4 OVERVIEW OF POWERHEAD CONTROLS
This section describes the simple programming functions. Use this page to familiarize yourself with the buttons and LED indicators used to program the opener. NOTE: These 
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buttons are for programming use only. Do NOT use these buttons to operate the opener.
Programming Overview
There are four Powerhead program menus: Remote Program (Default menu)
Limits Program
Speed Program*
Force Program*
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FIG. 4-1 Locate programming buttons
There are three programming buttons and two lights (LEDs) on the powerhead.
Programming steps for Limits and remotes are found on pages 6 through 10.
*Force and Speed settings are set at the factory and do not normally require adjustment programming. Custom programming instructions for Speed and Force are located in the Troubleshooting Section of this manual.
These are the basic steps to enter into the four programming menus:
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PROGRAM
1.Press and hold until both BLUE lights come ON
SET
then release.
2.Both LEDs go out and Round BLUE light comes ON. You are in the Program Menus at the Remote Programming.
By using the 
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button you can navigate to the Limits, Speed, or Force program menus and the LED display will change accordingly.
Each program menu has a specific LED display.
FIG. 4-2 Programming buttons
Each of the buttons are used to enter and complete the setup programming. The LEDs indicate status or a function change by illuminating ON, OFF, or ON flashing in one of three different colors: BLUE, RED, or PURPLE.
Throughout the instructions in this manual the buttons and LEDs are also displayed as icons.
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X2 | Speed | Round Blue & Long Blue | |
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3.Press PROGRAM button to enter into the program menu
SET
functions.
If you have entered into an unwanted program menu and are not sure where you are - do not press any buttons for 30 seconds. The programming function will time out after 30 seconds if there is no key stroke activity.
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