Genie 1028 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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8orWall Control OperationForce ControlThe force controls are automatically set when the wall control is usedfor the first time with garage door opener. The door MUST completeone full cycle, from full open to full close and then, full close to fullopen, before the settings are automatically recorded.Contact Reverse TestNOTE: The limit and Force settings MUST BE COMPLETED beforeperforming the Contact Reverse Test.When the door contacts the board, it should stop and reversedirection within 2 seconds to the fully open position. Red LEDlights on the powerhead will begin to flash with the reversal ofthe door. Remove the 2" x 4" board after a successful contactreversal test. The next cycle will clear the flashing red LEDs.Contact Reverse AdjustmentIf the door stops before contacting the board or if it does notreverse direction to fully open after contact with the board, itmay be due to an improperly set DOWN limit. Verify settings by:1. Repeat the “Down Travel Limit” section (page 6) to makecertain the door is closing tight against the floor.2. Repeat the “Force Control” section on the left to set forcelimits.3. Repeat the “Contact Reverse Test” above.Repeat this process as needed until the door passes the ContactReverse Test. For further help, refer to the “Maintenance andAdjustment” section/Regular Maintenance. Pages 14-18.NOTE: Force controls DO NOT require programming. Force limits are factoryset and rarely require adjustments. Making adjustments to these settings iscovered in the “Maintenance and Adjustments” Section of this Manual (pages14-18). FORCE CONTROL IS NOW SET.12. With the garage door open, lay a 2” x 4” board flat onthe floor at the center of the door opening.11. Press and release the wall console Open/Close buttonand allow the garage door to travel and stop at the Up(open) limit.or10. Press and release the wall console Open/Close buttonand allow the garage door to travel and stop at thedown (closed) limit.or13. Close the garage door using the Open/Close button onthe wall control.WARNING!TO AVOID INJURY OR DAMAGE• NEVER adjust the force settings to adjust for damage,including an unbalanced door, binding door track orbroken spring.• Perform a CONTACT REVERSE TEST monthly. See page 8.AVERTISSEMENT!Pour éviter les blessures ou des dommages• NE JAMAIS régler la force pour compenser des dommages,y compris une porte mal équilibrée, un rail de porte coinçantou des ressorts cassés.• Tous les mois, EFFECTUEZ LE TEST D’INVERSION AU CONTACT.Voir page 8.