Genie 3681036666 warranty General Troubleshooting, Problem What To Do

		General Troubleshooting
Problem		What To Do
Opener does not run	1.	Check Lock switch on Wall Control Installation Poster.
from Wall Control	2.	Check Power Source:
		• For Grounded Plug Connection.
		– Plug a lamp into the electrical outlet used for the door opener..
		a.. If lamp lights, power source is good.
		b.. If lamp does not light, check fuse or circuit breaker.
		• For Permanent Wiring Connection.
		– Check fuse or circuit breaker.
	3.	Check connections (see Wall Console Installation on Installation Poster):
		• At Power Head Terminals and Wall Control.
Door Opener starts	1.	Check Wires to ensure that they are not cut (Staples can cut insulation and short Wires)
for no apparent reason	2.	Replace any shorting Staples and shorted Wires.
		Was Remote Control lost or stolen? If so, erase all Remote Control codes from Receiver’s memory
	3.	and reprogram for remaining remote controls.. (See Erase All Receiver Memory on page 8)..
		Ensure that no Buttons are stuck “pushed-in” on Wall Console or any Remote Controls..
Door starts down, then	1.	Check Close Limit Switch setting (page 7 and poster).. Adjust as needed.
stops before it is	2.	Check Force Setting (pages 7).. Adjust as needed.
completely closed	3.	Check for shorted wires..
Door starts down, then	1.	If a new installation, check Door Arm position.
stops and goes back up	2..	Check operation of Contact Reverse function.
	3..	Check Safe-T-Beam® System for beam obstruction or misalignment of Lenses.
	4..	Check Safe-T-Beam® System diagnostic code.
	5..	Check Close Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 7).. Adjust as needed.
	6..	Check garage door for binding..
Door will only run closed	1..	Check Open Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring.
	2..	Check Open Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 7).. Adjust as needed.
	3..	Check condition of garage door and door spring(s).
	4..	WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie
		Factory Authorized Dealer for service, or contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE..
	5..	Check Position of Lock Switch on Console..
Door will only run open	1..	Check Safe-T-Beam® System as detailed in the Safe-T-Beam® System Self-diagnostic Troubleshooting Chart
	2..	(page 10)..
		Check Close Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring.
	3..	Check Close Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 7).. Adjust as needed..
Lights will not turn off	1..	Disconnect Wires connecting Pushbutton to Power Head (see Pushbutton Installation on poster)..
	2..	Check their condition and either replace or reconnect..
		Until a replacement Wall Console can be obtained, disconnect Wall Console and use only Remote Controls
		or Wireless Keypad to operate Opener..
	3. Check for non-compatible wall control..
Door starts up,	1.	Check (ensure) that garage door and Opener are in good repair, properly lubricated, and properly
but stops before it is		balanced as detailed in Maintenance Section.
completely open	2..	WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, contact a Genie Factory
	3..	Authorized Dealer for service, or contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.	.
		Check Open Limit Switch for a short circuit and for proper wiring.
	4..	Check Open Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 7).. Adjust as needed..
Operator runs, but door	1..	Ensure Carriage Assembly is engaged to Carriage Slide (see Install Carriage Assembly onto Rails on Installation Poster)..
does not move	2..	Check Force adjustment (see Set Limit Switches and Force Controls on pages 9 and 10).. Adjust as needed.
Wall Console Vacation	1..	Ensure Carriage Assembly is in contact with Close Limit Switch.
Lock function does	2..	Check when door is fully closed, that Carriage activates Close Limit Switch.. If not, adjust position of Close
not work		Limit Switch (See pages 7)..
Noisy Operation	1..	Be sure all fasteners are tight.
	2. Check (ensure) that garage door and Opener are in good repair, properly lubricated, and properly
		balanced as described in Maintenance Section (page 10)..

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