
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE:
DO NOT connect the Battery Back-Up Connection Cable to the
garage door opener until you have completed Steps 1 & 2.
NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE CONNECTIONS—this WILL
damage the Battery Back-Up Unit.
1
REQUIREMENTS
This unit is designed to work with specific garage door openers on properly
balanced doors with maximum height of 8 ft. and maximum weight of 500 lb.
The unit will provide operation of the door for 24 hours after a power loss.
Your garage door opener MUST have the matching Connection Cable
connector in the powerhead.
Do not tamper with or rewire Connection Cable.
Unit may be wall mounted provided mounting location is within 24 inches
of the powerhead.
The unit must be inserted into the mounting bracket as far as it will go, so
that the bracket locks onto the ridges (Figure at Top Right) on top of the
Battery Back-Up unit. This prevents the unit from moving.
The unit must be mounted so that the Status LEDs are visible from the floor,
and it is locked into the mounting bracket.
This unit to be used ONLY with Genie® Operator Models
Disconnect power before performing the following tasks.
Do NOT drill holes in the Battery Back-Up case.
RIDGES
4 SCREWS
COVER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
LAG SCREWS
RAFTER
OR
TRUSS
To Reduce the Risk of Fire
or Injury to Persons
To Prevent possible Serious
Injury or Death by Electrocution
A.
Use only the following type and size battery 12V, 8Ah
(Genie® P/N 37342R).
B.
Do not install Battery Back-up unit on an improperly balanced
door. An unbalanced door could cause severe injury or damage to
this unit. Repairs and adjustments to the door must be made by
trained service persons using proper tools and instructions.
C.
Do not dispose of the battery in fire. The cells may explode.
Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions.
D.
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and candamage eyes or skin. TOXIC if swallowed.
E.
Exercise care in handling the battery to prevent shorting battery
with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets & keys.
F.
Change the battery provided with or identified for use with
this product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this instruction.
G.
Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and
changing circuit.
H .
Do not set limits while in Battery Back-up Mode. AC power
MUST be connected to the opener, while setting limits, for
proper operation.
Battery Back-Up
for Residential Garage Door Openers
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION
Step 2. Mount
Step 1. Wire Battery
A.
A. Remove Cover (4 screws).
— Remove foam shipping block and throw away.
C. Replace Cover.
B. Connect RED (+) wire to RED terminal,
BLACK (–) wire to BLACK terminal.
Method 1 - Ceiling Mount
Locate and attach mounting plate to ceiling rafter or
truss using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" lag screws (provided).
— Drill 3/16" pilot holes for lag screws.
Rafter or Truss
(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag
Mounting
Bracket
Rafter or Truss
Drywall
(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag
Mounting
Bracket
continued on back
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
from electrocution AND REDUCE RISK of FIRE
— Disconnect ALL electric power sources and battery
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
Install only in DRY locations - NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
For use ONLY with Genie® model Series 30XX or 40XX
Residential Garage Door Openers.
Use only Genie P/N 37343R for replacement battery.
The Genie
Model OBB-BX
CAUTION
PARA EVITAR POSIBLES
LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE
por electrocución y PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO
— Desconecte todas las fuentes de energua eléctrica y la
batería antes de realizar ningún servicio ni mantenimiento.
Instalar sólo en lugares secos — NO ES PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.
Para su uso sólo con Genie® modelo de la serie 30XX o
40XX abrepuertas residenciales para puertas de garaje.
Utilice sólo Genie® P/N 37343R como batería de repuesto.
The Genie
Model OBB-BX
PRECAUCIÓN
38310A
Installez uniquement dans des endroits secs — PAS DESTINE A ETRE
UTILISE EN PLEIN AIR.
A utilizer uniquement avec Genie® modèle de la série 30XX
ou 40XX pour portes de garage résidentielles.
Utilisez uniquement des Genie® P/N 37343R comme
batterie de replacement.
POUR ÉVIER LES BLESSURES
GRAVES OU LA MORT par
électrocution et POUR RÉDUIRE ES RISQUES DE FEU
— Débranches toutes les sources d’alimentation électriques et
la betterie avant toute réparation ou l’entretien.
ATTENTION
®
US
The
Genie Modèle OBB-BX
PowerMax®, SC, TriloG™, PowerLift™, SilentMax®, CB
and IntelliG® that are equipped with Series II electronics.
Choose mounting
,
Angle Iron Mount and Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
and attach the mounting plate using screws provided.
Method 1 - Ceiling Mount Method 2 -
Disconnect all electric power sources and battery power
BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
INSTALL ONLY IN DRY LOCATIONS. NOT FOR OUTDOOR USE.
*
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND THESE ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO BEGINNING!
Mounting
Plate
Connection
Cable
Battery
Back-Up
TOOLS REQUIRED
Sockets and Ratchet
Flat Screwdriver
Lag Bolts (shown full size)
Installation
Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
7
/16"
1
/4 "
Need help or have questions?
DO NOT RETURN to the store.
Call us: 800-354-3643

Rafter or Truss
(2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" Lag
Mounting
Bracket
Method 2 - Angle Iron Mount
Method 3 - Horizontal Mount
Fasten a second perforated angle iron (not provided) to
the powerhead mounting angle iron as shown using
two 5/16" nuts and bolts (not provided).
Attach the mounting plate to the perforated angle iron
using two more 5/16" nuts and bolts (not provided).
C. Slide the Battery Back-Up unit into the mounting plate.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the battery be allowed to
charge for 24 to 48 hours prior to initial testing.
Initially, the opener may not run in the Battery
Back-Up mode if the battery charge is too low.
B.
Plug the Connection Cable into the Battery Back-Up unit.
NOTE:
Remember when replacing the battery—DO NOT REVERSE
POLARITY [(+) and (–)] as this WILL damage the circuit board.
Ceiling
Angle Iron (not provided)
5/16-18 nut
and bolt
(not provided)
Mounting
Bracket
Opener
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
from electrocution AND REDUCE RISK of FIRE
— Disconnect ALL electric power sources and battery
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
Install only in DRY locations - NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
For use ONLY with Genie® model Series 30XX or 40XX Residential
Garage Door Openers.
Use only Genie P/N 36959A for replacement battery.
The Genie Company
Model GBB-BX
CAUTION
PARA EVITAR POSIBLES
LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE
por electrocución y PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO
— Desconecte todas las fuentes de energua eléctrica y la
batería antes de realizar ningún servicio ni mantenimiento.
Instalar sólo en lugares secos — NO ES PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.
Para su uso sólo con Genie® modelo de la serie 30XX o 40XX
abrepuertas residenciales para puertas de garaje.
Utilice sólo Genie® P/N 36959A como batería de repuesto.
The Genie Company
Model GBB-BX
PRECAUCIÓN
37340A
Installez uniquement dans des endroits secs — PAS DESTINE A ETRE
UTILISE EN PLEIN AIR.
A utilizer uniquement avec Genie® modèle de la série 30XX ou 40XX
pour portes de garage résidentielles.
Utilisez uniquement des Genie® P/N 36959A comme batterie
de replacement.
POUR ÉVIER LES BLESSURES
GRAVES OU LA MORT par
électrocution et POUR RÉDUIRE ES RISQUES DE FEU
— Débranches toutes les sources d’alimentation électriques et
la betterie avant toute réparation ou l’entretien.
ATTENTION
®
US
The Genie Company
Modèle GBB-BX
2
YELLOW GREEN RED
B
B
U
NETWORK
BATTERY
BACK-UP
CONNECTION
CABLE
OPERATOR
POWERHEAD
No user required tasks for normal use. Opener will run at a
slower speed while using battery power.
There are three (3) LEDs
on the front housing;
GREEN, YELLOW and
RED. Use the CHART.
NOTE
: To conserve battery power during a power failure (in Battery
Back-Up mode), the motion detector & work light will not function.
OPERATION
BATTERY REPLACEMENT*
SEE BELOW
COLOR INDICATION ACTION REQUIRED
Green LED Normal operation None required
Yellow LED Battery is charging None required
Red LED Battery voltage is
below operational
level.
If red LED stays on over
48 hours, the battery has
failed to charge.
Check Connection Cable
connections and battery.
CAUTION
To remove the Connection Cable connector from the
Battery Back-Up port on the powerhead, you must
depress the disconnect latch before pulling the
connector out of the port.
Use a small screwdriver or similar device.
Attempting to remove the connector without first
depressing the latch will damage the circuit board.
BBU
DISCONNECT LATCH
SCREWDRIVER
Step 4. Testing
A. Turn off power to the garage door opener by
A.
Run the opener using the Wall Console or Remote
Transmitter to ensure it is working properly.
unplugging its power cord from its grounded
outlet, or turn off the breaker in the permanently
installed power circuit.
B.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the wall control to
operate the opener. It should operate the door at a
lower speed.
NOTE: If the opener does not operate, recheck the
connections of the Connection Cable at both the
powerhead and the Battery Back-Up and try again,
(SEE CAUTION BELOW.)
C. After successfully completing the test, return power to
the garage door opener.
REMINDER: Battery Back-Up will not turn on until power is
restored to the opener.
A.
B.
B.
.
Remove the connector port cover for the Battery Back-Up
(marked "BBU") on the Powerhead.
A. ENSURE the locking TABS are at the bottom and attach
mounting plate with (2) two 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws.
A.
Remove power to the opener (unplug or turn off breaker)
and unplug Connection Cable from Battery Back-Up.
B. Slide unit out of mounting bracket.
C. Remove cover (4 screws).
D. Slide connectors off battery.
E. Remove old battery and insert its replacement.
F. Attach connectors, RED (+) and BLACK (–),
to battery terminals.
G.
.
Replace cover (4 screws).
H Slide unit onto mounting bracket.
. J Plug in power cord.
. I Plug in Connection Cable.
C.
Plug the Connection Cable into the operator powerhead
Battery Back-Up port.
A Remove power from garage door opener (unplug or
turn off breaker).
D. Restore power to the garage door opener.
E .
Battery Back-Up will NOT turn on until the opener has
power.
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TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
from electrocution AND REDUCE RISK of FIRE
— Disconnect ALL electric power sources and battery
power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
Install only in DRY locations - NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
For use ONLY with Genie® model Series 30XX or 40XX Residential
Garage Door Openers.
Use only Genie P/N 36959A for replacement battery.
The Genie Company
Model GBB-BX
CAUTION
PARA EVITAR POSIBLES
LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE
por electrocución y PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE FUEGO
— Desconecte todas las fuentes de energua eléctrica y la
batería antes de realizar ningún servicio ni mantenimiento.
Instalar sólo en lugares secos — NO ES PARA USO EN EXTERIORES.
Para su uso sólo con Genie® modelo de la serie 30XX o 40XX
abrepuertas residenciales para puertas de garaje.
Utilice sólo Genie® P/N 36959A como batería de repuesto.
The Genie Company
Model GBB-BX
PRECAUCIÓN
37340A
Installez uniquement dans des endroits secs — PAS DESTINE A ETRE
UTILISE EN PLEIN AIR.
A utilizer uniquement avec Genie® modèle de la série 30XX ou 40XX
pour portes de garage résidentielles.
Utilisez uniquement des Genie® P/N 36959A comme batterie
de replacement.
POUR ÉVIER LES BLESSURES
GRAVES OU LA MORT par
électrocution et POUR RÉDUIRE ES RISQUES DE FEU
— Débranches toutes les sources d’alimentation électriques et
la betterie avant toute réparation ou l’entretien.
ATTENTION
®
US
The Genie Company
Modèle GBB-BX
Step 3. Wiring to powerhead
Raft
er or Truss
(2)
5/16" x 1-1/2" Lag
Mounting
Bracket
LOCKING TABS
*
BE SURE YOU READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS PRIOR TO PERFORMING THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
mounting
bracket
