Craftsman 139.30437 User Manual
Owner'sManual/ManualDelPropietario
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GARAGEDOOROPENER
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Model/Modelo139.30437
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Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before first use of this product.
Fastenthemanualnearthe garagedoorafter
installation.
Periodic checksofthe openerare requiredto
ensuresafeoperation.
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you are installingthe garagedooropenerona
one-piecedoor.TheTimer-To-Closeisto be
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2-7
Safetysymbol and signal word review..................... 2
Preparing your garagedoor ............................. 3
Tools needed ........................................ 3
Planning ........................................... 4-5
Carton inventory ...................................... 6
Hardware inventory.................................... 7
Assembly 8-11
Assemblethe rail andinstall the trolley .................... 8
Fastenthe rail to the motor unit .......................... 8
Install the idler pulley .................................. 9
Install the chain/cable................................. 10
Tighten the chain .................................... 11
Installation 11-27
Installation safetyinstructions .......................... 11
Determinethe headerbracket location .................... 12
Install the headerbracket .............................. 13
Attach the railto the headerbracket...................... 14
Position the opener................................... 15
Hangthe opener..................................... 16
Install the lights ..................................... 17
Attach the emergencyreleaserope and handle ............. 17
Fastenthe door bracket ............................. 18-19
Connectthe door arm to trolley ....................... 20-21
Attach the warning labels .............................. 21
Install the door control ................................ 22
Install The Protector System®......................... 23-26
Electrical requirements ................................ 26
Aligning the safety reversingsensors................... 26-27
Adjustment 27-29
Introduction ........................................ 27
Program the travel ................................... 28
Testthe safety reversalsystem.......................... 29
TestThe Protector System®............................ 29
Operation 30-34
Operationsafety instructions ........................... 30
Features ......................................... 30-31
Door control ........................................ 31
Motion-detecting control panelsetup ..................... 32
Programming ....................................... 33
To erasethe memory ................................. 33
To open the door manually............................. 34
Careof your opener .................................. 34
Troubleshooting 35-36
Repair Parts 37-38
Rail assembly parts .................................. 37
Installation parts..................................... 37
Motor unit assembly parts ............................. 38
Accessories 39
Warranty 39
Repair Parts and Back Cover
Service
INTRODUCTION
SafetySymboland SignalWordReview
This garage door openerhas beendesignedand tested to offer safe serviceprovided it is installed, operated,maintained and tested in
strict accordancewith the instructions and warnings contained inthis manual.
Whenyou seethese SafetySymbols and Signal Words on the
following pages,they will alertyou to the possibility of serious
Mechanical
Electrical
injury or deathif you do not comply with the warnings that
accompanythem. Thehazard may come from something
mechanicalor from electric shock. Readthe warnings carefully.
Whenyou seethis Signal Word on the following pages, it will
alertyou to the possibility of damageto your garagedoor and/or
the garagedoor opener if you do not comply with the cautionary
statements that accompanyit. Readthem carefully.
Preparingyourgaragedoor
Beforeyou begin:
• Disable locks.
• Removeany ropesconnected to garage door.
• Completethe followingtest to make sureyour garage door is
balancedand is not sticking or binding:
1. Lift the door about halfwayas shown. Releasethe door. If
balanced,it should stay in place,supported entirelyby its
springs.
2. Raiseand lower the door to see if there is any binding or
sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance,call atrained door
systems technician.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
• ALWAYScall atrained door systems technician if garage
door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An unbalanced
garagedoor may NOTreversewhen required.
• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor, door
springs, cables,pulleys, brackets or their hardware,ALL of
which areunder EXTREMEtension.
• DisableALL locks and removeALL ropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling andoperating garagedoor
opener to avoidentanglement.
To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
• ALWAYSdisable locks BEFOREinstalling and operatingthe
opener.
• ONLYoperate garagedoor openerat 120V, 60 Hzto avoid
malfunction and damage.
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener,
instructions will call for hand tools as illustrated below.
(optional)
Tape Measure
Pencil
Hack Saw
Stepladder
Screwdriver
Adjustable EndWrench
P_nnmg
Identify the type and height of your garagedoor. Surveyyour
garage areato see if any of the conditions below apply to your
installation. Additional materials may be required. You mayfind it
helpful to refer back to this page andthe accompanying
illustrations asyou proceedwith the installation of your opener.
Dependingon your requirements,there areseveralinstallation
steps which may call for materialsor hardware not included in the
carton.
• Installation Step 1 - Lookat the wall or ceiling abovethe
garagedoor. Theheader bracket must be securelyfastenedto
structural supports.
• Installation Step 5 - Doyou havea finished ceiling in your
garage? If so,a support bracket and additional fastening
hardware may be required.
• Installation Step 12- Dependingupon garageconstruction,
extension brackets or wood blocks may be neededto install
sensors.
• Installation Step 12- Alternatefloor mounting of the safety
reversingsensor will require hardwarenot provided.
Doyou havean access door in addition to the garagedoor? If
not, Model 139.53702 Emergency KeyReleaseis required. See
Accessoriespage.
Lookat the garage door where it meetsthe floor. Any gap
betweenthe floor andthe bottom of the door must not exceed
1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,the safety reversalsystem may not
work properly. SeeAdjustment Step 2. Floor or door should be
repaired.
SECTIONALDOORINSTALLATIONS
• Doyou havea steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel door?
If so, horizontal andvertical reinforcement is required
(Installation Step8).
• Theopenershould be installed abovethe center of the door. If
there is atorsion spring or centerbearingplate in theway of
the header bracket, it may beinstalled within 4 feet (1.22 m) to
the left or right of the door center.See Installation Steps 1
and 8.
• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, seerail
extension kits listed onAccessories page.
SECTIONALDOORINSTALLATION
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is
neededfor lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass
panels, etc.) Seepage 18 for details.
Header Wall
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Gap between floor and bottom
of the door must not exceed
Safety Reversing Sensor
1/4" (6 mm).
Slack in chain tension is
normal when garage door
is closed.
Torsion Spring
Wall-mounted
Door Control
Safety Reversing Sensor
OR
Access Door
Sprin,
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FINISHEDCEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required. See
page 16.
Header CLOSEDPOSITION
Bracket
Trolley Stop Bolt Trolley
Garage Door
Spring
Door
Bracket
Motor Unit
Curved
Door Arm
Chain
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Planning(Continued)
ONE-PIECEDOORINSTALLATIONS
• Generally,a one-piecedoor does not require reinforcement. If
your door is lightweight, refer to the information relatingto
sectional doors in Installation Step 8.
• Dependingon your door's construction, you may need
additional mounting hardware for the door bracket (Step8).
ONE-PIECEDOORWITHOUTTRACK
Rail
Header Wall I
FINISHEDCEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required. See
page 16.
Slack in chain tension is
normal when garage door
is closed.
Wall-mounted Door
Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons
(particularly small children) could beSERIOUSLYINJUREDor
KILLEDby a closing garagedoor.
• Thegap betweenthe bottom of the garagedoor andthe
floor MUST NOTexceed1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,the safety
reversalsystem may NOTwork properly.
• Thefloor or the garage door MUSTbe repairedto eliminate
the gap.
Motor Unit
CLOSEDPOSITION
I and bottom of door must
Safety Reversing Sensor not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Gap between floor
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Trolley Stop Bolt
CLOSED POSITION
Trolley Stop Bolt Cable Trolley
e Door
Door
Straight
DoorArm
Cable Trolley
Curved
Door
Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Chain
Rail
Emergency
Release
& Handle
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Reversing Sensor J
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exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Reversing
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CartonInventory
Your garagedoor openeris packagedin onecarton which
contains the motor unit andall parts illustrated below. Accessories
will depend on the model purchased. If anything is missing,
carefully check the packing material.
Premium Motion-Detecting
Control Panel
AssureLinkTM Internet Gateway
Sprocket Cover
with screws (3)
Parts maybestuck in the foam. Hardwarefor assembly and
installation is shown on the next page.Savethe carton and
packing materialuntil installation and adjustment is complete.
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3-Button Remote Control (2)
Trolley
Wireless Keypad
(In Hardware Bag)
Front_i_ader)
Hardware_
Idler Pulley
Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
Chain and Cable
Header Bracket
The Protector System®
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eyeand 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
BellWire attached
Center/Back
Door Bracket
2-Conductor BellWire
White & White/Red
Rail
Sections
(packaged in manual)
CurvedDoor
ArmSection
Safety Labels
and Literature
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Hanging Brackets
Straight Door
Arm Section
HardwareInventory
Separateall hardwareandgroup as shown below for the assembly andinstallation procedures.
ASSEMBLYHARDWARE
Bolt 1/4"-20xl-3/4 (2)
Master
Link (2)
Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)
Lock Nut 3/8' (1)
1/4"-20 (2)
Lock Washer Washer 5/8' (2)
INSTALLATIONHARDWARE
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Carriage Bolt Wing Nut Ring Nut 5116"-18 (6)
1/4"-20xl/2" (2) 1/4"-20 (2) Fastener (3)
Nut
3/8' (1)
Idler Bolt (1)
Handle
Lag Screw Hex Bolt
5/16"-9xl-5/8" (2) 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Lock Washer 5/16" (5)
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Lag Screw
5/16"-18xl -7/8" (2)
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/2" (1) 5/16"x1" (1)
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Screw
6ABx1-1/4" (2)
JIH/I J
Drywall Anchors (2)
Insulated
Staples (30)
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Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Rope
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Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4" (1)
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Assemblethe Rail andInstal/the Trolley
To avoidinstallation difficulties,do not runthe garagedoor
opener until instructedto doso.
Thefront rail has acut out "window" at the door end
(seeillustration). Theholeabove this windowis larger onthe
top of the raft than on the bottom. Asmaller hole3-1/2" (8.9 cm)
away is close to the rail edge.Rotatethe backrail so it has a
similar hole closeto the oppositeedge,about 4-3/4" (12 cm)
from the far end.
1. Assemble the trolley by sliding the inner trolley into the outer
trolley.
2. Removethe straight door arm and hanging bracket
packagedinside the front rail and set asidefor Installation
Steps 5 and9.
NOTE:Toprevent INJURY while unpacking the rail carefully
remove the straight door arm stored within the rail section.
3. Align the rail sections on a flat surface as shown and slide the
taperedends into the larger ones. Tabs along the sidewill lock
into place.
4. Placethe motor unit on packing material to protect the cover,
and restthe back end of the rail ontop. For convenience,put a
support under the front end of the rail.
5. As atemporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole
10"(25cm) from the front end of the rail, as shown.
6. Checkto besure there are4 plastic wear pads insidethe inner
trolley. If they becameloose during shipping, check all packing
material.Snap them back into position as shown.
7. Slide the trolley assemblyalong the rail from the back endto
the screwdriver.
To prevent INJURYfrom pinching, keephandsand fingers
away from the joints while assembling the rail.
Inner
Trolley
Outer
Trolley
Wear Pads
[TOP)
KEEPLARGER
HOLEON TOP
Window Cut-Out
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fastenthe Rail tothe MotorUnit
1. Inserta 1/4"-20xl-3/4" bolt, washerand spacerinto the cover
protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as shown.
Install lower spacerandwasherthen tighten securelywith a
1/4"-20 lock nut. DoNOT overtighten.
2. Removethe two bolts from the top of the motor unit.
3. Placethe "U" bracket,flat side down onto the motor unit and
align the bracketholewith the bolt holes. Fastenwith the
previously removed bolts.
4. Align the rail assemblywith the top of the motor unit. Slidethe
rail end onto the "U" bracket,aft the way to the stops that
protrude on the top andsides of the bracket.
HARDWARESHOWN
ACTUALSIZE
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Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20xl-3/4"
To avoid SERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener, use ONLY
those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the opener.
Bolt Bolts
1/4"-20xl-3/4"
"U" Bracket
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
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I SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS
t ONTOP AND SIDES
Washer 5/8"
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
OFBRACKET
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Insta// the Id/er Pu//ey
1. Lay the chain/cable besidethe rail, as shown. Graspthe end of
the cable andpassapproximately 12"(30 cm) of cablethrough
the window. Allow it to hanguntil Assembly Step 5.
2. Removethe tape from the idler pulley.
3. Placethe idler pulley into the window asshown.
4. Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail andpulley.
Tighten with a 3/8" lock washer and nut underneaththe rail
until the lock washer is compressed.
5. Rotatethe pulley to besure it spins freely.
6. Insert a1/4"-20xl-3/4" bolt into the trolley stop hole inthe front
of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.
Chain and
Cable
Trolley
Stop Hole
Idler@
Bolt
Screwdriver
Trolley
\
Washer
Bolt
Bolt -_
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t
Nut 3/8"
Idler
Pulley
3/8"
Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Cable Link
Idler Bolt
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Bolt 1/4"-20xl-3/4" Lock Nut 1/4"-20 Nut 3/8" Lock Washer 3/8"
ASSEMBLY STEP 4
Install the Chain/Cable
1. Pull the cablearound the idler pulley andtoward the trolley.
2. Connect the cable to the retaining slot on the trolley, asshown:
• From below,push pins of master link barup through cable
link and trolley slot.
• Pushmaster link cap over pins and past pin notches.
• Slide clip-on spring over capand onto pin notches until both
pins aresecurely lockedin place.
3. With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispensethe
remainderof the cable/chainalong the rail length toward the
motor unit and around the sprocket. Thesprocket teeth must
engagethe chain.
4. Checkto make sure the chain is not twisted, then connect it to
the trolley threadedshaft with the remaining master link.
5. Thread the inner nut and lock washer onto the trolley threaded
shaft.
6. Insertthe trolley threaded shaft through the hole in the trolley.
Besure the chain is not twisted.
7. Looselythread the outer nut onto the trolley threaded shaft.
8. Removethe screwdriver.
To avoid possibleSERIOUSINJURYto fingers from moving
garagedoor opener:
• ALWAYSkeep handclearof sprocket while operating
opener.
• Securely attachsprocket cover BEFOREoperating.
Chain Sprocket Cover
Master Link Master Link
Clip-On Cap
Spring
Idler Pulley
Retaining
Slot
Trolley
Master Link
Clip-On Sprin
Master Link Cap
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HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
Master Link
Trolley Threaded Shaft
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ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tightenthe Chain
1. Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded
shaft, awayfrom the trolley.
2. To tightenthe chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown
(Figure 1).
3. When the chain is approximately 1/4" (6 mm) above the base
of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to securethe
adjustment.
4. Position the sprocketcover over the garagedoor opener
sprocket andattachwith 8x3/8" hex screws.
Sprocket noise can result if chain is too loose. When installation
is complete, you may noticesomechain droop with the door
closed.This is normal. If the chain returns to the position shown
in Figure2 whenthe door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.
NOTES:
• During future maintenance,ALWAYSpull the emergency
releasehandle to disconnect trolley before adjusting chain.
• You may notice loosening of chain aflerAdjustment Step 2
(Testthe SafetyReversalSystem). Checkfor proper tension
and readjustchain if necessary. ThenrepeatAdjustment
Step2.
Youhave nowfinished assemblingyourgaragedoor opener.
Please read thefollowingwarningsbeforeproceedingto the
installationsection.
Figure1 Trolley
To Tighten Outer Nut
Figure2
Chain
Base !f Rail
HARDWARESHOWN
ACTUALSIZE
Hex Screw 8x3/8"
Outer Lock Threaded
Nut Washer Shaft
Inner Nut
ToTighten
Inner Nut
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1/4" (6 mm)
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Mid length of Rail
Hex Screws
Sprocket
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANTINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
ToreducetheriskofSEVEREINJURYorDEATH:
1. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGSAND
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garagedoor opener ONLYon properly balancedand
lubricated garagedoor. An improperly balanceddoor may
NOT reversewhen required and could result in SEVERE
INJURYor DEATH.
3. ALL repairsto cables,spring assembliesand other hardware
MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE
installing opener.
4. DisableALL locks and removeALL ropesconnectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling openerto avoid entanglement.
5. Install garagedoor opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above
floor.
6. Mount emergency releasewithin reach, but at least 6 feet
(1.8 m) abovethe floor and avoiding contactwith vehicles to
avoid accidental release.
7. NEVERconnect garagedoor openerto power source until
instructed to do so.
8. NEVERwearwatches, rings or looseclothing while
installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in
garage door or openermechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garagedoor.
• out of reachof children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Placeentrapment warning labelon wall nextto garage door
control.
11. Placemanual release/safetyreversetest labelin plain view
on inside of garagedoor.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversalsystem.
Door MUST reverseon contactwith a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high
object (or a2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
13. DONOTenablethe Timer-to-Close functionality if operating
either one-piece or swinging garagedoors. To beenabled
ONLYwhen operating a sectionaldoor.
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INSTALLATION STEP 1
Determinethe HeaderBracketLocation
Un.f!nished
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
• Headerbracket MUST be RIGIDLYfastenedto structural
support on headerwall or ceiling, otherwise garagedoor
might NOTreversewhen required. DONOTinstall header
bracket over drywall.
• ConcreteanchorsMUSTbe usedif mounting headerbracket
or 2x4 into masonry.
• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor, springs,
cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware,ALL of which are
under EXTREMEtension.
• ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if garage
door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.Anunbalanced
garagedoor might NOTreversewhen required.
Installation proceduresvary accordingto garagedoor types.
Follow the instructions which applyto your door.
1. Closethe door and mark the insidevertical centerline of the
garagedoor.
2. Extendthe lineonto the headerwall abovethe door.
Youcanfasten the header bracketwithin 4 feet(1.22 m) of
the left or rightof thedoorcenteronly if a torsion springor
center bearingplate is inthe way; or youcanattach itto the
ceiling (see page 13) whenclearanceis minimal. (It may be
mountedon thewall upsidedown if necessary,to gain
approximately1/2" (1 cm).)
If you needto install the headerbracket on a 2x4 (on wall or
ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securelyfasten the
2x4 to structural supports as shown hereand on page13.
3. Openyour door to the highest point of travel asshown. Draw
an intersectinghorizontal lineon the headerwall abovethe
high point:
• 2" (5 cm) abovethe high point for sectionaldoor and
one-piecedoor with track.
• 8" (20 cm) abovethe high point for one-piecedoor without
track.
This heightwill provide travel clearancefor the top edgeof the
door.
NOTE:If the totalnumber of inches exceedsthe heightavailable
in your garage,use themaximum height possible, or refer to
page 13for ceiling installation.
Header Wall
HeaderWall
"_[_",--2"(5 cm) Track
Highest Point
of Travel
--Door
Sectional door with curved track
Header Wall
',- 8" (20 cm)
Door
Ceiling _ BRACKETMOUNTCEILINGOPTIONALHEADERFOR
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
2x4
Structural
Supports
HeaderWall Track
HighestPoint
of Travel
T
One-piece door with horizontaltrack
-leader Wall
8" (20 cm)
Highest
Point
of Travel
Highest
Point
of Travel
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Hardware
One-piecedoorwithouttrack:
jambhardware
Pivot
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
INSTALLATION STEP 2
Install the HeaderBracket
You can attach the headerbracketeither to the wall abovethe
garagedoor, or to the ceiling. Followthe instructions which will
work bestfor your particular requirements. Do notinstall the
headerbracketoverdrywall. If installinginto masonry,use
concreteanchors(notprovided).
WALLHEADERBRACKETINSTALLATION
1. Centerthe bracket on the vertical centerlinewith the bottom
edge of the bracket on the horizontal line asshown (with the
arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
2. Mark the vertical set of bracket holes.Drill 3/16" pilot holes
and fastenthe bracketsecurely to a structural support with the
hardware provided.
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
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LagScrew
5/16"-9xl -5/8"
Optional
Mounting Holes
- Header Wall -
2x4
Structural
SuppoR
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1
Horizontal
Line
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HighestPoint of
GarageDoorTravel
Wall Mount
Vertical
Centerline
of GarageDoor
_ Lag Screws
Door Spring
- Garage Door -
Vertical
Centerline
of GarageDoor
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
CEILINGHEADERBRACKETINSTALLATION
1. Extendthe vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
2. Centerthe bracketon the vertical mark, no more than 6"
(15 cm) from the wall. Makesure the arrow is pointing away
from the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the
ceiling when clearanceis minimal.
3. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket
securelyto a structural support with the hardwareprovided.
Ceiling Mounting Holes
6"(15cm) M a num._.
Door
Spring
-- Lag Screws
5/16"-9xl -5/8"
Header Wall -
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INSTALLATION STEP 3
AttachtheRail to the HeaderBracket
1. Position the openeron the garagefloor below the header
bracket. Usepackingmaterial asa protectivebase.NOTE:If the
door spring is in the wayyou'll needhelp. Havesomeone hold
theopener securely ona temporary support to allow the raftto
clearthe spring.
2. Position the rail bracket againstthe headerbracket.
3. Align the bracket holesand join with a clevis pin 5/16"x1-1/2"
as shown.
4. Inserta ring fastener to secure.
HeaderWall
HeaderBracket
Idler Pulley
__ Garage
Door
Header
Bracket
Mounting
Hole
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__ Temporary
Opener Carton or
Support
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Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2"
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Ring Fastener
INSTALLATION STEP 4
PositiontheOpener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
SECTIONALDOORORONE-PIECEDOORWITH TRACK
A 2x4 laid flat is convenientfor setting an ideal door-to-rail
distance.
1. Removefoam packaging.
2. Raisethe openeronto a stepladder.You will needhelp at this
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
3. Openthe door allthe way andplace a 2x4 laid flat on the top
section beneaththe rail.
4. If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise
the door, pull down on the trolley releasearm to disconnect
inner and outer sections. Slidethe outer trolley toward the
motor unit. Thetrolley can remain disconnecteduntil
Installation Step12 is completed.
To prevent damageto garage door, rest garage door opener
rail on 2x4 placedon top section of door.
Rail
ENGAGED
ONE-PIECEDOORWITHOUTTRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
1. Removefoam packaging.
2. Raisethe openeronto a stepladder.You will need help at this
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
3. Openthe door all the way andplace a 2x4 on its side on the
top section of the door beneaththe rail.
4. The top of the door should be levelwith the top of the motor
unit. Do not position the opener morethan 4" (10 cm) above
this point.
Header
Bracket
2x4 is usedto determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
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INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hangthe Opener
Threerepresentativeinstallations are shown. Yours may be
different. Hangingbrackets should beangled (Figure 1) to provide
rigid support. Onfinished ceilings (Figure2 and Figure3), attach
a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installingthe
opener.This bracketand fastening hardwareare not provided.
1. Measurethe distancefrom eachside of the motor unit to the
structural support.
2. Cut both piecesof the hanging bracket to required lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes inthe structural supports.
4. Attach oneendof eachbracket to a support with
5/16"-18xl -7/8" lagscrews.
5. Fastenthe opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Checkto make sure the railis centered over the door (or in line
with the headerbracket if the bracket is not centeredabovethe
door).
7. Removethe 2x4. Operatethe door manually. If the door hits
the rail, raisethe headerbracket.
NOTE:DO NOTconnectpower to openerat this time.
To avoid possibleSERIOUSINJURYfrom a falling garagedoor
opener,fasten it SECURELYto structural supports of the
garage.Concrete anchorsMUSTbe usedif installing ANY
brackets into masonry.
Figure1
Supports
Measure ',
Distance
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws
5/16"-18xl -7/8"
Figure2
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
>
HexBolt
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 LockWasher 5/16"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Figure3
LagScrews
5/16"-18xl -7/8"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws
5/16"-18xl -7/8" _ _ _ _ _ _-
FINISHEDCEILING
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
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INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install theLights
1. Pressthe releasetabs on both sides of lens. Gentlyrotate lens
back and downward until the lens hinge is in thefully open
position. Do not removethe lens.
2. InsertanA19 incandescentor compact fluorescent light bulb
(100 watt maximum), into the light socket. Thelights will turn
ONand remainlit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power
is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
3. Reversethe procedureto close the lens.
4. If the bulbs burn out prematurelydue to vibration, replacewith
a garage door openerbulb. UseA19, standard neck garage
door openerfor replacement.
NOTE:Useonly standardlight bulbs. Theuse of short neck or
speciality light bulbs may overheatthe endpanelor light socket.
To prevent possible OVERHEATINGof the end panel or light
socket:
• UseONLYA19 incandescentor compact fluorescent
light bulbs.
• DONOTuse incandescentbulbs larger than 100W.
• DONOTuse compactfluorescent light bulbs larger than
26W (100W) equivalent.
• DONOTuse halogenbulbs.
• DONOTuse short neckor specialty light bulbs.
Compact Fluorescent --
Light Bulb
ReleaseTab
or
100Watt(Max)
Standard Light Bulb
INSTALLATION STEP 7
Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
1. Thread one end of the ropethrough the hole in the top of the
red handleso "NOTICE"readsright side up asshown. Secure
with an overhandknot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the endof the
ropeto prevent slipping.
2. Thread the other endof the rope through the hole in the
releasearm of the outer trolley.
3. Adjust rope lengthso the handle is 6 feet (1.83 m) abovethe
floor. Ensurethat the rope and handle clear the tops of all
vehiclesto avoid entanglement.Securewith an overhand knot.
NOTE:If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with
a match or lighter to preventunraveling.
100 Watt (Max) \
Standard Light Bulb _
/
Hinge
Compact Fluorescent
Light Bulb
Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a falling
garage door:
• If possible, use emergency releasehandle to disengage
trolley ONLYwhen garagedoor is CLOSED.Weak or broken
springs or unbalanceddoor could result in an open door
falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVERuse emergency release handle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons andobstructions.
• NEVERusehandle to pull door openor closed. If rope knot
becomesuntied, you could fall.
Trolley
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Trolle
Release
Arm
Emergency
ReleaseHandle
Overhand
Knot
INSTALLATION STEP 8
Fastenthe DoorBracket
Follow instructions which applyto your door type as illustrated
below or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcementbrace shouldbe longenoughtobe
securedto two or three vertical supports.Avertical
reinforcementbrace shouldcoverthe height of the top panel.
Figure1 shows onepiece of angle iron asthe horizontal brace.
Forthe vertical brace,2 piecesof angle iron are used to createa
U-shapedsupport. The bestsolution is to checkwith your garage
door manufacturerfor an opener installation door reinforcement
kit.
NOTE:Many doorreinforcement kits provide for direct
attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this caseyou will
not needthe door bracket, proceed to Step9.
SECTIONALDOORS
1. Centerthe door bracket on the previously markedvertical
centerline usedfor the header bracket installation. Note correct
UPplacement, as stamped insidethe bracket.
2. Position thetop edge of the bracket2"-4" (5-10 cm) below the
top edge of the door, OR directly below anystructural support
acrossthe top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes andinstall asfollows, depending on your
door's construction:
Metal or light weight doorsusinga vertical angle iron brace
betweenthe doorpanel supportandthe doorbracket:
• Drill 3/16"fastening holes. Securethe door bracket using the
two 1/4"-14x5/8"self-threading screws (Figure2A).
• Alternately, usetwo 5/16" bolts, lock washers andnuts
(not provided) (Figure 2B).
Metal, insulated orlight weight factoryreinforceddoors:
• Drill 3/16"fastening holes. Securethe door bracket using the
self-threading screws (Figure3).
WoodDoors:
• Usetop and bottom or side to side door bracketholes. Drill
5/16" holesthrough the door and secure bracketwith 5/16"x2"
carriagebolts, lock washersand nuts
(not provided) (Figure 4).
NOTE:The1/4"-14x5/8"self-threading screws arenot intended for
use on wood doors.
Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garagedoors WILL
REQUIREreinforcement BEFOREinstallation of door bracket.
Contactyour door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.
Vertical
Centerline
o1Garage
Door
FigureI
Vertical Reinforcement
Vertical Reinforcement
Vertical Centerline
,,_Garage Door
Door "-'-'-n_'x _1_
Bracket
Self-Threading
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
UP
Bolt
5/16"-18x2"
Not
Provided)
Door
Bracket
Lock Washer 5/16"
Vertical
Centerline of
r/Garage Door
Nut 5/16"-18
Figure2B
Figure2A
Bolt5/16"-18x2"
(NotProvided)
Inside Edgeo1Door or
Reinforcement Board
HARDWARE
SHOWN ACTUAL
SIZE
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Figure3
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Vertical
Centerline
o1Garage
Door
\
'_Self-Threading
_j_ Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Figure4
Fasten the Door Bracket (Continued)
ONE-PIECEDOORS
Pleasereadand comply with the warnings and reinforcement
instructions on the previous page.Theyapplyto one-piece doors
also.
• Centerthe door bracketon thetop of the door, in line with the
header bracketas shown. Mark eitherthe left andright, or the
top and bottom holes.
• Metal Doors:Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracketwith
the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws provided.
• WoodDoors:Drill 5/16" holesand use5/16"x2" carriage bolts,
lock washersand nuts (not provided) or 5/16"x1-1/2" lag
screws (not provided) depending on your installation needs.
NOTE:Thedoor bracket maybe installed on the top edgeof the
door if required for your installation. (Referto the dotted line
optional placementdrawing.)
HARDWARESHOWN
ACTUALSIZE
Self-ThreadingScrew
1/4"-14x5/8"
Header Wall
Door
Bracket
Optional
Placement
of Door
Bracket
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
2x4 Support
m Finished Ceiling --
HORIZONTALANDVERTICAL
REINFORCEMENTISNEEDED
FOR LIGHTWEIGHTGARAGE
DOORS(FIBERGLASS,ALUMINUM,
STEEL, DOORSWITH GLASS
PANEL,ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED)
Door
Bracket_
Screw
'__Self-Threading
' 1/4"-14x5/8"
.............._J!!iii!iii}_
_ Washer
, 5/16"
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_. arriage Bolt
METAL DOOR
Lock
Top of Door
Top Edge
of Door
Optional
Placement
(Not Provided)
5/16"x2"
Garage)
Fora door with no exposed framing,
or for the optional installation, use
lagscrews 5/16"x1-1/2" (Not Provided)
to fasten door bracket.
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WOOD DOOR
INSTALLATION STEP 9
ConnectDoorArm to Trolley
Follow instructions which apply to your door type asillustrated
below and on the following page.
SECTIONALDOORSONLY
Makesure garage door is fully closed. Pullthe emergency release
handleto disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley. Slide
the outer trolley back(awayfrom the pulley) about 8" (20 cm) as
shown in Figures1, 2 and 3.
1. Fastenstraight door arm section to outer trolley with the
5/16"x1"clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring fastener
(Figure1).
2. Fastencurvedsection to the door bracket in the same way,
using the 5/16"x1-1/4"clevis pin.
IMPORTANT:Thegroove on the straight door arm MUSTface
away from the curved door arm (Figure4).
3. Bring arm sections together. Findtwo pairs of holesthat line up
andjoin sections. Select holesas far apart as possible to
increasedoor arm rigidity (Figure2).
Holealignment alternative (Figure3):
• If holes in curved arm are above holesin straight arm,
disconnect straight arm. Cut about 6" (15 cm) from the solid
end. Reconnectto trolley with cut end down as shown.
• Bring arm sections together.
• Findtwo pairs of holesthat line up and join with bolts, lock
washers and nuts.
Pull the emergency releasehandletoward the opener ata 45°
angle so that the trolley releasearm is horizontal. Trolley will
re-engageautomaticallywhen opener is operatedduring the
adjustments.
Figure1
Figure2
Figure3
Trolley Stop
Bolt
Pulley
Zoor
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"
Door
Bracket
Ring
Fastener
Bracket
cm) mm.
Curved
Door Arm
, Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Outer
Trolley
Clevis Pin
5/16"xl"
Emergency
StraightDoor
Arm
Handle
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16" Ring Fastener
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (Trolley) 5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket)
on
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Figure4
2O
(
DoorArm
(Groove
CORRECT
_Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Cut this end
INCORRECT
Connect Door Arm to Tro//ey (Continued)
ALL0NE-PIECEDOORS
IMPORTANT."Thegroove on the straight door arm MUSTface
away from the curved door arm (Figure 5).
1. Closethe door. Disconnectthe trolley by pulling the emergency
releasehandle.
2. Fastenthe straight door arm and the curved door arm together
to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3hole overlap).
3. Attach the straight door arm to the door bracket using the
5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. Securewith the ring fastener.
4. Attach the curved door arm to the trolley using the 5/16"x1"
clevis pin. Securewith the ring fastener.
5. Pull the emergencyreleasehandletoward the garagedoor
opener until the trolley release arm is horizontal.
Trolley Stop
Pulley Trolley
Bolt Inner
Figure5
Outer
Trolley
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Ring
Fastener
StraightDoor
Door
Bracket
Arm
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Curved
Door Arm
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"
INSTALLATION STEP 10
Attachthe WarningLabels
1.Attach the entrapment warning labelon the wall nearthe door
control with tacks or staples.
2. Attach the manual release/safetyreversetest label in a visible
location on the inside of the garagedoor.
Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Clevis Pin
5/16"xl"
Emergency
ReleaseHandle
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INSTALLATION STEP 11
Install theDoorControl
INTRODUCTION
NOTE:OlderCraftsmanaccessoriesand third party products are
not compatible.
Your garagedoor openeris compatiblewith up to 2 door controls.
Install the door control within sight of the door ata minimum
height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach,and
away from the moving partsof the door.
NOTE:Forgang box installations it is not necessaryto drill holes
or instafl the drywafl anchors. Usethe existing holes in the gang
box (Figure 1).
WIRETHE DOORCONTROL(FIGURE2)
1. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from one end of the wire
and separatethe wires.
2. Connect one wire to eachof the two screws on the back of the
door control. Thewires can beconnected to either screw.
Pre-wired installations:Chooseanytwo wires to connect, but
make note of which wires are usedso that the correct wires are
connectedto the garagedoor opener in a laterstep.
MOUNTTHEDOORCONTROL(FIGURE3)
1. Mark the location of the bottom mounting hole and drill a
5/32 inch (4 mm) hole.
2. Installthe bottom screw, allowing 1/8 inch (3 mm) to protrude
from the wall.
3. Position the bottom holeof the door control over the screw and
slide down into place.
4. Lift the push barand markthe top hole.
5. Removethe door control from the wall and drill a 5/32 inch
(4 mm) hole for the top screw.
6. Position the bottom holeof the door control over the screw and
slide down into place. Attach the top screw.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:
• Be sure power is NOTconnected BEFOREinstalling door
control.
• ConnectONLYto 12 VOLTlow voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garagedoor:
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach
of children at a minimum height of 5 feet(1.5 m), and away
from ALL moving parts of door.
• NEVERpermit children to operate or playwith door control
push buttons or remotecontrol transmitters.
• Activate door ONLYwhen it can be seenclearly, is properly
adjusted,and there areno obstructions to door travel.
• ALWAYSkeep garage door in sight until completely closed.
NEVERpermit anyoneto cross path of closing garage door.
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
Insulated
Staples
Drywall Anchors
Screw 6-32x1"
Figure1
(std installation)
(pre-wired)
Bell Wire
Screw 6-32x1"
Figure2
Bottom Mounting Hole
Top Mounting Hole
TerminalScrews
Bell Wire
Figure3
6ABx1-1/4"
Screw
6ABx1-1/4"
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Install the Door Contro/ (Continued)
WIRETHE DOORCONTROLTOTHEGARAGEDOOROPENER
(FIGURE4)
Pre-wired installations:When wiring the door control to the
garage door opener makesure you use the same wires that are
connectedto the door control.
1. Runthe white and red/white wire from the door control to the
garagedoor opener. Attachthe wire to the wall and ceiling with
the staples (not applicablefor gang box or pre-wired
installations). Do not piercethe wire with the staple asthis may
cause a short or anopen circuit.
2. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the other end of the
wire nearthe garagedoor opener.
3. Connect the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage
door opener.
INSTALLATION STEP 12
Install TheProtectorSystem®
IMPORTANTINFORMATIONABOUTTHESAFETYREVERSING
SENSOR
The safetyreversingsensormustbeconnectedandaligned
correctlybeforethe garagedooropenerwill move in the down
direction.
Thesending sensor (with an amber LED)transmits an invisible
light beamto the receiving sensor (with a green LED). If an
obstruction breaksthe light beam while the door is closing, the
door will stop and reverseto the full open position, and the
garage door opener lights will flash 10times.
NOTE:For energyefficiency thegarage door opener will enter
sleepmode whenthe dooris fully closed. Thesleepmode shuts
the garagedoor opener down until activated. Thesleepmodeis
sequenced with the garagedoor opener light bulb; as the light bulb
turns off the sensor LEDs will turn off and wheneverthegarage
door openerlights turn onthe sensor LEDs will light. Thegarage
door opener will not go into the sleep mode until the garagedoor
opener has completed 5 cyclesuponpower up.
Figure4 DoorControlConnections
Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
o release or insert wire, push
in tab with screwdriver tip
Besure power is NOTconnectedto the garagedoor opener
BEFOREinstalling the safety reversing sensor.
To prevent SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a closing garage
door:
• Correctly connect andalign the safety reversingsensor. This
required safety device MUSTNOTbe disabled.
• Install the safetyreversingsensorso beamis NOHIGHER
than 6" (15 cm) abovegaragefloor.
When installing the safetyreversing sensors checkthe following:
• Sensors are installed insidethe garage,one on either side of
the door.
• Sensors are facing eachother with the lensesaligned and the
receivingsensor lensdoes not receivedirect sunlight.
• Sensors are no more than 6 inches(15 cm) above the floor and
the light beam is unobstructed.
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Facingthe doorfrom insidethegarage
Invisible Light
Beam Protection
Area
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max. above floor
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