Craftsman 13953425SRT1, 13953225SRT1, 13953325SRT1, 13953629SRT1, 13953637SRT1 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model No.

139.53225SRT1

139.53325SRT1

139.53425SRT1

139.53628SRT1

139.53629SRT1

CRRFTSMRN®

139.53635SRT1

139.53637SRT1

139.53824SRT1

For Residential Use

Only

Caution:
Read and follow all safety

rules and operating
Instructions before first

use of thls product.

Fasten the manual near

the garage door after

Installation.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

• Safety Precautions

• Assembly

• Installation

• Adjustment

• Care and Maintenance

• Operation

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

ComplieswithUL325 fll _
regulationseffective
January1, 1993

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Contents Page

A review of safety alert symbols................................. 2

You'll need tools.......................................................... 3

Safety information regarding garage door locks

and rope_ ............=,..... °o,, .. °.,, o...o, _°o ....... °°..,°.°°o..,.°°°.,,3

Testing your garage door for sticking,binding

and balance........... .................... ..... .............. ..° .......... 3

Illustrationofsectional door installation.....................4

Illustration of ooe-pie(_ door installation...................5

Carton inventonj.......................................................... 6

Hardware inventory..................................................... 7

Assembly section - pages 8 - 11

Assemble T-rail ......................................................... 8

Attach cable pulley bracket....................................... 8

Installtrolley .............................................................. 9

Fasten T-rail to opener ............................................. 9

Installchain/cabte ................................................... 10

Attach sprocket (xwer ............................................. 10

Tighten the chain and cable ................................... 11

Installation sactlon - pages 11 - 27

Installationsafety instructions................................. 11

Determine header bracket location

Sectional door ........;.............................................. 12

One-piece door ..................................................... 13

Installthe header bracket ....................................... 14

Attach the T-rail to header bracket......................... 15

Positionthe opener ................................................. 16

Hang the opener ..................................................... 17

Installthe wall control............................................. 18

Contents Page

Installthe lightand lens ................................................. 1

Attach emergency release rope and handle................. 1

Electricalrequirememts.............:................................... 2

Safety reversingsensor information............................. 21

Installthe safety reversingsensor...........................22, 23

Fasten door bracket (sectionaldoor) ............................ 24

Fasten doorbracket (one-piece door)........................... 25

Connect door arm to trolley (sectionaldoor).................26

Connect door arm to trolley (one-piece door)............... 27

Adjustment section - pages 28 - 30

Travel limit,adjustments................................................. 28

Force adjustments................................................. .(......29

Test the safety reversil_gsensor................................... 30

Test the safety reverse system .................................... 30

Operation safetyinstructions ........................................... 31

Care of your opener......................................................... 31

Maintenance schedule .................................................... 31

Operation ofyour opener ................................................ 32

Receiver and remote controlprogramming....................33

Having a problem?........................................... .........34, 35

Repair parts, railassembly.............................................. 36

Repair parts, installation......................_........................... 36

Repair parts, opener assembly....................................... 37

Ac_essones...................................................................... 38

Index ................................................................................ 39

How to order repair parts................................................. 40

Maintenance agreement.................................................. 40

Warranty .......................................................................... 40

Start by reviewing these Important safety alert symbols

Mechanical Electrical

When you see this Safety Symbol on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage
to your garage door and/or the garage door opener If you do not comply with the corresponding

Instructions. Read the instructions carefully.

This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it Is Installed, operated,
maintained and tested in strict accordance with the safety instructions contained in this manual.

2

You'll Need Tools

During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructionswill call for hand tools shown below.

Level

An unbalanced garage door might not reverse

when required and someone under the door

could be seriously injured or killed.

If your garage door binds, sticks or is out of
balance, call for professional garage door

service. Garage doors, door springs, cables,

pulleys, brackets and their hardware are under
extreme tension and can cause serious injury

or death. Do not try to loosen, move or adjust

them yourseffi

Ropes left on a garage door could cause
someone to become entangled and killed.

Remove all ropes connected to the door before
Installing and operating the opener.

Identify the type and height of your door and any
special conditions that exist and any additional
materials that may be required by referring to the

lists on page 4 or page 5.

Hack_

_)

A_usta_e EndWrench

To avoid damage to the garage door and

opener, disable locks before installing and
operating the opener. Use a wood screw or nail
to hold locks in the "open" (unlocked) position.

Operstlon at other than 120V 60 Hz will cause
opener malfunction and damage.

Before you begin, complete the following test to
make sure your door Is balanced, and Is not

stlcldng or binding:

• Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the

door. it should stay in place, supported entirely by

itssprings.

• Raise and lower the door to see if there is any

binding or sticking.

Beforeyou begin,survey your garageareato
see whetherany of the conditionsbelowapply
to yourInstallation.

Horizontalandvedlsal reinfo(cement

Isneeded for I_htweight garagedoors

(fiberglass,steel,aluminum, doorwith g_asspanels,etc.).

See page 24 fordeta_.

Header Wall

SlackinChainTension

ls NomadWben

GarageDoorls CIo_',ed

Safety

Reversing

Sensor-

RNISHED CEIUNG

Supportbracket&

fasteninghardware

Isrequired.

See page17.

• SafetyReversingSensor

Based on your particular requirements, there are

several installation steps which might callfor

materials and/or hardware not included in the carton.

• Step 1, page 12 - Look at the wall or ceiling above

the garage door. The header bracket must be
securely fastened to structural supports.

• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling in
your garage? If so, a support bracket and

additional fastening hardware may be required.

• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending
upon garage construction, wood blocks may need

to he fastened to mounting locations before
sensors are installed.

• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting ofthe

safety reversing sensor will require hardware not
provided.

• Step 11, page 24 - Do you have a steel, aluminum,
fiberglass or glass panel door?. Ifso, horizontal

and vertical reinforcement is required.

• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor.

It must close on the floor all the way across.
Other-wise, the safety reverse system may not

work properly. See page 30. Floor or door should
be repaired.

Closed Position

. Cab_ Pulley

S_ Trolley Rail Assembly

Cable

I

Emergency

Release

Repe & Handle

Door Bracket

• The opener can be installedwithin 2 feet of the left
or right ofthe door center ifthere is a torsion spring
or center beadng plate in the way ofthe header

bracket or door bracket area. If your door has

extension springs, the opener must be installed
in the center of the door. See pages 12 and 24.

• Do you have an access door in addition to the

garage door?.If not, Model 53702 Emergency
Key Release is required. See page 38.

• If your dooris more than 7 feet high, see the longer

rails available on page 38.

Arm

You may find It helpful to refer beck to thls page as you proceed with the Installation of your opener.

4

Beforeyoubegin,surveyyourgarageareato

seewhetherany of the conditions below apply

to your installation.

Slack In chain tension

h;nom_ when

garagedoorisclosed.

Header

WJ

Accesscucx

3ap betweenfloorand bottomRevendngSensor
of doormustnote_ceed I/4".

Safety ReversingSensor

Based on your particular requirements, there are
several installation steps which mightcall for
materials and/or hardware not included in the carton.

• Step 1, page 13 - Lock at the wall or ceiling above
the garage door. The header bracket must be

securely fastened to structural supports.

• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling in

your garage? If so, a support bracket and
additional fastening hardware (not suppl!ed) may

be required.

• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending on

garage construction, wood blocks may need to be
securely fastened to mounting locations before

sensors are installed.

• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of the
safety reversing sensor will require hardware that

is not provided.

• Step 11, page 25 - Generally, a one-piece door

does not require reinforcement. If your door is

lightweight, you can refer to the information
relating to sectional doors on page 24.

• Step 11, page 25 - Depending on your door's

construction, you might need additional mounting
hardware for the door bracket.

• De you have an access door in addition to the

garage door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency
Key Release is required. See page 38.

• The gap between the bottom of the garage
door and the floor cannot exceed 1/4".

Otherwise, the safety reverse system may not
work propedy. See page 30. The floor or the door

should be repaired.

FINISHEDCEIUNG

S.p_ttnck_

&fastening

hardwareIsrequired.

See page 17.

Closed Position

Cable

PulleyBrscketCable Trolley

Header
Bracket T-rail

O

Straight Curved

Garage Ann Arm

- Door

Doo¢ Door

One-Piece Door With Track

Door

Bmcket Door

You may find it helpfu! to refer back to this page as
you proceed with the Installation of your opener.

Straight

Ann

Rope&Handle

5

Opener Carton Inventory

Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below, ff anything is

missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck"in the foam. Hardware for assembly and
installation is shown on page 7.

Models53824 (2), 53637 (2),

53635 (2), 53629 (1), 53628 {2),

53425 (1), 533_S (1)

Three-FunctionRemoteControl

v_thVisorClip(1)

Model53225only Model53635 oNy

0 %

MulU-Fu_n

Single-FunctionRemoteCo_tr_ _ Entry

v,_thWor Clip(1)

Modeb 53225,

53325,53628,53629_ Cable

UghtedConsole

PulleyBracket

Models53637,
53635, & 53425

WallControl

Model53824only

Safely Reve_ng Sensor

MountingBracket

W'_ Square Holes (2)

WithSl<_(2)

HeaderBracket

inDispensingCarton

j Chainand Cable

Cui_l Door _

(2) Safety ReversingSensors

and

Literature

(1 SendingEyeand I ReceivingEye)

2-ConductorWhite& White/BlackBellWire

6

with

attached

HangingBrackets

Sva_ht Door

Arm Sec_on

Separate ell hardware from the packages In the rail carton and the opener carton, as
shown below, for the assembly and installation procedures.

Assembly Hardware

WasheredScrew Hex Screw Nut Ca_age SCb

5/16"- 18 x 1/2"(2) 5/16"- 18 x 7/8" (3) 5/16" - 18 (5) 1/4"- 20 x 1/2" (4) Master[.ink(2)

(mountedInogene_

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Trolley"_reeded Shaft(1)

Installation Hardware

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5/16"- 18x 7/8" (4)

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5/16"-18x 1-7/8" (4)

NutS/16"-is (6)

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(_ Carriage Bolt

5/16"-18x 2-1/2" (2)

Screw

6ABx 1"(2)

Lock_asher LockNut

5/16" (4) 1/4"- 20 x 7/16" (4)

RailGrease

LockWasher 5/16" (6)

Ro_

Ck_s P_

5/16" x 2-3/4"(1)

Safety Reversing Sensor

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1/4x 1-1/2" (4)

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1/4-20 x 1-1/2"(2)

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canoe Scas

1/4"- 20 x 1/2" {4)

#10.32 x 5/6" 14)

7

_Pin

5/16"x 1" (2) Futenef (3)

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LockNut WingNut (2)

114"- 20 (4)

Nut Insulated

Assembly Section: Pages 8 - 11

To avoid Installation difficulties, do not mn the garage door opener until Instructed to do so.

Assembly Step I

Assemble the T-rail & Attach

the Cable Pulley Bracket

• Align the 3 T-rail sections on a flat surface exactly

as shown. The end sections are identical. Make
sure the "arrow label" on the center section is

pointing toward the door.

• Insert the carriage bolts so the square bolt necks
seat in the square holes in the T-rail end sections

and pass through the round holes in T-rail center
section. Assemble lock nuts, ensure alignment and

tighten.

If T-roll is not assembled
EXACTLY as shown, trolley

will not travel smoothly
along length of rail or If will

hit against the nuts.

Brace

Makesure boltnecks are
seatedInthe square

holesand railsare
alignedbeforeyou

tightenlock nuts.(See
rightand wrong views).
Improperassemblycan
causeJerkytrolley
operation,noise and/or

nuisancedoor reversals.

1/4"LockNut (EndSedon)

Brace

Right Wrong

TRAIL BACK

(TOOPENER)

T-r_l

eB_t

1/4"-20_1/2"

CableputkDybracket

attach_ to FRONT

ENDof T-raU

T-RAILFRONT

(To DOOR)

• Position the cable pulley bracket onthe front end of

T-rail as shown. Fasten securelywith the hardware.

Ca_e pulley

Bracket

Hardware Shown Actual Size

©

Lod_Nut CardegeBolts

1/4" - 20 x 7/16" 1/4" * 20 x 1/2"

sure to keep

bracket parallel

to the rail.
When Ifghtening

Q the screws, be

Right Wrong operated.

Otherwise,the
rail may bow

when opener Is

Assembly Step 2 I

Install the Trolley on the T-rail

Hardware Shown

Actual Size

I

• Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with the

lock washer and nuts as shown.

LockWasher

5116"

kmerNut

5/16"

T_

Thm_l

Tro,ey

OutorNut

TempormySto_

Screwdriver

Shaft

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LockWssher Nut

5/16" 5/16"- 18

• As a temporary stop, insert e screwdriver into the

hole in the front end of the T-rail.

• Slide the Volley assembly along the rail to the
screwdriver stop.

If trolley hits against any nuts on the Trail, the
bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong

Fide and must be reposltioned. Review Step 1.

Tro_y

Assembly Step 3

Fasten the T-rail to the Opener

• Place the opener on packing material to protect

the cover. For convenience, put a s_upportunder
the cable pulley bracket.

• Remove the (2) 5/16"-18xl/2" washered screws
mounted in the top of the opener.

• Alignthe holes in the back section of the T-rail with
the holes in the opener.

Fasten the rail with the (2) washered screws
previously removed. Tighten securely.

:remember to use only these screwel Any other

screws will cause serious damage to the opener.

• Insert a 5/16"-18x7/8" hex screw into the trolley
stop hole in the T-rail as shown. Tighten secqrely

with a 5/16" lock washer and nut. This screw limits
trolley travel in the UP direction.

Hardware Shown Actual Size

wm sony

5PI6;18xli2"

T_ 5/16"-18x7/8"

(BackSecmon)_

LockWmJ"mr--

5/16"

Nut

5/16"-18

He_ Screw Nut LOOKWuher

5/16"- 18x 7/8" 5/16"- 18 5/16"

9

Assembly Step 4

Install the Chain/Cable &

Attach the Sprocket Cover

I)i_per_ng Carton

entangle¢l In moving opener sprockeL Attach

sprocket cover eecurely. Never operate oPener

• Detach the cable loop from the carton and fasten it

to the trolleywith a master linkfrom the hardware

bag. See master link procedure, Figure 1.

• W'dhthe trolley against the screwdriver, dispense
the cable around the pulley.

• Proceed back around the opener sprocket,

Figure 2. Be sure sprocket teeth engage the
chain. Continue forward to the trolley

threaded shaft, Figure 3. MasterLink

• Use the second master link to connect

the chain to the fiat end of the shaft.

Check to make sure the chain Is

Master

not twisted.

• Remove the screwdriver.

Figure 2 op.,_

sprocket

Figure 3

FtetEnd

of Trolley

Chain

Inst_l Clmln andCa_e

In1111sDir_tion

SWod_

Cover

BackTab Slot

,Rn Notch

Figure I

Master Unk Procedure:

Pushpinsofmasterlinkbar

throughcableloopand holein
frontendof trolley.Pushcap

overpinsand intonotches.

Slidedip-onspdngovercap

and intonotchesuntilboth

pinsam securelylocked.

To attach the sprocket cover:

• Insert the back tab in the opener slot. Squeeze the
cover slightly and insert the front tab in the slot on
the mounting plate.

10

Assembly Step 5

Tighten the Chain & Cable

Lock

• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the

threaded shaft, away from the trolley.

• To tighten the chain, tum outer nut in the direction
shown. As yon tum the not, keep the chain

from twisting.

• When the chain is approximately 1/2' above the
base of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tightso the

inner nut to secure the adjustment.

Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too
loose or too Ught.

When installation is complete, you may notice some

chain droop with the door dosed. This is normal. If

the chain returns to the position shown when the

door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.

NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS
pull the emergency release handle to disconnect

trolley before adjusting chain.

Outer Nut W_hw InnerNul

0 @

You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following
warnings before I_roceeding to the Installation section:

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severn injury or death to persons:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

2. install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An Improperly balanced door
may not reverse and could result In severe Injury or death. Repairs to cables, spring assemblies

and other hardware must be made by a profseslonal-service parson before Installing opener.

3. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before Installing the opener.

Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death.

4. If possible, Install door opener 7 feet or more above flops',with the emergency release handle
mounted 6 feet above the floor.

5. Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so.

6. Locate the Wall Control within sight of the door bt a minimum height of 5 feet where small
children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door.

7. Install the User Safety Instruotlon Label on the well adjacent to the control button and the
Malntenanca Instruction Label In s prominent location on the Inside of the garage door.

8. Upon completion of the installation, the door must reverse when It comes in contact wifh a
one-Inch high object or a 2x4 laid flat on the floor.

9. Do not wear watches, rings or loose clothing while Instamng orservlclng an opener. Jewelry or
loose clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener.

11

Installation Section: Pages 12- 27

Installation Step I

Determine Header Bracket Location

Installation procedures vary according to
garage door types. Follow the instructions

which apply to your door.

Head_

Wal

2x4

a structural support on the header wall or
ceiling, the safety reverse system may not

work properly (see page 30). The door might

not reverse when required, and could cause
serious Injury or death.

The garage door springs, cables, pulleys,

brackets and their hardware are under extreme

tension. Do not attempt to loosen, move or

adjust them yourself. Serious personal Injury
or death could result. Call for professional

garage door scFvlca.

Stmntund

• Close the door and mark the inside
ve"rti_ centerline of the garage door.

• Extend the line onto the header wall
above the door.

Remember, you can fasten the
header bracket within 2 feet of the

left or right of the door center on/yif
a torsion spring or center bendng

plate is In the way; or you can attach

It to the calling (refer to page 14)

when clearance Is minimal. (It may

• be mounted on the wall upside down
if necessary, to gain approxlmetely
1/2%)

Ifyou need to install the header bracket

on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag
screws (not supplied) to securely fasten

the 2x4 to structural supports as shown
here and on page 13.

• Open your door to the highest

point of travel as shown. Draw
an intersecting horizontal line

on the header wall 2" above
the high point. This height will

provide travel clearance for the

top edge of the door.

Door clearance brackets are
available for sectional doors

when headroom clearance is
less than 2". See accessory

page 38.

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

HighestPoint

ofTravel

Sectional door

with curved track

12

Header

Highe_PO_

ofTravel

One-piece door

with horizontal track

Track