Craftsman 139.53688 User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS

LOCK

LIGHT

Opener Terminal Screws

Antenna

Back panel of opener

KG

KG

1

3

9

7

5

1

3

9

7

5

1

2

3

Lighted
push button

Light

Lock

1
RED

2
WHITE

Terminal
Screws

2-Conductor
Bell Wire

LOCK

LIGHT

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

24 Volt
2-Conductor
Bell Wire

PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION

To Replace
Insert Top
Tabs First

Detector
Switch

LOCK

ON
OFF

Lighted
push button

For use with garage door openers manufactured after
January 1, 1995. This door control contains a motion
detector that will automatically turn on the light when
it detects a person entering the garage. This feature
can be easily turned off for extended work light use.

Locate the door control within sight of the door at a
minimum height of 5 feet (1.52 m) where small
children cannot reach, and away from all moving parts of the door
and door hardware.

NOTE: After installation, an indicator light behind the cover will
indicate proper connection. If not lit, the Lock and Light features
will not function (reverse wires to correct).

INSTALLATION

Remove the old control panel/lighted door control button.
The door control is typically attached directly to the wall. If

installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and use the anchors
provided. For pre-wired installations (as in new home

construction), console models may be mounted to a standard
single gang box.

1. Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from one end of the bell wire and
connect it to the two screw terminals on the back of the door
control: white to 2, and white/red to 1.

2. Remove white cover by gently prying at slot in top of the cover
with a small flat head screwdriver. Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4" self­tapping screws (drywall installation) or 6-32x1" machine screws
(into gang box) as follows:

• Install bottom screw, allowing 1/8"

(3 mm) to protrude above
wall surface.

• Position bottom of door control on

screw head and slide down to
secure. Adjust screw for
snug fit.

• Drill and install top screw with care

to avoid cracking plastic housing.
Do not overtighten.

• Insert top tabs and snap on cover.

3. (For standard installation only) Run the bell wire up
the wall and across the ceiling to the motor unit. Use
insulated staples to secure the wire in several places.
Do not to pierce the wire with a staple, creating a
short.

4. Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws on the
opener panel: white to 2; white/red to 1.

5. Position the antenna wire as shown.

6. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach
entrapment warning label to wall near door control,
and manual release/safety reverse test label in a
prominent location on inside of garage door.

To Replace
Insert Top
Tabs First

Lighted push button

NOTE: DO NOT connect power and operate opener at this time.

The trolley will travel to the full open position but will not return to
the close position until the sensor beam is connected and properly
aligned.

STANDARD INSTALLATION

LOCK

MODEL 139.53688

MOTION DETECTING CONTROL CONSOLE

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution:

• Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door control.

• Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing

garage door:

• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of
children at a minimum height of 5 feet, and away from all
moving parts of door.

• NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control
push buttons or remote controls.

• Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly
adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.

• ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed.
NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.

Detector
Switch

ON
OFF

OPERATION

Press the lighted push button to open or close the door. Press
again to reverse the door during the closing cycle or to stop the
door while it's opening.

Light Feature: Press the Light button to turn the opener light on
or off. It will not control the opener lights when the door is in
motion. If you turn it on and then activate the opener, the light will
remain on for 4-1/2 minutes. Press again to turn it off sooner.

When used with openers manufactured after May 15, 1999,
(check the date on the opener panel) the 4-1/2 minute interval can
be changed to 1-1/2, 2-1/2, or 3-1/2 minutes as follows: Press
and hold the Lock button until the light blinks (about 10 seconds).
A single blink indicates that the timer is reset to 1-1/2 minutes.
Repeat the procedure and the light will blink twice, resetting the
timer to 2-1/2 minutes. Repeat again for a 3-1/2 minute interval,
etc., up to a maximum of four blinks and 4-1/2 minutes.

Automatic Light Feature: The opener light will turn on
automatically when a person enters the garage. When a person
walks in front of the door control, the opener light will come on
for five minutes, then shut off. This feature works by detecting
body heat. It is more sensitive in front of the door control than at
its sides, and works better as a person moves closer. It may not
work in temperatures around 100˚F.

To disable this feature, slide the Detector Switch on the right side
of the door control down (off).

SPECIAL NOTE: If this door control is installed on an opener
manufactured from January 1, 1995 to May 15, 1999, the
following difference may apply: If the light is on when the opener
is actuated, the light may go off for a moment, then turn on again
as the detector senses you.

Automatic Light Override Feature: We recommend that you
disable the motion sensor when using the opener lights as
working lights. Otherwise, they will turn off automatically if you
are working beyond the sensor’s range. Slide the Detector Switch
on the right side of the door control down (off), then press the
light button to control the lights.

Energy Saving Feature: This door control senses the brightness
inside the garage, and will not turn the light on if it is already
bright enough. If the light sensor turns on the light when it is not
needed or does not turn it on when it is dark, the sensitivity can
be adjusted. Remove the push bar cover by gently prying off the
top edge with a coin or screwdriver. Underneath there is a dial
below the red light on the right side. Use a small screwdriver to
turn the dial toward “L” (counterclockwise) to make the light
come on, or toward “H” (clockwise) to make the light go off.
Replace the cover by inserting top tabs and snapping into place.

Lock Feature: Designed to prevent operation of the door from
hand-held remote controls. However, the door will open and close
from the Door Control, the Outdoor Key Switch and the Keyless
Entry Accessories.

To activate: Press and hold the Lock button for 2 seconds. The
push button light will flash as long as the Lock feature is on.

To turn off: Press and hold the Lock button again for 2 seconds.
The push button light will stop flashing. The Lock feature will also
turn off whenever the “learn” button on the motor unit panel is
activated.

NOTICE: To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada (IC) rules, adjustment or modifications of this
receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the
battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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