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CONTACT REVERSE TEST

The Force and Limit settings on the previous page MUST be COMPLETED before Contact Reverse testing.

1.Test.

ssOpen garage door using wall console.

Place a 2" x 4" board (laid flat) under center of garage door opening.

ssClose garage door using wall console.

ssWhen door contacts board, the door must stop (within 2 seconds) and reverse direction returning to open position.

2.Adjustment. ss If the door:

Stops before it contacts the 2 x 4 board, it may simply be responding to an improperly set down limit. Return to pages 6-7 and repeat steps 1 through 10 to correct down limit.

Stops after contacting the 2 x 4 board and does not reverse it may need an adjustment to the down limit. Return to pages 6-7 and repeat steps 1 through 10 to correct down limit.

ssTest again. Repeat as necessary until door reverses upon contacting board.

PRESS and RELEASE

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DOOR OPENS

WARNING

A moving door can cause serious injury or death.

1.Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.

2.Do NOT allow children to play with opener, including wall console, remote, or wireless keypad.

3.During programming, door opener could begin to run, so stay away from moving door and its parts.

On Wall Console

1PRESS and RELEASE

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Once the Contact Reverse Testing is complete continue with Programming Remotes on the next page.

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Genie chainmax 1200 garage door opener manual Contact Reverse Test

chainmax 1200 garage door opener specifications

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