
GCL-GH
HEAVY-DUTY GEAR HEAD HOIST OPERATOR
The GCL-GH is designed for high or full-lift sectional and rolling doors that have up to 60-cycle/hour duty requirements. Advanced features and robust mechanical design combine to provide a heavy-duty operator that sets a new standard for productivity.
GCL-GH Advantages
MultiVolt® - Order phase-specific operator for the job and have the ability to select the right voltage on the job site.
Single Phase: 115/208/230V AC
Three Phase: 208/230/460V AC
575V AC voltage models available separately
Modular design with optional expansion boards for an advanced timer to close and auxiliary output functionality.
LCD display with intuitive setup menu. Provides current status and trouble-shooting assistance.
Internal receiver with the ability to individually add/delete up to 50 Intellicode® transmitters directly from the LCD display.
EZ Limit® provides for push-to-set limits that stay synchronized with door through a long-term loss of power.
Open/close/stop and setup keys included on the control board. Keeps all controls near the LCD display convenient for set up.
Standard Features
EZ Limit® electro-mechanical limits.
MultiVolt® voltage simplification.
Max run timer automatically adjusts to up and down run time.
Heavy-duty worm gearbox for primary reduction.
Delay on reverse.
16-character LCD display.
UL 325 2010 approved.
Advanced radio receiver displays and stores activation by transmitter ID number on the LCD screen.
3-button control station.
2-year/20,000 cycle warranty.
Programmable mid-stop.
Emergency hoist for manual operation. Easily changed in field from left to right hand.
DC disc brake with progressive braking.
UL 325 2010 APPROVED
Allows for monitored entrapment connections for protection and momentary operation when used with select photo eyes and/or edge-sensing devices.
Construction
Motor: AC continuous-duty motor. Motor replaceable without changing limits. Thermally protected.
Drive: Primary - Heavy-duty worm gear running in oil bath. All-weather synthetic lube for low/high temperature operation. Secondary - Heavy-duty chain and sprocket reduction.
Brake: 24V DC disc brake standard.
Precision Radial Ball Bearings: Used exclusively throughout the operator powertrain.
Emergency Hoist Manual Operation: Electrically interlocked manual hoist with floor level disconnect.
Pre-wired to accept: Monitored entrapment device such as photo eyes. Single or 3-button control stations. External interlock switches.
On-Board timed close: Set via LCD display from 2 seconds to 5 minutes.
Accessories and Options
Timer to Close Module: Timed close set via the LCD display from 2 seconds up to 5 minutes. Includes pre-close warning contacts, timer hold input, auxiliary open input, normally closed safety input, and monitored edge input.
Auxiliary Output Module: Provides relay contacts at the open, close, and mid-stop limits. Contacts for 5-minute lamp, and "ADA" contacts set via LCD display to warn during opening, closing or both.
Intellicode® Transmitters: Available in single up to four button, or open/close/stop models.
Environmental Modifications: TENV and TEFC motors and/or NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X available to be ordered from the factory.
UL 325 2010 Approved Reversing Devices: The installation of a monitored external entrapment device is required for momentary contact close operation on all commercial door operators. Only the following devices, when purchased through Genie, are UL-approved for use to meet this requirement:
Safe-T-Beam® Photoeye Kit with adjustable bracket P/N 38176R.S¹
Impact-protected Commercial Photoeye Kit P/N OPAKPE2.S
MillerEdge ME/MT/CPT (DC or T3) 2-wire edge sensor. (Must be used with TCM (OPABTCGX.S) or Interface Module (OPAKMEIX.S).)
NEMA 4 Photoeyes P/N OPAKPEN4GX.S
Light Curtain 3 ft. length P/N OPAKMLC3.S, or 6 ft. length P/N OPAKMLC6.S
1 — Default device when operator is ordered.
GCL-GH Support
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Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM EST
Contact us by:
Phone 1-800-843-4084