How to Set Travel Limits on Your Genie Garage Door Opener

How to Set Travel Limits on Genie Garage Door Opener

Your Genie garage door opener is a powerful tool that can make your life easier. But if it’s not working properly, it can be a real pain. One common problem is when the door opener doesn’t stop at the right place. This can be caused by a variety of factors, but one of the most common is incorrect travel limits.

Travel limits are the points at which the door opener stops opening and closing. If they’re not set correctly, the door may not open all the way or it may close too soon. This can be dangerous, as it could cause the door to hit something or someone.

Setting the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener is a simple process. Just follow these steps:

1. Turn off the power to the door opener. This will prevent the door from moving while you’re working on it.
2. Locate the travel limit switches. These are small, round buttons located on the side of the door opener.
3. Press and hold the down button on the remote control. This will engage the learn mode.
4. Press the travel limit switch that corresponds to the direction you want to adjust. For example, if you want to adjust the down limit, press the down travel limit switch.
5. Release the down button on the remote control. The door will move until it reaches the new limit.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other travel limit switch.
7. Turn on the power to the door opener.

Your Genie garage door opener is now set with the correct travel limits. You can test it by opening and closing the door manually. The door should stop at the same point each time.

If you have any trouble setting the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener, please consult the owner’s manual or contact a qualified technician.

Step	Action	Explanation
1	Press and hold the Learn button on the garage door opener until the LED light flashes green.	This will put the opener into learn mode.
2	Press the Up or Down button on the wall switch to set the travel limit for the door.	The LED light will flash red when the limit is reached.
3	Press the Learn button again to exit learn mode.	The LED light will turn off.

Tools and Materials Needed

To set the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener, you will need the following tools and materials:

• A Phillips head screwdriver
• A flathead screwdriver
• A tape measure
• A pencil

Locating the Travel Limit Switch

The travel limit switch is located on the track of your garage door opener. It is a small, black box with two terminals. One terminal is labeled “Open” and the other is labeled “Close.”

To locate the travel limit switch, follow these steps:

1. Open the door to your garage.
2. Look at the track of your garage door opener.
3. You will see a small, black box with two terminals.
4. The terminal labeled “Open” is located at the top of the track.
5. The terminal labeled “Close” is located at the bottom of the track.

Setting the Travel Limits

To set the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the power to your garage door opener.
2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the cover from the travel limit switch.
3. Use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the travel limit switch.
4. The “Open” limit switch should be set so that the door opens about 6 inches past the strike plate.
5. The “Close” limit switch should be set so that the door closes about 1 inch from the floor.
6. Reinstall the cover of the travel limit switch.
7. Turn on the power to your garage door opener.
8. Test the door to make sure that it is opening and closing properly.

Setting the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener is a simple task that can be completed in a few minutes. By following these steps, you can ensure that your garage door is opening and closing properly.

Setting the Travel Limits On Genie Garage Door Opener

The travel limits on a Genie garage door opener control the maximum and minimum positions that the door can travel. If the door is not properly aligned with the track, the travel limits may need to be adjusted.

To set the travel limits on a Genie garage door opener, you will need:

• A Phillips head screwdriver
• A tape measure

1. Locate the travel limit switches. The travel limit switches are located on the side of the garage door opener. They are small, black boxes with a red button on the front.
2. Press the red button on the travel limit switch. This will release the door from the limit switch.
3. Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the door. This is the maximum travel distance of the door.
4. Set the upper travel limit switch. The upper travel limit switch should be set so that the door is approximately 1 inch above the closed position.
5. Press the red button on the travel limit switch. This will lock the door in place.
6. Measure the distance from the floor to the bottom of the door. This is the minimum travel distance of the door.
7. Set the lower travel limit switch. The lower travel limit switch should be set so that the door is approximately 1 inch above the open position.
8. Press the red button on the travel limit switch. This will lock the door in place.
9. Test the travel limits. Open and close the door to make sure that it is properly aligned with the track. The door should not hit the limit switches at any point in its travel.

If the door does hit the limit switches, you may need to adjust them slightly. Repeat steps 4-8 until the door is properly aligned.

Testing the Travel Limit Switch

The travel limit switch on a Genie garage door opener is a safety feature that prevents the door from traveling too far. If the door is not properly aligned with the track, the travel limit switch may need to be adjusted.

To test the travel limit switch, you will need:

• A Phillips head screwdriver
• A tape measure

1. Locate the travel limit switches. The travel limit switches are located on the side of the garage door opener. They are small, black boxes with a red button on the front.
2. Press the red button on the travel limit switch. This will release the door from the limit switch.
3. Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the door. This is the maximum travel distance of the door.
4. Set the upper travel limit switch. The upper travel limit switch should be set so that the door is approximately 1 inch above the closed position.
5. Press the red button on the travel limit switch. This will lock the door in place.
6. Measure the distance from the floor to the bottom of the door. This is the minimum travel distance of the door.
7. Set the lower travel limit switch. The lower travel limit switch should be set so that the door is approximately 1 inch above the open position.
8. Press the red button on the travel limit switch. This will lock the door in place.
9. Test the travel limits. Open and close the door to make sure that it is properly aligned with the track. The door should not hit the limit switches at any point in its travel.

If the door does hit the limit switches, you may need to adjust them slightly. Repeat steps 4-8 until the door is properly aligned.

The travel limits on a Genie garage door opener are an important safety feature. By following these steps, you can ensure that your door is properly aligned and that the travel limits are set correctly.

How do I set the travel limits on my Genie garage door opener?

1. Locate the travel limit switches. The travel limit switches are located at the top of the garage door track, near the opener. They are small, black plastic buttons.
2. Press the learn button on the opener. The learn button is usually located on the front of the opener, near the display panel.
3. Open the garage door completely.
4. Press and hold the travel limit switch for the up direction until you hear a click. The door will stop moving and the travel limit switch will be set.
5. Close the garage door completely.
6. Press and hold the travel limit switch for the down direction until you hear a click. The door will stop moving and the travel limit switch will be set.

What happens if I don’t set the travel limits on my Genie garage door opener?

If you don’t set the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener, the door may not open or close all the way. This could damage the door, the opener, or both. It could also be dangerous, as the door could open or close unexpectedly.

How do I reset the travel limits on my Genie garage door opener?

To reset the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the power to the opener.
2. Locate the travel limit switches. The travel limit switches are located at the top of the garage door track, near the opener. They are small, black plastic buttons.
3. Press and hold the learn button on the opener for 5 seconds. The learn button is usually located on the front of the opener, near the display panel.
4. Turn on the power to the opener.
5. Open the garage door completely.
6. Press and hold the travel limit switch for the up direction until you hear a click. The door will stop moving and the travel limit switch will be set.
7. Close the garage door completely.
8. Press and hold the travel limit switch for the down direction until you hear a click. The door will stop moving and the travel limit switch will be set.

What if I’m still having trouble setting the travel limits on my Genie garage door opener?

If you’re still having trouble setting the travel limits on your Genie garage door opener, you can contact Genie customer support for assistance. You can find contact information on the Genie website.

In this blog post, we have discussed how to set travel limits on a Genie garage door opener. We have covered the steps involved in setting the limits for both the up and down travel of the door. We have also provided some tips on how to troubleshoot problems with the travel limits.

We hope that this information has been helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.