Overhead Door Corporation's Genie Brand Introduces Quiet, Powerful and Reliable Residential Garage Door Opener

    November, 2009 – Overhead Door Corporation's Genie® brand today announced the introduction of its newest Genie® Professional Line product, the ReliaG™ 800 garage door opener with either belt or chain drive options. The new ReliaG™ 800 is designed to provide quiet and smooth power in the garage door opener category.

    "The ReliaG™ 800 garage door opener's quiet DC motor with belt or chain drive system operates so quietly and smoothly, it is a perfect option for homeowners with living areas adjacent to the garage," said David Shelton, senior product manager of residential openers. "Plus, the ½ HPc Power Plus* motor adds power, enabling the opener system to easily open most residential doors."

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    The ReliaG™ 800 garage door opener operates with a DC motor that allows soft start and stop, which provides a smoother operation and results in less wear and tear on the door, extending its life. The opener also features a two 60-watt bulb light system which creates bright illumination for the garage. Installation and programming are quick and easy with simplified electronic limit setting.

    The ReliaG™ 800 also features the Intellicode® access security system, which selects a new access code from 4.3 billion combinations each time the remote control is activated, preventing piracy of the radio signal that opens the garage door. While it is promotes safety, it does not sacrifice convenience: the system is flexible for any size family as it will accept up to seven remotes per garage door. The opener functions on reliable radio

    frequency range to ensure consistent operations. The ReliaG™ 800 also features a self-diagnostic Safe-T-Beam® system that automatically stops the door from closing, and then reverses it, when an object passes through the infrared beam. The system's self-diagnostic functions alert homeowners of improper operations, assist in pinpointing specific problems.

    The ReliaG™ 800 will be available in November, 2009 through Genie® dealers nationwide.

    *1/2 horsepower comparable (HPc) power plus designates that this garage door opener exceeds Genie®'s lifting force specification for 1/2 horsepower garage door openers.

    About Genie®

    The Genie® brand is a symbol of trust and reliability for millions of customers around the world. The Genie® product lines include garage doors, garage door openers and accessories. The Genie® products are available through our nationwide network of Genie® Professional dealers and retailers such as Ace, Canadian Tire, Carter Lumber, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Lowe's Canada, Menards, Sears and Sutherlands. Genie® emphasizes customer support for the end-user and has a commitment to ongoing innovation in garage doors and garage door openers. The Genie® brand is part of Dallas-based Overhead Door Corporation's Access Systems Division, which also includes the Overhead Door and Wayne-Dalton brands. For additional information, visit www.geniepro.com and www.geniecompany.com.