Genie 4042 Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
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Opener does NOT run
from wall console.
• Check power source,
– Plug a lamp into outlet used for powerhead. If lamp works, power source is OK.
If not, check fuse or circuit breaker.
If power is OK,
– Check connections at powerhead terminals and at wall console.
– Limits must be set with door arm connected to door.
• Check if wall console Sure-Lock™ is ON. Turn Sure-Lock™ OFF & check operation.
• Check for reversed, broken, or cut wires. Staples can cut insulation and short wires.
Repair or replace.
Opener runs, but door
does NOT move.
Make sure carriage is engaged to belt bullet. See pages 11 and 19. Refer to
Installation poster or download poster from WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM.
– Ensure carriage is in engaged position. See page 19.
• Check to make sure belt is not broken or OFF its pulley.
• Check FORCE ADJUSTMENT. See page 23.
Opener works from
wall console, but NOT
from remote.
• Check all remotes.
• Replace remote battery with good one. See page 21.
Program remote to powerhead. See pages 9 or 10.
Remote has less than
25 feet operating
range or no operation.
• Relocate remote inside car and or point remote at garage door.
• Replace battery. See page 21.
• Reposition door opener antenna.
• Remote LED does not come ON with button push - replace battery. See page 21.
Eliminate possible competing signals (satellite radio, FiOS® TV).
Door starts down,
then STOPS and goes
back up.
OR
Safe-T-Beam® System
malfunction.
If a NEW installation, check Door Arm position. Refer to Installation poster or download
poster from WWW.GENIECOMPANY.COM.
• Check if Limits are properly set. See pages 6-7.
• Check if Safe-T-Beam® Red LED is flashing. See page 18.
Check Safe-T-Beam® system for beam obstruction or misalignment of lenses. See page 18.
• Check garage door for binding.
If an operational problem exists, and opener will not close. The opener can be forced to
close as follows; Press and hold the wall console button until door is completely closed.
• Check for interference from adjacent Safe-T-Beam® units.
Contact The Genie Company at 1-800-35-GENIE.
Door starts down,
then STOPS before it
is closed.
OR
Door will only open.
• Check Safe-T-Beam® wire connections at powerhead. See page 18.
• Check Limits are properly set. See pages 6-7.
• Check CONTACT REVERSE. See page 18.
• Check garage door for binding.
• Check closing "FORCE" adjustment. See page 23.
Door starts up, but
STOPS before it is
completely open.
• Check Limits are properly set. See pages 6-7.
• Be sure door, opener, and springs are in good repair, properly lubrica
ted and balanced.
• Check opening "FORCE" adjustment. See page 23.
WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs,
contact The Genie Company at 1-800-35-GENIE.
Door will only run
closed.
• Check Limits are properly set. See pages 6-7.
• Check Sure-Lock™. Sure-Lock™ should be OFF for normal operation. See page 20.
• Check door balance, condition, and door spring.
• Check opening "FORCE" adjustment. See page 23.
WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs,
contact The Genie Company at 1-800-35-GENIE.
Door opener starts for
no reason.
• Button stuck on wall console or remote.
Was a remote lost or stolen? Erase all remotes from powerhead memory and program
new remotes. See page 15.
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