Genie GWWC-P Wireless Wall Console Instruction Manual

Genie GWWC-P Wireless Wall Console

COMPATIBILITY

D0OR, DELAY, and LIGHT buttons are compatible with most Genie openers manufactured since 2013. The wireless wall console is NOT compatible with the following Models: 1022, 1024, 1042, 2022, 2024, 2027, or 2042.

WARNING

MOVING A DOOR CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

• DO NOT install a wall console unless the door operator’s safety device works as required by the door operator’s manual.
• Wall Console must be mounted in sight of the door, at least 5 feet above the floor, and clear of moving door parts.
• Keep people clear of opening while the door is moving
• DO NOT allow children to play with the transmitter or door operator.
• If safety reverse does not work properly:
• The closed-door then disconnect the opener using the manual release handle.
• DO NOT use a transmitter or door operator.
• Refer to Door and Door Opener Owner’s Manuals before attempting any repairs.

Use high-quality batteries with leakage protection whenever possible. Consider changing batteries annually to help prevent premature corrosion and defects inside any accessory.

• Use 1.5 Volt AAA batteries only DO NOT use rechargeable batteries

Program Wall Console to Garage Door Opener

Program Button Type Openers (See Fig. 1) Open the cover and remove the battery tab before programming.

1. Press and hold the program button on the opener until the round LED turns blue, then release.
2. The round LED will go out and the long LED will begin flashing purple. Fig. 1.
3. Press the DOOR button on the WALL CONSOLE 3 times or until the door operates.

Place operator into programming mode

NOTE: Once in programming mode, you will have approximately 30 seconds to complete programming.
There are 4 types of programming button pads. FIG.1 is shown in these steps. All buttons perform the same function and programming is the same for all types shown.

Operating the Door with Wall Console

1. DOOR Button- Runs garage door opener.
2. DELAY Button Adds a 10+ second delay for door operation. Press the delay button and door will automatically operate after set delay.
3. LIGHT Button – Overrides the automatic timed light function of the garage door opener.
   NOTE: Photocell override operation will not work on most models. See opener owners manual for information pertaining to photocell override.

Wireless Wall Console LED Signals

The Wireless Wall Console includes self-diagnostic LEDs

• LED Blue Blink = Indicates NORMAL status.
• LED Red Blink = Indicates low battery.

Clearing the Wireless Wall Console from the Powerhead (Factory Default):
With only (1) AAA battery installed- hold down the DOOR button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the DOOR button for a total of 10 seconds until the LED flashes 3 times letting you know your selection is complete. Go to STEP1 to reprogram the wall console to the powerhead.

Delay Door Movement Feature

The default delay period is set for a 10-second delay. With this feature, an open door will delay on close. A closed door will delay opening. Once the DELAY button has been pressed the operation can’t be canceled unless the same console DOOR button is pressed. During the activation of a delay operation, consecutive button presses will add 10 seconds to the delay time. Up to 3 consecutive button presses for a total of 30 seconds can be made. At any point in time during a delayed operation, a DOOR button press will disable the current delay. The garage door opener light will begin flashing 4-5 seconds prior to movement.

Mounting the Wireless Wall Console

Wall Consoles should be mounted at least 5 feet from the floor in a convenient location within sight of the garage door. Remove the battery cover, battery activation tab, and batteries.
Mounting to garage framing:

1. Drill a 3/32″ pilot hole for the screw under the battery door.
2. Install included screw into the pilot hole, leaving a 1/8″ gap between the screw head and wall.
3. Hook the slotted mount on the back of the Wall Console over the screw.
4. Mark and drill a 3/32″ pilot hole for the top screw.
5. Secure Wall Console to the wall. (Do not over-tighten).
6. Reinstall batteries and battery cover.

Mounting to drywall

1. Drill a 3/16″ pilot hole for the drywall anchor.
2. Lightly tap drywall anchor into the hole with a hammer until flush with the wall.
3. Install included screw into the anchor, leaving a 1/8″ gap between the screw head and wall.
4. Hook the slotted mount on the back of the Wall Console over the screw.
5. Mark the position of the pilot hole for the top drywall anchor and remove the wall console.
6. Drill a 3/16″ pilot hole for the top drywall anchor.
7. Lightly tap the anchor into the hole with a hammer until flush with the wall.
8. Secure Wall Console to the wall. (Do not over-tighten).
9. Reinstall batteries and battery cover.

• Wireless Wall Console can also be directly mounted to a standard single gang wire box. (Screws and gang box not included)

Changing LED Blink Rates

NOTE: Any changes to the Blue LED blink rate other than the default setting will impact battery life. For example….going to a faster rate (from once every 3 seconds to once every 2 seconds will decrease battery life).
Factory Default Setting Mode 1 (Blink Rate – Once every 3 seconds)
NOTE: THIS WILL ALSO UNPAIR YOUR CONSOLE FROM THE POWERHEAD. With only (1) AAA battery installed – hold down the D0OR button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the DOOR button for a total of 10 seconds until the LED flashes 3 times letting you know your selection is complete. Go to STEP 1 and reprogram your wall console to the powerhead.
BLUE LED Blink rate Mode 2 (Faster Blink Rate – Once every 2 seconds)
With only (1) AAA battery installed- hold down the LIGHT button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the LIGHT button for a total of 10 seconds until the LED flashes 3 times letting you know your selection is complete.
BLUE LED Blink rate Mode 3 (Blue LED OFF – Maximum Battery Life)
With only (1) AAA battery installed- hold down the DELAY button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the DELAY button for a total of 10 seconds until the LED flashes 3 times letting you know your selection is complete.

Support

For questions, comments, or troubleshooting, contact The Genie Company at 1 Door Drive, Mount Hope Ohio, 44660 or call 1-800-354-3643 or
visit our website at: www.geniecompany.com
For patent information, visit: www.geniecompany.com/patents

FCC Part 15.21 Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC/IC Statement:
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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