Craftsman 139.18865, 139.18866, 139.18875, 139.18876 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
Model No.
139.18865
139.18866
139.18875
139.18876
6/21/89 - 4/6/92
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Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
For Residential Use
1/2 HP GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Safety Precautions
Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product.
Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
Assembly
Installation
Adjustment
Care and Maintenance
Operation
Troubleshooting
Parts List
Contents Page
When you see these Safety Symbols on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of
When you see this Safety Symbol on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions.
Read the instructions carefully.
This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the safety instructions contained in this manual.
Mechanical Electrical
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
A review of safety alert symbols.................................2
You'll need tools..........................................................3
Safety information regarding garage door
locks and ropes.........................................................3
Testing your garage door for sticking,
binding and balance..................................................3
Illustration of sectional door installation .....................4
Illustration of one-piece door installation....................5
Carton inventory..........................................................6
Hardware inventory.....................................................7
Assembly section - pages 8 – 11
Assemble T-rail.........................................................8
Attach cable pulley bracket.......................................8
Install trolley ..............................................................9
Fasten T-rail to opener .............................................9
Install chain/cable ...................................................10
Attach sprocket cover.............................................10
Tighten the chain and cable ...................................11
Installation section - pages 11 – 27
Installation safety instructions.................................11
Determine header bracket location
Sectional door......................................................12
One-piece door....................................................13
Install the header bracket .......................................14
Attach the T-rail to header bracket.........................15
Position the opener.................................................16
Hang the opener.....................................................17
Install the door control ............................................18
Contents Page
Install the lights and lenses......................................19
Attach emergency release rope and handle ...........19
Electrical requirements.............................................20
Safety reversing sensor information........................21
Install the safety reversing sensor.....................22, 23
Fasten door bracket (sectional door).......................24
Fasten door bracket (one-piece door).....................25
Connect door arm to trolley (sectional door) ...........26
Connect door arm to trolley (one-piece door)..........27
Adjustment section - pages 28 – 30
Travel limit adjustments ...........................................28
Force adjustments....................................................29
Test the safety reversing sensor..............................30
Test the safety reverse system ...............................30
Operation safety instructions .....................................31
Care of your opener ...................................................31
Maintenance schedule...............................................31
Operation of your opener...........................................32
Receiver and remote control programming...............33
Having a problem?...............................................34, 35
Repair parts, rail assembly.........................................36
Repair parts, installation.............................................36
Repair parts, opener assembly..................................37
Accessories................................................................38
Index...........................................................................39
How to order repair parts ...........................................40
Maintenance agreement............................................40
Warranty.....................................................................40
Start by Reviewing these Important Safety Alert Symbols
serious injury or death
come from something mechanical or from electric shock.
if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions. The hazard may
Read the instructions carefully.
2
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Claw Hammer
Hack Saw
Screwdriver
Adjustable End Wrench
1/2" and 7/16" Sockets
and Wrench
Drill
Tape Measure
2
1
Stepladder
Pencil
3/16", 5/16", and 
5/32" Drill Bits
Carpenter's
Level

You'll Need Tools

ONE-PIECE DOOR
SECTIONAL DOOR
ONE-PIECE DOOR
SECTIONAL DOOR
To avoid damage to the garage door and opener, disable locks before installing and operating the opener. Use a wood screw or nail to hold locks in the "open" (unlocked) position.
Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz will cause opener malfunction and damage.
Identify the type and height of your door and any special conditions that exist and any additional materials that may be required by referring to the lists on page 4 or page 5.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Before you begin, complete the following test to make sure your door is balanced, and is not sticking or binding:
• Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the door. It should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs.
• Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking.
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below.
An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required and someone under the door could be seriously injured or killed.
If your garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance, call for professional garage door service .
Garage doors, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death.
Do not try to loosen, move or adjust
them yourself!
Ropes left on a garage door could cause someone to become entangled and killed.
Remove all ropes connected to the door before installing and operating the opener.
3
Safety Reversing Sensor
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door
with glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details.
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket & 
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 17.
Slack in Chain Tension
is Normal When
Garage Door is Closed
— — — — — — — —
Door
Center
Header Wall
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Floor must be level
across width of door.
Extension
Spring
Torsion
Spring
Access Door
OR
Cable Pulley
Bracket
Header
Bracket
Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency Release
Rope & Handle
Door Bracket
Garage
Door
Curved
Door Arm
Garage
Door
Spring
Header
Wall
Cable
Rail Assembly
Based on your particular requirements, there are several installation steps which might call for materials and/or hardware not included in the carton.
• Step 1, page 12 - Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door. The header bracket

SECTIONAL Door Installation

• The opener can be installed within 2 feet to the left or right of the door center if there is a torsion spring or center bearing plate in the way of the header bracket or door bracket area.
If your door has extension springs, the opener must be installed in the center of the door.
See pages 12 and 24.
• Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If not, Model 18752 Outside Trolley Release is required. See page 38.
You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as you proceed with the installation of your opener.
Closed Position
Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation.
securely fastened to structural supports.
must
be
• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening hardware may be required.
• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending upon garage construction, wood blocks may need to be fastened to mounting locations before sensors are installed.
• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware not provided.
• Step 11, page 24 - Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required.
• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor.
It must close on the floor all the way across. Otherwise, the safety reverse system may not work properly. See page 30. Floor or door should
be repaired.
• If your door is more than 7 feet high, see the longer rails available on page 38.
4
Safety Reversing Sensor
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening hardware
may be required.
See page 17.
Slack in Chain Tension
is Normal When
Garage Door is Closed
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Header
Wall
Access Door
Gap between floor and bottom of
door must not exceed 1/4"
ONE-PIECE Door Installation
You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as you proceed with the installation of your opener.
One-Piece Door without Track
Access
Door
Floor must be level
across width of door
Safety 
Reversing Sensor
Header Bracket
Cable
Pulley Bracket
Door
Bracket
Straight
Door
Arm
Curved
Door Arm
Trolley
Chain
Emergency 
Release
Rope & Handle
One-Piece Door with Track
Closed Position
Header
Wall
T-Rail
Garage
Door
Cable
Safety 
Reversing 
Sensor
Slack in Chain 
Tension is Normal 
When Garage Door is Closed
Safety Reversing Sensor
Cable
Pulley Bracket
Header Bracket
Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Door Bracket
Curved
Door
Arm
Header
Wall
Cable
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening hardware
may be required.
See page 17.
Slack in Chain Tension
is Normal When
Garage Door is Closed
T-rail
Garage
Door
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Header
Wall
Access Door
Closed Position
Gap between floor and bottom of
door must not exceed 1/4"
Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation.
Based on your particular requirements, there are several installation steps which might call for materials and/or hardware not included in the carton.
• Step 1, page 13 - Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door. The header bracket securely fastened to structural supports.
• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening hardware (not supplied) may be required.
• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending on garage construction, wood blocks may need to be securely fastened to mounting locations before sensors are installed.
• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware that is not provided.
• Step 11, page 25 - Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, you can refer to the information relating to sectional doors on page 24.
• Step 11, page 25 - Depending on your door's construction, you might need additional mounting hardware for the door bracket.
• Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If not, Model 18752 Outside Trolley Release is required. See page 38.
The gap between the bottom of the garage
door and the floor cannot exceed 1/4". Otherwise, the safety reverse system may not work properly. See page 30. The floor or the door
should be repaired.
must
be
5
Straight Door
Arm Section
Door Bracket Plate
Door Bracket
Curved Door Arm Section
Safety Labels
and
Literature
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Sprocket Cover
TO GARAGE DOOR
T-Rail
Center Section
Cable
Pulley Bracket
T-Rail
End Sections
Chain and Cable
Header Bracket
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Safety Reversing Sensor
Mounting Bracket
With Square Holes (2)
"C" Wrap (2)
Safety Reversing Sensor
Mounting Bracket
With Slot (2)
Hanging Brackets
Trolley
Light Lens (2)
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with
2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire
attached
Three-Function Remote Control
with Visor Clip (1)
Premium Control Console
LOCK
LIGHT
Wireless 
Keyless Entry
Models 18876 & 18866 only
Model 18866 only
Models 18876 & 18866 only
Compact 3-Function Remote Control

Opener Carton Inventory

Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on page 7.
6
Lock Washer
5/16" (4)
Nut 5/16"-18 (6)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
NOTICE
Handle
Insulated
Staples (10)
Assembly Hardware Kit 41A3534
Installation Hardware Kit 41A3535
Dry Wall Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (2)
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Rope
Lock Nut
1/4"-20x7/16" (4)
Nut
5/16"-18 (5)
Washered Screw
5/16"-18x1/2" (2)
(mounted in opener)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2)
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2" (4)
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8" (3)
Master Link (2)
Ring 
Fastener (3)
Trolley 
Threaded Shaft (1)
Screw
6ABx1" (2)
Lock Washer 5/16" (6)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8" (4)
Lock Nut
1/4"-20 (4)
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2" (4)
Safety Reversing Sensor
Installation Hardware Kit 41A4116
Hex Screw
1/4-20x1-1/2" (2)
Screw
#10-32x3/8" (4)
Lock Nut
#10x32 (4)
Wing Nut (2)
Insulated
Staples (20)
RAIL GREASE
NO. 83A4
Rail Grease
Lag Screw
1/4x1-1/2" (4)
Lock Washer
5/16" (4)
Assembly Hardware Kit 41A3534
Lock Nut
1/4"-20x7/16" (4)
Nut
5/16"-18 (5)
Washered Screw 5/16"-18x1/2" (2)
(mounted in opener)
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2" (4)
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8" (3)
Master Link (2)
Trolley 
Threaded Shaft (1)
Group all hardware found in all packages contained in the rail and opener cartons into
Lock Washer
5/16" (4)
Nut 5/16"-18 (6)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
NOTICE
Handle
Insulated
Staples (10)
Assembly Hardware Kit 41A3534
Installation Hardware Kit 41A3535
Dry Wall Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (2)
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Rope
Lock Nut
1/4"-20x7/16" (4)
Nut
5/16"-18 (5)
Washered Screw 5/16"-18x1/2" (2)
(mounted in opener)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2)
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2" (4)
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8" (3)
Master Link (2)
Ring 
Fastener (3)
Trolley 
Threaded Shaft (1)
Screw
6ABx1" (2)
Lock Washer 5/16" (6)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8" (4)
RAIL GREASE
NO. 83A4
Rail Grease
the three kits illustrated below.
7
• Place the 3 T-rail sections on a flat surface for assembly. The end sections are identical. Make sure the "arrow label" on the center section is pointing toward the door.
• Insert the carriage bolts so the square bolt necks seat in the square holes in the T-rail end sections and pass through the round holes in T-rail center section. Assemble lock nuts, ensure alignment and tighten.
T-rail
(Center Section)
1/4'' Lock Nut
T-RAIL FRONT
(TO DOOR)
Cable pulley bracket
attaches to FRONT
END of T-rail
T-rail
(End Section)
T-RAIL BACK (TO OPENER)
T-rail
(End Section)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Brace
Brace
Square Carriage
Bolt Holes
TO GARAGE DOOR
Hex Screws
5/16"-18x7/8"
Cable Pulley
Bracket
Rail Bracket & T-rail Must Be Aligned
Lock Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"
Assemble Tee Rail & attach Cable Pulley Bracket
SEARS '92 (525)
4/16/89 - 6/27/89 - 3/9/92 - 4/13/92
1/4'' Lock Nut
T-RAIL BACK (TO OPENER)
T-rail
(End Section)
Hex Screws
5/16"-18x7/8"
Cable Pulley
Bracket
Rail Bracket & T-rail Must Be Aligned
Lock Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"
Assemble Tee Rail & attach Cable Pulley Bracket
SEARS '92 (525)
4/16/89 - 6/27/89 - 3/9/92 - 4/13/92
If T-rail is not assembled EXACTLY as shown, trolley will not travel smoothly along length of rail or it will hit against the nuts.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so.
Assembly Section: Pages 8 – 11
Right Wrong
When tightening the screws, be sure to keep bracket parallel to the rail. Otherwise, the rail may bow when opener is operated.
T-RAIL BACK (TO OPENER)
T-rail
(End Section)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2"
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut
5/16"-18
Lock Washer
5/16"
Hardware Shown Actual Size
• Position the cable pulley bracket on the front end of the T-rail as shown. Fasten securely with the hardware.
Make sure bolt necks are seated in the square holes and rails are aligned before you tighten lock nuts. (See right and wrong views). Improper assembly can cause jerky trolley operation, noise and/or nuisance door reversals.
Right Wrong
Assembly Step 1
Assemble the T-rail & Attach the Cable Pulley Bracket
8
Assembly Step 2
Use Only This Type and Size
Screw
Trolley
Washered Screw
5/16"-18x1/2"
T-rail
(Back Section)
Trolley
Stop Hole
Nut
5/16"-18
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer
5/16"
9
• Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with the lock washer and nuts as shown.
As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole in the front end of the T-rail.
• Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to the screwdriver stop.
If trolley hits against any nuts on the T-rail, the bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong side and must be repositioned. Review Step 1.
Temporary Stop
Screwdriver
Trolley
TO GARAGE DOOR
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Step 2 Install Trolley & Attach Chain Retainer Bracket Sears Chassis 4/12/92
Trolley
Threaded Shaft
Lock Washer
5/16"
Outer Nut
5/16"
Inner Nut
5/16"
Trolley
To fasten rail, use only those screws mounted in the top of the opener. Any other screws will cause serious damage to the opener.
Lock Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"-18
Hardware Shown
Actual Size
Lock Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"-18
Nut
5/16"
Lock Washer
5/16"
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8"
Hardware Shown Actual Size
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Install the Trolley on the T-rail

Fasten the T-rail to the Opener

Place the opener on packing material to protect the cover. For convenience, put a support under the cable pulley bracket.
• Remove the (2) 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screws mounted in the top of the opener.
• Align the holes in the back section of the T-rail with the holes in the opener.
• Fasten the rail with the (2) washered screws previously removed. Tighten securely.
Remember to use only these screws!
screws will cause serious damage to the opener.
• Insert a 5/16"-18x7/8" hex screw into the trolley stop hole in the T-rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 5/16" lock washer and nut. This screw limits trolley travel in the UP direction.
Any other
Assembly Step 3
Assembly Step 4
Master Link
Clip-On Spring
Trolley
T-rail
Pin
Pin Notch
Chain
Flat End
of Trolley
Threaded Shaft
Master
Link Cap
Opener
Sprocket
Sprocket
Cover
Mounting
Plate
Front Tab Slot
Back Tab Slot
Top of Opener
Opener
Sprocket
10
To attach the sprocket cover:
Insert the back tab in the opener slot. Squeeze the
cover slightly and insert the front tab in the slot on the mounting plate.
Opener
Sprocket
Leave Chain and Cable
Inside Dispensing
Carton to Prevent Kinking.
Dispensing Carton
Keep Chain and Cable
Taut When Dispensing
Cable Pulley
Cable
Loop
Master
Link Bar
Master Link
Clip-On Spring
Trolley
T-rail
Pin
Pin Notch
Chain
Flat End
of Trolley
Threaded Shaft
Master
Link Cap
Master
Link Cap
Master Link
Clip-On Spring
Install Chain and Cable
In This Direction
Opener
Sprocket
Leave Chain and Cable
Inside Dispensing
Carton to Prevent Kinking.
Dispensing Carton
Keep Chain and Cable Taut When Dispensing
Master Link Procedure:
Push pins of master link bar through cable loop and hole in front end of trolley. Push cap over pins and into notches. Slide clip-on spring over cap and into notches until both pins are securely locked.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
Serious injury can result if fingers become entangled in moving opener sprocket. Attach sprocket cover securely. Never operate opener while your hand is near the opener sprocket.
WARNING
WARNING
Install the Chain/Cable & Attach the Sprocket Cover
• Detach the cable loop from the carton and fasten it
• With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense
• Proceed back around the opener sprocket,
• Use the second master link to connect the
Remove the screwdriver.
to the trolley with a master link from the hardware bag. See master link procedure, Figure 1.
the cable around the pulley.
Figure 2. Be sure sprocket teeth engage the chain. Continue forward to the trolley threaded shaft, Figure 3.
chain to the flat end of the shaft. Check
to make sure the chain is not twisted.
Lock
Washer
To Tighten Outer Nut
Inner Nut
Trolley
Chain
Base of T-rail
1/2"
To Tighten
Inner Nut
Outer Nut
Assembly Step 5
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door.
An improperly balanced door
may not reverse and could result in severe injury or death.
Repairs to cables, spring assemblies
and other hardware must be made by a professional service person before installing opener.
3. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener.
Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death.
4. If possible, install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the emergency release handle mounted 6 feet above the floor.
5. Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so.
6. Locate the Door Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door.
7. Install the User Safety Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the door control and the Maintenance Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door.
8. Upon completion of the installation, the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a one-inch high object or a 2x4 laid flat on the floor.
9. Do not wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing an opener. Jewelry or loose clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener.
11
You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the installation section:
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Tighten the Chain & Cable
• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown.
from twisting.
• When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment.
Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose or too tight.
When installation is complete, you may notice some chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If the chain returns to the position shown when the door is open,
As you turn the nut, keep the chain
do not re-adjust the chain.
NOTE: During future maintenance, pull the emergency release handle to disconnect trolley before adjusting chain.
ALWAYS
Header
Wall
Ceiling
Track
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Door
Track
SECTIONAL DOOR AND
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Vertical
Guideline
Finished
Ceiling
Vertical
Guideline
2x4
Structural
Supports
2"
Header
Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
2"
12
Door
Track
Header
Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
2"
SECTIONAL DOOR AND
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Vertical
Guideline
Finished
Ceiling
Vertical
Guideline
Header
Wall
2x4
Structural
Supports
SECTIONAL Door and
ONE-PIECE Door With Track
• Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.
• Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.
Remember, you can fasten the header bracket within 2 feet of the left or right of the door center
Installation Section: Pages 12 – 27

Sectional door

with curved track

One-piece door

with horizontal track
Installation Step 1
Determine Header Bracket Location
Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door.
If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to a structural support on the header wall or ceiling, the safety reverse system may not work properly (see page 30).
The door might not reverse when required, and could cause serious injury or death.
The garage door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension.
Do not attempt to loosen, move or adjust them yourself. Serious personal injury or death could result.
Call for professional
garage door service.
WARNING
WARNING
a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling (refer to page 14) when clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain approximately 1/2".)
If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not supplied) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown here and on page 13.
only
if
• Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall 2" above the high point. This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.
Door clearance brackets are available for sectional doors when headroom clearance is less than 2". See accessory page 38.
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.
Door
Highest Point
of Travel
Header
Wall
Pivot
Distance
2x4
Unfinished
Ceiling
Structural
supports
2x4
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT
FOR HEADER BRACKET
Header Wall
Vertical
Centerline
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
2x4
Unfinished
Ceiling
Structural
supports
2x4
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT
FOR HEADER BRACKET
• Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door.
If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14.
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Door
Highest Point
of Travel
Header
Wall
Pivot
Distance
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Distance
Jamb
Hardware
Header Wall
Vertical
Centerline
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
2x4
Unfinished
Ceiling
Structural
supports
2x4
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT
FOR HEADER BRACKET
ONE-PIECE Door Without Track
• Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor. Subtract the actual height of the door. Add 8" to the remainder. (See Example).
• Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall at the determined height.
If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to page 14 for ceiling installation.
One-piece door without track
pivot hardware
One-piece door without track
jamb hardware
Read the Safety instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks.
If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not supplied) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown.
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.
Distance from top of door
(at highest point of travel) to floor...........................92"
EXAMPLE
Actual height of door.............................................-88"
Remainder................................................................4"
Add.........................................................................+8"
Bracket height on header wall ..............................=12"
(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Highest
Point of Travel
(of Garage Door)
Vertical
Center
Line
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
Mounting Header Bracket to WALL
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Wall
Mounting Holes
Optional 
Wall Mounting
Holes
The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Door
Spring
Header Bracket
2x4
Vertical
Center
Line
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Highest
Point of Travel
(of Garage Door)
Vertical
Center
Line
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
Mounting Header Bracket to WALL
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Wall
Mounting Holes
Optional 
Wall Mounting
Holes
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Ceiling Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
The nail hole is for positioning only.
You must use lag screws to mount
the header bracket.
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Door
Spring
Header Bracket
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Center
Line
UP
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Garage
Door
Vertical
Center Line
Header
Wall
Finished
Ceiling
Header Bracket
6" Maximum
Vertical
Center Line
Door
Spring
• Mark either set of bracket holes (do not use the holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling
Installation Step 2
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Wall
Mounting Holes
Optional 
Wall Mounting
Holes
The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
UP
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Garage
Door
Vertical
Center Line
Header
Wall
Finished
Ceiling
Header
Bracket
6" Maximum
Vertical
Center Line
Door
Spring
• Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6" from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.
• Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements.
Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall
• Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
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Header
Bracket
Cable
Pulley
Bracket
Temporary
Support
Header Wall
Garage
Door
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket 2/4/92 - 4/9/92
T-rail
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4 "
Ring Fastener
Header Bracket
Cable Pulley
Bracket
T-rail
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base.
Installation Step 3
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4"
Ring Fastener
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket
If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the T-rail to clear the spring.
• Position the cable pulley bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
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Installation Step 4
To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel doors, do not rest the opener on the door without using a 2x4.
SECTIONAL Door & ONE-PIECE Door with Track
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-T-rail distance.
T-rail
2x4 laid flat
Door
Stepladder
Top of Opener
Top of Door
Step 2 Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket - Sears 53515 SR (Orange Disk #2)
Models 53515
6/20/89 - 6/27/89 - 7/5/89 - 11/6/89
88
Stepladder
Header Bracket
ONE-PIECE Door without Track
• With the door fully open and parallel to the floor, measure the distance from the floor to the top of the door.
• Using a stepladder as a support, raise the opener to the same distance as the door from the floor (it will be at a slight angle as shown).
• The top of the door should be level with the top of the opener. Do not position the opener more than 2" above this point.
Top of Opener
Top of Door
Stepladder
Header Bracket
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WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Manual Disconnect and Lockout
Sears -92
9/7/90, 3/2/92
Trolley
Trolley
Release Arm
NOTICE
Emergency
Release Handle
(Pull Down & Back
Towards Opener)
Trolley
Trolley
Release Arm

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder.
You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the T-rail.
If the top panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect the inner and outer sections. The trolley can remain disconnected until Step 12 is completed.
Installation Step 5
Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different.
Mesurer
la distance
Tire-fond de
5/16 de pox1-5/8 po
Solives
Measure Distance
Lag Screws
5/16"x1-5/8"
Structural 
Supports
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut
Vis de 5/16 de po-18x7/8 de po,
rondelle-frein de 5/16 de po,
écrou de 5/16 de po-18
Mesurer
la distance
Tire-fond de
5/16 de pox1-5/8 po
Cornière
(non fournie)
Tire-fond de
5/16 de pox1-5/8 po
Vis de 5/16 de po-18x7/8 de po,
rondelle-frein de 5/16 de po,
écrou de 5/16 de po-18
(non fournis)
— Plafond fini —
Solives
Vis de 5/16 de po-18x7/8 de po,
rondelle-frein de 5/16 de po,
écrou de 5/16 de po-18
Bracket
(Not Supplied)
Lag Screws
5/16"x1-5/8"
(Not Supplied)
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut
— Finished Ceiling —
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut
Hidden  Support
Poutrelle cachée
Measure Distance
Lag Screws
5/16"x1-5/8"
Structural 
Supports
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut
Vis de 5/16 de po-18x7/8 de po,
rondelle-frein de 5/16 de po,
écrou de 5/16 de po-18
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The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured.
Fasten the opener
securely to structural supports of the garage.
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Hex Screw
5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock Washer 5/16"
Hardware Shown Actual Size
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 1
Figure 2
Grease the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides with rail grease.
RAIL GREASE
NO. 83A4

Hang the Opener

be angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied.
Measure the distance from to the structural support.
• Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
• Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16"x1-5/8" lag screws.
• Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x7/8" screws, lock washers and nuts.
• Check to make sure the T-rail is centered over the door (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door).
• Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
Hanging brackets should
each
side of the opener
Installation Step 6
Do not connect to live electrical wiring. Connect only to 24 Volt low voltage wires. Connection to live wires or higher voltage may cause serious injury from shock, burn or electrocution.
Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others.
The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death.
Install the door control (or any additional push buttons) out of the reach of children and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware,
but where the garage door is visible.
Do not allow children to operate the push button(s) or the remote control(s).
A moving garage door could injure someone under it.
Activate the opener only when the door is properly adjusted, you can see it clearly, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
WARNING
WARNING
Locate the door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach, and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware.
The door control is typically attached directly to the wall. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and use the anchors provided.
Antenna
Opener
Terminal Screws
2-Conductor
Bell Wire
2 3
KG
KG
1
3
9
7
5
1
3
9
7
5
1
Lock
Light
Lighted 
Push Button
LOCK
LIGHT
Terminal
Screws
Top 
Mounting
Hole
Bottom
Mounting
Hole
PREMIUM CONTROL CONSOLE
BACK VIEW
WHITE
2
RED
1
Dry Wall Anchors
Insulated
Staples
6AB x 1-1/4" Screw
Control Console (std installation)
6-32 x 1" Screw
Control Console (pre-wired)
Chevilles pour murs secs
Agrafe
isolée
Vis 6ABx1-1/4 po Commande murale 
(pour installation standard)
Vis 6-32x1 po Commande murale
(pour installation pré-câblée)
Hardware Shown Actual Size
To Replace, Insert Top Tabs First
To Remove,
Twist 
Here
PRE-WIRED
INSTALLATION
REMOVE & REPLACE COVER
LOCK
LIGHT
Figure 1 Figure 2
24 Volt
2-Conductor
Bell Wire

Install the Premium Control Console

(as in new home construction), Console models may be mounted to a standard single gang box (Figure 2).
1.Strip 1/4" of insulation from one end of the bell wire and connect it to the two screw terminals on the back of the door control: white to 2, and white/red to 1.
2.Pry off cover along one side with a screwdriver blade (see Figure 1). Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4" self­tapping screws (standard installation) or 6-32x1" machine screws (pre-wired installation) as follows:
• Install bottom screw, allowing 1/8" to protrude
above wall surface.
• Position bottom of door control on screw head
and slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.
• Drill and install top screw with care to avoid
cracking plastic housing.
• Insert top tabs and snap on cover.
3.
(For standard installation only)
up the wall and across the ceiling to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure the wire in several places. Be careful not to pierce the wire with a staple, creating a short.
4. Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws on the opener panel: white to 2; white/red to 1.
5. Position the antenna wire as shown.
For pre-wired installations
Do not overtighten.
Run the bell wire
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75 Watt Max.
Light Bulb
Lens
Guide
Lens
Tab
Lens
Slot
Lens
Tab
Lens
Tab
6. Attach the User Safety Instruction label to the wall near the door control, and the Maintenance Instruction label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door.
Page 32 explains how to use the door control.
Do NOT connect the power and operate the opener at this time.
The trolley will travel to the
full
open
position but will not return to the
close
position until the sensor beam is
connected and properly aligned. See Safety Reversing Sensor instructions
beginning on page 21.
Installation Step 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
Do not use the red handle to pull the door open or closed.
The rope knot could become
untied and you could fall.
Use the emergency release only to disengage the trolley and, if possible, only when the door is closed.
Garage doors are heavy. If the door is open when the handle is pulled, the door could close inadvertently if it is not properly balanced. Serious injury may result to persons under the door. Make sure the doorway is clear of persons and obstructions before pulling handle when door is open.
Thread one end of the rope through the hole in
the top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot.
The knot should be at least 1" from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot .
If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
Step 5 Attach Emergency Release Rope & Handle - SEARS 315-699 (Yellow Disk #2)
Models 53315, 53415, 53515, 53625 & 53699
6/20/89 - 6/27/89
Overhand
Knot
Trolley
NOTICE
Emergency
Release Handle
Rope
Overhand
Knot
Trolley
Release Arm
Trolley
Emergency
Release Handle
Rope
Overhand
Knot
Trolley
Release Arm
NOTICE
Overhand
Knot
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WARNING
WARNING
Installation Step 7

Install the Lights and the Lenses

Install the lights:
• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace them with standard neck "Garage Door Opener" bulbs.
Install the lenses:
• Apply slight pressure on the sides of each lens and slide the tabs into the slots in the side panels.
For convenience, the lenses may be installed
after Adjustment Step 4 on page 30.
• Reverse the procedure to remove the lenses.
RIGHT
WRONG
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Permanent wiring
connection
Black
Wire
Installation Step 9
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Black
Wire
Permanent wiring
connection
White Wire
Black
Wire
Right
Wrong
To avoid installation difficulties,
do not run the opener at this time.
To avoid installation difficulties,
do not run the opener at this time.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure:
To prevent electrocution
, remove power from
the garage door opener
and
from the circuit
you plan to use for the permanent connection.
WARNING
WARNING
Permanent
Wiring
Connections

Electrical Requirements

To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will type outlet.
If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
only
fit into a grounding
To prevent electrocution or fire
, installation and wiring must be in compliance with local electrical and building codes.
Do
NOT
use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change the plug in any way to make it fit your outlet.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" diameter hole in the top of the opener (according to local code):
• Remove the opener cover screws and set the cover aside.
• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the silver terminal; and the ground wire to the green ground screw.
The opener must be
grounded.
• Reinstall the cover.
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Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Sensor Beam
4-6" max.
above floor
Sensor Beam
4-6" max.
above floor

The Safety Reversing System

Information y ou'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor .
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.
The sending eye transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving eye. The units can be installed on either side of the garage door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens.
Look at the label on the connector end of each case to identify the sensors.
The brackets must be connected and fastened so that the sending and receiving eyes face each other as shown in Figure 1.
If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the garage door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open position and the opener lights will flash for 5 seconds.
WARNING
WARNING
The safety reversing sensor and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled.
must
be connected
Installation procedures are the same for sectional and one-piece doors.
Without a properly working safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly children) could be injured or killed by a closing garage door.
Read and follow all instructions. To protect small children, install the safety
reversing sensor so that the beam will be no higher than 4"-6" above the garage floor.
Disconnect power to the garage door opener before installing the safety reversing sensor.
The brackets surface such as the studs on either side of the door, or add a piece of wood at each location if installing in masonry construction.
The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed. No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other hardware) can interrupt the beam while the door is closing. If it does, use a piece of wood to build out each sensor mounting location to the minimum depth required for light beam clearance.
must
be securely fastened to a solid
Figure 1: Facing the door from inside the garage
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1/4x1-1/2"
Lag Screw
#10-32x3/8"
Screw
1/4"-20
Lock Nut
#10x32
Lock Nut
Staples
1/4"-20x1/2"
Carriage Bolts
Installation Step 10
Mounting Bracket
With Square Holes
#10-32x3/8"
Screws
"C" Wrap
#10-32
Lock Nuts
Mounting Bracket
with Slot
1/4"-20
Lock Nuts
1/4x1-1/2"
Lag Screws
1/4-20x1/2" Carriage Bolts
(with square shoulder)
Inside
Garage
Wall
"C" Wrap
Mounting Bracket
with Square Holes
"C" Wrap
Inside
Garage
Wall
Mounting Bracket
with Square Holes
Garage
Floor
Mounting Bracket
with Slot
Alternate Wall Mount
Sensor
with wire
Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Inside
Garage
Wall
Alternate Floor Mount
Mounting Bracket
with Slot
Attach with
concrete anchors
(not provided)
Mounting Bracket
with Square Holes
"C" Wrap
Sensor with wire
Garage
Floor
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 3

Install the Safety Reversing Sensor

Figures 2 and 3 show assembly of brackets and "C" wrap based on the recommended installation of the sensors as shown on page 21.
However, Figures 4 and 5 are variations which may fit your installation requirements better. Make sure
the wraps and brackets are aligned so the sensors will face each other across the garage door.
Fasten the "C" wraps to the mounting brackets
having square holes, using the hardware shown in Figure 2.
• Connect each assembly to a slotted bracket, using
the hardware shown in Figure 3.
Note the alignment of the brackets for left and right sides of the door.
• Finger tighten the lock nuts.
Use bracket mounting holes as a template to
locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on both sides of the garage door, 4"-6" above the floor
but not exceeding 6".
(See warning on
page 21.)
• Attach bracket assemblies with 1/4"x1-1/2" lag
screws as shown in Figure 3.
• Adjust right and left side bracket assemblies to the
same distance out from the mounting surface. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. Tighten the nuts securely.
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Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Sensor
Sensor
Connect Wire to
Opener Terminals
Bell Wire
Bell Wire
Finished
Ceiling
OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS
Sensor
Connections
Door Control Connections
(dotted line)
1
2 3
Center each sensor unit in a "C" wrap with lenses
1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt
"C" Wrap
Sensor
with Wire
Wing
Nut
Indicator 
Light
1/4-20x1-1/2"
Hex Bolt
Wing Nut
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Figure 7
Figure 6
Trouble Shooting
1. If the
sending eye
indicator light does not
glow
steadily
after installation, check for:
• Electric power to the opener.
• A short in the white or white/black wires. These can occur under staples or at screw terminal connections.
• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
• An open wire (wire break).
2. If the sending eye indicator light
glows steadily
but
the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:
• Check alignment.
• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
pointing toward each other across the door (see Figure 6).
• Secure sensors with the hardware shown. Finger tighten the wing nut on the for final adjustment. Securely tighten the
eye
wing nut.
receiving eye
to allow
sending
Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.
• Strip 1/4" of insulation from each set of wires. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal screws: white to 2 and white/black to 3.
Plug in the opener. Make sure the Lock Feature is
off
. Green indicator lights in both the sending and
receiving eyes will
glow steadily
if wiring
connections and alignment are correct.
If the indicator light is
off
in the
receiving eye
(and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is required.
• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut to allow slight
rotation of unit. Adjust sensor vertically and/or horizontally until the green indicator light
glows
with a steady light.
• When indicator lights are
glowing steadily
in both
units, tighten the wing nut in the receiving eye unit.
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Installation Step 11
To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel doors, always reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with an angle iron.
A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports. A vertical brace should cover the height of the top panel.
The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a "U"-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit.
Vertical
Guideline
Door
Bracket
Nut
5/16"-18
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2"
Lock 
Washer
5/16"
Vertical
Guideline
UP
Door
Bracket
Location
Header
Bracket
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with glass panel, etc).
Vertical
Reinforcement
UP
Door Bracket
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock Washer 5/16"
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2"
Hardware Shown Actual Size
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 1
Figure 2

Fasten Door Bracket

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on page 25.
• Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical guideline used for the header bracket installation.
Note correct UP placement, as
stamped inside the bracket.
• Position the bracket on the face of the door within the following limits:
A) The top edge of the bracket 2"-4" below the top
edge of the door.
B) The top edge of the bracket directly below any
structural support across the top of the door.
• Mark and drill 5/16" left and right fastening holes. Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is vertical reinforcement.
If your installation doesn't require vertical reinforce­ment but does need top and bottom fastening holes for the door bracket, fasten as shown in Figure 2.
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