GENIE Safe-T-Beam Garage Door Safety Beams Set Replacement Kit Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- GENIE
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GENIE Safe-T-Beam Garage Door Safety Beams Set Replacement Kit
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
- Moving the Door can cause serious injury or death.
- Wall control must be mounted in sight of the garage door, at least 5 feet above the floor, and clear of moving parts.
- Keep people clear of opening while door is moving.
- Do Not allow children to play with the remote or door Opener.
- Electrical Shock can cause serious injury or death.
- The power cord must be unplugged before attaching any wires.
- Be sure wire ends do not touch each other or other terminals.
- If you have questions or if you need a manual, contact the distributor or manufacturer of the opener.
MOUNTING SOURCE & SENSOR
Locations of existing units can be reused if that is desired. Safe-T-Beam® System (5TB) Source and Sensor do not have to be mounted on the garage door frame. They can be placed anywhere along the garage door wall that is convenient for mounting, provided the location meets the following requirements:
- They must be placed across the door opening,
- at the proper height,
- with a clear line of sight between them. (Max. The range is 30 feet).
(They may be mounted on the floor, only as a last resort, if there is no other option. Not recommended.)
- To ease mounting, source and sensor units can be detached from the bracket by pulling them apart. After mounting brackets, slide units back onto brackets.
- Ensure there will be an unobstructed path between the source and the sensor. The sensor should be mounted on the side of the garage door opener that receives the least direct sunlight.
- Once the location is established, measure the height of the bracket as shown. Hold the bracket in place and mark hole locations. 1/8″ pilot holes are recommended.
No height adjustment is needed for units mounted on the floor.
WIRE RUN
Reuse of existing wiring is easiest and recommended unless it is broken, cut, frayed or there is a problem. If you can reuse existing wiring – SKIP FORWARD TO STEP 4. If new wiring must be installed, the path shown below is recommended.
Need to install new wire? Wire and Wire Clips (for fastening the wire to the rail) can be purchased through Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE or at a local Genie Professional Dealer using the information at the end of this instruction. The path shown below is recommended for routing the wire run.
- Route two (2) lengths of two (2) conductor wire (See above) from the opener, along the top of the rail. Fasten the wire to rail. Evenly space fasteners along the rail. Fasten to header and wall (preferably with insulated staples). Allow for some slack at the source and sensor units and cut off any excess wire.
CAUTION: When using insulated staples, be aware that staples that are too tight can cut or pinch wires. Cut or pinched wires can cause the Safe-T-Beam® System to stop working. When using insulated staples, make sure you fasten them only as tightly as needed to hold the wire snugly.
- At source and sensor, route wires through the bracket as shown and attach wires at terminals. Either wire to either terminal (non-polar).
- installing new wiring: At the opener, twist striped wires together. Twist plain wires together. Feed down through control wire tube “chimney” at top of the opener.
- Attach to terminals #1 and #2 (again either wire). Bundle excess wire and tape to the top of the power head.
SAFE-T-BEAM® SYSTEM TEST
Safe-T-Beam® System must be installed and working properly in order for the door opener to function.
CAUTION: During testing of the Safe-T-Beam® System, be sure to stay clear of the door and any moving parts. It is preferable to use a long-handled object to interrupt the beam during tests.
- Start door moving in close direction.
- Pass an object through the path of the Safe-T-Beam® System in order to interrupt the beam. The door should stop and reverse direction to fully open position.
If the door will not run in a closed direction, check for:
- Misalignment of Safe-T-Beam® System
- (Red LED on source unit will be blinking).
- Obstruction in the path of the beam.
- Pinched or broken wire.
- Loose wiring connection.
If you still have a problem, contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.
NOTE: If the situation demands that the door be closed, this can be done by pressing and holding the wall button or wall console button until the door is fully closed.
WARNING: As the door is closing, constantly observe the door opening to prevent anyone from moving into the path of the door. If this happens, immediately release the button.
For answers to any questions, problems, or concerns, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-35-GENIE.
ORDERING INFO: To order wire or wire clips use the following part numbers:
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