Craftsman 139.53403 User Manual
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MODELS:
Garage
Door
Opener
139.53403
139.53413
139.53606
139.53610
1/3 HP
1/2 HP
1/2 HP
1/3 HP
Owners Manual
CAUTION
READ INSTRUCTiONS AND RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION CAREFULLY
CONTENTS PAGE
Features of Your Opener
Specifications
Accessories
Carton Check List......
You’!i Need Tools
Safety Rules
Operation of Your Opener
Maintenance Schedule
Assembly.....
Installation information..................... 9
Installation
Force & Limit Adjustment.............. 17
Safety Reverse Test —............
Setting/Changing Code
Having a Problem?
Repair Parts, Rail Assembly........... 22
Repair Parts, Installation
Repair Parts, Chassis Assembly —, 23
How to Order Repair Parts.............. 24
Maintenance Agreements—. —.. 24
Sears Warranty
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FASTEN OWNERS MANUAL NEAR GARAGE DOOR AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
PERIODIC CHECKS OF THE OPENER ARE REQUIRED TO INSURE SATISFACTORY OPERATION.
FEATURES OF YOUR OPENER
1. Motor; Permanently lubricated with automatic
reset
2. Opener Light; Turns on and off automatically.
Provides4-1/2 minute illumination foryoursafety
and convenience.
3. Safety System: Independent up and down force
adjustment Door reverses automatically when
obstructed in DOWN direction Door STOPS when
obstructed in UP direction
4. Easy Limit Adjustment: Limits of door opening
and closing adjusted by turning screws without
removing chassis cover.
SPECIFiCATlONS
MOTOR
Type ..
speed
Volts .
Current
Gears
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Drive .....................
Length of Travel
Travel rate
Lamp
Door linkage.
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. Permanent split capacitor
1500 rpm
. . . 120 Volts AC-60 Hz Only
.. 4.5 amperes
DRIVE MECHANISM
. 16:1 worm gear reduction
Chain & cable with two-piece trolley on
steel Tee rail
. Adlustable to 7-1/2 feet
6 to 8 inches per second
On when door starts In travel, off 4-1/2
minutes after stop.
Adiustable door arm Pull cord trolley
release
5. Digital Radio Controls: The code can be easily
changed by the owner.
6. 3'Channel Transmitter: Three push buttons.
Each button can activate one or more remote
control devices. The large transmitter button is
factory preset to operate the garage door opener.
7. Emergency Disconnect: Pull cord disconnect
permits manual door operation.
8. Automatic Reconnect: The trolley halves re
connect for automatic operation when opener is
energized after emergency disconnect.
SAFETY
Personal
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Electronic ...
Electrical ,
Limit device ...
Limit adjustment
Start circuit
Length (overall)
Headroom required
Hanging Weight. . ..
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Push button & automatic reversal in down
direction. Push button & automatic stop
in up direction.
Indeperident up a down force adjustment
screws
Motor overload protector and low voltage
push button wiring
Circuit actuated by limit nut
Screwdriver adjustment on side panel
Low voltage push button or radio control
DIMENSIONS
.124 In
. 2 inches
32 pounds
Sears offers many useful accessories for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with Sears
stock numbers and descriptions.
53703
OUTDOOR KEY SWITCH:
Opens the garage door automatically j
from outside when transmitter is not |
handy
EMERGENCY RELEASE KEY LOCK:
REQUIRED fora garage with NOser-1
vice door. Allows manual operation of
garage door from outside in case of |
power failure,
OPEN DOOR INDICATOR:
Provides an illuminated signal when |
your garage door is open.
TOUCH CODE LOCK:
Enables the homeowner to operate
garage door opener from outside by
entering code on specialiy designed
keypad.
53710
EXTRA TRANSMITTER:
Includes visor clip
DOOR CLEARANCE BRACKETS:
(FOR SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY)
Replace top brackets and rollers on
doorto reduce height of doortravel. For
use when installing opener in garage
with low headroom clearance
INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR:
An optional system which provides aux
iliary support to the safety features built
into your opener. If the sensor's invis
ible beam is broken, a closing door will
reverse and an open door will not close
53702
53717
53716
CARTON CHECK LIST
SEARS has packaged yourGarage Door Opener in two cartons which contain ali the partsand hardware
illustrated below and on Page 22.
Transmitters (2)
Sprocket
Cover
Rail
Grease
light Lena j1)
Touch Code Lock(1)
Model 13953610 ONLY
Model 139,53413
(1 ONLY)
SEPARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELOW.
YOU’LL NEED TOOLS
During assembly and installation of your opener, the instructions will call for use of various hand toots. Have a
stepiadder handy, and those tools illustrated below: hammer, electric driil {& 3/16" and 5/16" drill bits), screw
driver, adjustabie end wrench or socket wrench kit, wire cutters, tape measure, pliers and hack saw,
'jOy
Electric Drill
Socket Wrench
Adiustable End Wrench
start By Reading These Important Safety Rules
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.
CAUTION: IF YOUR GARAGE HAS NO SERVICE ENTRANCE DOOR, INSTALL MODEL 53702 EMERGENCY RELEASE
KEYLOCK (PAGE 2). THIS ACCESSORY ALLOWS MANUAL OPERATION OF GARAGE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE IN CASE OF
POWER FAILURE.
KEEP GARAGE DOOR BALANCED. Sticking or
binding doors must be repaired. Garage doors,
doorsprings, cables, pulleys, brackets and their
hardware may be under extreme tension and can
cause serious personal injury. DO NOT ATTEMPT
ADJUSTMENTS. Call a garage door serviceman
to move or adjust door springs or hardware.
DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE
CLOTHING while installing orservicing a garage
door opener.
To avoid serious personal injury from entangle
ment, REMOVE ALL ROPES CONNECTED TO
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 POWER CORDONLYTOAPROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET.
DO NOT USE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO COM
PENSATE 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).
Fasten the CAUTION LABEL on the wall nearthe
lighted wall control asa reminderof safe operating
procedures.
tnstailwallcontroljoradditionalpush buttons) IN
A LOCATION WHERE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE,
BUT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO
NOTALLOWCHILDRENTOOPERATETHEWALL
PUSH BUTTON(S) OR TRANSMITTER. Serious
personal injury from a closing garage door may
result from misuse of opener.
CAUTION: Aclivateopeneronty when the door is in
f u II view, free of obstruction and opener is properly
adjusted. NO ONE SHOULD ENTER OR LEAVE
THE GARAGE WHILE DOOR IS IN MOTION. DO
NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR DOOR,
LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM AND
STEEL DOORS MUST BE SUBSTANTIALLY RE
INFORCED TO AVOID DOOR DAMAGE. (See
page 15.) The best solution is to check with your
garage door manufacturer for an opener installa
tion reinforcement kit.
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IM
PORTANT. (See Pg. 18). Your garage door MUST
reverse on contact with a one-inch obstacle placed
on the floor. Failure to properly adjust the opener
may result in serious personal injury from a closing
garage door. REPEAT TEST AT LEAST ONCE
EVERY THREE MONTHS AND MAKE NEEDED
ADJUSTMENTS.
Use emergency release ONLY to disengage trolley
and, if possible, ON LY when the door is closed.
DO NOT USE RED EMERGENCY RELEASE ROPE
AND HANDLE TO PULL DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED
DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER TO GARAGE
DOOR OPENER BEFORE MAKING REPAIRSOR
REMOVING COVERS.
Operation of Your Opener
CAUTION
ffl BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE SAFETY
RULES ON PAGE 4 AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY.
® TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO
NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO
USING THE OPENER
Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices
(wait one-second between commands);
1 The transmitter. (The TOP (large) push button has been
factory preset to operate door) Hold push button down
until door starts to move
2 The lighted wali control., Hold button down until door
starts to move,
3 The Key Switch orTouch Code Lock(if you have installed
either of these accessories)
OPENING THE DOOR MANUALLY
The door can be operated manuaily by disconnecting it from
the opener THE DOOR SHOULD BE FULLY CLOSED IF
POSSIBLE. WEAK OR BROKEN SPRINGS COULD ALLOW
AN OPEN DOOR TO FALL RAPIDLY. PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Simply pull down sharply on red emergency release handle
and lift the door manually. To automatically reconnect the
door to the opener, press the wall control push button
DO NOT USE THE EMERGENCY HANDLE TO PULL THE
DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED
0 DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR AREA.
o OPERATE ONLY WHEN THE OPENER IS PROPERLY AD
JUSTED AND DOOR IS VISIBLE AND UNOBSTRUCTED.
WHEN OPENER IS ACTIVATED;
1 If open, door will close. If closed, door will open
2 If closing, the door will reverse,
3 If opening, the doorwill stop (allowing space for entry and
exit of pets and for fresh air).
4 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.
6. If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door
will stop.
7 If the optional Infrared Reversing Sensor is installed, the
garage door will reverse In the closing cycle when the
invisible beam is broken An open doorwill not ciose when
the beam is broken. The sensor has no effect in the open
ing cycfe.
THE OPENER LIGHT will turn on under the following con
ditions: when the opener is initially plugged in; when power Is
interrupted; when the opener is activated. It will turn off auto
matically after 4-1/2 minutes Bulb size-75 Watts maximum,.
CARE OF THE OPENER
When properly installed, the opener will provide high perfor
mance with a minimum of maintenance. Opener does not
require additional lubrication.
Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can be
traced to problems with the door itself....OPENER iS NOT
iNTENDEDTOCORRECTPROBLEMSTHATARECAUSED
BY AN UNSAUNCEDOR BINDING DOOR, BROKEN DOOR
SPRINGS OR BY FAULTY DOOR HARDWARE.
When operated manually, a property balanced door will stay
in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its
springs.
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: These adjustments
must be checked and properly set when opener is installed.
Only a screwdriver is required. Weather conditions may
cause minor changes in door operation requiring some
re-adjustments, particularly during the first year of opera
tion. Page 17 refers to limit and force adjustments Follow
instructions carefully and repeat SAFETY REVERSE TEST
after any adjustment.
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT (SEE
PG.18}.. GARAGE DOOR /MUSTREVERSE ON CONTACT
WITH A ONE-INCH OBSTACLE PUVCED ON THE FLOOR.
FAILURETOPROPERLYADJUSTOPENERMAYRESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN JURY FROM ACLOSING GAR
AGE DOOR.
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT: After installation of the
opener and adjustment of forces and limits, chain may appear
loose. This is normal.
TO CHECK THE CHAIN TENSION: disconnect the trolley
by pulling the red emergency handle. If the chain returns to
the position described and iiluslrated in Step 5. Page 9, DO
NOT make ANY further adjustments.
THE TRANSMITTER: The 3-channel transmitter will operate
more than one garage door opener, if desired. The additional
push buttons may also be used to operate other remote con
trol devices, Transmitter(s) may be secured to a car sun visor
with clip(s) provided. Additional transmitters can be purchased
at any time. (Refer to Accessories, Pg, 2),
Any new transmitters must be set to the same code as orlgina!
transmitter and receiver. Page 19 explains how to change
your existing code and how to use the transmitter(s) with
other remote control devices. Self service of your radio con
trols is not recommended. If service is needed, contact your
nearest Sears Service Center.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY; The 9-Volt battery should pro
duce power for approximately one year. As long as there Is
adequate power, the transmitter battery test light will glow
when a push button is pressed (and the opener will operate).
When the light does not come on, replace battery If transmis
sion range lessens, check battery tight.
Avoid the inconvenience of unexpected failure by replacing
battery annually, preferably before winter. Use a genera!
purpose, 9 volt battery,
TO CHANGE BATTE RY: Remove visor clip and connecting
screw in transmitter case Set aside top of case and discard
old battery Snap connector onto new battery Replace top of
case and connecting screw. Replace visor clip.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER
AT LEAST4 TIMES A YEAR
MANUALLY OPERATE DOOR. If it is unbalanced or bind
ing, call for professional garage door service
CHECK TO MAKE SURE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
FULLY. Adjust Limits and/or Force if necessary
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST. Make any necessary
adjustments (see page 18)
TWICE A YEAR
CHECK CHAIN TENSION. Adjust If necessary
ONCEA YEAR
OIL DOOR ROLLERS, BEARINGS AND HINGES,
REPLACE THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY, preferably be
fore winter.
Assembly
TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL YOU ARE
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket
TEE RAIL BACK
{TO CHASSIS)
CAUTION: Do not tighten the lock nuts until bolt
necks are seated in square holes.
Tee Rail
(End Section)
1/4'LockHu!
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Tee Rail
(Center Section)
The center rail section MUST be
positioned on the LEFT SIDE of end
rails as shown.
Otherwise, trolley will hit against nut
when installed (Pg. 7).
Tee Rail
(End Sectiorr)
Cable pulley bracket
attaches to FRONT
END of Tee Rail
Square Carriage
Bolt Hole
PROCEDURE: Place the 3 Tee rail sections on a flat
surface for assembiy. THIS IS IMPORTANT, The end
sections are identical. THE CENTER SECTION MUST BE
POSITIONED WITH THE BRACES ON THE LEFTSIDE OF
END SECTIONS. If there is a label attached to the cen
ter section, make sure that the "directional arrow” is
pointing toward the front {to door).. Otherwise, study
the illustration CAREFULLY
(When assembled, Tee rail has a front-to-back posi
tion as shown).
Bolt rail sections together with the hardware illus
trated and from the direction indicated
SQUARE NECKS ON CARRIAGE BOLTS MUST BE
SEATED IN SQUARE HOLES IN RAIL SECTIONS,
Screws
, 5/16''-iax7/B "
Cable Pulley
Bracke!
TEE RAIL FRONT
(TO DOOR)
Lock Washer
5/16"
Position cable pulley bracket on front end of tee rail as
shown. Fasten securely with the hardware provided.
IMPORTANT: When tightening screws, besureto
keep bracket parallel to rail. Otherwise, rail may
bow when opener is operated.
Assembly
STEP 2 Install Trolley & Attach Chain Retainer Bracket
As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into
hole in front end of Tee rail as shown. Slide the
inner trolley onto the Tee rail until it is firmly against
the screwdriver,
NOTE: IftrolleyhitsagainstnutonTeerail,center
section was attached from wrong side and must
be repositioned. Review Step 1.
Slide the outer trolley onto theTee rail until it partially
engages the inner trolley and stops
TO FULLY ENGAGE TROLLEY: With a hammer,
firmly tap the back end of outer trolley just below the
rail guide, Outer trolley must move forward to fully
engage Inner trolley. Be careful to avoid damaging
trolley spring.
Temporary Stop Inner
Screwdriver f^dt
Cable
Pulley
Bracket
Flat End
Lock Washer _
5/16" ''
b/16" ®
Threaded
End
Trolley
Shaft
Attach inner nut, lock washer, chain retai ner bracket
and outer nut to trolley shaft in the order shown. DO
NOT TIGHTEN NUTS UNTIL STEP 5, PAGE 9.
Outer
,,^5/16''
Chain
Retainer
Bracket
Nut
STEPS Attach Tee Rail to Opener Chassis
USE ONLYTHOSE SCREWS MOUNTED
INTOPOFOPENERCHASSIS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAM
AGE TO THE DOOR OPENER.
PROCEDURE; Place opener chassis on packing
ma terial to protect cover For convenience, place a
support under the cable pulley bracket.
Remove 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screws mounted
in top of opener chassis. Align holes in back end of
Tee rail with holes in opener chassis. Fasten the rail
to the chassis with washered screws previously
removed. CAUTION: USEONLYTHESESCREWS!
Use of any other screws will cause serious dam
age to door opener. Tighten screws securely,
insert a 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screw into trolley
stop hole in the Tee rail as shown. Tighten securely
with a 5/16" nut,
stop Hole
Tec Rail
(Back Section)
Trolley
Assembly
STEP 4 Instan Chain and Cable
DO NOT REMOVE CHA IN A ND 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 flat end of
trolley shaft (A) Push cap over pins and onto notches.
Slide dip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches
until both pins are locked in place.
Caution: Keep chain taut while installing to help
prevent kinking.
With trolley against the screwdriver, dispense cable
around pulley Proceed back around opener sprocket
fB) - be sure sprocket teeth engage chain-and fonward
to chain retainer bracket (C).
o
Opener Chassis /
Sprocket ^
install Chain and Cable
in This Direction
Use second master link to connect chain to retainer
bracket Check to make sure chain is not twisted.
Install Chain and Cable
in This Direction Trolley
As a permanent trolley stop, insert 5/16" washered
screw and nut into remaining hole in Tee rail front.
Tighten securely REMOVE SCREWDRIVER.
Master
Link
Outside
Bar
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Chain
^ Screw and Nut
Sprocket
Cover
Mounting
Plate
Remove
Screwdriver
Attach sprocket cover to chassis as shown. Insert
back tab in chassis slot Then bend cover forward and
insert front tab in slot provided on mounting plate
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