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General Troubleshooting
Problem
What To Do
Opener does not run
1
. Check Lock switch on Wall Control Installation Poster.
from Wall Control
2
. Check Power Source:
•
For Grounded Plug Connection.
– Plug a lamp into the electrical outlet used for the door opener.
a. If lamp lights, power source is good.
b. If lamp does not light, check fuse or circuit breaker.
•
For Permanent Wiring Connection.
– Check fuse or circuit breaker.
3
. Check connections (see Wall Console Installation on Installation Poster):
•
At Power Head Terminals and Wall Control.
Door Opener starts
1
. Check Wires to ensure that they are not cut (Staples can cut insulation and short Wires)
for no apparent reason
Replace any shorting Staples and shorted Wires.
2
. Was Remote Control lost or stolen? If so, erase all Remote Control codes from Receiver’s memory
and reprogram for remaining remote controls. (See Erase All Receiver Memory on page 11).
3
. Ensure that no Buttons are stuck “pushed-in” on Wall Console or any Remote Controls.
Door starts down, then
1
. Check Close Limit Switch setting (page 9 and poster). Adjust as needed.
stops before it is
2
. Check Force Setting (pages 9 and 10). Adjust as needed.
completely closed
3
. Check for shorted wires.
Door starts down, then
1
. If a new installation, check Door Arm position.
stops and goes back up
2
. Check operation of Contact Reverse function.
3
. Check Safe-T-Beam® System for beam obstruction or misalignment of Lenses.
4
. Check Safe-T-Beam® System diagnostic code.
5
. Check Close Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 9 and 10). Adjust as needed.
6
. Check garage door for binding.
Door will only run closed
1
. Check Open Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring.
2
. Check Open Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 9 and 10). Adjust as needed.
3
. Check condition of garage door and door spring(s).
4
.
WARNING
:
If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie
Factory Authorized Dealer for service, or contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE
.
5
. Check Position of Lock Switch on Console.
Door will only run open
1
. Check Safe-T-Beam® System as detailed in the Safe-T-Beam® System Self-diagnostic Troubleshooting Chart
(page 15).
2
. Check Close Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring.
3
. Check Close Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 9 and 10). Adjust as needed.
Lights will not turn off
1
. Disconnect Wires connecting Pushbutton to Power Head (see Pushbutton Installation on poster).
Check their condition and either replace or reconnect.
2
. Until a replacement Wall Console can be obtained, disconnect Wall Console and use only Remote Controls
or Wireless Keypad to operate Opener.
3
. Check for non-compatible wall control.
Door starts up, but stops
1
. Check (ensure) that garage door and Opener are in good repair, properly lubricated, and properly
before it is
balanced as detailed in Maintenance Section.
completely open
2
.
WARNING
:
If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Factory
Authorized Dealer for service, or contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE
.
3
. Check Open Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring.
4
. Check Open Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 9 and 10). Adjust as needed.
Operator runs, but door
1
. Ensure Carriage Assembly is engaged to Carriage Slide (see Install Carriage Assembly onto Rails on Installation Poster).
does not move
2
. Check Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 9 and 10). Adjust as needed.
Wall Console Vacation
1
. Ensure Carriage Assembly is in contact with Close Limit Switch.
Lock function does
2
. Check when door is fully closed, that Carriage activates Close Limit Switch. If not, adjust position of Close
not work
Limit Switch (See pages 9 and 10).
Noisy Operation
1
. Be sure all fasteners are tight.
2
. Check (ensure) that garage door and Opener are in good repair, properly lubricated, and properly
balanced as described in Maintenance Section (page 13).