Craftsman 13953984SRT Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual/Manual Del Propietario

1/2 HP

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA

For Residential Use Only/S61o para uso residencial

Model/Modelo 139.53984SRT

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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 las reglas 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 trolley. .......................... .8

Fasten rail to motor unit and install idler pulley ......... .9

Install belt and attach belt cap retainer .................... 10

Set the belt tension .................................................... 11

Installation 11.27

Installation safety instructions .................................... 11

Determine the header bracket location ................ 12-13

Install the header bracket .......................................... 14

Attach the rail to the header bracket ......................... 15

Position the opener ................................................ 16

Hang the opener ...................................................... .17

Install the door control ............................................... 18

Install the lights ...................................................... .19

Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......19

Electrical requirements ............................................ .20

Install the Protector System®............................... .21-23

Fasten the door bracket .................................... ..24-25

Connect the door arm to the trolley ..................... 26-27

Adjustment 28-30

Adjust the travel limits .............................................. .28

Adjust the force ........................................................ .29

Test the safety reversal system ................................ .30

Test the Protector System ®....................................... .30

Operation 31.34

Operation safety instructions .................................... .31

Using your garage door opener ................................ 31

Using the walt-mounted door control ....................... .32

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

Care of your garage door opener. ............................ .33

Having a problem? ................................................... .34

Programming 35-36

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

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

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

To add 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

Service Numbers

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 etectdc shock. Read the warnings carefully.

When you see this Signal Word on the following
pages, it wilt 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.

Topreventpossible SERIOUSINJURYORDEATH:

• ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if
garagedoor binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An
unbalancedgaragedoor may not 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 ALL ropes connected to
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling and operating garage
door openerto avoid entanglement.

Toprevent damageto garage door and opener:

• ALWAYSdisablelocks BEFOREinstalling andoperating
the opener.

• ONLYoperate garagedoor opener at 120V, 60 Hzto
avoid malfunction and damage.

Sectional Door

One-Piece Door

Level

Drill

Tools needed

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

illustrated below.

Pencil

Tape Measure

D_ Wire Cutters

3/16", 5/16" ff_
and 5/32"

"--"-_P_iers

Screwdriver

Stepladder

", ", ", " Locking ptiers

and 1/4"

3

o)

Adjustable End Wrench

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 mounfing 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
(f_berglass, steel, aluminum, door with
glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details.

Header Wall

f Torsion Spring

OR

Wall-
mounted

Door

Control¸

Rail

Extension Spring _

FINISHED CEILING

Support bracket &
fastening hardware

is required.

See page 17

Header
Bracket Tr011ey

Garage
Door

Spring

CLOSED POSITION

Stop Bolt Trolley

Belt

Safety Reversing Sensor

Gap between floor
and bottom of door

must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)

Safety
Reversing

Sensor

Emergency Release
Rope & Handle

eader Door

/all Arm
arage

oor Bracket

Curved

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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

Header Wall

FINISHED CEILING

Support bracket_
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 17.

Access
Door

Rail

Wall-mounted
Door Control

Without a properly working safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be

SERIOUSLYINJUREDor KILLEDby a closing garage
door.

• Thegap betweenthe bottom of the garage door and
thefloor MUSTNOTexceed1/4" (6 ram). Otherwise,

the safetyreversal system maynot work properly.

• Thefloor or the garagedoor MUSTbe repaired to
eliminate the gap.

Motor Unit

CLOSED POSITION

Trolley Stop Bolt

Gap between floor

Safety Reversing Sensor

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

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

Safety Reversing
Sensor

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Bracket

Emergency
Release

Rope & Handle

_r_edD°°rBracket

leader
_'all

CLOSED POSITION

Trolley Stop Bolt Belt Trolley

_-Reader Cu_ed _

Bracket Door Arm

Straight Curved
Door Door

oo J -

Door I

_ Bracket Straight

Garage Arm

Door

Emergency
Release

Rope &
Handle

Gap between floor Sensor

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

and bottom of door

Reversing

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Carton Inventory

Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons
which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated

below. Note that accessories will depend on the
model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully

check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the

SECURITY"I["

Keyless Entry

Trolley

Premium Control Console

Belt

foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is

shown on the next page. Save the carton and
packing material until installation and adjustment is

complete.

SECURITY÷
Three-Function Remote Control

with Visor Clip (2)

Light Lens (2)

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Belt Idler Pulley

Rail
Front (header)

Section

Belt Cap

HeaderBracket

Rail
Center/Back
Sections

Door Bracket

2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red

Curved Door
Arm Section

Hanging Brackets

Safety Sensor
Bracket

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

a_ached

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Safety Labels

and

Literature

Straight Door
Arm Section

Hardware Inventory

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

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

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Lock Nut Lock Washer t"_A
1/4"-20 x 7/16 (12) 3/8" (1)

_] Belt Spreader (2)

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

Trolley Threaded Shaft (1) Spring/Trolley Nut (1)

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

Hex Bolt Hex Bo_t
5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) 1/4" - 20 x 5/8" (4)

Spacer (2) Nut Lock Washer

©

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Nut
3/8" (1)

Master
Link (2)

Idler Bolt (1)

© ©

Rope

5/16"-18 (4) 5/16" (7)

5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2)

Lag Screw Screw
5/16"-18 x 1-7/8" (2) 6AB x 1-1/4" (2)

@

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

Carriage Bolt Wing Nut

1/4"-20 x 1/2" (2) 1/4"-20 (2)

Carriage Bolt

Handle

5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" (2)

©

Screw Dry Wall Ring
6-32 x 1" (2) Anchors (2) Fastener (3)

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Clevis Pin Insulated

5/16" x 1" (1) Staples (30)

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1

Assemble the Rail & Install the Trolley

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. A 3-piece rail uses two back rails.

1. Remove the straight door arm and clevis pin
packaged inside the front rail and set aside for

Installation Step 5 and 12.

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

ones. Tabs along the side will lock into place.

Toprevent INJURYfrom pinching, keephands and
fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail.

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 a 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. Connect the inner and outer trolleys as shown.

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

8" (20 cm) Distance from

Idler Pulley Hole

Locking Pliers

Idler

Window

Hole Cut-Out

Tabs

End

Front Rail

(TO DOOR)

Tapered

Back Rails
(TO MOTOR UNIT)

Outer Trolley

Inner Trolley

-Wear Pads

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ASSEMBLY STEP 2

Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

• Insert a 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4 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.

• Remove the two bolts from the top of the motor
unit.

• Attach spreaders to the U bracket by snapping
them into place.

• 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 _"r'-'_'_"l

Toavoid SERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener,use
ONLYthose bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the
opener.

Motor Unit

Bolts

"U" Bracket

Bolt

Sprocket

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Cover

Protection

Bolt Hole

i SLIDE RAiL TO STOPS

ON TOP AND SIDES

\ OF BRACKET

i

Lock Nut

Hook Belt Spreader

[_ Lock Nut

Bolt 1/4"-20 x I-3/4 1/4"-20

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

Grease

Inside Pulley

3/8" Lock Trolley idler

Washer Pulley

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE _

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

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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 Maste, Link • //J/
sprocket as shown and fasten to the mounting Clip-OnSpring _}'_ ///._="/

plate with 8 x 3/8" hex screws provided. MasterLinkCa _'_ "

Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingers from
moving garage door opener:

• ALWAYSkeephand clear of sprocketwhile operating
opener.

• Securelyattach sprocket cover BEFOREoperating.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Hex Screw 8 x 3/8"

SpringEr rolley Nut

Trolley Uait_rar

Threaded Link Bar
Sha_

Round
Hole

_ ;,_°_Y ed Mna

Idler Pulley Belt Cap _ #8 x 3/8"

Trolley

Retaining

Slot

Retainer _ Motor Unit

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Hex Screws

Sprocket

Plate

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.

End

Nut Ring

Nut Ring Slot

! End

Trolley

Nut Ring /

(2.5 cm)

(3.18 cm)

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

1. READANDFOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGS 8. NEVERwear watches,rings or loose clothing while
AND INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced
and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced

door may not reversewhen required and could result in
SEVEREINJURYor DEATH.

3.All repairsto cables,spring assembliesand other

hardwareMUST be made by atrained door systems

technician BEFOREinstalling opener.

4. Disableall locks and removeall ropes connectedto

garagedoor BEFOREinstalling openerto avoid
entanglement.

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

6. Mount emergency releasehandle6 feet (1.83 m) above
floor.

7. NEVERconnect garagedoor openerto powersource

until instructed to do so.

installing or servicing opener.Theycould becaught in

garage door or openermechanisms.

9. Install wall-mounted garagedoor control:

• within sight of the garagedoor

• out of reachof children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.52 m)

• awayfrom all moving parts of the door.

10. Placeentrapmentwarning labelon wall next to garage
door control.

11. Placemanual release/safetyreverse test label in plain
view on inside of garagedoor.

12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUSTreverse oncontact with a
one-inch (2.5 cm) high object (or a 2 x 4 laid flat) on

the floor.

11

INSTALLATION STEP 1

Determine the Header Bracket
Location

Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:

• Headerbracket MUSTbe RIGIDLYfastenedto
structural support on headerwall or ceiling, otherwise

garagedoor might not reversewhen required. DONOT
install header bracket over drywall.

• Concreteanchors MUST be usedif mounting header
bracket or 2 x 4 into masonry.

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

of which are under EXTREMEtension.

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

unbalancedgarage door might not reversewhen
required.

Vertical
Center_ine

Finished
Ceiling

2x4 Structural

Supports

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

door.

SECTIONAL DOOR
AND ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

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 14) 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 2 x 4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (net provided)

to securely fasten the 2 x 4 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 2" (5 cm) above the high point. This

height will provide travel clearance for the top edge
of the door.

NOTE: Door clearance brackets are available for
sectional doors when headroom clearance is less

than 2" (5 cm). See accessory page 39.

Header Wall

One-piece

door with

horizontal

track

Ceiling

I--2" (5cm) Track

Highest Point
of Travel

Door

i

Sectional door
with curved
track

Header Wa_l

Highest Point
of Travel

H_rhraeSvteP°int

Track

Proceed toStep _ page 14.

12

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

1.Close the door and mark the inside vertical

centerline of your garage door. Extend the line
onto the header wall above door, as shown.

If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install
the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14.

If you need to install the header bracket on a 2 x 4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)

to securely fasten the 2 x 4 to structural supports
as shown.

2. Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Measure the distance from the top of the

door to the floor. Subtract the actual height of the
door. Add 8" (20 cm) to the remainder. (See

Example).

3. Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal
line on the header wall at the determined height.

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

height possible, or refer to page 14 for ceiling
installation.

Header Wall

Vertical

Center_ine

Unfinished
Ceiling

2x4

Header Wal!

Highest Point
of Travel

OPTIONAL
CEILING MOUNT
FOR

HEADER BRACKET

EXAMPLE

Distance from top of door

(at highest point of travel) to floor ..... 92" 2.3 m

Actual height of door ............... -88" 2.2 m

Remainder ........................ 4" 10 cm

Add ............................. +8" 20 cm

Bracket height on header wall ....... =12" 30 cm

(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

DOlOr 1

Y

One-piece door without track:

jamb hardware

Header Wall

I Highest Point

r Floor

of Travel

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7f j

T

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One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware

INSTALLATION STEP 2

Install the Header Bracket

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

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

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

WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with

the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal
line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the
ceiling).

• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes. Drill 3/16"
pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a

structural support with the hardware provided.

2x4
Structural

Suppo_

Optional

Mounting Holes

Header
Wall

Wall Mount

Door Spring

f

Ve_ical
Centerline

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

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 wall. Make sure the arrow

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

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

Ceiling Mounting Holes

/

/

i f

Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel

6" (15 cm) Maximul

Door

/

Garage
Door

Centerline

/

J

/

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

14

Header Wall

r Wall

/ Header Bracket

Idler Pulley

INSTALLATION STEP 3

Attach the Rail to the
Header Bracket

NOTE: (Optional) With an existing Craftsman
installation, 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 front rail end within the header bracket

and join with a 5/16"x1-1/2" clevis pin as shown.

• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

8racket

Door

Mounting

Ho_e

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Spacer

Mounting
Hole

OPTION WiTH

EXISTING CRAFTSMAN
iNSTALLATION

Opener Carton or
Temporary

Support

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Clevis Pin 5116"x1-1/2" Ring fastener

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INSTALLATION STEP 4

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated.

SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH
TRACK

A 2 x 4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.

• 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 2 x 4 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 damageto garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x 4 placedon top section of door.

Troley

Door

2x4

ENGAGED

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

• With the door fully open and parallel to the floor,
measure the distance from the floor to the top of

the door.

• Using a stepladder as a support, raise the top of
the opener to this height.

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

than 2" (5 cm) above this point.

Header

/Bracket

Top of Motor Unit

i

Top of Door

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INSTALLATION STEP 5

Hang the Opener

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

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

structural supports before installing the opener. This
bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.

(See Accessories).

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 afalling
garagedoor opener,fasten it SECURELYto structural
supports of the garage.Concreteanchors MUSTbe used
if installing any bracketsinto masonry.

Figure 1

Suppo_s

Measure
Distance

Bot 5 16 -18x7/8 ,,
Lock Washer
Nut 5/16"-18

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

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Lag Screw

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

©

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

Nut 5/16"-18

©

Lock Washer 5/16"

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

Nut 5116"-18

Boff 5/16"-18 x 7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"

Nut 5/16"-18

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INSTALLATION STEP 6

Install the Door Control

Locate door control within sight of door, at a
minimum height of 5 feet (1.52 m) where small

children cannot reach, away from moving parts of
door and door hardware. 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 6ABxl-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 walt 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 over tighten.

• 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 walt 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.

Wire

To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom

electrocution:

• Be sure power is not connectedBEFOREinstalling door
control.

• ConnectONLYto 24 VOLTlow voltage wires.

To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a

closing garagedoor:

• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of
reachof children at a minimum height of 5 feet
(1.52 m) and awayfrom all moving parts of door.

• NEVERpermit children to operateor play with door
control push buttons or remote control transmitters.

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

travel.

• ALWAYSkeepgaragedoor 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.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Control Console (std installation) _r _

Control Console (we-wired) Dry Wall Anchors

Figure 1

REMOVE & REPLACE COVER

To Replace, To Remove,
Insert Top _ / Twist

Tabs_;_First _, Here

PREMIUM
CONTROLCONSOLE Ligh_d

Top Push Bu_on

Mounting \
Hole

> Terminal

Screws

Bottom
Mounting

Hole

(BACK VIEW)

Door Control
Connections

Figure 2

PRE-WIRED
INSTALLATION

Quick-Connect

Bell Wire

To release wire, push in
tab with screwdriver tip

Insulated

Staples

24 Volt
2-Conductor
Bell Wire in
Gang Box

Strip wire 7/16" (t t rnm)

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Antenna

Red 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 will turn OFE

• 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 fight bulbs. The use of
short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the

endpanel or light socket.

Release Tab

1O0 Watt (Max)
Light Bulb

Standard _

100 Watt (Max)

Standard Light Bulb

'1

Lens

Hinge

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. Secure with an overhand knot.

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

unraveling.

• Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
a falling garagedoor:

- If possible, useemergencyrelease handleto

disengagetrolley ONLYwhengarage door is
CLOSED.Weakor brokensprings or unbalanced

door could result in an opendoor falling rapidly
and/or unexpectedly.

- NEVERuseemergencyreleasehandle unless garage

doorway is clear of persons andobstructions.

• NEVERusehandle to pull door open or closed. If rope
knot becomesuntied, you could fall.

Trolley

T_ro!ley

Trolley

Release arm

Emergency _ _ KOnve[hand
Release Handle )_

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INSTALLATION STEP 9

Electrical Requirements

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

To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door

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

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

proper outlet.

@wo@

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.

Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:

• Be sure poweris not connectedto the opener,and
disconnect powerto circuit BEFOREremoving cover to

establish permanentwiring connection.

• Garagedoor installation and wiring MUSTbe in
compliancewith all localelectrical and building codes.

• NEVERusean extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or
changeplugin anyway to makeit fit outlet. Be sure
the openeris grounded.

PERMANENT WIRING

CONNECTION

Ground Tab

Green
Ground Screw_

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 wilt 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 higher 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.

• Be sure power is not connectedto the garage door
openerBEFOREinstalling the safety reversing sensor.

• Toprevent SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a closing
garagedoor:

- Correctly connect and align the safety reversing
sensor.This requiredsafety device MUSTNOTbe

disabled.

- Install the safety reversing sensor so beamis NO
HIGHERthan 6" (15cm) abovegaragefloor.

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 f_oor

Facing the door from inside the garage

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Sensor Beam

6" (15 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 will not support the bracket
securely, wall installation is recommended.

Wall installation:

• 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:

• Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see
Accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the

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

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

Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.

• Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown.

Figure 1

DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Door

Track

\

Sensor

Bracket

Figure 2

(Provided with

Extension
Bracket) indicator

Figure 3

Lens

Sensor
Bracket

(

Extension
Bracket)

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Extension
Bracket
(See Accessories)

-_ /_1 Extension Bracket)

FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

•" Extension Bracket)

Lens light

Indicator

(Provided with

(Provided with

A_achwith

(notprovided)

Bracket
(See Accessories)

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Indicator
light

Sensor
Bracket

HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE

Carriage Bolt Wing Nut Staples
1/4"-20xl/2" 1/4"-20

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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 4).

• 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 5).

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 4

Carriogebolt-'P

1/4"-20xl/2"

Wing nut

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 flash 10 times. See page 21.

Figure 5

Bell Wire Finished

Ceiling

Bell Wire

/

Connect Wire to
Quick-Connect Terminal

1 r wr 7 _

i C++,1

2+ Twist like colored

wires together

i3. Insert into

appropriate terminals

J

InvisibIe Light Beam

Protection Area

Sensol

Quick-Connect Terminals

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