Craftsman 139.53315SR User Manual

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Garage Door Opener

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FASTEN THIS MANUAL NEAR THE GARAGE DOOR AFTER
INSTALLATION, PERIODIC CHECKS OF THE OPENER ARE
REQUIRED TO INSURE SATISFACTORY OPERATION.

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY,

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139.53315SR ", 1/3HP

139.53415SR- 1/2HP

139.53615SR = 1/2HP

139.53625SR - 1/2HP

139.53699SR _ 1/2HP

CAUTION

PLEASE READ THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY

CONTENTS PAGE

Safety Rules ................... 2

Operation of Your Opener ....... 3

Maintenance Schedule ......... 3

Features of Your Opener ........ 4

Specifications ................. 4

Accessories .................... 4

Carton Check List .............. 5

You'll Need Tools ............... 5

Assembly ...................... 6

Installation Information ......... 9

Installation ................... 10

Force & Limit Adjustment ........ 17

Safety Reverse Test ............ 18

SettingtChanging Code ......... 19

Having a Problem ? .............. 20

Repair Parts, Rail Assembly ...... 22

Repair Parts, Installation ........ 22

Repair Parts, Chassis Assembly.. 23

How To Order Repair Parts ...... 24

Maintenance Agreements ........ 24

Sears Warranty ................. 24

Start By Reading These important Safety Rules

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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS CAUTION _-- PERSONAL SAFETY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE INSTRUCTION, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY,

THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OFFER REASONABLY
SAFE SERVICE PROVIDED IT IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE

WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS°

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE°

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CAUTION: IF YOUR GARAGE HAS NO SERVICE ENTRANCE DOOR, INSTALL MODEL 53702 EMERGENCY RELEASE

KEYLOCK (PAGE 4). THIS ACCESSORY ALLOWS MANUAL OPERA"['ION OF GARAGE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE IN CASE
OF POWER FAILURE.

KEEP GARAGE DOOR BALANCED. Sticking or

binding doors must be repaired. Garage doom,

door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and their
hardware are under extreme tension and can

cause serious personal injury. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN, MOVE OR ADJUST

THEM. Call a garage door serviceman.

DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE
CLOTHING while installing or servicing a garage

door opener.

To avoid serious personal injury from entangle-

ment, REMOVE ALL ROPES CONNECTED 10

THE GARAGE DOOR before installing the

garage door opener.

DISENGAGE ALL EXISTING GARAGE DOOR
LOCKS to avoid damage to garage door.

Installation and wiring must be in compliance

with your local building and electrical codes.

CONNECT THE POWER CORD ONLY TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET.

THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS VERY
IMPORTANT (page 18). Your garage door MUST

reverse on contact with a 1_ obstacle placed on
the floor. Failure to properly adjust the opener

may result in serious personal injury from a
closing garage door. REPEAT THE TEST AT

LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS AND
MAKE NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS.

Fasten the CAUTION LABEL adjacent to Lighted
Push Button as a reminder of safe operating
procedures.

Install Lighted Push Button (or any additional
push buttons) IN A LOCATION WHERE THE

GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE, BUT OUT OF THE;

REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE WALL PUSH

BUTTON(S ) OR TRANSMITTER. Serious
personal inlury from a closing garage door may
result from misuse of the opener.

CAUTION: Activate opener only when the door
is in full view, free of obstructions and opener
is properly adjusted° NO ONE SHOULD ENTER

OR LEAVE THE GARAGE WHILE DOOR IS IN
MOTION. DO NOTALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY

NEAR THE DOOR.

LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGt.ASS, ALUMINUM AND
STEEL DOORS MUST BE SUBSTANTIALLY

REINFORCED TO AVOID DOOR DAMAGE. (See
page 153 The best solution is to check with your
garage door manufacturer for an opener

installation reinforcement kit,

DO NOT USE THE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO
COMPENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING
GARAGE DOOR° Excessive force will interfere

with the proper operation of the safety reverse
system or damage the garage door (page 17)_

Use the emergency release ONLY to disengage
the trollcy and, if possible, ONLY when the door

is closed. DO NOT USE THE RED EMERGENCY

HANDLE TO PULL DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED.

DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER TO GARAGE
DOOR OPENER BEFORE MAKING REPAIRS OR
REMOVING COVERS.

O Serat,on of Your Opener

BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE e DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR
SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING AREA.

INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. e OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY

TO AVOID DIFFICU/L,TY DURING INSTALLATION, DO ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND

NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SOs UNOBSTRUCTED.

USING THE OPENER

Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:

1_The 3-Function Transmitter. Hold the LARGE push but-

ton down until the door starts to move..

2_The Well Push Button° Hold push button down until the

door starts to move.

3. The Key Switch or Touch Code Transmitter accessories°

Described on page 4

OPENING THE DOOR MANUALLY

THE DOORSHOULDBE FULLYCLOSEDIFPOSSIBLF.LWEAKOR
BROKEN SPRINGS COULD ALLOW AN OPEN DOOR TO FALL
RAPIDLY_PROPERTYDAMAGEORSERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY

COULD RESULT.DO NOT USE EMERGENCYHANDLE TO PULL
DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED.

The door can be operated manually by disconnecting it from
the opener. Pull down sharply on the red emergency release

handle and lift the door manualty.. Toautomatically reconnect
the door to the opener, press the Wall Push Button.

LOCKOUT FEATURE: prevents trolley from reconnecting

automatically, If you need to use this feature, pull emergency

handle down and back (toward the opener)_Trolleywill remain
"Lock, d-Out" and door can be raised and lowered manually.

To reconnect trolley, pull emergency handle straight dowm

CARE OF THE OPENER

When properly installed, opener will l:_OVidehigh performance

with a minimum of maintenance, The opener does not require
additional lubrication.

Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can be
traced to problems with the door itself. When operated
manually, a properly balanced door will stay in any point of

travel while being supported entirely by its springs.

THE OPENER IS NOT INTENDED TO CORRECT ANY
PROBLEMS THAT ARE CAUSED BY AN UNBALANCED OR
BINDING DOOR, BROKEN DOOR SPRINGS OR BY FAULTY

DOOR HARDWARE.
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: These adjustments

must be checked and progedy set when opener is installed,
Only ascrewdriver is required. P,_ge17 refers to the limit and

force adjustments. Follow instructions carefully.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST AFTER ANY ADUST-

MENT OF FORCE AND/OR LIMITS. Weather conditions

may cause'some minor changes in door operation requir-

Ing some readjustments, particularly during the first year

of operation.

THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT (See

Wpg,18). GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT

ITH A ONE-INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR.

FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING

GARAGE DOOR.

WHEN OPENER tS ACTIVATED:

1. If open, the door will close, if closed, the door will open

2. If closing, the door will reverse
3- If opening, the door wiFIstop (allowing space for entry and

exit of pets and for fresh air)

4o If the door has been stopped in a partially open position,

it will close.

5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will

reverse.

84If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door

will stop

7- Ifthe optional 'infrared Sensor' is installed, the garage door

will reverse in the closing cycle when the invisible beam

is broken. An open door will not close when beam is broken.
The sensor has no effect in the opening cycle.

OPENER LIGHT will turn on under the following conditions:
when the opener is initially plugged in; when the power is

interrupted; when the opener is activated. It will turn off auto-
matically after 4_,_ minutes. Bulb size 75 watts maximum.

CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT: After installation of the
opener and adjustment of forces and limits, the chain may

appear loose. This is normal,To check the chain tension:
disconnect the trolleyby pullingthe red emergengy handle.

If the chain returns to the position described and illustrated

in Step 5 page 9, DO NOTmake ANY further adjustmants_
TRANSMITTER:The 3-functiontransmitter willoperate more

than one garage door opener,if desired. The push buttons
may also be used to operate other 53000 and/or53000SR

Seriesdevices. The standardtransmitter may be secured to

carsunvisor with clip provided. Additional transmitters can

be purchased at any time_Refer to Accessories on page 4.
Any new transmitters must be set to the same code as the

original transmitterand receiver.Page 19 explains how to
change your existing code and use the transmitter(s) with

other 53000 end,or 53000SR Series receivers_Self service
of your radio controls is not recommended. If service is

needed, contactyour nearest Sears Service Center.

TRANSMITTER BATTERY: The 12 Volt battery should

producepower for at least one year. As long as the battery
power is adequate, the transmitter test light will glow when

the push button is pressed (and the opener or other control
will operate), tf light doesn't come on, replace the battery. If
transmission range lessens, check battery test light.

TOCHANGEBATTERY:Slidethe battery compartment cover
down (or removecover screw). Position new 12Voltbattery
as directed.

MAINTENANCE OF

AT LEAST 4 'TIMES A YEAR

MANUALLY OPERATE DOOR. If it isunbalanced or binding,
call for professional garage door service.
CHECK TO BE SURE DOOR OPENS & CLOSES FULLY.

Adjust Limits and/or Force if necessary.
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST_ Make any necessary
adjustments (see page 18).

YOUR OPENER

TWICE A YEAR

CHECK CHAIN TENSION. Adjust if necesseryr

ONCE A YEAR

OIL DOOR ROLLERS, BEARINGS AND HINGES.

1, Motor: Permanently lubricated with automatic reset.

2., Opener Light: Turns on and off automatically with 4¥2
minute illumination for your safety and convenience

& Safety System: Independent up and down force

adjustment, The door reverses automatically when
obstructed in DOWN direction The door STOPS when

obstructed in UP position

4. Easy Limit Adjustment: Limits of door opening and

closing adjusted by turning screws without removing
chassis cover.

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5. Digital Radio Controls: The code can be easily
changed by the owne_:,

6. 3-Function Transmitter: Has three push buttons Each
button can activate one or more Light Control and,or

garage door opener. The opener receiver is factory

preset to activate with LARGE transmitter push button,

7. Emergency Disconnect: Pull cord disconnect permits

manual door operation.

8. Automatic Reconnect: The trolley halves reconnect
for automatic operation when the opener is energized

after emergency disconnect

SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

Type
Speed

Volts
Ct,_rrent

Gears

Drive

Length of travel

Travel rate

Lamp

Door finkage

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Permanent split capacitor
1500 rpm
t20 Volts AC - 60 Hz= Only

4,5 amperes

DRIVE MECHANISM

t6:l worm gear reduction
Chain & cable with two-plece trolley on

steel Tee-rail
Adjustable to 71/2 feet

6 to 8 inches per second

, On when door starts in travel, off 41/2

minutes after stop,
Adjustable door arm. Puti cord trol!ey

release

Personal ........ Push button and automatic reversal in

Electronic ........ independent UP and DOWN force ad-

Electrica! ........ Motor overload protector &iow voltage

Limit device .... Circuit actuated by limit nut

Limit adjustment Screwdriver adjuslment on side panel

Start circuit ...... Low voltage push button or radio

Length (overafl) .... t24 inches

Headroom required 2 inches
Hanging weight . 32 pounds

ACCESSORIES

Sears offers many useful accessories for your garage door opener. They
numbers and descriptions.

53778 EXTRA TRANSMITTER: 53710

Standard size. Includes visor clip.

53758

EXTRA TRANSMITTER:
Mini, with key ring.

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53717

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SAFETY

down direction. Push button and Auto.
matic stop in UP direction

justment screws

push button wiring

control

DIMENSIONS

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are illustrated below with Sears stock

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INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR:

An optional system which provides

i auxiliary support to the safety features

built into your opener,, If the system's

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inws_ble beam is broken, a closing

i door will reverse and an open door will

not close.

OPEN DOOR INDICATOR:
Provides an illuminated signal when

your garage door is open.

OUTDOOR KEY SWITCH:
Opens the garage door automatically

from outside when transmitter is net

handy.

53709

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DOOR CLEARANCE BRACKETS:
(For Sectional Doors Only)

Replace top brackets and rollers on

door to reduce height of door travel.

For use when installing opener in

garage with low headroom clearance.

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TOUCH CODE TRANSMITTER:
Enables homeowner to operate garage

door opener from outside by entering
code en specialty designed keyboard

EMERGENCY RELEASE KEYLOCK

REQUIRED for a garage with NO

service door.,

Allows manual operation of garage
door from outside in case of power

failure.

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CARTON CHECK LIST

SEARS has packaged your GARAGE DOOR OPENER in two cartons which contain all the parts and hardware
illustrated below and on Page 22.

Cover Grease Lens exce._ 53415, 53315 Tr',.msmitter Transmitlet

Rag Lighl Transmitters (21, Touch Code Mini

& 53899 (1 only) 13953625 ONLY 13g 53699 ONLY

SEPARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELOW.

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

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Threa_ed T¢oliey Rod

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(_ Lockwashe_'

Master Link 5/16"- 18 x 112"

{2) _ 121

5,'_6"(4)

Washered Screw

"(mounted

in chassis)

N16" - 18

(5)

Clevis Pin

5116" x 2_3/4"

Carriage Bolt

5/16"-1B x 2-!12 _

(2) Ring

Fastener (3) Rope

lt4" - 20 x 1/2"

(4) Hex Screw

Carriage Bolt Q

&_16" - 18 x 7/8"

(3)

L_)ckNut

1/4" - 20 x 112"

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YOU'LL NEED TOOLS

During assembly and Installation of your opener, the instructions will call for the use of various hand tools. Have a
stepladder handy, and those tools illustrated below; hammer, electric drill (& 3116"and 5/16"dr111bits), screwdriver,

adjustable end wrench or socket wrench kit, wire cutters, tape measure, pliers and hack saw.

P_iers Hack Saw

Tape Measure

Wire Cutters Claw Hammer

Screwdriver

S[epladder

Adjustable End W_er_ch

Assembly

TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

STEP 1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket

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CAUTION: Do not tighten the lock nuts until bolt necks
ate seated in square holes, _14"Lm_kNut

The end sections of the rail MUST be
connected to the center section from

the direction shown in the illustration,

Otherwise, the trolley will hit against
the nut when installed (Pg. 7).

PROCEDURE: Place the 3 Tee ral! sections on a fiat

surfac_ for assembly. THIS IS IMPORTANT. The end

sections are identical. THE CENTER SECTION BRACES
MUST BE POSITIONED AGAINST THE END SECTIONS

AS SHOWN° Make sure that the "directional arrow"is
pointing toward the fTont(to door)_ Study the illustration

CAREFULLY.
(When assembled, Tee rail has a front-to-back position as

shown.)

Boltrail sections together with the hz_lware illustrated and
from Ihe direction indicated.

SQUARE NECKS ON THE CARRIAGE BOLTS MUST BE
SEATED IN THE SQUARE HOLES IN RAIL SECTIONS.

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(End Section)

FRONT

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Position the cable pulley bracket on front end of tee rail
as shown. Fasten securely with the hardware provided,

IMPORTANT: When tightening screws, be sure to keep
bracket parallel to rail. Otherwise, rail m_rf bow when
opener is operated.

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STEP 2 InstallTrofley

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AS A TEMPORARY STOP, INSERT A SCREWDRIVER T,oHE%.,f_.,_y _,_
INTO HOLE IN FRONT END OF TEE RAiL AS SHOWN. _----_

1, At_ch threaded shaft to trolley withtockw_her and nuts _ ,," __ -

asshown .fr" .-"

2. Slide trolley assembly along rail to screwdriver stopo J_J"_ _"
NOTE: If trolley hits against the nut on Tee rail, center SJJ I

section was attached from wrong side and must be ../,'-._j_

re_sitioned. Review Step t. ._f"_SJ

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STEP 3 Attach Tee Rail To Opener Chassis

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USE ONLY THOSE SCREWS MOUNTED IN

TOP OF OPENER CHASSIS. FAILURE TO DO
SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
OPENER.

PROCEDURE: Place the opener chassis on packing

material to protect the cover, For convenient, place a
support under the cable pulley bracket.,

Remove 5/16"-18 x 1/2" w_hered screws mounted in top
of opener chassis. Align holes in back end of Tee rail with
holes in opener chassis. Fasten the _il to the chassis
with washered screws p_viously removed, CAUTION;

USE ONLY THESE SCREWS! Use of any other screv_
will cau_ serious damage to door opener. Tighten

screws securely°

losert a 5116,-18 x 718" w_hered screw into trolley stop
hole in the Tee rail _ shown. Tighten securely with a 5116"

loc_asher and nut.

Tee Rail

(Back Section)

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Hex Screw

5/t6"-18x7/8"

Assembly

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Install Chain and Cable

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DO NOT REMOVE CHAIN AND CABLE FROM CARTON.

Detach cable from side of carton and fasten to trolley with
a master link from coin envelope,

MASTER LINK PROCEDURE: Push pins of master link
bar through loop of cable and hole in front end of trolley

(A) as shown° Push cap over pins and onto notches. Slide
clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches untilboth pins
are locked in place.

Caution: Keep the chain taut while installing to help
prevent kinking.

With trolley against the screwdriver, dispense cable around
pulley. Proceed back around opener sprocket (B_. be sure

sprocket teeth engage chain- and forward to the threaded
trolley shaft (C).

Use second master link to connect the chain to the fiat
end of shaft as shown. Check to make sure chain is not

twisted,
REMOVE SCREWDRIVER.

A

B lnstaI| Chain

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OpenerCh_,_s

ATTACH SPROCKET COVER TO CHASSIS: Insert back
tab in chassis slot. Then bend cover forward and insert

front tab in slot provided on mounting plate.

Tab Slot

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STEP 5

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Tighten the Chain and Cable

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Loosen Lock Tighten

CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts are

turned.

PROCEDURE: Thread the outer nut toward troltey as
shown. (Loosen inner nut first, if necessary.)

Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1t2"

above the base of the Tee rail, midway between puIley
bracket and chassis.

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To maintain proper lension, make sure inner nut is re-
tightened.

Chin

Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose

or too tight,

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Base of Tee R_I

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the chain. Refer to

Page 3.

ASSEMBLY OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS NOW COMPLETE.

BEFORE YOU PROCEED WITH THE INS'I'ALLATION OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER, BE SURE TO COMPLY WIT_

ALL SAFETY RULES.

KEEP GARAGE DOOR BALANCED. STICKING OR BINDING DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED. THE GARAGE DOOR,
DOOR SPRINGS, CABLES, PULLEYS, BRACKETS AND THEIR HARDWARE ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION
AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN, MOVE OR ADJUST THEM°
CALL A GARAGE DOOR SERVICEMAN.

DO NOT WEAR WATCHES, RINGS OR LOOSE CLOTHING WHILE INSTALLING OR SERVICING A DOOR OPENER.

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AS YOU PROCEED WITH THE REMAINING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNERS MANUAL, YOU MAY FIND IT HELPFUL

3"0 REFER TO THE FOLLOWING ILUJSTRATION OF THE FULLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED GARAGE DOOR OPENER°

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Power Cord

Arm Lens O O

Eme_ency

Trolley

Release

Curved

oDoor Arm

Door

Light

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IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OPENER BE INSTALLED 7 FEET OR MORE ABOVE FLOOR WHERE SPACE PERMITS.

CERTAIN INSTALLATION PROCEDURES VARY ACCORDING TO GARAGE DOOR TYPES. WHERE THE DIFFERENCES
OCCUR, BE SURE TO FOLLOW ONLY THOSE INSTRUCTIONS WHICH APPLY TO YOUR DOOR CONSTRUCTION.

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STEP 1

THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO THE HEADER WALL. REINFORCE THE WALL
WiTH 2x4 IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION OF SAFETY

REVERSE SYSTEM (SEE PAGE 18)+

1o With the door closed, locate and mark the vertical

centerline of garage door. Extend line onto header wall
above the door.

2. Locate height for header bracket by opening door to
highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting
horizontal line on header wail 2" above high point. This

height provides travel clearance for top edge of door.

NOTE: When the headroom is not sufficient for 2"

clearance, the bottom edge of bracket may be placed
parallel to the high point of travel

Door Clearance Brackets ere designed for low
headroom installations (page 4). They replace top
brackets and milers on the garage door, thereby
lowering the high point of door travel. Installation
instructions are contained in the accessory carton.

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Position and Instafl Header Bracket

installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow only those instruc-
tions which apply to your door as tllustratedo

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INSTALLATION

SECTIONAL DOOR AND

l-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

SECTIONAL DOOR

CURVED TRACK

Ceiling

ONE-PIECEDOOR

HORIZONTALTRACK

JAMB HARbWARE

Header

_cket

Track

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1-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

ONEPIECE DOOR

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PIVOT HARDWARE

Door

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INSTALLATION

ONE PIECE DOOR

JAMB HARDWARE

HighestPo{nt

Header of Trey!!

NO TRACK

3. Position bracket as shown (bottom edge of bracket on
herizortal line). Mark either top and bottom or left and
right bracket holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten

bracket.

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t. Follow instructionsas describedin 1 above.

2. Locateheight for header bracket by opening doot: to
highestpoint oftravelasshown.Measure the distance

from top of door tofloor,Subtractactual heightofdoor.
Add 8" tothe remainder.Refer to examplebelow.

NOTE: If total numberof inches exceedsthe height
available in your garage,use the maximum height

possets. On finished ceilings, do not position the
bracket closer than 1/2" from ceiling.

3 Measudng frem top of door draw an intersecting

horizontalline ontheheaderwallatdeterminedheight.
Position the bottom edge of header bracket on the

horizontal line, centeringbracketon verticleline, Mark
either topand bottomor leftand rightholes°Drill 3/16"
pilot holes andfastenthe bracketwith 5/16"xl-7/8" lag

screwsas shownabove,

EXAMPLE

Distance from lop of door (at

highest pointof travel) to floor ................. 92"

Actual height of door ........................ 88"

Remainder ................................. 4"

Add ........................................+ 8"

Bracket height on header wall ................ 12"

(Measure UP from top of doer

in closed position.)

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STEP 3 Position Opener Chassis

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STEP 2 Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket

PROCEDURE: Position opener chassis on garage floor
below the header bracket, Use packin 3 matedaI base to

protect cover° NOTE: To enable the Tee rail to clear
sectional door springs, it may be necessary to lift the

chassis onto a temporary support,

CAUTION: Chassismust either be secured to support
or held firmly In place by another person.

Raise the Tee rail until pulley and header brackets come
together. Align bracket holes and join with clevis pin as
shown,, Insert ring fastener to secure°

Pac_king

M.atedal

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.

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TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO ALL LIGHTWEIGHT DOORS AND DOORS WITH WINDOWS, DO NOT REST
THE OPENER ON THE DOOR_

INSTALLATION

SECTIONAL & ONE-PIECE

DOOR WITH TRACK

NOTE: A 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-
to-Tee rail distance, tt is not necessery where headroom

ts Insufficient.
PROCEDURE: Raise the opener chassis onto a step-

ladder, Open garage door, Place a 2x4 on top section of
door near centedine as shown below, Rest Tee rail on 2x4°

INSTALLATION

ONE-PIECE DOOR

WITH NO TRACK

PROCEDURE: Measurethe distance from floorto top of
door (in fullyopen positionand parallel to the floor),

Using a stepladderas a support,raiseopener chassisto

the same distancefromthefloor(chassiswillhave astight
angle as shown).

The topof the doorshould be level withthetop ofopener,

Formaximum efficiency, do notposition opener chassis
more than 2 inchesabove this point.

Top of Opener

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In.otallation

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STEP 4 Hang Opener Chassis

THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF GARAGE.

Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig.l)
or crossed (Fig.2) to provide rigid support, On finished ceilings (Fig.3), attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to

ceiling joists before installing opener.

PROCEDURE: On EACH side of the opener measure the _..,._...._._ _ FtGU_E2

distance from chassis to the structural supports,

Ratten one end of each bracket and bend or twist to fit _'--_

the fastening angles, Do not bend at the bracket holes. _-----_-....,._

Drill 3/16" pilotho_esin the structural supports. Attach flat-

Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths,

tened ends of brackets to supports with 5/16" xl-7/8" lag

screws°

Liftopener and fasten to hanging bracket asshown. Check sl _he_, _._._
to make sure Tee rail is centered over door. REMOVE '" "_N_'_ __._ ""*_- _ __

2X4o Operate door manually. If door hits the rail, raise

header bracket,

Grease the top and underside of rail surface on |

which trolley slides. A tube of grease is supplied.

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STEP 5 Attach Emergency Release Rope & Handle

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USE EMERGENCY RELEASE ROPE ONLY TO
DISENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE ROPE

AND HANDLE TO PULL THE DOOR OPEN OR
CLOSED,

PROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole in top
of red handle so 'NOTICE' reads right side up as shown_
Secure with an overhand knot°

NOTE: Knot should be at least 1" from end of the rope
to prevent slipping.

Thread other end of rope through hole in release arm of
outer trolley. Adjust rope length so that handle is 6 feet

above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot as above.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut rope, heat seal cut end

with a match or lighter to prevent fraying and/or
raveling.

Bracke[ FIGURE 3 FINISHED

(Not Supplied) CEILING

Rope

G

Release Arm

_---R Emergency

Overha_

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elease Handle

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installation

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STEP 6 Install Waft Push Button

LOCATE WALL PUSH BUTTON (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE THE GARAGE DOOR
IS VISIBLE, AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, "

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OF THE
OPENER. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE WALL PUSH BUTTON(S) OR THE TRANSMITTER,
FASTEN THE CAUTION LABEL ON THE WALL NEAR WALL PUSH BUTTON AS A REMINDER OF SAFE

OPERATING PROCEDURES

PROCEDURE: Remove about a 114" of insulation from
each end ofthe 2-strand bell wire. Connect one end to the
screw terminals on the back of wal! push button (or

doorbell-type push button) as shown.
Fasten the wall push button with 6ABxl" sheet mete}

screws, The doorbell4ype push button has 6ABxl-1/2"
sheet metal screws, Use anchors if attaching to dry watlo

Install on an inside garage deor A convenient place is

side the _i_ _r and OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Run the belf wire up the wall and acres the ceiling to the

garage d_r o_ner. Secure with insulated stapEes,
The receiver terminals and the antenna are located on the

back panel of the opener chassis F_sition antenna wire
as showm Then cennect the wire by color to the white and
red o_ner terminal screws,,

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DOOR BELL-TYPE

LIGHTED PUSHBUTTON

Terminal Screws

WALL PUSH BLrTTON

Terminal Screws Top Installation

Flange

Borlom In s_allation

Flange

Ughted

Pushbut_on

OPERATION OF THE WALL PUSH BUTTON

Press and release to open or close door.
Press and rele_ again to REVERSE door during

CLOSING cycle or to STOP door during OPENING
cycie.

Opener

Terrn_n,ld Screws

Rear P a,,lel

of Opener

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSORIES

Infrared Reveming Sensor:

To white and black opener terminals

Outdoor Key Switch:

To red and white opener terminals

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]nstaliation

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STEP 7 Install Light and Lens

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INSTALLING LIGHT:

Install a 75 watt maximun light bulb in socket as shown°
The light will turn on and remafn lit for 4-1/2 minutes when
power is connected,, After 4d12 minutes it will turn off_

If light bulb burns out prematurely due to vibration,

Lens Guide

replace with s bulb specifically packaged for "Garage
Door Openers".

INSTALLING LENS:

Sllde the lens into the guides as shown, Snap the bottom
tabs into lens stots,

Lens Tab Light Bulb

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75 Watt Max

STEP 8 Connect Electric Power

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TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM ENTANGLEMENT, REMOVE ALL ROPES CONNECTED
TO THE GARAGE DOOR BEFORE OPERATING OPENER.

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER, MAKE DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE BEFORE
CONNECTING ELECTRIC POWER. USE A WOOD SCREW OR NA|L TO HOLD THE LOCKS IN "OPEN"
(UNLOCKED) POSITION.

INSTALLATION & WIRING MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND BUILDING CODES.
OPERATION AT OTHER THAN 120V 60Hz WILL CAUSE OPENER MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE.

Opener MUST be permanently wired or plugged into a
grounded 3-prong receptacle wired according to local etec-
trical codes. DO NOT use a 2-wlre adapter. DO NOT use

an extension cord°

RIGHT WRONG

IF LOCAL CODES REQUIRE PERMANENT WIRING:

DISCONNECT THE POWER AT THE FUSE
BOX BEFORE PROCEEDING.

PROCEDURE: Refer to [llustratiom Make connection

through the 7/8" diameter hole in top of opener chassis°

1. Remove opener chassis cover by removing the cover
screws

2, Remove attached 313rong cord.
& Connect the black (line) wire to black wire on terminal

block; whtta (neutral) wire to the white terminal wire;
tim green (ground) wire to green ground screw°

PERMANENT WIRING

CONNECTION

Ground Tab

Green Ground

Wire

(Ground)

White '

Wire'

CAUTION: BE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS GROUNDED

ACCORDING TO LOCAL CODE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: TO AVOID INSTALLA'rlQN
DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN OPENER NOW.

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Installation

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STEP 9 Instau Door Bracket and Plate

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS (OR ONES WtTH GLASS

PANELS), ALWAYS REINFORCE THE INSIDE OF DOOR--BOTH VERT1C..ALLY AND HORIZONTALLY--WITH

2x4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON.

The horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel. Check

with your garage door manufacturer for a door reinforcement kit for an opener installation,,

Sectional Door Installation Procedure

1. Assemble door bracket and plate as shown, Center
bracket on previously marked vertical guideline

2, Position the bracket assembly 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) Directly below any structural support across the top

of the door

Placement depends on your particular needs

& Mark and drill 5/16" TOP and BOTTOM fastening holes,,

Secure bracket as shown,

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Carriage Belt

Door

/ Bracket

Door Bracket

_( Plale

ofl_r0r o_--

Reinlorcement Board

Washer

_/16"

Ver,Jca]

CenIer

Line

Header

Bracket

Door Bracket &

Nu!

_!16"-18

One-Piece Door installation Procedure

NOTE: Door bracket has left and right side fastening

holes. Assemble and install the door bracket and plate
if your installation requires top and bottom fastening

holes.

I, Center bracket (with or without plate as required) on

top edge of door as shown° Mark holes,

2. Drill two 5116" holes and fasten the door bracket with
hardware supplied

NOTE: If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3tt6"

pilot holes and use 5/16" x 1 - 1/2" lag screws (not sup-
plied) to fasten bracket to top of door°

Door

NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on face of
door if required for your installation. (Refer to dotted

line drawing,,) HOWEVER, drill 3/16" pilot holes and
substitute 5116"x 1.1/2" lag screws (not supplied) to

fasten the bracket to the doon

ONE PIECE DOOR

Bracket

_Header

Optional .___

Face of Door

lnstallalion

Door

Bracket

_ Doo_" Bracket

Header Walt --

PIate

(Optional)

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STEP 10 Connect Door Arm to Trolley

Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type°

Make sure garage door is closed tighL Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley.. Manually move
outer trolley back to the center of inner trolley as shown in Figures A, B and C.

FIG A: Fasten straight door arm section

to outer trolley with a clevis pin. Secure
the connection with a ring fastener.

Fasten curved section to door bracket in

the same way_

A

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1"_"_'X,_.._S°._/_'" Curved

C_evisPin _ _ D_or Arm

Proceed to Step 1, page 17o Trolley will re-engage automatically when opener is operated.

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SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION

FIG B: Bringarm sections together. Find

two pairs of holes that line up and join

sections
Select holes as far apart as possible to

increase door arm rigidity.

FIG C: tf holes incurved arm are ABOVE
holes in straight arm, disconnect straight

arm Cut about 6" from the solid end,
Reconnect to trolley with CUT END

DOWN as shown,

Bring arm sections together, Find two
pairs of holes that line up and join with
screws, lock washers and nuts

C

Lock

Washers

5/16"

Emergency

Reiease

Handle

_t5"-18x_8"

ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLE DOOR ARM: Fasten straight and curved door

arm sections together to longest possible length.. With door
closed, connect straight door arm section to door bracket

with a clevis pin. Secure with a ring fastener,

Before connecting door arm to trolley, limits of travel must be adjusted on one-piece doors. Limit adjustment screws
are located on left side panel as shown in illustration on Page 17. Follow procedures below.

Fully Closed

Trolley

Closed Open Doer Deer Arm

Door Bracke[

!

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

OPEN DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Decrease UP limiL _Jrn UP limit adjustment screw counterclock-

wise 4 complete turns.
Press Lighted Wall Push Button. Trolley will travel to rut1 open

Manually raise door arm to open position (parallel to floor) and
lift door arm to trolley The arm should touch t_olley just in back
of door arm connector hoie as shown in solid line drawing. Ifarm
does not extend far enough, adjust limit further. One lull turn

equals 2" of door travel.

CONNECT DOOR ARM TO TROLLEY: With door closed, join curved arm to connector hole in tro,ey with remaining clevis pin Secure

with ring fastening pin. NOTE: It may be necessary to lift door slightly to make connection.

Run opener through a complete Vavel cycte I! door has a stight 'downward' slant in full open position, decrease UP limits until door

is parallel to floo_

Door 0-----_ Ring

Bracket _ Fastener - - Nuts

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r,tISc_.ewsz,rt'_.____4_ "" _"___.__ Door Arm

5/16"-18x7/8 "

Door Arm

CLOSED DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Decrease DOWN limit. Turn DOWN limit adjustment screw clock _

wise 8 complete turns

Press Lighted Wall Push Button. Trolley wilt travel to full closed.
Manualfy close door and lift door arm to trolley. The arm should

touch trolley just ahead of door arm connector hole as shown in
dotted line drawing. If arm is behind the connector hole, adjust

timer furthe_ One full turn equals 2" of door travel

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Adjustment

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STEP 1 Adjust

LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings regulate the points at which
the door will stop when mowng up or down.

UP and DOWN Limits

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Limil

Adjustment

NOTE: Door STOPS in the UP direction if anything

interferes with door travel. Door REVERSES in the
DOWN direction if anything interferes with the door

travel (including binding or unbalanced doors).
PROCEDURE: To operate opener, press wall push button

or transmitter, Run the opener through a COMPLETE

TRAVEL CYCLE, Limit adjustments are not necessa_
when the door opens and closes completely and doesnt

Leit Sid'e Panel

reverse unintentionally in the down position
The following chad outlines adjustment procedures° Run the opener through a COMPLETE TRAVEL CYCLE AFTER

EACH ADJUSTMENT. NOTE: REPEATED OPERATION OF THE OPENER DURING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES MAY
CAUSE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT OFF, SIMPLY WAIT 15 MINUTES AND TRY AGAIN. Read chart carefully

before proceeding to Step 2 Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments,

LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CHART

IF DOOR DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY

BUT OPENS AT [.EAST FIVE FEET

Increase UP travel° Turn the UP LIMIT adjustment screw
clockwise, One turn equals 2" of travel•

If door does not open at least 5 feet: adjust OPEN
FORCE as explained in Step 2r

IF DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

(ON SECTIONAL DOORS)

Increase DOWN traveLTurn down limit adjustment screw

counterclockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel

Ifthe door still will not close completely, the header bracket
is positioned too high. Repeat Step 1, page 10

IF DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

(ON ONE-PIECE DOORS)

Increase DOWN travaloTurn the down limit adjustment

screw counterclockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel

IF DOOR REVERSES WHEN CLOSING AND THERE

tS NO INTERFERENCE TO TRAVEL CYCLE

Test door for binding: Full emergency release handle°
Manually open and close doer, If door is binding, call a
door serviceman, If door is not binding or unbalanced,

adjust CLOSE FORCE. See Step 2_
IF OPENER REVERSES IN FULLY CLOSED POSITION

Decrease DOWN travel Turn down limit adjustment screw
clookwise_ One turn equals 2" of travel,

STEP 2 Adjust Force

EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER OPERATION OF SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM OR

DO NOTuSE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING _RAGE DooR,

DAMAGE GARAGE DOOR.

Force Adjustment Controls are located on rear panel of
opener. FORCE ADJUSTMENT settings regulate amount
of the power required to open and close door.

NOTE: The door STOPS in the UP direction if anything
interferes with Its travel. Door REVERSES In the DOWN

direction if anything interferes with its travel (including
binding or unbalanced doors),

If the force adjustments are set too light, door travel may be
interrupted by nuisance reversals in DOWN direction and

steps in UP directionrAs weather conditions can affect the

door movement, occasiona! adjustment may be needed.

Maximum force adjustment range is260 degrees, about
3/4 of a complete turn° Do not force controls beyond that
point° Turn force adjustment controls with a screwdriver.

FORCE ADJUSTMENT CHART

TEST DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE

Grasp the door handle or door bottom when door is about
halfway through DOWN (CLOSE') TRAVEL Door should

reverse. If the door is hard to hold or doesn't reverse,

decrease DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning the control
in a counterclockwise direction. Make 10 degree turn

adjustments until door reverses normally. After each
adjustment, run opener through a complete cycle.

PROCEED TO STEP 3

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Force

Adjustmenl

Adjustment, Label

IF DOOR DOESN'T OPEN AT LEAST 5 FEET

Increase UP (OPEN) FORCE by turning control clockwise.
Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door opens

completely. Readjust UP LIMIT if necessary. After each
adjustment, run opener through a complete travel cycle.

IF DOOR REVERSES DURING DOWN (CLOSE) CYCLE

Increase DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning the control
clockwise, Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door
completes close cycle. After each adjustment, run the

opener through a complete travel cycle.

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Adjustment

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THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IMPORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT

WITH A ONE INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST AT LEAST

FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND ADJUST AS NEEDED.

STEP 3 TestSafetyReverse System

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PROCEDURE: Place a 1-inch obstacle on the floor under
the garage door° Operate door in DOWN direction. The

door MUST reverse on the obstruction°

If the door STOPS on the obstruction, it is not traveling

far enough in the DOWN direction. Increase the DOWN

limit by turning DOWN limit adjustment screw counter-

clockwise 1/4 turn. REPEAT TEST_
NOTE: Make sum limit adjustments do not force the

door arm beyond a straight up and down position. See
the Illustration on Page 16.

When the door reverses on the l-inch obstacle, remove

the obstruction and run the opener through a comptete
travel cycle. Door MUST NOT reverse in c!osed position.

if it does, repeat Adjustment Steps 1, 2 and 3_

ONE-PIECE DOOR

SECTIONAL DOOR

IInertC_s,_'uctlon

REPEAT ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 AFTER:

e EACH ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR ARM LENGTH, CLOSE FORCE OR DOWN LIMIT,

e ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF GARAGE DOOR (INCLUDING SPRINGS AND HARDWARE).
e ANY REPAIR OR BUCKLING OF THE GARAGE FLOOR.

e ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER.

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(Optional)

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The INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR provides an
ADDITIONAL measure of safety against a small child

being caught under a garage door. It uses an invisible

beam which, when broken by an obstruction, causes a

c!osing door to open and prevents an open door from
closing.

After the garage dooropener has been completely installed

and adjusted, the INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR
accessory can be Installed. Instructions am included with

this optional device.

STEP 4 instafl Infrared Reversing Sensor

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Radio Controls

EC.C. rules prohibit adjustments to or modification of receiver and transmitter circuitry except for changing the
code setting and replacing the transmitter battery THERE ARE NQ OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

Manufactured under ! or more of the fol_owlng U.S. patents: RE2g_525; 4,03"7,201; 4,750,1t8; 4,806,930

Your 53000SR SERIES garage door opener (with RECEIVER 'SR' CODE BUTTON) has been factory set to operate
with the LARGE push button on the transmitter, The 3-function transmitter(s) can also activate additional garage

door openers and/or light controls. 53000 and/or 53000SR SERIES.

Instructions are given below for matching the code in all transmitters, changing your code selection or using the
transmitter(s) with other receivers,

MATCH/CHANGE THE CODE IN TRANSMITTER(S)

SET CODE SWITCHES IN ALL TRANSMITTERS TO MATCHING POSITIONS

1. Locate the code switches in transmitter(s), either by sliding batteq/compartment cover down or by removing cover
screw and carefully turning case top overr

2. With a pen or a screwdriver, change the setting of one or more switch (to a (+), (-) or (0) position).
NOTE: Code switches 2 through g in ALL transmitters used to operate e receiver must be set to match. (Code

switch 1 on a 34unction transmitter is neutral Set it to ANY position° It will not affect the code selected).

'--- 3 Standard

] t _"_ .... _-_---.Code Switches

3*Function

"--- 3_Function

Trat_s miller

__!i Standard

"*-COde Switches

,, (2.9)

3-Function

Mini Transmitter

Code Switches

0-9}

SET RECEIVER TO MATCH TRANSMITTER(S) CODE

53000SR SERIES (WITH RECEIVER CODE BUTTON)

Garage Door Openers and Light Controls

(illustration A shows a garage door opener receiver)

3 FUNCTION A GARAGE DOOR

TRANSMITTER _ OPENER RECEIVER

Select a trar_smi[ter push AE_ v_rr e,_K 'tEL

burton to operate receiver

(Wilh SR Code Button)

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SR tnd[caler

Code Button Light

3. Press the RECEIVER SR code button on the right side
panel of opener (Illustration A) The indicator light will

turn ON.

4, STAND AWAY FROM THE DOOR and press the

selected push button on the transmitler The indicator

light will turn OFF and door will move, Receiver and

transmitter codes now match and the opener will
operate with the selected push button on the transmitter,

NOTE: tf transmitter push button is not pressed

within 30 seconds, the indicator light wilt turn OFF.

Begin again at Step 3.

TO USE THE TRANSMITTER(S) WITH OTHER 53000SR
SERIES RECEIVERS: Select another transmitter push

button to operate the Light Control or additional garage
door opener, Make sure all transmitters used to operate
receiver are set to the same code (Steps 1 and 2) Repeat

Steps 3 and 4,

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53000 SERIES (WITH RECEIVER CODE SWITCHES)

Garage Door Openers and Light Controls

(Illustration B shows a garage door opener receiver)

Push Button (-}

B 3 FUNCTION

TRANSMITTER

Select a transmitter

Push Bu_

\

Code Switch #t ('l

Receiver wiiI operale

with _ransmitters'

large push butlon

Push Button (el

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push butlon to operate
receiver

YEL GARAGE DOOR

OPENER RECEIVER

(With Code Switches)

S{ide receiver code
switch #1 to posit.ion

that matches r_e_ected
transmitter push buItoo
(+; 0 or -)

3 Locate the receiver code switches Set code switch #1

to match transmitter push button you want to use with
that receiver (+), (0) or (-). Refer to illustration (B).

4. Hold a transmitter (with code switches visible) along-
side the receiver. Beginning with RECEIVER code
switch #2, match the position of each transmitter

switch,

TO USE THE TRANSMITTER(S) WITH OTHER 53000
SERIES RECEIVERS: Select another transmitter push
button to operate the Light Control or additional garage

door opener. Make sure all transmitters are set to a match-

ing code (Steps I and 2), Repeat Steps 3 and 4

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!taving a Problem? Review Pages 2 and 3 Before Proceeding

SITUATION

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OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE
FROM EITHER THE WALL PUSH
BUTTON OR TRANSMITTER

OPENER OPERATES FROM
TRANSMITTER BUT NOT
FROM WALL PUSH BUTTON

DOOR OPERATES FROM
WALL PUSH BUTTON BUT NOT
FROM THE TRANSMITTER

PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION

1 Have you disengaged all door tocks? Review Step 8, page 14r

2 Does the opener have electric power? Plug a tamp into the outiet. If it doesn't

light, check fuse box or circuit breaker (Some outlets are controlled by awail switch.)

3 Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor, Wait

15 minutes Try again.

4. is there a build-up of ice or snow under door? Door may be frozen to ground, Re-
move any obstruction

5. Remove beIl wire from opener terminals. Short red and white terminals by touch-
ing both terminals at same time with a piece of metal (screwdriver or coin) if opener

runs, check for a faulty wire connection at wa)l push button or a short, under stapIes.

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1 Is wail push button _it? If not, refer to No 5 above and fo)low same procedure
2 Are wiring connections correct? Review Step 6, page 13.

1 Does the battery test light glow when transmitter push button is pressed? if not,

replace the battery

2 If you have two transmitters and only one operates, review the code setting

procedures on page 19 ALL transmitters must be set to same code.

3 )stransmitter(s) operating any other remote controf devices? See the code setting

procedures on page 19.

4 Dfd you press the transmitter button designated to operate garage door opener?
5 Reprogram receiver and ALL transmitters. Try setting ALL transmitter code switches

on plus, center or minus positions If transmitter(s) works, you can try a random
code switch setting again, if you desire.

TRANSMITTER HAS
SHORT RANGE

THE GARAGE DOOR OPENS
AND CLOSES BYITSELF

DOOR DOESN'T OPEN
COMPLETELY

DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE
COMPLETELY

1 Check battery test light. If the light is dim, change the battery
2 Change the location of the transmitter in the car.
3 A metal garage door or foil-backed insulation or metal siding will reduce the

transmission range Antenna extender kit is available from any Sears Store or

Service Cente[

4 Check to be sure antenna on the back panel of opener extends fully downward_

1 is there a neighbor with a garage door opener using the same frequency code?

Change your code Review page 19

2. Check to be sure that none of the transmitter ptJsh buttons is stuck in the 'down'

position

3. Remove betl wire from opener terminals and operate from transmitter only, If this

solves the problem, the wall push button is faulty (replace), or there is a short or
broken wire between push button and opener.

1. Is something obstructing the door?

2. If door opens at least 5 feet, travel limits may need to be increased. One turn equals

2 inches of travel, See page 17,
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.

3. If door has been working properly but now doesn't open all the way, increase the

UP FORCE. See page 17.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete°

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IS something obstructing the door?

2.

Review the Trave! Limits Adjustment Chart on page 17.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after any adjustment of door arm length,

close force or down limit.

DOOR WON'T CLOSE The Infrared Reversing Sensor (tf you have installed this accessory) may

misaligned or obstructed Disconnect sensor and check door operation. V

problem disappears, correct alignment

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Having a Problem? (continued)

SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION

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DOOR REVERSES FOR
NO APPARENT REASON

OPENER LIGHT DOESN'T TURN ON

1 Is something obstructing the door? Pull red emergency reteas handle Operate

door manuafly If it is unbalanced or binding, call a garage door serviceman _o
correct the problem.

2. Clear any ice or snow from garage floor area where garage door doses

3. Review the Force Adjustment Chart on page 1"7
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after adjustment is complete,

4. If door reverses in FULLY CLOSED position, decrease trave{ limits (see page 17)
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.

THE NEED FOR OCCASIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE FORCE AND LtMIT
SETTINGS IS NORMAL. WEATHER CONDITIONS IN PARTICULAR CAN

AFFECT DOOR TRAVEL

The infrared Reversing Sensor (If you have installed this accessory) may be

misatigned or obstructed. Disconnect sensor and check door operation If problem
disappears, correct alignment

1. Replace the !ight bulb (75 watts maximum) Use a "garage door opener bulb" if

standard bulb burns out prematurely due to vibration Vibration may be caused
by loose end panel Retighten screws.

DOESN'T TURN OFF
1_ There may be a defective ground at ceiJing or wall receptacle

UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED.

OPENER STRAINS OR 1. Door may be out of balance or springs are broken. Close doorand use emergency

MAXIMUM FORCE IS NEEDED release rope and handle to disconnect trolley. Open and close door manually A

TO OPERATE DOOR properly balanced door will stay in any poin{ of travel while being supported entirely

by its springs. If it does not, call a garage door serviceman to correct the problem,

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OPENER MOTOR HUMS 1. Garage door springs are broken. SEE ABOVE
BRIEFLY, THEN WON'T WORK 2. The trolley may be jammed into stop bolts. Putl or push on door while motor is

humming to release jammed condition Re-adjust door limits (page 17) to prevent
over-travel.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after adjustment is complete.

3 If the problem occurs on first operation of the opener, door is locked DISABLE

DOOR LOCK If chain was removed and reinstalled, motor may be out of phase
Remove chain; cycle motor to the down position (Observe drive sprocket When

it turns in clockwise direction and stops in down position.) Reinstall chain,

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OPENER WON'T OPERATE

DUE TO POWER FAILURE

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after adjustment is complete.

1. Use emergency release rope and handle to disconnect trolley Door can be opened

and closed manually, When the power is restored, press the wail push button and
trolley will automatically reconnect. Refer to Page 3 for Lockout Feature

2. The emergency release Key Lock accessory (for use on garages with no service
_oor) disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure.

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CHAIN DROOPS OR SAGS

I it is normal for chain to droop slightly in the closed door position Use emergency

release rope and handle to disconnect trolley If chain returns to normal height

when the trolley is disengaged and door reverses on a one-inch obstruction, no

adjustments are needed (see page 9)

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OPENER NOISE IS DISTURBING
IN LIVING QUARTERS OF HOME

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1. If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the tiving
quarters, Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be ordered from any Sears Service

Center and most Sears stores This kit was designed to eliminate the 'sounding
board effect' and is easy to install.

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Repair Parts

RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

INSTALLATION PARTS LIST

5

6

KEY PART
NO. NO,, DESCRIPTION

1

1A995

2

41B3244

3

4tB3243

4

2B313

5

183B93

6

4IB2616

7

4tA3473

41A3534

Master link kit
Outer trolley

Inner trolley
Tee rail-center section

Tee rail-end section (each)

Cable pulley bracket assy
Chain and cabte

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Rail assy hardware kit (includes
hardware illustrated on page 5)

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 41A3472-! Wall push button assy
2 41A2756 Doorbell-type lighted push button
3 10A14 12V battery

4 41A3476 Transmitter case, cover & screw assy.
5 29C128 Transmitter visor clip
6 41A2828 Emergency rope & handle assy.

7 219A323 2-strand belt wire
8 41A2829 Header bracket wlclevis pin & fastener

9 12B374 Door bracket

10 12B380 Door bracket piate

11 I78B35 Curved door arm section
12 178B34 Straight door arm section

13 12B350 Hanging brackets

NOT SHOWN

41A3535 installation hardware bag (includes

hardware illustrated on page 5)

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