Genie 1028 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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5Programming OverviewNOTE: Before programming the operator, check to make surethere are no objects in the garage door opening.INTRODUCTIONNow that the garage door opener is installed, follow thesteps in this manual to program the opener so that the dooropens and closes properly and all remote devices operatecorrectly. The following steps are a guide to setting opener soit functions properly.The following steps list the order of programming the opener’sfunctional settings for use.1. “TRAVEL LIMITS”2. “FORCE CONTROLS”3. “REMOTE PROGRAMMING”OVERVIEW OF POWERHEAD CONTROLSThis section describes the programming functions of theopener. Use the following information to understand thebuttons, LED indicators and products used to programfunctions.Powerhead: There are 3 programming buttons and 2 LEDlights on the powerhead. Each of the buttons are used to enterand complete the setup programming. The LED lights indicatestatus or a function change by illuminating ON, OFF, or ONFLASHING in one of three different colors: blue, red or purple.There are 3 programs:1. Door Travel Limits.- This program is used to set how far the door travelsup and down.2. Remote Programs (default menu)–only required for addedremote control transmitters.- Describes how to program remotes to sync withadditional remote control devices, wall consoles,keypads and the powerhead.3. Force Setting Program.- This program controls the force applied during theclosing and opening of the door. They are factory setand will rarely require adjustment only under certaincircumstances.NOTE: The 3 programming buttons are for programming ONLY.These buttons should NOT be used to operate the opener once theRequired Programming section has been successfully completed.Term Definitions:Travel Limits Programmable setting to adjust how far doortravels up or down.Force Control refers to how much power is needed tomove (open/close) a particular door and does NOT requireprogramming.Remote Programming synchronizes remote devices(remote, wall console, and keypad) with the powerhead.Moves door up or down duringprogramming and advancethrough menus.Enters into and selectsprogramming menus.NOTE: While setting limits, the powerhead has a 30 second time-out period whennone of the three programming buttons have been selected. If you see two solid redflashing LEDs or if the LEDs flash red three times and then go OFF, you have run out oftime and must go back to the beginning of the travel limit setting step.• Just remember—the pointed end of the button (like an arrowhead)points in the direction the carriage will move when that button ispushed.DOORORIENTATIONStanding under the opener’s powerhead – facing the door – looking up– this is the view you will see of the programming buttons and LEDs.+ PRGMSET+–PRGMSET+–PRGMSET+–+ PRGMSET+–PRGMSET+–PRGMSET+––+PROGRAMSETIndicator LED’sUp TravelDown TravelProgramming/Menu