Genie chainmax 1200 garage door opener Adjustment Guide Speed Settings, Change Speed Setting

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ADJUSTMENT GUIDE - SPEED SETTINGS

Speed settings are pre-programmed at the factory for the maximum speed. Speed settings should not need adjustment with this unit.

However, travel speed for the opener in both the open and close directions can be adjusted to slower speeds to minimize normal wear for heavy sectional doors.

NOTE: One piece doors are automatically set during Limits programming to the slowest speed and opener speed cannot be reset for one piece doors.

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CHANGE SPEED SETTING

Use this guide to ADJUST powerhead SPEED settings.

There are three (3) Speed settings available on this unit for the open and close directions. Door type (one piece or sectional), door weight and balance, and condition of door components / track affect door speed. Speed adjustment may not be available for some installations depending on these factors.

PROGRAM

1.Press on the powerhead and hold until both

SET

lights turn steady ON. Release button.

Lights go out and Round BLUE light comes ON.

2.Press two times and the Round BLUE and Long BLUE lights come ON.

PROGRAM

3.Press SET once to enter the Speed Programming menu. The round LED will flash BLUE 3 times, then the current Speed setting for UP travel will display on the LEDs. See table below.

4.Press to raise or to lower UP Speed settings within the available range.

NOTE: Faster door speeds may not be available.

PROGRAM

5.Press SET to set UP Speed level. The long LED will flash BLUE 3 times, then the current Speed setting for DOWN travel will display on the LEDs.

6.Press to raise or to lower DOWN Speed settings within the available range.

NOTE: Faster door speeds may not be available.

PROGRAM

7.Press SET to set DOWN Speed level. Both LEDs flash BLUE to confirm.

Speed Level

Powerhead LEDs

Round LED Long LED

Default LED display is the current Speed setting

Red Red

LED Speed indicator colors

Purple

Purple

Blue Blue

Speed Level LED indicator colors

MAXIMUM

MID

SLOW

Red

Red

ON

ON

Purple

Purple

ON

ON

Blue

Blue

ON

ON

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Contents Operation and Maintenance Manual Potential Hazard PreventionOpener Features Safety FeaturesTable of Contents Important Installation Instructions Infrared Protection FunctionProgramming Limits & Force Close Door Travel LimitOpen Door Travel Limit Contact Reverse Test TestSee round Blue LED come on Press See long Purple LED flashingSee both LEDs Flash Blue See both LEDs OFF Press See one Genie IntelliCode 1 wireless keypadGenie IntelliCode 1 remote See long Purple LED flashingReference Powerhead & Rail Assembled View Power Head Tête DE Puissance Cabeza DE LA EnergíaInstallation Typique SUR UNE Porte Sectionelle Typical ONE Piece Door Installation On powerhead Overview of Powerhead ControlsProgramming Buttons location Lights go out and Round Blue light comes on Overview Remotes and OptionsHold Press SET This device complies with FCC Part 15 and RSSNew IntelliCode 2 openers Intellicode FeaturesUse this 2010 IntelliCodeMaintenance & Troubleshooting Transmitter Compliance StatementRoutine Monthly Maintenance Door Balance Spring TensionChange Light Bulbs Reset OPEN/CLOSE Travel LimitDoor Motion DETECTOR* OverviewOpen and closes door from inside garage Wire routingWall Console Overview Closed Unlock allows controls to work normallyChain Tension Adjustment Remote Battery ReplacementChange Speed Setting Adjustment Guide Speed SettingsPowerhead LEDs Round LED Long LED Settings Change Force SettingLong LED Opener runs, but door Opener does not runFrom wall console Does not movePowerhead LED Possible Problem Solution Disconnect power from opener prior to removing cover Reference Circuit Wiring DiagramOpening Cover May Cause Electric Shock ChainMax 100

chainmax 1200 garage door opener specifications

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