Genie 3681036666 warranty Adjustments, Coarse Setting of Limit Switches, Open Force, Close Force

Adjustments

Ch Set Limit Switches and

Adjustment 1:

Force Controls

Coarse Setting of Limit Switches

ASetting Close Limit Switch

•Check that Carriage Assembly is disengaged.

•With garage door fully closed, slide Close Limit Switch until it is aligned with the center of the

Carriage Assembly.

•Tighten Set Screw. Do Not over-tighten.

BSetting Open Limit Switch

•Manually open garage door to full open position.

•Slide Open Limit Switch until it is aligned with the center of the Carriage Assembly..

•Tighten Set Screw. Do not over-tighten.

•Re-engage Carriage Assembly.

Setting Force Controls and Final Adjustment of Limit Switches

WARNING

•The garage door opens rapidly, and can cause serious injury or death..

•Keep the path clear.

•Position the ladder to the side of the Power Head so it is clear of all moving parts of the Opener and the door..

•Set the door Opener to use the minimum force needed to open the door..

A CLOSE ADJUSTMENT

•On front panel of Power Head find adjusting screw marked “CLOSE” (Figure 9)..

•Gently turn screw counterclockwise until it stops.

–Very little force is required to turn adjusting screw..

•Press Wall Console to close garage door.

–Observe if door stops at “CLOSE” limit switch. If door is fully closed—adjustment is finished.. Go to “OPEN” Adjustment.

–If door stops but is not fully closed,

a.Measure distance between bottom of door and floor..

b.Move “CLOSE” Limit Switch that same distance toward door.

–If door stops and/or reverses before reaching the “CLOSE” Limit Switch

a.Slightly increase CLOSE Force setting (clockwise).

–If door reverses after contacting floor, move Limit Switch toward Power Head.

–If door fails to move, check Safe-T-Beam® System.. See Troubleshooting Section, pages 10 and 11..

NOTE

•Little effort is required to turn the Force Adjusting Knobs..

•If the door stops moving while opening or closing, adjust the Open Force or Close Force Controls slightly clockwise (to slightly increase the force) and retry the step..

•The Open Force and Close Force Controls are to be set to the minimum force necessary to ensure the door smoothly opens and closes completely..

•Ensure the Carriage Assembly is engaged and is between the two Limit Switches before operating the Opener..

WARNING

•The garage door opens rapidly, and can cause serious injury or death..

•Keep the path clear.

•Position the ladder to the side of the Power Head so it is clear of all moving parts of the Opener and the door..

•Set the door Opener to use the minimum force needed to open the door..

BOPEN ADJUSTMENT

•On front panel of Power Head find adjusting screw marked “OPEN” (Figure 9)..

•Gently turn screw counterclockwise until it stops.

–Very little force is required to turn adjusting screw..

•Press Wall Console to open garage door.

–Observe if door stops at “OPEN” limit switch. If door is fully open—adjustment is finished..

–If door stops but is not fully open,

a.Measure distance between bottom of door and top of door opening..

b.Move “OPEN” Limit Switch that same distance toward Power Head.

–If door stops before reaching the “OPEN” Limit Switch

a.Slightly increase OPEN Force setting (clockwise).

–If door fails to move, see Troubleshooting Section, pages 10 & 11..

CRun Door Opener

•Cycle opener a few times to double check settings.. Repeat adjustment steps as necessary..

OPEN

FORCE

located under light cover

CLOSE

FORCE

Figure 9 Making Force Adjustments

(Located Lower Right Corner)..

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