above.

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Press and hold Learn Button on Power Head for 10 seconds or
until Learn Indicator Light goes out. Memory is erased:
.

Program

Remotes again as needed.

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Push in on Battery Cover Latch at base of Remote Control
(Figure 39):

Use coin, pen, screwdriver
Cover snaps open.

or any similar device.

Replace old Battery with new _EVEREADV. A23,
12 Volt Battery.

Snap Battery Cover closed.

WARNING

1 Button
Remote

2 Button
Remote

3 Button
Remote

Figure 37 Genie Remote Controls

A moving garage door may cause serious injury or death.
•

Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.

•

Do not allow children to play with the Remote Controls.

Learn Code Button

If the Safety Reverse does not work properly:
•

Close the door and disconnect the Opener using the
Emergency Release Cord.

•

Do not use the door Opener, Remote Controls, or
Wireless Keypad.

•

Refer to the door and door Opener Owner's Manuals
before attempting any repairs.

Figure 38 Learn Code Button and Indicator

Light

Visor Clip
A

Press Button on Remote Control.

Press Button again. Garage door will stop:
The door automatically
close cycle.

Push to open
Battery Cover

Garage door will move.

stops at the end of the open or

Model
Number

Press Button again. Garage door will reverse.

Figure 39 Remote Control

Battery Replacement

NOTE

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If the door does not move, check the red LEDon
Keypad. If the LEDis blinking rapidly, the PIN was
entered incorrectly. After the LEDstops blinking,
re-enter your PIN and try again.

Any keypad button will control the door for
30 seconds after the door starts moving.

Rapid Blinking of the red LEDindicates an error.
After a few seconds the LEDwill turn off. Start over.

A WARNING
A Moving door can cause serious injury or death,
1 Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
2 Do Not allow children to play with Wireless Keypad.

3 During programming, the door opener could begin
to run, so stay away trom the moving door and its

parts.To keep the door from moving, close the door
and disconnect it from the Openerby pulling the
Emergency Release.

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