Craftsman 13953914 Owner’s 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 • 139.53914

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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 belt and attach the belt cap retainer ......... 10

Set the tension .......................................................... 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 lights ......................................................... 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

One-Piece Door

Tools needed

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

illustrated below.

Carpenter's _ _1 _ J_ \;_

Level (optional) _ _ Hack Raw °_ _1

Tape Measure _ f_ -- -

_ Wire Cutters / ";""_

Drill Bits

_k_ and 5/32" Pliers Screwdriver

Stepladder U e c _ _ v

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1/2,6/8,7/16,9/16 Locking pl_ers Adlustable End Wrench
and 1/4"

_ Claw Hammer

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 walt 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 Reversing
and bottom of door Sensor

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

j Torsion Spring

OR

Walt*
moun_d

Door Access Door
Cont_l

Safety

Rail

Extension Spring

FINISHED CEILING

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

Header
Brack_ T_lley

S_p Bolt T_lley

Gamge

Door

Sp_ng

B_cket

)runit

CLOSED POSITION

Belt

Emergency Release
Rope & Handle

Curved

Door

Arm

4

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.

ACCESS

Safety Reversing

f

Safety Reversing Sensor

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

Sensor

Rail

Wall-mounted

D_or Control

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

CLOSED POSITION

Trolley Stop Bolt

Belt Trolley

Bracket

Door Bracket Emergency

Straight Curved

Door Door

leader
Vail

Arm Arm •

Garage

Release
Rope & Handle

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

J and bottom of door

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

Gap between floor Sensor

Access I

Door I

Reversing

Trolley Stop Bolt Belt Trolley

_Nea_le _ \Bracket DoorArm_ Rail

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CLOSED POSITION 1

DOO_..... Doorl..... )j !_ i_ergenCYRope&

1_ Bracket Straight Release

DGoararge Arm 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

SECURITY_
3-Function Remote Control (2)

Premium Control Console

Belt Cap Retainer

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

SECURITY_
Keyless Entry

Rai_
Center/Back
Sections

Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses

Idler Pulley

Rraolnt(header)

Y

Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)

Header Bracket

(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and I Receiving Eye)

with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
Bell Wire attached

Be_t

Door Bracket

Curved Door

Arm Section

2*Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red

Safety Labels

and

Literature

11

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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Spring/Trolley Nut (1)

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

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

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

Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

Wing Nut Ring

1/4"-20 (2) Fastener (3)

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Nut 5/16"-18 (6)

Master
Link (2)

i

Idler Bolt (1)

Handle

@

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

Lag Screw
5/16"-9x%5/8"(2)

Lag Screw
5/16"-18xl-7/8"(2)

Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2)

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

Screw
6ABx1-1/4" (2) Screw 6-32x1"(2)

Drywall Anchors (2)

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Clevis Pin Clevis Pin

5/16"xl" (1) 5116"xl -1/4" (1)

7

Lock Washer 5/16" (7)

Insulated
Staples (30)

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Rope

Spacer(2)

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)

8" (20 cm) Distance from

FHole

Tabs

Clip

Tapered

End of
Rail

End

End

End

Inner Trolley

Tapered
End

(TO MOTOR UNIT)

Trolley

Window

Idleru,t,_u__Pulle _

Cut-Out nt Rail

Idler _._ (TO DOOR)
Pulley

Hole __Locking

Pliers

Wear Pads

8

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, on the motor
unit and align the bracket holes 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.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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Lock Nut

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

Toavoid SERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener,

useONLYthose bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of

the opener.

Bolts

"U" Bracket

Bolt

I

Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole '

SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS

I

ON TOP AND SIDES
OF BRACKET

I

Lock Nut

Motor Unit
Sprocket

ASSEMBLY STEP 3

Install the Idler Pulley

• Lay the belt beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the
end with the hooked trolley connector and pass

approximately 12" (30 cm) of belt through the
window. Keep the ribbed side toward the rail, and

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"

I_) Nut 3/8"

I

Bolt

Grease Stop Hole

Idler Pulley

inside Pulley _

Trolley j _
Connector .,,_lV_ _1_

Trolley

Idler L Nut
Pulley

Idler Bolt

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

9

ASSEMBLY STEP 4

Install the Belt
and Attach the Belt Cap Retainer

1. Pull the belt around the idler pulley and toward the
trolley. The ribbed side must contact the pulley.

2. Hook the trolley connector into the retaining slot
on the trolley as shown.

3. With the trolley against the pliers, dispense the
remainder of the belt along the rail length toward

the motor unit and around the sprocket. The
sprocket teeth must engage the belt.

4. Check to make sure the belt is not twisted, then
connect it to the flat end of the trolley threaded

shaft with the master link, as illustrated:

• Push pins of master link bar through holes in

end of belt and trolley threaded shaft.

• 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.

5. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in
the trolley. Be sure the belt is not twisted, and the

ribbed side faces the rail.

6. Hold the belt at the trolley shaft as you thread the
spring nut by hand onto the shaft until finger tight

against the trolley. Do not use any tools.

7. Remove the locking pliers.

8. Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit /_
sprocket as shown and fasten to the mounting /_/.,,_/

Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingersfrom

moving garage door opener:

• ALWAYSkeep handclear of sprocket while operating
opener.

• Securely attach sprocket cover BEFOREoperating.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Hex Screw 8x3/8"

Spring/Trolley Nut

plate with 8x3/8 hex screws provided." _lla_t_rnL&pkring _/__/

Master Link Cap "- "

C:) Shaft

@ Round

Retaining

Trolley Slot

f -Mounting

Threaded Link Bar

MOtOr Unit

: J Sprocket

Plate

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ASSEMBLY STEP 5

Set the Tension

• Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring
slots and brace it firmly against the trolley.

• Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square
end. Rotate the nut about 1/4 turn until the spring

releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley.

This sets the spring to optimum belt tension.

You have now finished assembling your garage

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

Square

End Nut Ring

(2.5 cm) (3.18 cm)

J

Nut Ring Slot

Trolley

Nut Ring,

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

Header Wall

='_'_2" (5 cm) Track

of Travel

Door

Sectional door with curved track

Header Wall

p;oomj

Doer Highest

Ceilin OPTIONAL

g CEILING

MOUNT
FOR

Unfinishe_

HEADER
BRACKET

2x4

Structural
Suppods

Header Wall Track

Highest Point

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Y

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One-piece door with horizontal track

Pivot

Highest
Point

of Travel

One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware

12

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.

Optional

Mounting Holes

Header

Wall Mount

Vertical
Centedine

of Garage Door

Lag Screws

5/18"x9xl-5/8"

DoorSp#ng

HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE

Lag Screw

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

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.

.- f:

Horizontal / /

Line

Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel

8" (15 cm) Maximum

/

/*

_ -- Finished Ceiling --

f_

/" -- _ Vertical Centerline

Header _

Bracket _

Garage
Door

Centerline
of Garage Door

of Garage Door

Ceiling Mounting Holes

13

Door

Sprin _ Lag Screws

5/16"xgx1-5/8"

Header Wall

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

Clevis

Spacer

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Hole

OPTION WITH
SOME EXISTING

INSTALLATIONS

Opener Ca_on or
Temporary

Support

0

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Ring Fastener

14

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.

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.

_Nea_e, ii

from ceiling.

_ the correct mounting height

15

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

Suppods

Measure _
Distance

Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/6"

Nut 5/16"-16

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

Figure 2

FINISHED CEILING

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

©©

Hex Bolt
5/16"- 18x7/6"

Nut 5/16"q8 Lock Washer 5/16"

Lock Washer 6/16"
Nut 5/16"q8

Figure 3

Lag Screws
5/16"- 18xl _7/8"

Bolt 6/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"

Nut 5/16"q8

(Not Provided)
BoIt 5/! 6"-18x7/6"

Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 6/16"-18

(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"

Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-16

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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 (1.5 m) where small

children cannot reach, away from moving parts of
door and door hardware. If installing into drywall, drill

5/32" holes and use the anchors provided. For

pre-wired installations (as in new home

construction), it may be mounted to a single gang

box (Figure 2).

1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of
bell wire and connect to the two screw terminals

on back of door control by color: white wire to
2 and white/red wire to the 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" self-tapping 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 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. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from end of bell
wire. Connect bell wire to the quick-connect

terminals as follows: white to white and white/red
to red.

NOTE: When connecting multiple door controls to
the opener, twist same color wires together. Insert

wires into quick-connect holes: white to white and

red/white to red.

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.

To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:

• Be sure power is not connectedBEFOREinstalling door
control.

• Connect ONLYto 24 VOLTlow voltage wires.

To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garage door:

Installdoor control within sight of garage door, out of

reachof children at a minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m), and awayfrom all moving parts of door.

NEVERpermit children to operateor playwith 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 in sight until completely

closed. NEVERpermit anyone to cross path of closing
garagedoor.

Outside Keylock Accessory Connections

To opener quick-connect terminals: white to white;
white/red to red.

Control Console (std installation) _]/ Yl_

Control Console (pre-wired) Drywall Anchors

Figure 1 Figure 2

TO Replace, To Remove, INSTALLATI
insert Top _ Twist _I

REMOVE & REPLACE COVER PRE*WIREDo_ IfT-_/'/li_

Tabs__First _ _ Here

PREMIUM

CONTROL CONSOLE Lighted

Top Push Button
Mounting
Hole

Terminal
Screws

Bell
Wire

(BACK VIEW)

Bottom
Mounting

Hole

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Door Control
Connections

TO release wire, push in
tab with screwdriver tip

Insulated

Staples

24 Volt
2*Conductor
Bell Wire in

Gang Box

Quick-Connect

F

Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)

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(7/16 (11 r _nl))

J

Antenna

_ed White Grey

INSTALLATION STEP 7

Install the Lights

• Press the release tabs on both sides of lens.
Gently rotate lens back and downward until the

lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not
remove the lens.

• Install up to a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each
socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for
approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is

connected. Then the lights wilt turn OFR

• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.

• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration,

replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb.

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

endpanel or light socket.

To prevent possible OVERHEATINGof the endpanel or

light socket:

• DONOTuse short neck or specialty light bulbs.

• DONOTuse halogen bulbs. UseONLYincandescent.

1O0 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb

Release Tab

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.

i,

1O0 Watt (Max)

Ught Bulb

Standard ___

ILenn__

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

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Edge°+ o 3 h°nd

Release Handle )_,

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.

RIGHO

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.

Green
Ground Screw

Ground Tab

\

Black

. Wire

White 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 reversing sensor 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.

Sensor Beam Invisible Light Beam
6" (15 cm) max. Protection Area

above floor

Facing the door from inside the garage

2O

Sensor Beam
6" (I 5 cm) max.

above floor

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 I

Figure 2

Figure 3

DOOR TRACK MOUNT

I

BOOr

Track

Sensor
Bracket

RIGHT SIDE)

Indicator
Light

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Fasten Wood Block to Wall with

/Lag Screws (Not Provided)

Indicator
Light Sensor

(Not Provided)

Lens

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Extension
Bracket
(See Accessories)

Lens Light

Bracket

HARDWARESHOWNACTUALS_E

Carriage Bolt Wing Nut Staples

t/4"-20xt/2" 1/4"-20

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Figure 4

FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

i A_ach with

: (Not Provided)

Concrete Anchors

Light

B_c_t

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 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from each set of
wires. Separate white and white/black wires

sufficiently to connect to the opener quick-connect

terminals. Twist like colored wires together. Insert
wires into quick-connect holes: white to white and

white/black to grey (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

Carriage Bolt -"_

1/4"-20xl/2"

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

_ensor invisible Light Beam

Protection Area

Finished
Ceiling

Sensor f

Bell Wire

Connect Wire to
Quick-Connect Terminal

2. Twist like colored
wires together

3. insert into
appropriate terminals

Red White (

Quick-Connect Terminal

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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

G ©

Nut 5/16"-18 LockWasher 5/16"

Carriage 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.

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors

(fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with

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Figure 1

ure 2