Craftsman 139.53910 User Manual

Owner's Manual/Manual Del Propietario

1/2 HP

GARAGE DOOR OPENER
ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA

For Residential Use Oniy/Sbio para uso residencial

Model/Modelo 139.53910

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Read and follow all safety rules

and operating instructions before
first use of this product.

Fasten the manual near the garage

door after installation.

Periodic checks of the opener are
required to ensure safe operation.

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Leer y seguir todas ias regias de
seguridad y las instrucciones de

operacibn antes de usar este
producto por primera vez.

Guardar este manual cerca de la
puerta de la cochera.

Se deben realizar revisiones
peribdicas del abridor de puertas

para asegurar su operacibn
segura.

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2.7

Safety symbol and signal word review ........................ 2

Preparing your garage door ........................................ 3

Tools needed ............................................................... 3

Planning .................................................................. 4-5

Carton inventory .......................................................... 6

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

Assembly 8-11

Assemble the rail and install the trolley ...................... 8

Fasten the rail to the motor unit and

install the idler pulley ................................................... 9

install the chain/cable ................................................ 10

Tighten the chain ....................................................... 11

Installation 11.26

installation safety instructions .................................... 11

Determine the header bracket location ..................... 12

install the header bracket .......................................... 13

Attach the rail to the header bracket ......................... 14

Position the opener ................................................... 15

Hang the opener ....................................................... 16

install the door control ............................................... 17

install the light ........................................................... 18

Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......18

Electrical requirements .............................................. 19

install The Protector System ®.............................. 20-22

Fasten the door bracket ....................................... 23-24

Connect the door arm to the trolley ..................... 25-26

Adjustment 27.29

Adjust the travel limits ............................................... 27

Adjust the force ......................................................... 28

Test the safety reversal system ................................. 29

Test The Protector System ®...................................... 29

Operation 30.34

Operation safety instructions ..................................... 30

Using your garage door opener ................................ 30

Using the walt-mounted Door Control ....................... 31

To open the door manually ........................................ 31

Care of your garage door opener .............................. 32

Having a problem? .................................................... 33

Diagnostic chart ......................................................... 34

Programming 35-36

To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....35

To erase all codes ..................................................... 35

3-Function Remotes .................................................. 35

To add, reprogram or change

a Keyless Entry PIN .................................................. 36

Repair Parts 37.38

Rail assembly parts ................................................... 37

installation parts ........................................................ 37

Motor unit assembly parts ......................................... 38

Accessories 39

Warranty

Repair Parts and Service

39
40

INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol

and Signal Word Review

This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated,
maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal
Words on the following pages, they will alert you to

Mechanical

Electrical

the possibility of serious injury or death if you do
not comply with the warnings that accompany them.

The hazard may come from something mechanical
or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.

When you see this Signal Word 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 cautionary statements

that accompany it. Read them carefully.

2

Preparing your garage door

Before you begin:

• Disable locks

• Remove any ropes connected to garage door

• Complete the following test to make sure your
garage door is balanced and is not sticking or

binding:
1 Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release

the door. If balanced, it should stay in place,
supported entirely by its springs.

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

binding or sticking

If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a

trained door systems technician.

To prevent possibleSERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:

• ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An

unbalancedgaragedoor maynot reversewhen
required

• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor,door
springs, cables,pulleys, brackets or their hardware,all

of which are under EXTREMEtension.

• DisableALL locks and remove ALLropes connectedto
garage door BEFOREinstalling and operating garage
door openerto avoid entanglement.

To preventdamageto garagedoor and opener:

• ALWAYSdisable locks BEFOREinstalling and operating
the opener.

• ONLYoperategaragedoor openerat 120V,60 Hz to
avoid malfunction and damage

Sectional Door

Stepladder

One-Piece Door

Level (optionml)

Tape Measure

Tools needed

During assembly, installation and adjustment of the
opener, instructions will call for hand tools as

illustrated below.

Pencil

Hack Smw

Screwdriver

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Adjustable End Wrench

3

Planning

Identify the type and height of your garage door.
Survey your garage area to see if any of the

conditions below apply to your installation. Additional

materials may be required. You may find it helpful to
refer back to this page and the accompanying

illustrations as you proceed with the installation of

your opener.

Depending on your requirements, there are several
installation steps which may call for materials or

hardware not included in the carton.

• Installation Step 1 - Look at the wall or ceiling
above the garage door. The header bracket must

be securely fastened to structural supports.

• Installation Step 5 - Do you have a finished ceiling

in your garage? If so, a support bracket and

additional fastening hardware may be required.

• Installation Step 10 - Depending upon garage
construction, extension brackets or wood blocks

may be needed to install sensors.

• Installation Step 10 -Alternate floor mounting of
the safety reversing sensor will require hardware

not provided.

Do you have an access door in addition to the

garage door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency Key

Release is required. See Accessories page.
Look at the garage door where it meets the floor.

Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the
door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the

safety reversal system may not work properly. See

Adjustment Step 3. Floor or door should be

repaired.

SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATIONS

Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass
panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical

reinforcement is required (Installation Step 11).

The opener should be installed above the center of
the door. If there is a torsion spring or center

bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it
may be installed within 4 feet (1.22 m) to the left or

right of the door center. See Installation Steps 1
and 11.

• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see
rail extension kits listed on Accessories page.

SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement

is needed for lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with

glass panels, etc.). See page 23 for details.

Header Wall

Gap between floor
and bottom of door

must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).

Slack in chain tension
is normal when

garage door is closed.

f Torsion Spring

Wall-

Door
Contro

Safety Reversing
Sensor

OR

Access Door

4

FINISHED CEILING

fastening hardware

is required.
See page 16.

Header CLOSED POSITION
Bracket

Garage

sOOn g Chain

P g 2

_i_g _m °el Release

_ _id _ Rope& Handle

}ader
all

_rage

)or

Trolley

Stop Bolt Trolley

o Straig Emergency

Door

Arm

Door

Motor unit

Planning (Continued)

ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS

• Generally, a one-piece door does not require

reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to

the information relating to sectional doors in

Installation Step 11.

• Depending on your door's construction, you may
need additional mounting hardware for the door

bracket (Step 11).

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

FINISHED CEILING

Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 16.

Rail

Slack in chain tension
is normal when garage

door is closed

Without a properly working safety reversalsystem,

persons (particularly smallchildren) could be
SERIOUSLYINJUREDor KILLEDby a closing garage
door.

• The gap betweenthe bottom of the garagedoor and

the floor MUSTNOTexceed 1/4" (6 ram). Otherwise,
the safety reversalsystem may not work properly.

• The floor or the garagedoor MUST be repairedto

eliminate the gap.

Motor Unit

Wail-mounted
Door Control

CLOSED POSITION

Gap between floor Sensor

Safety Reversing Sensor

and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 rnm).

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

Gap between floor Sensor

Safety
Reversing Sensor

and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).

Safety Reversing

Access I

Door I

()1

Revel*sing

Trolley Stop Bolt

eader

/atl

CLOSED POSITION

Trolley Stop Bolt Cable

Header Cu_'ed
Bracket Door Ar

Door I
Bracket Straight

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Garage Arm

oct

Door

cable Trolley

Chain

Rail

Eme_ency
Release

Rope &
Handle

Emergency
Release

Rope & Handle

5

Carton Inventory

Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton
which contains the motor unit and all parts illustrated

below. Accessories wilt depend on the model
purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the

Door Control Button

Three*Function Remote Control

with Visor Clip (2)

Idler Pulley

packing material. Parts may be stuck in the foam.
Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on

the next page. Save the carton and packing material

until installation and adjustment is complete.

Trolley

Chain Spreader

Rail

CentedBack

Sections

Rraoln!(header)._

Y

Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)

HeaderBracket

(2) Safety Reversing_

(1 Sending Eye and I Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White &

White/Black Bell Wire attached

Door Bracket

Motor Unit with Light Lens

2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red

Safety Labels
and
Literature

"U" Bracket

Curved Door
Arm Section

H

Hanging Brackets

Straight Door
Arm Section

6

Hardware Inventory

Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

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Lock Nut Lock Washer Nut
1/4"-20 (2) 3/8" (1) 3/8" (1)

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Bolt 1/4"-20x1-314" (2)

Master
Link (2)

Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)

Idler Bolt (1)

Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20xl/2" (2)

Lag Screw Hex Bolt
5/16"_9x1_5/8" (2) 5/16"_18x7/8" (4)

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

Wing Nut Ring Nut 5/16"q8 (8)
1/4"-20 (2) Fastener (3)

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LockWasher 5/16" (7)

Lag Screw Screw
5/16"-18x1_7/8" (2) 6ABxl-1/4" (2)

Carriage Bolt
5/16"q 8x2q/2" (2) Drywall Anchors (2) Spacer (2)

Handle

Insulated
Staples (30)

Screw 6-32xl" (2)

l

Rope

Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/2" (1) 5/16"x1" (1) 5/16"x1-1/4" (1)

7

ASSEMBLY STEP 1

Assemble the Rail & Install the l_olley

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

The front rail has a cut out "window" at the door end
(see illustration). The hole above this window is
larger on the top of the rail than on the bottom. A

smaller hole 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) away is close to the rail
edge. Rotate the back rail so it has a similar hole

close to the opposite edge, about 4-3/4" (12 cm)
from the far end. NOTE: Using the sequence above

the clips will be facing down.

1. Remove the straight door arm and hanging

bracket packaged inside the front rail and set

aside for Installation Step 5 and 12. NOTE: To

prevent INJURY while unpacking the rail carefully

remove the straight door arm stored within the rail
section.

2. Align the rail sections on a flat surface as shown
and slide the tapered ends into the larger ones.

Tabs along the side will lock into place.

To prevent INJURYfrom pinching, keep hands and
fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail.

NOTE: Rail sections may be assembled with the
clips up or down (down is preferred) disassembly of

rail may damage clips.

3. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect
the cover, and rest the back end of the rail on top.

For convenience, put a support under the front

end of the rail.

4. As a temporary trolley stop, clamp locking pliers
onto the rail 8" (20 cm) from the center of the idler

pulley hole, as shown.

5.Check to be sure there are 4 plastic wear pads
inside the inner trolley. If they became loose

during shipping, check all packing material. Snap
them back into position as shown.

6.Slide the trolley assembly along the rail from the
back end to the locked pliers.

KEEP LARGER
HOLE ON TOP

FRONT RAIL

(TOP)

Clip"

Tapered
End of
Rail

8" (20 cm) Distance from End
idler Pulley Hole

Tabs

End

End

Inner Trolley

Outer Trolley

Tapered
End

(TO MOTOR UNIT)

Trolley

Window
CutOut

Idler (TO DOOR)

\ Front Rail

Wear Pads

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ASSEMBLY STEP 2

Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

• Insert a 1/4"-20xl-3/4 bolt into the cover protection
bolt hole on the back end of the rail as shown.

Tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut. Do NOT

overtighten.

• Remove the two bolts from the top of the motor

unit.

• Place the "U" bracket, flat side down onto the
motor unit and align the bracket hole with the bolt

holes. Fasten with the previously removed bolts.

• Align the rail assembly with the top of the motor
unit. Slide the rail end onto the "U" bracket, all the

way to the stops that protrude on the top and sides
of the bracket.

• Attach spreader to the motor unit with two screws.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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Lock Nut

Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4 1/4"-20

Toavoid SERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener,

useONLYthose bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of

the opener.

Hex Screws _==_o

8-32x7/16" 11I"

Bolts -

"U" Bracket

Bolt

Cover

SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS
ON TOP AND SIDES
OF BRACKET

Lock Nut

I I
I i

I _ Chain

Spreader

Motor Unit

_Sprecket

ASSEMBLY STEP 3

Install the Idler Pulley

• Lay the chain/cable beside the rail, as shown.

Grasp the end of the cable and pass
approximately 12" (30 cm) of cable through the

window. Allow it to hang until Assembly Step 5.

• Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside

center should be pre-greased. If dry, regrease to
ensure proper operation.

• Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.

• Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail

and pulley. Tighten with a 3/8" lock washer and nut

underneath the rail until the lock washer is

compressed.

• Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely.

• Insert a 1/4"-20xl-3/4 bolt into the trolley stop hole
in the front of the rail as shown. Tighten securely

with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Lock

Washer
3/8"

Chain and
Cable

I_1 Nut 3/8"

Trolley

Grease

Inside Pulley

Idler

Cable Link /

Pulley Trolley

Bolt

Stop HOl,

I

Lock

_ut

Idler Pulley

Idler Bolt

Bolt 1/4"-20xl-3/4 Lock Nut 1/4"-20 Nut 3/8" Lock Washer 3/8"

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ASSEMBLY STEP 4

Install the Chain/Cable

1. Pull the cable around the idler pulley and toward
the trolley.

2. Connect the cable to the retaining slot on the
trolley, as shown (Figure 1):

• From below, push pins of master link bar up

through cable link and trolley slot.

• Push master link cap over pins and past pin

notches.

• Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin

notches until both pins are securely locked in
place.

3. With the trolley against the pliers, dispense the
remainder of the cable/chain along the rail toward

the motor unit into the slot on the chain spreader,
around the sprocket onto the chain spreader and

continuing to the trolley assembly. The sprocket
teeth must engage the chain (Figure 2).

4. Check to make sure the chain is not twisted, then
connect it to the threaded shaft with the remaining

master link.

5. Thread the inner nut and lock washer onto the
trolley threaded shaft (Figure 3).

6. insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in
the trolley. Be sure the chain is not twisted

(Figure 4).

7. Loosely thread the outer nut onto the trolley
threaded shaft.

8. Remove the locking pliers.

Figure 2 RexScrews_

8-32x7/16" :

Chain
Spreader

Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingersfrom

moving garage door opener:

• ALWAYSkeep handclear of sprocket while operating
opener.

• Securely attach chainspreader BEFOREoperating.

Dispensing Carton

Leave Chain and Cable
Inside Dispensing

to Prevent Kinking.

Keep Chain and Cable

Taut When Dispensing

Figure 1

Clip-On Spring_ Master
Master Link _Link

clip.onSpri Master

Cable : :
Link : , /

, , Trolley

_ : , Threaded : P n

_ __ Master

Idler _,__ F _ Sl-otted Hole '

o,ey O : r

_ Shaft , _ Notch

" Hole Link Bar

, :

i

o j

Cap

Figure 4

Bolt

"U" Bracket :

Round
Hole

MOtOrUnit

Trolley
Threaded

Shaft

lO

Figure 3

" Inner Nut

•J Lock 5/16"
Washer

5/16"

Shaft

,eaded

ASSEMBLY STEP 5

Tighten the Chain

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

• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction
shown (Figure 1).

• When the chain is approximately 1/4" (6 mm)
above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten

the inner nut to secure the adjustment.

Sprocket noise can result if chain is too loose.
When installation is complete, you may notice some

chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If
the chain returns to the position shown in Figure 2

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.
NOTE: You may notice loosening of chain after

Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal

System). Check for proper tension and readjust
chain if necessar_ Then repeat Adjustment Step 3.

You have now finished assembling your garage

door opener. Please read the following warnings
before proceeding to the installation section.

Figure I Trolley

TO Tighten Outer Nut

Figure 2

Chain i

Base of Rail Mid!length of Rail

Outer Lock Threaded
Nut Washer Shaft

TO Tighten

Inner Nut

I

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

1. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced
and lubricated garagedoor. An improperly balanced
door may not reversewhen requiredand could result in

SEVEREINJURYor DEATH.

3. All repairs to cables, spring assembliesand other
hardware MUSTbe made by a trained door systems
technician BEFOREinstalling opener.

4. Disableall locksand remove all ropes connected to
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling openerto avoid

entanglement.

5. Install garage door opener 7feet (2.13 m) or more
abovefloor.

6. Mount emergency releasehandle 6 feet (1.83 m) above
floor.

7. NEVERconnect garage door openerto power source
until instructed to do so.

8. NEVERwear watches,rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing opener.Theycould becaught in

garage door or opener mechanisms.

9. Install wall-mounted garagedoor control:

• within sight of the garage door.

• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet

(1.5m).

• away from all moving parts of the door.

10. Placeentrapment warning labelon wall next to garage
door control.

11. Placemanualrelease/safetyreversetest label in plain
view on inside of garage door.

12. Uponcompletion of installation, test safety reversal

system. Door MUST reverseon contact with a
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on

the floor.

11

INSTALLATION STEP 1

Determine the Header Bracket
Location

To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:

• Headerbracket MUST be RIGIDLYfastenedto
structural support on headerwall or ceiling, otherwise

garage door might not reversewhen required. DONOT
install header bracketover drywall.

• Concreteanchors MUST be used if mounting header
bracket or 2x4 into masonry.

• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garage door,
springs, cables,pulleys, brackets, or their hardware,

all of which are under EXTREMEtension.

• ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An
unbalancedgaragedoor might not reversewhen
required.

Installation procedures vary according to garage door

types. Follow the instructions which apply to your
door.

1.Close the door and mark the inside vertical
centerline of the garage door.

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

You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet

(1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center
only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate

is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling

(see page 13) when clearance is minimal. (It

may be mounted on the wall upside down if
necessary, to gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm).

If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)

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

3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the

header walt above the high point:

• 2" (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door
and one-piece door with track.

• 8" (20 cm) above the high point for one-piece

door without track.

This height wilt provide travel clearance for the top
edge of the door.

NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the
height available in your garage, use the maximum

height possible, or refer to page 13 for ceiling
installation.

Header Wall

Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door

"--'--2" (5 cm) Track
Header Wal_

of Travel

Door

Sectional door with curved track

_0 ci_)HeaderWall

Doer __ _!igihl!;tel

Ceilin OPTIONAL

g CEILING

MOUNT
FOR

2x4

4eader Wall Track

Header Wall

HEADER
BRACKET

Structural
Suppods

/f Highest Point

of Travel

Pivot

Unfinishe_

One-piece door with horizontal track

One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware

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One-piece door without track:

pivot hardware

INSTALLATION STEP 2

Install the Header Bracket

You can attach the header bracket either to the wall
above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the

instructions which will work best for your particular
requirements. Do not install the header bracket

over drywall. If installing into masonry, use
concrete anchors (not provided).

WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with
the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal

line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the

ceiling).

• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes (do not use
the holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16"

pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a

structural support with the hardware provided.

HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE

Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl-5/8"

Optional
Mounting Holes

Header
Wall

2x4
Structural
Support

/

Horizontal

Line / /

Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel

/

Wall Mount

Ve_ical
Centerline

5/16"x9x1-5/8"

DoorSp#ng

f

Garage
Door

Centetline
of Garage Door

Door

Lag Screws

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as
shown.

• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more
than 6" (15 cm) from the walt. Make sure the arrow

is pointing away from the wall. The bracket can be
mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance

is minimal.

• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and
fasten bracket securely to a structural support with

the hardware provided.

Ceiling Mounting Holes

Header /
Bracket

6" (15 cm) Maximum

Door
Spring

_J

Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"

Header Wall

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Header Bracket

Idler Pulley

INSTALLATION STEP 3

Attach the Rail to the Header

Bracket

NOTE: (Optional) With some existing installations,
you may re-use the old header bracket with the two
plastic spacers included in the hardware bag. Place

the spacers inside the bracket on each side of the

rail, as illustrated.

• Position the opener on the garage floor below the

header bracket. Use packing material as a
protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the

way you'll need help. Have someone hold the
opener securely on a temporary support to allow

the rail to clear the spring.

• Position the rail bracket against the header

bracket.

• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin

5/16"xl-1/2" as shown.

• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

Garage
Door

Mounting
Hole

0

Header Bracket

Mounting
Hote

Opener Carton or

Suppod

0

OPTION WITH SOME
EXISTING
INSTALLATIONS

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

C 0

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/2" Ring fastener

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INSTALLATION STEP 4

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated.

SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH
TRACK

A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.

• Remove foam packaging.

• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need
help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.

• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat

on the top section beneath the rail.

• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you
raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm

to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the
outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can

remain disconnected until Installation Step 12
is completed.

Toprevent damage to garage door, restgarage door
opener rail on 2x4 placedon top section of door.

Rail

2x4 is used to determine

the correct mounting height
from ceiling.

ENGAGED

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.

• Remove foam packaging.

• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need
help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.

• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its
side on the top section of the door beneath the rail.

• The top of the door should be level with the top of
the motor unit. Do not position the opener more

than 4" (10 cm) above this point.

the correct mounting height
from ceiling.

_ 2x4 is used to determine

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INSTALLATION STEP 5

Hang the Opener

Three representative installations are shown. Yours
may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled

(Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished
ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy

metal bracket to structural supports before installing
the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are

not provided.

1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor
unit to the structural support.

2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required
lengths.

3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.

4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with

5/16"-18xl -7/8" lag screws.

5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with

5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.

6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the

door (or in line with the header bracket if the

bracket is not centered above the door).

7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the

door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.

NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at
this time.

Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom a falling
garage door opener,fasten it SECURELYto structural
supports of the garage.Concreteanchors MUSTbe used

if installing any brackets into masonry.

Figure 1

/ Suppo_s

Lag Screws
5/16"-18xl-7/8"

Measure_
Distance

Bolt 5/16"-18x7/6"
Lock Washer 5/16"

Nut 5/16"-16

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FINISHED CEIUNG

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5/16"-18x 1-7/8"

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Bolt 5/! 6"-18x7/8"

Bott 5/16"- 18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18

Nut 6/16"-18

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INSTALLATION STEP 6

Install the Door Control

Locate door control within sight of door, at a

minimum height of 5 feet (1.52 m) where small
children cannot reach, away from moving parts of

door and door hardware.

1.Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from one end of bell
wire and connect to the two terminal screws on

back of door control by color: white to 2 and

white/red to 1.

2. Fasten the Door Control Button securely with
6ABx1-1/2" screws. If installing into drywall, drill

5/32" holes and use the anchors provided.

3. Run bell wire up walt and across ceiling to motor

unit. Use insulated staples to secure wire in

several places. Do not pierce wire with a staple,
creating a short or open circuit.

4. Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws on the

motor unit 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.

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.

Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:

• Be sure power is not connectedBEFOREinstalling door
control.

• ConnectONLYto 24 VOLTlow voltage wires.

Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garagedoor:

• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of
reachof children at a minimum height of 5 feet

• (1.52 m), and awayfrom all moving parts of door.
NEVERpermit children to operateor play with door

control push buttons or remote control transmitters.

• Activate door ONLYwhen it can be seen clearly, is
properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door

travel.

• ALWAYSkeepgaragedoor insight until completely
closed. NEVERpermit anyone to cross path of closing

garagedoor.

Outside Keylock Accessory Connections

To lo.pener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

''''''''''''> n oated

Lighted Door Control Button D_ywatl Anchors Staples

Screws
Tern_inat Wire

(BACK VIEW)

DOOR CONTROL BUTTON

Bell

2*Conductor

Bell Wire

Back Panel J
of Opener

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Opener
Terminal Screws

INSTALLATION STEP 7

Install the Light

• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket.
The light will turn ON and remain lit for

approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is
connected. Then the light will turn OFR

• Apply slight pressure on the sides of the lens and
slide the tabs into the slots in the end panel (See

illustration).

• To remove, reverse the procedure. Use care to
avoid snapping off lens tabs.

• If the bulb burns out prematurely due to vibration,

replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb.

NOTE: Use only a standard light bulb. The use of a
short neck or speciality light bulb may overheat the

endpanel or light socket.

To prevent possible OVERHEATINGof the endpanelor

light socket,

• DONOTuse short neck or specialty light bulbs.

• DONOTuse halogen bulbs. UseONLYincandescent.

Light
Lens

Guide

_" Slot

Lens Light Bulb

Tab

Lens

75 Watt (Max)
Standard

INSTALLATION STEP 8

Attach the Emergency Release

Rope and Handle

• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the
top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side

up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at
least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to

prevent slipping.

• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole

in the release arm of the outer trolley.

• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet (1.83 m)
above the floor. Ensure that the rope and handle

clear the tops of all vehicles to avoid
entanglement. Secure with an overhand knot.

NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal
the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent

unraveling.

Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a

falling garage door:

• If possible, use emergency releasehandleto
disengagetrolley ONLYwhen garagedoor is
CLOSED.Weakor broken springs or unbalanced
door could result in an open door falling rapidly

and/or unexpectedly.

• NEVERuseemergency releasehandle unless garage
doorway is clear of personsand obstructions.

NEVERusehandle to pull door open or closed. If rope
knot becomes untied, you could fall.

Trolley

Enlergency _ _) KOnVe[band
Release Handle _,

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INSTALLATION STEP 9

Electrical Requirements

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door

opener has a grounding type plug with a third
grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding

type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you
have, contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper outlet.

RIGHT

To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:

• Besure poweris not connectedto the opener,and
disconnect power to circuit BEFOREremoving cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.

• Garagedoor installation and wiring MUSTbe in
compliance with all local electrical and building codes.

• NEVERusean extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or
change plug in any way to make it fit outlet. Be sure
the opener is grounded.

PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION

If permanent wiring is required by your local

code, refer to the following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8"

hole in the top of the motor unit:

• Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the
cover aside.

• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.

• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the

brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the
screw on the silver terminal; and the ground wire
to the green ground screw. The opener must be

grounded.

• Reinstall the cover.

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.

Ground Tab

Green
Ground Screw

Ground Wire

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INSTALLATION STEP 10

Install The Protector System _

The safety reversing sensor must be connected
and aligned correctly before the garage door

opener will move in the down direction.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR

When properly connected and aligned, the sensor
will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic

beam. The sending eye (with an orange indicator
light) transmits an invisible light beam to the

receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an
obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is

closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open
position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.

The units must be installed inside the garage so that
the sending and receiving eyes face each other

across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the
floor. Either can be installed on the left or right of the

door as long as the sun never shines directly into the
receiving eye lens.

The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the
track of sectional garage doors without additional

hardware.

• Besure poweris not connectedto the garagedoor
opener BEFOREinstalling the safety reversing sensor.

• To prevent SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a closing
garagedoor:

- Correctly connect and align the safety reversing

sensor.This required safety device MUSTNOTbe
disabled.

- Installthe safety reversingsensor so beamis NO

HIGHERthan 6"(15 cm) above garage floor.

If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the

brackets must be securely fastened to a solid
surface such as the wall framing. Extension brackets

(see accessories) are available if needed. If
installing in masonry construction, add a piece of

wood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in
masonry if repositioning is necessary.

The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed.

No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs,

hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the
beam while the door is closing.

6" (15 crn) max. Protection Area

above floor

Facing the door from inside the garage

2O

Sensor Beam
6" (15 cm) max.

above f_oor

INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.

Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face

each other across the garage door, with the beam no
higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. They may be

installed in one of three ways, as follows.

Garage door track installation (preferred):

• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of

each door track, with the curved arms facing the

door. Snap into place against the side of the track.

It should lie flush, with the lip hugging the back
edge of the track, as shown in Figure 1.

If your door track wilt not support the bracket
securely, wall installation is recommended.

Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3):

• Place the bracket against the wall with curved
arms facing the door. Be sure there is enough

clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed.

• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket
(See Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.

• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to
locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on

the walt at each side of the door, no higher than 6"

(15 cm) above the floor.

• Attach brackets to wall with lag screws
(Not provided).

• if using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust
right and left assemblies to the same distance out

from the mounting surface. Make sure all door

hardware obstructions are cleared.

Floor installation (Figure 4):

• Use wood blocks or extension brackets (See

Accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the

lenses will be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the

floor.

• Carefully measure and place right and left
assemblies at the same distance out from the wall.

Be sure all door hardware obstructions are

cleared.

• Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as
shown.

Figure 1

Figure 2

DOORTRACKMOUNT

Door
Track

Bracket

Sensor _ ::_

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

/Lag Screws (Not Provided)

RIGHT SIDE)

Indicator
Light

Fasten Wood Block to Wall with

Indicator
Light Sensor

Figure 3 WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Extension
Bracket

(See Accessories)

(Provided with
Extension Bracket)

(Provided with
Extension

Bracket) _"

Lens Light

SeRsor
Bracket

Indicator

Bracket

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Carriage Bolt Wing Nut Staples

1/4"-20xl/2" 1/4"-20

Figure 4 FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

i Attach with

; (Not Provided)

J

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Concrete Anchors

Indicator
Light

MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS

• Slide a 1/4"-20xl/2" carriage bolt head into the slot
on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to

brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other
across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed

by a bracket extension (Figure 5).

• Finger tighten the wing nuts.

• Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use

insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.

• Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from each set of
wires. Separate white and white/black wires

sufficiently to connect to the terminal screws: white

to 2 and white/black to 3 (Figure 6).

ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS

• Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the

sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if

wiring connections and alignment are correct.

The sending eye orange indicator light will glow

regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green
indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or

flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not
obstructed), alignment is required.

• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust,

aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.

• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust

sensor until it receives the sender's beam. When

the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the
wing nut.

Figure 5

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS

1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow
steadily after installation, check for:

• Electric power to the opener.

• A short in the white or white/black wires. These

can occur at staples, or at opener connections.

• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.

• A broken wire.

2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but
the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:

• Check alignment.

• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.

3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign

either sensor.

NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed
or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will

reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close.
The opener lights will blink 10 times. See page 20.

Figure 6

Bell Wire

\ Sensor

Finished

Ceiling

Invisible Light Beam
Protec_onArea

Sensor_

Bell Wire

Connect Wire to
Terminal Screws

DoorControl
Connections

(do_edline) _

OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS

/

Sensor
Connections

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INSTALLATION STEP 11

Fasten the Door Bracket

Follow instructions which apply to your door type
as illustrated below or on the following page.

A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long

enough to be secured to two vertical supports. A

vertical reinforcement brace should cover the
height of the top panel.

The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the

horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, two pieces of
angle iron are used to create a U-shaped support

(Figure 1). The best solution is to check with your
garage door manufacturer for an opener installation
door reinforcement kit.

NOTE: Many vertical brace installations provide for

direct attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In

this case you will not need the door bracket; proceed
to Installation Step 12.

SECTIONAL DOORS

• Center the door bracket on the previously marked

vertical centerline used for the header bracket
installation. Note correct UP placement, as
stamped inside the bracket (Figure 2).

• Position the bracket on the face of the door within
the following limits:

A) The top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm)

below the top edge of the door.

B) The top edge of the bracket directly below any

structural support across the top of the door.

Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garagedoors

Will. REQUIREreinforcement BEFOREinstallation of
door bracket. Contactyour door manufacturer for

reinforcement kit.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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Nut 5/16"_18 LockWasher 5/16"

Carnage Bolt
5/16"_18x2-1/2"

• Mark and drill 5/16" left and right fastening holes.
Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is

vertical reinforcement.

If your installation doesn't require vertical
reinforcement but does need top and bottom

fastening holes for the door bracket, fasten as shown
in Figure 2.

HeaderBracket

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors

(fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with

ure 2

Vertical

Figure 1

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