1)  What safety features are found in Genie® garage door openers?

All current model Genie® garage door openers are equipped with the following safety features:

    

STB self-diagnostic Safe-T-Beam® System:  Alerts the homeowner of improper installation or malfunctions by using a series of green and red flashes that represent a simple to understand diagnostic code.

ForceGuard Control:  An adjustable open and close force setting.  These should be set to the minimum force required to fully open and close the door.

Safe-T-Stop Timed Reversing System:  Automatically stops and reverses a closing door if it fails to close completely within 30 seconds.

Force Guard Control: Used to set the force for opening and closing door. For maximum safety, set the minimum force required to fully open and close door.

Automatic Lighting System: Single or twin light bulbs, 60 to 100 watt maximum (depending on model), are used for safer entries and exits. The light turns on when door is activated and automatically turns off 4.5 minutes later.

Manual Emergency Release: Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually for emergencies or maintenance.


 

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