Genie Screw Drive User Manual

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27SECT 7—SETTINGS (FORCE & LIMITS) FOR HELP-1.800.354.3643 OR GENIECOMPANY.COMFig. 7-11. Set limit switch position.• Check door fully closed.– If not, close door manually.• Check carriage is between limit switches.– If not, move “CLOSE” limit switch (brown wire)to new position between door and carriage.– Slide “CLOSE” limit switch back towardcarriage until lever is fully lifted. Fig. 7-1.– Tighten limit switch set screw.• Manually open door to fully open position..• Check carriage is between limit switches.– If not, move “OPEN” limit switch to newposition between power head and carriage.– Slide “OPEN” limit switch back towardcarriage until lever is fully lifted. Fig. 7-1.– Tighten limit switch set screw.2. Adjust opening force.• Engage Carriage by pulling EmergencyRelease Lever toward Powerhead untilLever snaps into engaged position.• On front panel of power head—find adjustingscrew marked “CLOSE.” Fig. 7-2.• Turn screw gently counterclockwise until it stops.NOTE: Little force required to move adjusting screws.• Run operator using wall control.• Observe door runs to “CLOSE” limit switch.– If not, increase closing force by turning“CLOSE” adjusting screw clockwise slightly(about 1/16 turn).• Repeat until door runs to “CLOSE” limit switch.• Check door is fully closed.– If not, move “CLOSE” limit switch towarddoor as necessary to achieve fully closed.3. Adjust closing force.• On front panel of power head—find adjustingscrew marked “OPEN.” Fig. 7-2.• Turn screw gently counterclockwise until it stops.• Run operator using wall control.• Observe door runs to “OPEN” limit switch.– If not, increase opening force by turning“OPEN” adjusting screw clockwise slightly(about 1/16 turn).• Repeat until door runs to “OPEN” limit switch.• Check door is fully open.– If not, move “OPEN” limit switch toward powerhead as necessary to achieve fully open.Door opens rapidly• Keep clear of door and its path.• Keep ladder to side of power head toprevent being hit by moving parts.Be sure and set force adjustments at minimumrequired to operate door.CAUTIONFig. 7-2CLOSEOPENCARRIAGESLIDESWITCHlever(actuator arm)fully liftedNOTE:When the garage door is closing andcontacts a vehicle or other obstruction, thecontact reverse mechanism may notprevent damage to the obstruction, garagedoor or garage door operator.