
GCL-MH
MEDIUM-DUTY HOIST OPERATOR
The GCL-MH is designed for high or full-lift sectional and rolling doors that have limited-duty cycle requirements. Advanced features and robust mechanical design combine to provide a medium-duty operator that is the new standard in the industry.
GCL-MH Advantages
Rated for 15 cycles per hour operation, maximizing the performance of a medium-duty operator.
Modular design with optional expansion boards for an advanced timer to close, and auxiliary output functionality.
Optional Intellicode® plug and play receiver learns up to 50 transmitters. Learn and delete individual transmitters directly from LCD display.
TensiBelt® primary drive reduction eliminates the need to adjust belt tension.
Motor with built-in thermal protection and ball bearing drive end. Provides overload protection and bearings extend the life of motor over typical bushings.
LCD display with intuitive setup menu. Provides real-time status and trouble-shooting assistance.
Open/close/stop and setup keys included on the control board. Keeps all controls near the LCD display convenient for set up.
Standard Features
Optical limit system with linear travel nuts.
Max run timer automatically adjusts to up and down run time.
TensiBelt® primary reduction.
Delay on reverse.
16-character LCD display.
UL 325 2010 approved.
3-button control station.
2-year/20,000 cycle warranty.
Programmable mid-stop.
Emergency hoist for manual operation. Available right hand only.
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: 1/2 HP, AC capacitor start/run motor. Motor replaceable without changing limits.
Brake: AC solenoid actuated band brake.
Drive: Primary - TensiBelt® auto tensioning poly-V J-belt. Secondary - Chain and sprocket reduction
Friction Clutch: Adjustable clutch to help protect against door and operator damage.
Precision Radial Ball Bearings: Included in critical areas throughout the 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
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.
315MHz Receiver Module: Intellicode® I radio receiver that is 315Mhz and capable of storing 50 single-button and/or 50 open-close-stop transmitters with the ability to add or delete transmitters and identify and store activating transmitter ID(s).
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
1 — Default device when operator is ordered.
GCL-MH Support
Genie Technical Support is also available:
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM EST
Contact us by:
Phone 1-800-843-4084