Craftsman 139.53939D Owner's Manual

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA

For Residential Use Only/Sólo para uso residencial

Model/Modelo 139.53939D

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

Owner’s Manual/Manual Del Propietario

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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.

Leer y seguir todas las reglas de seguridad y las instrucciones de operación antes de usar este producto por primera vez.

Guardar este manual cerca de la puerta de la cochera.

Se deben realizar revisiones periódicas del abridor de puertas para asegurar su operación segura.

Introduction 2-7

Safety symbol review 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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 control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Install the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Install the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

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

Install The Protector System®(safety sensors) . . . .20-22

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

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

Adjustment 27-29

Program the travel limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting the force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

Test The Protector System®(safety sensors) . . . . . .29

Operation 30-36

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

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

Using the wall-mounted control console . . . . . . . . . .31

Care of your opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To open the door manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Battery backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Having a problem (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Diagnostic chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

LCD motion detecting control

console messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Programming 37-38

To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control . . .37

To erase all codes from motor unit memory . . . . . . .37

3-Function remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

To add, reprogram or change a

Keyless Entry PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Repair Parts 39-40

Rail assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Installation parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Motor unit assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Accessories 41 Warranty 41 Repair Parts & Service Back Cover

INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review

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

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.

Mechanical

Electrical

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 damage to garage door and opener:

• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener.

• ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required.

• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, all of which are under EXTREME tension.

• Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement.

Tools needed

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

Sectional Door

One-Piece Door

Carpenter’s Level (Optional)

Drill

Tape Measure

3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Drill Bits

Pencil

Hack Saw

Wire Cutters

Claw Hammer

Pliers

Stepladder

1/2" and 7/16" Sockets and Wrench

Screwdriver

Adjustable End Wrench

Safety Reversing Sensor

Header Wall

Access Door

— — — — — — — —

Safety Reversing Sensor

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

Extension Spring

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). See page 23 for details.

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

FINISHED CEILING

Motor unit

Rail

Wallmounted Door Control

Torsion Spring

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION

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 11 – Depending upon garage construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to install sensors.

• Installation Step 11 – 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 139.53702 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 12).

• 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 12.

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

CLOSED POSITION

Header Wall

Garage Door

Header Bracket

Trolley

Straight Door Arm

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Door Bracket

Curved Door Arm

Garage Door Spring

Belt

Trolley Stop Bolt

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 12.

• Depending on your door’s construction, you may need additional mounting hardware for the door bracket (Step 12).

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

• The gap between the bottom of the garage door and the floor MUST NOT exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal system may not work properly.

• The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to eliminate the gap.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

FINISHED CEILING

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

Header Wall

Rail

Access Door

Wall-mounted Door Control

Motor Unit

CLOSED POSITION

Trolley Stop Bolt

Belt

Trolley

Gap between floor

Safety Reversing Sensor

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

Gap between floor

Safety Reversing Sensor

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

Safety Reversing Sensor

Access Door

Safety Reversing Sensor

Header Wall

Trolley Stop Bolt

Header Bracket

Door Bracket

CLOSED POSITION

Header Bracket

Curved Door Arm

Door Bracket

Garage Door

Belt

Straight Door Arm

Rail

Straight Door Arm

Trolley

Curved Door Arm

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Rail

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Accessories will depend on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the 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.

Carton Inventory

Belt Cap Retainer

Motion Detecting Control Console (LCD)

Laser Garage Parking Assist

SECURITY✚ 3-Function Remote Control (2)

SECURITY✚ 3-Function Mini Remote Control (1)

Trolley

Rail Center/Back Sections

Battery

Idler Pulley

EntryEase Fingerprint Keypad

Garage Door Monitor

Rail Front (header) Section

Safety Reversing Sensor Bracket (2)

Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses

Header Bracket

The Protector System (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire attached

Door Bracket

Belt

Plug-In Light Control

2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red

“U” Bracket

Curved Door Arm Section

Surge Protector

Safety Labels

and

Literature

Hanging Brackets

Straight Door Arm Section

Hardware Inventory

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

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

Spring/Trolley Nut (1)

Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4" (2)

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

Lock Nut 1/4"-20 (2)

Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)

Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)

Ring Fastener (3)

Lock Washer 3/8" (1)

Nut 5/16"-18 (6)

Nut 3/8" (1)

Master Link (2)

Idler Bolt (1)

Handle

Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2)

Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2)

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

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

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

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (1)

Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (2)

Drywall Anchors (2)

Lock Washer 5/16" (7)

Screw 6-32x1" (2)

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

Insulated Staples (30)

Spacer (2)

Rope

ASSEMBLY STEP 1

Assemble the Rail and Install the Trolley

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

Front Rail (TO DOOR)

Window Cut-Out

Screwdriver

Idler Pulley Hole

Ta bs

Back Rails (TO MOTOR UNIT)

Trolley

Tapered End

Inner Trolley

Wear Pads

Outer Trolley

Tapered End

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

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.

1. Remove the straight door arm and hanging bracket packaged inside the front rail and set aside for Installation Steps 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.

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 stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole 10" (25 cm) from the front end of the rail, 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 screwdriver.

KEEP LARGER HOLE ON TOP

FRONT RAIL (TOP)

To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the opener.

ASSEMBLY STEP 2

Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

• Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4 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.

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"-20x1-3/4 bolt into the trolley stop hole in the front of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.

Idler Pulley

Trolley Stop Hole

Bolt

Trolley Connector

Pulley

Rail

Bolt

Nut

Washer

Lock Washer 3/8"

Nut 3/8"

Idler Bolt

Screwdriver

Idler Pulley

Grease Inside Pulley

Lock Nut

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Bolts

“U” Bracket

Bolt

Cover Protection Bolt Hole

Motor Unit Belt Pulley

Lock Nut

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

1/4"-20

SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS ON TOP AND SIDES OF BRACKET

Lock Nut

Idler Bolt

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

Lock Nut 1/4"-20

Nut 3/8"

Lock Washer 3/8"

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 screwdriver, 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 screwdriver.

8. Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit sprocket as shown and fasten to the mounting plate with 8x3/8" hex screws provided.

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving garage door opener:

• ALWAYS keep hand clear of belt pulley while operating opener.

• Securely attach belt pulley cover BEFORE operating.

Trolley Connector

Idler Pulley

Retaining Slot

Hole

Master Link Clip-On Spring

Master Link Cap

Trolley Threaded Shaft

Master Link Bar

Pin Notch

Hex Screw 8x3/8"

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Spring/Trolley Nut

Spring Nut

Belt Cap Retainer

Mounting Plate

Motor Unit Belt Pulley

Hex Screws #8x3/8"

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.

Nut Ring

Trolley

1" 1-1/4"

BEFORE AFTER RELEASE

Nut Ring Slot

Square End

(2.5 cm)

(3.18 cm)

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.

3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener.

4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to avoid entanglement.

5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor.

6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.8 m) above floor.

7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so.

8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.

9. Install wall-mounted garage control console:

• within sight of the garage door.

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

(1.5 m).

• away from ALL moving parts of the door.

10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage control console.

11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door.

12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.

13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

INSTALLATION STEP 1

Determine the Header Bracket Location

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 wall 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 will 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.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall.

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

• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all of which are under EXTREME tension.

• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required.

Header Wall

Sectional door with curved track

Highest Point of Travel

Door

2" (5 cm)

One-piece door with horizontal track

Door

Track

Header Wall

Highest Point of Travel

2" (5 cm)

Track

Door

Jamb Hardware

One-piece door without track: jamb hardware

8" (20 cm)

Highest Point of Travel

Door

Pivot

8" (20 cm)

One-piece door without track: pivot hardware

Highest Point of Travel

Header Wall

Unfinished Ceiling

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Level (optional)

2x4

OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET

Structural Supports

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

– Finished Ceiling –

Door Spring

Header Wall

Ceiling Mounting Holes

6" (15 cm) Maximum

Header Bracket

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Garage Door

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

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. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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 wall. 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.

Wall Mount

Optional Mounting Holes

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

Highest Point of Garage Door Travel

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Header Wall

Garage Door

Door Spring

2x4 Structural Support

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Header

Bracket

Horizontal Line

Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"

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 will

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 as shown.

• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

Opener Carton or Temporary Support

Header Bracket

Idler Pulley

Header Wall

OPTION WITH SOME EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

Header

Bracket

Mounting Hole

Existing Header Bracket

Spacer

Mounting Hole

Existing Clevis Pin

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

Ring Fastener

Garage Door

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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.

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.

To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.

Header Bracket

Top of Door

2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling.

Door

Rail

Trolley Release Arm

ENGAGED

RELEASED

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 (Figures 2 and 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"-18x1-7/8" 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.

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any brackets into masonry.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Structural Supports

Measure Distance

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

Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"

Hidden

Bracket (Not Provided)

Support

FINISHED CEILING

Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"

Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8"

Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"

Nut 5/16"-18

Lock Washer 5/16"

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

Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"

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

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

FINISHED CEILING

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

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:

• Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

• Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:

• Install control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m), and away from ALL moving parts of door.

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

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

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

INSTALLATION STEP 6

Install the Control Console

Locate control console 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 control console by color: white wire to 2 and white/red wire to the 1.

2. Remove 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 control console 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 wall 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.

5. Position the antenna wire as shown.

6. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach entrapment warning label to wall near control console, 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.

Drywall Anchors

Insulated Staples

Screw 6ABx1-1/4" Control Panel (std installation)

Screw 6-32x1" Control Panel (pre-wired)

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Outside Keylock Accessory Connections

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

Figure 1

Figure 2

REMOVE & REPLACE COVER

To Replace Insert Top Tabs First

Push Bar Cover

PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION

24 Volt Bell Wire

Bell Wire

(BACK VIEW)

To p Mounting Hole

Terminal Screws

Bottom Mounting Hole

Control Console Connections

Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)

7/16" (11 mm)

To release wire, push in tab with screwdriver tip

Red GreyWhite

INSTALLATION STEP 8

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. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.

• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.

• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb. Use A19, standard neck garage door opener for replacement.

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

INSTALLATION STEP 9

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.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:

• If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.

• NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.

• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall.

Lens Hinge

100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb

Release Tab

100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb

INSTALLATION STEP 7

Install the Battery

• Make sure motor unit is unplugged.

• Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the battery cover on the motor unit.

• Partially insert battery into motor unit with terminals facing out.

• Connect the red (+) and black (-) wires from motor unit to corresponding terminals on battery.

• Replace battery cover.

Battery Cover

Battery

To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket:

• DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.

• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. To prevent damage to the opener:

• DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W.

• ONLY use A19 size bulbs.

Trolley

Trolley Release arm

Emergency Release Handle

Overhand

NOT

ICE

Knot

INSTALLATION STEP 10

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.

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.

RIGHT

WRONG

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire:

• Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

• Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes.

• NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in any way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.

Ground Tab

Green Ground Screw

Ground Wire

Black Wire

PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION

White Wire

Black Wire

Invisible Light Beam Protection Area

Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. above floor

Facing the door from inside the garage

INSTALLATION STEP 11

Install The Protector System

(Safety Sensors)

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 amber 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.

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.

Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:

• Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor.

This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled.

• Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER

than 6" (15 cm) above garage 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 (Figure 1).

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

Wall installation (Figures 2 and 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 wall 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.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

(Provided with Extension Bracket)

DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Door Track

Lip

Sensor Bracket

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Fasten Wood Block to Wall with Lag Screws (Not Provided)

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Extension Bracket (See Accessories)

Lens

Inside

arage

all

Inside

arage

all

Indicator Light

Lens

Indicator Light

Lens

(Provided with Extension Bracket)

Indicator Light

Sensor Bracket

Lag Screws (Not Provided)

Sensor Bracket

Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"

Wing Nut 1/4"-20

Staples

Figure 4

Inside

arage

FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Attach with Concrete Anchors

Lens

(Not Provided)

Indicator Light

Sensor Bracket

Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"

Lens

Wing Nut 1/4"-20

Figure 5MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY

REVERSING SENSORS

• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" 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 REVERSING 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 amber 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING 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.

Invisible Light Beam Protection Area

Safety Reversing Sensor

Connect Wire to Quick-Connect Terminals

Bell Wire

Finished Ceiling

Quick-Connect Terminals

3. Insert into appropriate terminals

1. Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)

2. Twist like colored wires together

7/16" (11 mm)

Red

Grey

White

Figure 6

Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.

INSTALLATION STEP 12

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 13.

SECTIONAL DOORS

1. 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).

2. Position the bracket on the face of the door within the following limits:

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

the top edge of the door.

• The top edge of the bracket directly below any

structural support across the top of the door.

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Door Bracket Location

Header Bracket

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with glass panel, etc.). (Not Provided)

Door Bracket

Inside Edge of Door or Reinforcement Board

Door Bracket

Nut 5/16"-18

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

Lock Washer 5/16"

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Vertical Reinforcement

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Figure 1

Figure 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.

Nut 5/16"-18

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

Lock Washer 5/16"

ONE-PIECE DOORS

Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors also.

• Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.

• Drill 5/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket with hardware supplied.

If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket with 5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not provided) to the top of the door.

NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of the door if required for your installation. (Refer to the dotted line optional placement drawing.) Drill 3/16" pilot holes and substitute 5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not provided) to fasten the bracket to the door.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Nut 5/16"-18

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

Lock Washer 5/16"

Header Wall

Header

Bracket

Optional Placement of Door Bracket

2x4

Finished Ceiling

Door Bracket

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, door with glass panel, etc.). (Not Provided)

For a door with no exposed framing, or for the optional installation, use 5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (Not Provided) to fasten door bracket.

Nut 5/16"-18

Door Bracket

Lock Washer 5/16"

Top of Door (Inside Garage)

Top Edge of Door

Optional Placement

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

+ 56 hidden pages

Craftsman 139.53939D Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Model/Modelo 139.53939D

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review

Preparing your garage door

Tools needed

Planning

ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS

Carton Inventory

Hardware Inventory

Assemble the Rail and Install the Trolley

Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

Install the Idler Pulley

Install the Belt and Attach the Belt Cap Retainer

Set the Tension

INSTALLATION

Determine the Header Bracket Location

Install the Header Bracket

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

Position the Opener

Hang the Opener

Install the Control Console

Install the Lights

Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle

Install the Battery

Electrical Requirements

ALIGNING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS

Fasten the Door Bracket

ONE-PIECE DOORS