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SOURCE (red LED)

SENSOR

Top of

bracket

6" max.

5" min.

SAFE-T-BEAM® SYSTEM

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Locations of existing units can be reused if that is desired.  Safe-T-Beam® 

System (

STB

) Source and Sensor do not have to be mounted on garage 

door frame. They can be placed anywhere along garage door wall that is 

convenient for mounting, provided the location meets the 

following requirements: 

 

1) They must be placed across the door opening, 

 

2) at proper height, 

 

3) with a clear line of sight between them. (Max. Range is 30 feet). 

 

 

(They may be mounted on floor, only as a last resort, if there is 

 

  no other option.  Not recommended.) 

Moving Door can cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

MOUNTING SOURCE & SENSOR

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•  Wall control must be mounted in sight of 

  garage door, at least 5 feet above floor and 

  clear of moving parts.

•  Keep people clear of opening while door 

  is moving.

• 

Do Not

 allow children to play with remote or 

  door opener. 

 

Electrical Shock can cause serious injury or death.

•  Power cord must be unplugged before 

  attaching any wires.

•  Be sure wire ends do not touch each other or 

  other terminals.

If you have questions or if you need a manual, 
contact the distributor or manufacturer of the opener.

  

If Safety Reverse does not work properly:

• 

Close door, then disconnect opener

 using manual 

  release handle.

• 

Do Not

 use remote or door opener. 

•  Refer to Door and Door Opener Owner’s Manuals before 

  attempting any repairs.

Once location is established, measure height of bracket as 

shown. Hold bracket in place and mark hole locations. 1/8" pilot 

holes are recommended.

No height adjustment is needed for units mounted on floor.

 

 

To ease mounting, source and sensor units can be detached 

from the bracket by pulling them apart. After mounting brackets,

slide units back onto brackets.

Ensure there will be an unobstructed path between source 

and sensor. Sensor should be mounted on the side of the garage

door opening that receives 

the least direct sunlight.

1/4" x 1-1/4"

Lag Screws (provided)

WIRE RUN

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During testing of the Safe-T-Beam® System, be sure to 

stay clear of the door and any moving parts. It is 

preferrable to use a long-handled object to interrupt the 

beam during tests.    

CAUTION:

WIRE

WIRE CLIPS

Safe-T-Beam® System must be installed and working properly in order for 

door opener to function.

 SAFE-T-BEAM® SYSTEM TEST

4

Start door moving in close direction.

Pass an object through the path of the Safe-T-Beam® System in 

order to interrupt beam.

— Door should stop and reverse direction to fully open position.

      1.

Attach to terminals #1 and #2 (again either wire).

Bundle excess wire  and tape to top of power head.

      4.

      2.

P/N 37125A

P/N 37270R

AT OPENER

LOCATED INSIDE THE LIGHT LENS

STB

1 2 3 4

5 6

BWC

IWC

NOT

USED

NOT

USED

As the door is closing, constantly observe the door 

opening to prevent anyone moving into the path of 

the door.

If this happens, immediately release button.

    

WARNING:

If door will not run in closed direction, check for: 

 

•  Misalignment of Safe-T-Beam® System 

 

  (Red LED on source unit will be blinking).

 

•  Obstruction in path of beam.

 

•  Pinched or broken wire.

 

•  Loose wiring connection.

If you still have a problem , contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.

NOTE

: If the situation demands that the door be closed, this can be done 

by pressing and holding the wall button or wall console button until the 

door is fully closed. 

Foranswers to any questions, problems or concerns, please 
contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.

ORDERING INFO:
To order wire or wire clips use following part numbers:

Reuse of existing wiring is easiest and recommended unless it is broken, 

cut, frayed or there is a problem.  If you can reuse existing wiring — 

SKIP FORWARD TO STEP 4.  If new wiring must be installed, the path 

shown below is recommended.

 

Need to install new wire

?  Wire and Wire Clips (for fastening the wire to 

the rail) can be purchased through Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE 

or at a local Genie Professional Dealer using the information at the end of 

this instruction. The path shown below is recommended for routing the 

wire run.  

NO POLARITY

EITHER

 

WIRE

 

TO EITHER

 

TERMINAL IS OKAY

WIRE

CLIPS

INSULATED STAPLES

   

WIRE 

CONTROL WIRE TUBE

Route two (2) lengths of two (2) conductor wire (See above) from 

opener, along top of rail. 
Fasten wire to rail.

— Evenly space fasteners along rail.
Fasten to header and wall (preferably with insulated staples).

Allow for some slack at the source and sensor units and cut off 

any excess wire.

At source and sensor, route wires through bracket as shown and 

attach wires at terminals.  Either wire to either terminal 

(non-polar).

If installing new wiring:

At opener, twist striped wires together. Twist plain 

wires together.  Feed down through control wire tube “chimney” 

at top of opener.

      1.

     2.

      3.

When using insulated staples, be aware that staples which 

are too tight can cut or pinch wires. Cut or pinched wires 

can cause the Safe-T-Beam® System to stop working. When 

using insulated staples, make sure you fasten them only as 

tightly as needed to hold the wire snugly.

    

CAUTION:

      1.

      3.

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