Craftsman 139.53660SRT1, 139.53834SRT3, 139.53648SRT2, 139.53645SRT3, 139.53646SRT2 User Manual

Owner's

Manual

Model No.

139.53335SRT3

139.53645SRT3

139.53646SRT2

139.53648SRT2

139.53650SRT

139.53660SRT1

139.53834SRT3

For Residential Use

Only

Caution:
Read and follow all

safety rules and
operating instructions

before first use of this
product.

Fasten the manual
near the garage door

after installation.

CRAFTSMAN®

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

• Safety Precautions

• Assembly

• Installation

• Adjustment

• Care and Maintenance

• Operation

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

Complies with UL 325

regulations effective
January 1, 1993

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

Contents Page

A reviewofsafetyalertsymbols.................................2

You', needtools..........................................................3

Safetyinformationregardinggaragedoorlocks

and ropes..................................................................3

Testingyourgarage doorfar sticking,binding

and b_Jance...............................................................3

Illustretionofsectionaldoorinstallation.....................4

Illustretionofone-piece doorinstallation...................5

Cartoninventory..........................................................6

Hardwareinventory.....................................................7

Assembly section - pages 8 - 11

AssembleT-reii.........................................................8

Attachcable pulleybracket.......................................8

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

Fasten T-reitto opener.............................................9

Installchain/cable ...................................................10

Attachsprocketcover.............................................10

"tightenthe chainandcable ...................................11

Installation section - pages 11-27

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

Determineheaderbracketlocation

Sectionaldoor.......................................................12

One-piecedoor.....................................................13

Installthe headerbracket.......................................14

AttachtheT-rail to header bracket.........................15

Positiontheopener.................................................16

Hangthe opener.....................................................17

Installthe doorcontrol............................................18

Contents Page

Installthe lightand lens.................................................19

Attachemergencyrelease ropeand handle.................19

Electricalrequirememts.................................................20

Safety reversingsensorinformation..............................21

Installthesafetyreversingsensor...........................22, 23

Fastendoorbracket(sectionaldoor)............................24

Fastendoor bracket(one-piecedoor)...........................25

Connectdoorarm to trolley(sectionaldoor).................26

Connectdoorarmto trolley(one-piecedoor)...............27

Adjustment section - pages 28 - 30

Travel limitadjustments.................................................28

Forceadjustments.........................................................29

Testthe safetyreversingsensor...................................30

Testthe safety reversesystem ....................................30

Operationsafetyinstructions...........................................31

Care ofyour opener.........................................................31

Maintenanceschedule....................................................31

Operationof youropener ................................................32

Receiverand remotecontrolprogramming....................33

Havinga problem?....................................................34, 35

Repairparts, railassembly..............................................36

Repairparts, installation..................................................36

Repairparts,opener assembly.......................................37

Accessories......................................................................38

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

How toorderrepairparts.................................................40

Maintenanceagreement..................................................40

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

Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols

When you see these Safety Symbols on the following pages, they will alert you to the poeslblllty of

serious injury or denthff you do not comply with the corresponding instructions. The hazard may

come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Rend the instructions carefully.

I

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.

A WARNING

Mechanical Electrical

I

I

A CAUTION

2

AWARNING

I

You'll Need Tools

Duringassembly,installationand adjustment of the opener, instructionswill callfor hand tools shownbelow.

Pencil

Level

Dnl_ 3/16", 5/16" and

Tape Measure

Wire Cutters

5/32" Dn_l Bits Pliers

oDoolooo O L_

Hack Saw

Claw Hammer

Stepladder

WARNING

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 doora, door springs, cables,
pulleys, brackets and their hardware are under

extreme tension and can cause serious injury
or death. Do not fry to loosen, move or adjust

them yourselfl

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.

Adjustable End Wrench

CAUTION

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.

Operation 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
sticking or binding:

• Uft the door about halfwayas shown. Release the

door. It should stay in place, supported entirely by

its springs.

• Raise and lower the door to see if there is any
binding or sticking.

ONE-PIECE DOOR

3

I SECTIONAL Door Installation I

Before you begin, survey your garage area to
see whether any of the conditions below apply

to your Installation.

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement

is needed for lightWeight garage doors

(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with grass panels, etc.).

See page 24 for details.

Header Wall

Slac_ in Chain Tensmn

is Normal Whe_

Garage Door is Closed

Extension Spring

FINISHED CEIUNG

Supao_ bracket &

isrequired.

See page 17.

Floor must be ravel

Safety Reversing Sensor

across width of dOOr

Basedon your particularrequirements, there are
severalinstallationsteps which mightcall Ior

materials and/or hardwarenot includedin the carton.

• Step 1, page 12 - Lookat the wall or ceilingabove

the garage door.The header bracket mustbe
securelyfastened to structuralsupports.

• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceilingin
yourgarage? If so, a supportbracket and

additional fastening hardware may be required.

• Safety reversingsensor,page 21 - Depending

upon garage construction,wood blocksmay need
to be fastened to mountinglocationsbefore

sensorsare installed.

• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of the
safety reversing sensor will require hardware not

provided.

• Step 11, page 24 - Do you have a steel, aluminum,
fiberglass or glass panel door? It so, horizontal
and vedicel reinforcement is required.

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

BH_ea(_d: Bc:b_ e 3"rolley Rail Assembly

Cable Pulley].,_ I L

o _ Emergency

-- Release

Rope & Handle

s

Curved

Heade_ Arm

Wall Door Bracket

Garage

• The opener can be installed within 2 feet of the left
or right of the door center if there is a torsion spring

or center bearing plate in the way of the header
bracket or door bracket area. ff your door has

extension spdngs, 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.

• It your door is more than 7 feet high, see the longer
rails available on page 38.

Door _:_"_

........

You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as you proceed with the installation of your opener.

I ONE-PIECE Door Installation I One-Piece__Door Without Track

Before you begin, survey your garage area to /_
see whether any of the conditions below apply ____._o _

tO your Installation. &lasting _

Slac_ksinChanom_ntenwtN_nSmn Seepage 17

garage door isdosed,

_ Gap _

_ ofdoor rnustnot exceed 1/4".

Safety Reversing Sensor

Based onyourparticularrequirements, thereare
several installationsteps whichmightcell for

materialsand/or hardwarenot includedinthe carton.

• Step 1, page 13 - Lookat the wall or ceilingabove

the garage door.The header bracket mustbe
securelyfastened to structuralsupports.

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

yourgarage? If so, a supportbracket and
additionalfastening hardware (not provided)may

be required.

• Safetyreversing sensor,page 21 - Dependingon

garage construction,wood blocksmay need to be
securelyfastened to mountinglocationsbefore
sensorsare installed.

• Step 10, page 22 - Alternatefloor mountingof the

safety reversingsensor willrequire hardware that
is notprovided.

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

does not requirereinforcement.If your door is

lightweight, youcan refer tothe information
relatingto sectionaldoorson page 24.

• Step 11, page 25 - Dependingon your door's
construction,you might need additional mounting
hardware for the door bracket.

• Do you have an access door in additiontothe
garage door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency
Key Release isrequired. 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 properly. See page 30. The flooror the door

shouldbe repaired.

FINISHED CEILING

Supp_= ur_e_

hardware is required,

/z

One-Piece Door With Track

Safety acro4ss width of door

Reversing Sensor

Closed Position

Cable Cable Trolley Chain

, Bracket

Door

Bracket Door _ Rope & Handle

You may find It helpful to refer back to this page as
you proceed wIth the installation of your opener.

Straight Release

Arm

le

T-rail

Carton Inventory

Yourgarage door opener ispackaged in two cartonswhichcontain parts illustratedbelow. Accessorieswill
depend on model purchased. If anythingis missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck"

inthe foam. Hardware for assembly and installationis shownon page 7.

MOdels53335 (1),53645 {2), 53646(2),

S364S(2), 5365O(2), S3660(_),53S34(2),

Three*Function Remote Control

withVisor Clip

Cable

Pulley Bracket 2*Conduetor Ught Lens

Models 53335, Models 53645, 53646 Models 53650, 53834 Model 53645

53648, 53660

DOOrControl Button Standard Premium

Control Console ControlConSOle Multi-Function

Center Section

w"it "w " edT o,, °

Sprocket Cover

Safety Reversing Sensor _'_7 inDispensing Carton _

Mounting Bracket _ Hanging Brackets

With Square Holes 12)

Arm Saction

Curved Door

Salety Reversing Sensor and with Arm Section

Mounting Bracket Lderature 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire

Wilh Slot (2) attached

Safety Labels (1 Sanding Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) Straight Ooo,

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

Assembly Hardware

Washered Screw Hex Screw Nut

5/16"-18xl/2' (2) 5/16'-18x7/8" (3) 5/16'-18 (5)

(mounted in Opener)

_!I!'I!/!(!!I!!!/!l!!l'/'/l(!!//!!/II/i/IiIl//ii/I/<O

Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)

Installation Hardware

Carriage Bolts

1/4"-20xl/2" (4) Master Link(2)

© ©

Lock Washer Lock Nut

5/16' (4) 1/4'-20x7/16 ° (4)

l'l'l'l'Jo'J:!0 @

5/16"-9xl -5/8" (2)

_lllllllll[llllllllllll_

Lag Screw

5/16"-18x1°7/8' 12)

Ring

Fastener (3) Nut 5/16"-18 (6)

Hex Screw

5/16"-18x7/8" (4)

Handle

insulated Lock Washer 5/16" (6)

Staples (10)

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5/, 6Ca._SaS_.2ge,_lt(2) 6ABSCxl"re_2)

Dry Wall Anchors (2)

o_ _ o_

Clevis Pin Clevis Pin

5/16"x2-3/4" (1) 5/16"x1" (1)

Safety Reversing Sensor

Installation Hardware

©

1/4 x1-1/2 ° (4)

Carriage Bolts

114"-20xl/2 ° (4)

_,IIIIIIIIIIIII=I=IIIIIIIII=[=I=IIH=D

Hex Screw

1/4=20x1-1/2"(2)

Screw

#10-32x5/8' (4)

7

Lock Nut

1/4'-20 (4)

@

LOCkNut

#10x32 (4)

Rope

Clevis Pin

5/16"xi°1/4" (1)

Wing Nut (2)

Insulated

Staples (20)

Assembly Section: Pages 8 - 11

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so.

Assembly Step 1

Assemble the T-rail & Attach

the Cable Pulley Bracket

• Alignthe 3T-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 carriagebolts so the square bolt necks

seat in the square holes in the T-rail end sections
and pass through the round holes inT-rail center
section. Assemble lock nuts, ensure alignment and
tighten.

IfT-reil Is not assembled I
EXACTLYas shown,trolley ]

willnot travel smoothly I
alonglengl_'tof rail or it will

hit againstthe nuts.

Make sure bolt necks are

seatedInthesquare ,_
holesandrailsare

alignedbeforeyou
tightenlocknuts.(See

rightandwrongviews).
Improperassemblycan

cause jerky trolley

operation,noiseand/or Right

nuisance door reversals.

T-rail

(Center Seclion)

Brace

1/4" Lock Nut

Q

U

Wrong

T-RAiL BACK
(TO OPENER)

T-rail

(End Section)

f Carnage Bolt

T-rail

(End Section)

\

Cable pulley bracket

attaches to FRONT

END of T-fair

T-RAIL FRONT

(TO DOOR)

Positionthecable pulleybracket on thefrontendof the
T-railas shown.Fasten securelywiththe hardware.

Square Carnage

Bolt Holes

Hex Screws

5/16'- 18x7/8"

5/16'

Hardware Shown Actual Size

©

Lock Nut Carnage Bolts

1/4" - 20 x 7116" 1/4"- 20 x 1/2"

Hex Screw Nut Lock Washer

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

When tightening
the screws, be
sure to keep

bracket parallel
to the rail.

O

Right

Wrong

Otherwise, the
rail may bow

when opener is
operated.

8

Assembly Step 2

Install the Trolley on the T-rail

• Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with the

lock washer and nuts as shown.

Lock Washer

Outer Nut 5/16"_

Troile_

Temporary Stop

Screwdriver

Hardware Shown

Actual Size

I

LoCk Washer Nut

5/16 ° 5/16" - 18

• As a temporarystop, inserta screwdriver intothe
holein the front endof the T-rail.

• Slidethe trolleyassembly along the railtothe

screwdriverstop.

If trolley hits against any nuts on the T-ralt, the
bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong
side and must be reposltioned. Review Step 1.

Assembly Step 3

Fasten the T-raft to the Opener I

• Placethe opener on packing material to protect

the cover. For convenience, puta supportunder
the cable pulleybracket.

mounted in the top of the opener.

i Rernovethe (2) 5/16"-18xl/2" washered screws

Alignthe holes in the backsection ofthe T-rail with
the holes inthe opener.

• Fastenthe railwith the (2) washered screws

previously removed. Tighten securely.

Remember to use only these screws! Any other
screws will cause serious damage to the opener.

• Inserta 5/16"-18x7/8" hex screw intothe cover

protectionbelt hole in the T-rail as shown.Tighten
securelywith a 5/16" lockwasher and nut,

NOTE: This screw prevents trolley over-travel.
Keep a 2" minimum between the trolley and this
screw when adjusting travel limits (see page 28).

Hardware Shown Actual Size

CAUTION

To fasten rail, use only those screws mounted

In the top of the opener. Any other screws will

cause serious damage to the opener.

Washered Screw

5/16"-18xl/2"

Hex Screw

5/16"-18X7/8'

Cover

Protection

5/16"*18

Hex Screw Nut Lock Washer

_16' - 18 x 718" 5/16"- 18 5/16'

Assembly Step 4

Install the Chain/Cable &
Attach the Sprocket Cover

Dispensing Carton

WARNING

Serious Injury can result If fingers become

entangled In moving opener sprocket. Attach

sprocket cover securely. Never operate opener

while your hand Is near the opener sprocket.

Leave Chain and Cable

Insole DLspensing

Keep Chain and Cable
Taut When Dispensing

Figure 2 Opener

• Detach the cable loop fromthe carton and fasten it

to the trolleywitha master linkfrom the hardware

bag. See master linkprocedure, Figure1.

• Withthe trolleyagainstthe screwdriver,dispense
thecable around the pulley.

Master Link

• Proceed back aroundthe opener sprocket, c_pOnspring
Figure2. Be sure sprocketteeth engage the Master

chain. Continueforward to the trolley UnkCap
threaded shaft, Figure3. MasterLink _"

• Use the second masterlink toconnect Clip-OnSpnng FlatEnd
thechain tothe flatend of theshaft. Master unreaoeo_na_

of Trolley

Threaded Shaft

Check to make sure the chain Is
not twisted.

• Remove thescrewdriver.

Cable

Loop

SprOcket

Figure 3

Chain

T-rail

Pin NOtch

install Chain and Cable

In "PnisDirection

Sprocket

Cover

Back Tab Slat

,o Top at Opener

Front Tab Slot Mounting

Trolley

Link Bar

:abJe Figure 1

Pulley

Master

Master Link Procedure:

Push pins of master link bar
through cable loop and hole in
front end of trolley. Push cap
over pins and past notches.
Slide clip-on spdng over cap

and into notches until both

pins are securely _ocked.

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

I

Lock

I_n_r NUt

Chain

1/2 Inch

• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the
threaded shaft, away from the trolley.

• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction

shown. As you turn the nut, keep the chain

from twisting.

• When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the

base of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the
inner nut to secure the adjustment.

Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too

loose or too tight.

When installation iscomplete, you may notice some
chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If

the chain returns to the position shown when the
door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.

Outer Nut Washer Inner Nut

___z:_:z:z_T°Tighten Outer Nut _

e__ _ To Tighten

Troll

II II II I! It II fl II II II

I

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

trolley before adjusting chain.

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

Base of T-rail

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe 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 professional service person 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. It possible, install door opener 7 feet or more above floor 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 Door Control within sight of the door at 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 Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the door control and the

Maintenance Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door.

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

9. Do not wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing 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 1

Determine Header Bracket Location

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

which apply to your door.

Vertical -- Ceilin -- garage door service.

Header __ _ Guldehne

Wall

2x4 Structural

Supports _ • Close the door and mark the inside

If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to

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

II1-- vertical centerline of the garage door.

III.IIYP_--_.-_-----__ II I IL,_ 1 • Extend the line onto the header wall

III].dl abovethedoor,

I]u_j IIt II;I __f I Remember, you can fasten the

II I_ L_ I1_1 III IIY/T I header bracket within 2 feet of the

!! IF1--__L--J_i ! left or right of the door center onlyif

II III I/I !l;_e_,_=gI_--I_ ! ] atorsionspringorcenterbearing
I III Ill tl:lG_'_e'i°°lllIit I plate is in the way; or you can attach

li_ ,i _L II L.[] I it to the ceiling (refer to page 14)

II_ Iff III _'1 [ I when clearance is minimal. (It may

11III III Ill III I ! bemountedonthewallupsidedown

I III Ill _ I I if necessary, to gain approximately

I l 1 L 1/2".)

II tFf_ III Ill Ill I Ifyouneedtoinsta//theheaderbracket

II_Lt t I!1 II_ on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag

!l _^I _ ...___ _ screws (not provided) to securely fasten

.......... here and on page 13.

_ the 2x4 to structural supports as shown

• 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.

Door

Sectional door

with curved track

Ceiling

Header

_Wall Track

Highest Point

of Travel

12

Header

Track

of Travel

One-piece door

with horizontal track