Craftsman 13953985DM Owner’s Manual
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1/2 HP
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For Residential Use Only/Solo para uso residencial
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Read and follow ail 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 regias de
seguridad y las instrucciones de
operacion antes de usar este
producto pot primera vez.
Guardar este manual cerca de la
puerta de la cochera.
Se deben realizar revisiones
periodicas del abridor de puertas
para asegurar su operacion
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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 8-1 1
Assemble the rail and install the trolley .......................... 8
Fasten the rail to the motor unit and
install the idler pulley ...................................................... 9
Install the chain/cable ................................................... 10
Tighten the chain .......................................................... 11
Installation 11-26
Installation safety instructions ...................................... 11
Determine the header bracket location ........................ 12
Install the header bracket ............................................. 13
Attach the rail to the header bracket ............................ 14
Position the opener ...................................................... 15
Hang the opener ........................................................... 16
Install the door control .................................................. 17
Install the lights ............................................................. 18
Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......... 18
Electrical requirements ................................................. 19
Install The Protector System _.................................. 20-22
Fasten the door bracket .......................................... 23-24
Connect the door arm to the trolley ......................... 25-26
Adjustment 27-29
Adjust the travel limits .................................................. 27
Adjust the force ............................................................ 28
Test the safety reversal system ................................... 29
Test The Protector System s......................................... 29
Operation 30-34
Operation safety instructions ........................................ 30
Using your garage door opener ................................... 30
Using the wall-mounted Door Control .......................... 31
To open the door manually .......................................... 31
Care of your garage door opener ................................. 32
Having a problem? ....................................................... 33
Diagnostic chart ............................................................ 34
Programming 35-36
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control ........ 35
To erase all codes ........................................................ 35
3-Function Remotes ..................................................... 35
To add, reprogram or change
a Keyless Entry PIN ..................................................... 36
Repair Parts 37-38
Rail assembly parts ...................................................... 37
Installation parts ........................................................... 37
Motor unit assembly parts ............................................ 38
Accessories 39
Warranty
Repair Parts and
Back Cover
39
Service
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 the
Mechanical
Electrical
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.
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 preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
• ALWAYScallatrained door systems technician if garage
door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An unbalanced
garagedoor may NOTreversewhen required.
• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor, door
springs, cables,pulleys, bracketsor their hardware,ALL of
which are under EXTREMEtension.
• DisableALL locks and remove ALLropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling and operating garagedoor
opener to avoidentanglement.
To preventdamageto garagedoor and opener:
• ALWAYSdisablelocks BEFOREinstalling and operating
the opener.
• ONLYoperategaragedoor opener at 120V,60 Hzto avoid
malfunction and damage.
Sectional Door
One=Piece Door
9
Tape Measure
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the
opener, instructions will call for hand tools as
illustrated below.
Pencil
Hack Saw
Screwdriver
Stepladder
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 wall or ceiling above
the garage door. The header bracket must be securely
fastened to structural supports.
• Installation Step 5 - Do you have a finished ceiling in
your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional
fastening hardware may be required.
• Installation Step 10 - Depending upon garage
construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may
be needed to install sensors.
• Installation Step 10 - Alternate floor mounting of the
safety reversing sensor will require hardware not
provided.
Do you have an access door in addition to the garage
door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency Key Release is
required. See Accessories page.
Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. Any
gap between the floor and the bottom of the door must
not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal
system may not work properly. See Adjustment Step
3. Floor or door should be repaired.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATIONS
• Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass
panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical
reinforcement is required (Installation Step 11).
• The opener should be installed above the center of the
door. If there is a torsion spring or center bearing plate
in the way of the header bracket, it may be installed
within 4 feet (1.22 m) to the left or right of the door
center. See Installation Steps 1 and 11.
• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see rail
extension kits listed on Accessories page.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is neededfor lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with
glass panels, etc.). See page 23 for details.
HeaderWall
Gap betweenfloor
Safety Reversing Sensor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed.
Extension Spring
Torsion Spring
Safety Reversing Sensor
OR
Wall-mounted
Door Control
FINISHEDCEILING
Access Door
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 16.
Header
Bracket
eader
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3or
RailTab Trolley
Garage
Door
Door
Bracket
or unit
CLOSED POSITION
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Straight I Emergency
_iease dope
Arm | &Handle '
-Curved
Door Arm
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).
Without a properly working safety reversalsystem, persons
(particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLYINJURED
or KILLEDby a closing garagedoor.
• Thegap betweenthe bottom of the garagedoor andthe
floor MUSTNOTexceed1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,the safety
reversal system may NOTwork properly.
• Thefloor orthe garagedoor MUSTbe repairedto eliminate
the gap.
Sensor
t Gap betweenfloor
Safety Reversing Sensor and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
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CLOSED POSiTiON
Rail Tab Cable
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Bracket DoorArm_ / _
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Curved
Door
Arm
Trolley
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Chain
Rail
Emergency
_ Release
Rope & Handle
"_f', and bottom of door !
baTeIy
Sensor
Reversing
betweenfl°°RoeenV Sring
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) |
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Carton Invenlory
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
_-ECuUn_ITYn÷;_emoteControl (2)
Premium Control Console
Chain Spreader
material. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown
on the next page. Save the carton and packing material
until installation and adjustment is complete.
Trolley
SECURITY÷¢'
KeylessEntry
Rail
Center/Back
Sections
Rail
Front (header)
Section
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses
0
Idler Pulley
Header Bracket Door Bracket
The Protector System_
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eyeand 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
BellWire attached
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Curved Door
Arm Section
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Safety Labels
and
Literature
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Hanging Brackets
Straight Door
Arm Section
Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
a
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20xl/2" (2)
Bolt 1/4"-20x2-1/2 Master
Trolley Threaded Shaft
@ @
Lock Nut Lock Washer 3/8"
1/4"-20
iNSTALLATiON HARDWARE
0
Wing Nut
1/4"-20 (2)
Ring
Fastener (3)
Link (2) Nut 3/8"
Spacer (2)
@
Nut 5/16"-18 (6)
Idler Bolt
Washer 5/8"
Handle
(Not shown)
Insulated Staples
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl -5/8" (4)
Bssss
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Screw
6ABxl" (2)
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Lock Washer 5/16" (5)
Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Drywall Anchors (2)
8 ol 8
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Clevis Pin
5/16"xl -1/2" 5/16"xl" 5/16"xl -1/4"
Rope
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.
The front and back rail both have rail tabs. These rail
tabs MUST be on top of the rail when assembled.
1. Remove the straight door arm and hanging bracket
packaged inside the front rail and set aside for
Installation Step 5 and 12. NOTE: To prevent INJURY
while unpacking the rail carefully remove the straight
door arm stored within the rail section.
2. Align the rail sections on a flat surface as shown and
slide the tapered ends into the larger ones. Tabs along
the side will lock into place.
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.
To preventINJURYfrom pinching, keephandsand fingers
away from the joints while assembling the rail.
4. As a temporary trolley stop, insert a screwdriver into
the hole 10" (25 cm) away from the front 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.
7. Slide the rail onto the "U" bracket, until it reaches all
the stops on the top and sides of the "U" bracket.
Back Rail Section
(TOMOTORUNIT)
Outer Trolley
Inner Tr011ey
Front Rail Section
(TODOOR)
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TO STOPS
ONTOPAND
SIDESOF
"U"BRACKET
Trolley
Rail
Tab
Idler
Window
Cut-0ut
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
1. Insert a 1/4"-20x2-1/2 bolt, washer and spacer into the
cover protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as
shown. Install lower spacer and washer then tighten
securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut. Do NOT overtighten.
2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the motor unit.
3. Use the carton to support the front end of the rail.
4. Place the "U" bracket, flat side down onto the motor
unit and align the bracket hole with the bolt holes.
Fasten the "U" bracket with the previously removed
bolts, hand tighten ONLY and DO NOT use any power
tools. The use of power tools may permanently
damage the garage door opener.
5. Attach spreader to the motor unit with two screws.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Washer 5/8" Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Spacer
To avoidSERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener,use ONLY
those bolts/fastenersmounted in the top of theopener.
Hex Screws
Bolt
1/4"-2Bx2-1/2
Washer 5/8'_
Spacer
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
SF
Washer 5/8"_
Lock Nut _
]/4"-20
8-32x7/16" *_-:_- 1_
Bolts Spreader
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Chain
Bolt 1/4"-20x2-1/2"
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Install the Idler PuUey
1. Lay the chain/cable beside the rail, as shown. Grasp
the end of the cable and pass approximately 12"
(30 cm) of cable through the window. Allow it to hang
until Assembly Step 4.
2. Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside
center should be pre-greased. If dry, regrease to
ensure proper operation.
3. Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.
4. 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.
5. Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely.
6. Locate the rail tab. The rail tab is between the idler bolt
and the trolley in the front rail section. Use a flat head
screwdriver and lift the rail tab until the tab is vertical
(90°).
Chain and
Cable
- _ ._lnside Pulley
Lock i _ Idler
Washer _ Pulley
3/8" I
_i Nut 3/8"
._ Grease
Cable Link
CORRECT
Q
iNCORRECT
Q
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Idler Bolt Nut 3/8" Lock Washer 3/8"
ASSEMBLY ST P 4
Install the Chain/Cable
1. Pull the cable around the idler pulley and toward the
trolley.
2. Connect the cable to the retaining slot on the trolley, as
shown (Figure 1):
• From below, push pins of master link bar up through
cable link and trolley slot.
• Push master link cap over pins and past pin notches.
• Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches
until both pins are securely locked in place.
3. With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense the
remainder of the cable/chain along the rail toward the
motor unit into the slot on the chain spreader, around
the sprocket onto the chain spreader and continuing to
the trolley assembly. The sprocket teeth must engage
the chain (Figure 2).
4. Check to make sure the chain is not twisted, then
connect it to the threaded shaft with the remaining
master link.
5. Thread the inner nut and lock washer onto the trolley
threaded shaft (Figure 3).
6. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in the
trolley. Be sure the chain is not twisted (Figure 3).
7. Loosely thread the outer nut onto the trolley
threaded shaft.
8. Remove the screwdriver.
Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingers from moving
garagedoor opener:
,, ALWAYSkeep hand clear of sprocket while operating
opener.
,, Securelyattach chainspreader BEFOREoperating.
Dispensing Carton
Leave Chainand Cable
Inside Dispensing
Carton to Prevent Kinking.
KeepChain and Cable
Taut When Dispensing
ure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
Outer Nut
Sprocket
Master Link
Inner Nut
Lock Washer
Threaded
Shaft
Master
Link
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ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tighten the Chain
1. Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley
threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
2. To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction
shown (Figure 1).
3. When the chain is approximately 1/4" (6 mm) above
the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner
nut to secure the adjustment (Figure 2).
Sprocket noise can result if chain is too loose.
When installation is complete, you may notice some
chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If the
chain returns to the position shown in Figure 2 when the
door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.
NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the
emergency release handle to disconnect trolley before
adjusting chain.
NOTE: You may notice loosening of chain after
Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal System)
Check for proper tension and readjust chain ff necessary.
Then repeat Adjustment Step 3.
You have now finished assembling your garage door
opener. Please read the following warnings before
proceeding to the installation section.
Figure 1
Figure 2
To Tighten Outer Nut
Chain
Base ,,f Rail
Outer Lock Threaded
Nut Washer Shaft
L
MidlengtholRail
Trolley
Inner Nut
To Tighten
Inner Nut
1/4"(6 ram)
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGSAND
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garagedoor opener ONLYon properly balancedand
lubricated garage door. An improperly balanceddoor may
NOTreversewhen required and could result in SEVERE
INJURYor DEATH.
3. ALL repairsto cables, spring assembliesand other hardware
MUSTbe madeby a trained door systemstechnician
BEFOREinstalling opener.
4. DisableALL locks and removeALL ropesconnected
to garagedoor BEFOREinstalling opener to avoid
entanglement.
5. install garagedoor opener7 feet (2.13 m) or more above
floor.
6. Mount emergencyreleasewithin reach,but at least6 feet
(1.8 m) abovethefloor and avoiding contact with vehiclesto
avoid accidentalrelease.
7. NEVERconnect garagedoor openerto power sourceuntil
instructed to do so.
8. NEVERwear watches, rings or looseclothing while
installing or servicing opener.They could be caught in
garage door or openermechanisms.
9. install wall-mounted garagedoor control:
• within sight of the garagedoor.
• out of reachof children at minimum heightof 5 feet
(1.5 m).
• awayfrom ALLmoving parts of thedoor.
10. Placeentrapment warning labelon wail next to garage
door control.
11. Placemanual release/safetyreversetest label in plainview
on insideof garagedoor.
12. Uponcompletion of installation, test safety reversal
system. DoorMUST reverseon contact with a
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) highobject (or a 2x4 laid fiat) on the floor.
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iNSTALLATiON ST P 1
Determine the Header Bracket
Location
To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
• HeaderbracketMUST be RIGIDLYfastenedto structural
support on headerwall or ceiling, otherwise garagedoor
might NOTreversewhen required. DONOTinstall header
bracketover drywall.
• ConcreteanchorsMUSTbeusedif mounting header
bracketor 2x4 into masonry.
• NEVERtry to loosen, moveor adjust garagedoor, springs,
cables,pulleys, brackets,or their hardware, ALL of which
are under EXTREMEtension.
• ALWAYScall a trained door systemstechnician if garage
door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An unbalanced
garagedoor might NOTreversewhen required.
installation procedures vary according to garage door
types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door.
1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline
of the garage door.
2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.
You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet
(1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center only if
a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the
way; or you can attach it to the ceiling (see
page 13) when clearance is minimal. (it may be
mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to
gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm).
if you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)
to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as
shown here and on page 13.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown.
Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header 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.
HeaderWall
HeaderWall
--2"(5cm) ]
HighestPoint
ofTravel
Sectional door with curved track
HeaderWall
,'- 8" (20 cm)
Door Highest
Point
of Travel
Un.f!nished _.--,_
Ceiling _ BRACKETHEADERFORIVlOuNTCEILINGOPTIONAL
Vertical Centerline
of GarageDoor
2x4 Structural
Supports
Header Wall Track
_J Highest Point
7 of Travel
T
One-piece door with horizontal track
Header Wall
:- 8"(20cm)
/,, ',, Highest
,, Point
" of Travel
Hardware
One-piecedoorwithouttrack:
jambhardware
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Pivot
One-piece doerwithout 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.
- Header Wall
2x4
Structural
Support
Wall Mount
)
Optional
MountingHoles
Vertical
Centerline
of GarageDoor
LagScrews
5/16"-9xl -5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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 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.
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1
Horizontal ./
Line /-
Highest Pointof
GarageDoorTravel
Door Spring
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Ceiling Mounting Holes
13
6" (15 cm) Maximum ......
Door
Spring _-_ Lag Screws
Centefline
of Garage Door
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
- Header Wall -
Header Wall
Header Bracket
-- Idler Pulley
iNSTALLATiON STEP 3
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
• 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 raft to clear the
spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
5/16"xl -1/2" as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
Header
Mounting
Hole
__ Garage
Door
Temporary
Support
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE
oD©
ClevisPin5/16"xtq/2" RingFastener
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 4
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH
TRACK
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
• 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.
olley
Release
ENGAGED RELEASED
Toprevent damageto garagedoor, rest garagedoor opener
rail on 2x4 placedon top section of door.
Rail
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side 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 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.
Header
Bracket
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three representative installations are shown. Yours may
be different. Hanging brackets should be angled
(Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings
(Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to
structural supports before installing the opener. This
bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit
to the structural support.
2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required
lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with
5/16"-9xl-5/8" lag screws.
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door
(or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not
centered above the door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the
door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom a falling garage
door opener,fasten it SECURELYto structural supports of
the garage.Concreteanchors MUSTbeused if installing any
brackets into masonry.
Figure 1
Suppo_s
Measure ',
Distance
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
Figure 2
Hidden _ J
Bracket
(NotProvided)
Support ._-'-
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw 5/16" 9xl 5/8"
D D%
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
Figure 3
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
LockWasher5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
LagScrew
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
(Not Provided)
5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided)
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 6
Irestall the Door Control
Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum
height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot
reach, away from moving parts of door and door
hardware. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and
use the anchors provided. For pre-wired installations (as
in new home construction), it may be mounted to a single
gang box (Figure 1).
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 (Figure 2).
2. Remove white cover by gently prying at slot in top of
the cover with a small flat head screwdriver (Figure 3).
Fasten with 6ABxl" self-tapping screws (drywall
installation) or 6-32x1" machine screws (into gang box)
as follows:
• Install bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) to protrude
above wall surface.
• Position bottom of door control on screw head and
slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.
• Drill and install top screw with care to avoid cracking
plastic housing. Do not overdghten.
• 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 (Figure 4).
NOTE: When connecting multiple door controls to the
opener, twist same color wires together. Insert wires
into quick-connect holes: white to white and red/white
to red.
5. Position the antenna wire as shown.
6. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach entrapment
warning label to wall near door control, and manual
release/safety reverse test label in a prominent
location on inside of garage door.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power and
operate opener at this time. The trolley
will travel to the furl open position but
will not return to the close position until
the sensor beam is connected and
properly aligned.
To Replace,
Insert Top
Tabs First .//
To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:
• Besure power is NOTconnectedBEFOREinstallingdoor
control.
• ConnectONLYto 24 VOLTlowvoltage wires.
To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garagedoor:
• Install door control within sight of garagedoor, out of
reachof children ata minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m),
and awayfrom ALLmoving parts of door.
• NEVERpermit children to operateor playwith door control
push buttons or remotecontrol transmitters.
• Activate door ONLYwhen itcanbe seenclearly, is
properly adjusted, andthere are no obstructions to door
travel.
• ALWAYSkeepgaragedoor in sight until completely
closed. NEVERpermit anyoneto cross path of closing
garagedoor.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Insulated Staples
(Not shown)
(std installation)
(Gangbox installation)
Figure 1
PRE-WIRED lI (_//" I
__INSTALLATION_
24 Volt 2-Conductor Bell
Wire in Gang Box
Drywall Anchors
Figure 2
Wire _ Hole
(BACKVIEW)
Figure 4
Figure 3
Lighted Push
Button
2-Conductor
Bell Wire
Quick-Connect
Terminals
\
Mounting
Hole
Terminal
Screws
Top
Bottom
Mounting
Door Control
Connections
Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
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To release or insert wire, push in
tab with screwdriver tip
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 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.
• Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for
replacement.
NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. The use of short
neck or speciafity light bulbs may overheat the endpanel
or light socket.
To preventpossible OVERHEATINGof the endpanelor light
socket:
• DONOTuseshort neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DONOTusehalogenbulbs. UseONLYincandescent.
To preventdamageto the opener:
• DONOTusebulbs iargerthan IOOW.
• ONLYuseA19 sizebulbs.
100 Watt (Max)_
Standard Light Bulb (_.__
ReleaseTab
/
/
/
/
l
Lens
Hinge
100 Watt
Standard Light Bulb
iNSTALLATiON STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope
and Handle
1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope through
the handle. Make sure that "NOTICE" is right side up.
Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the
emergency release rope.
2. Insert the other end of the emergency release rope
through the hole in the trolley release arm. Mount the
emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet
(1.83 m) above the floor, avoiding contact with vehicles
to prevent accidental release and secure with a knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the emergency release
rope, seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent
unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and
handle are above the top of aft vehicles to avoid.
To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency releasehandleto disengage
trolley ONLYwhen garagedoor is CLOSED.Weakor
broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an
open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVERuseemergency release handle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVERusehandle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot
becomesuntied, you could fall.
Trolley
ReleaseHandle
Emergency _ _verhandnot
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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.
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.
To preventpossible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
• Besure poweris NOTconnectedto the opener,and
disconnect powerto circuit BEFOREremoving cover to
establish permanentwiring connection.
• Garagedoor installation and wiring MUSTbe in
compliancewith ALL local electricalandbuilding codes.
• NEVERuseanextensioncord, 2-wire adapter, or change
plug in any way to makeit fit outlet. Besure the opener is
grounded.
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Ground Wire Wire
White Wire Black Wire
Black
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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 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.
Besure power is NOTconnected to the garagedoor opener
BEFOREinstalling the safety reversingsensor.
To preventSERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a closing
garagedoor:
• Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor.
This requiredsafety device MUSTNOTbedisabled.
• install the safety reversing sensorso beam is NOHIGHER
than 6"(15 cm) 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.
lilt 1HII
Facing the door from inside the garage
!÷[ !! !÷
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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 (Figure 2 & 3):
• Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms
facing the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for
the sensor beam to be unobstructed.
• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket
(See Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate
and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the 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.
Figure 1
DOORTRACKMOUNT(RIGHT SIDE)
--Door
III . Track
I_/I _ Lip
U ,/
Figure 2 WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
FastenWoodBlocktoWallwith
Screws(Notprovided)
Figure 3
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)--_'"
WALL MOUNT(RIGHT SIDE)
Extension Bracket
'SeeAccessories)
I_,n (Provided with
. ._./JI Extension Bracket)
Lens
Indicator
Light
Indicator
Light
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Carriage Bolt Wing Nut
1/4"-20xl/2" 1/4"-20
Staples (Not shown)
Figure 4 FLOORMOUNT(RIGHT SIDE)
J
21
-- ttach with
Concrete Anchors
; (Not provided)
Indicator
Light
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
MOUNTING AND WiRiNG THE SAFETY REVERSING
SENSORS
• Slide a 1/4"-20xl/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on
each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to
brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other
across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by
a bracket extension (Figure 5).
• Finger tighten the wing nuts.
• Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use
insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.
• Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from each set of
wires. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently
to connect to the opener quick-connect terminals.
Twist like colored wires together. Insert wires into
quick-connect holes: white to white and white/black to
grey (Figure 6).
ALiGNiNG THE SAFETY 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.
Figure 5
Wing Nut
CarriageBolt
1/4"-20xl/2"
ens
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 dosing, the door will
reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close. The
opener lights will blink 10 times. See page 20.
Figure 6
Safeb
Reversing Sensor
BellWire
Finished
Ceiling
ht Beam
Protection Area
Safety Reversing Sensor
1. Strip wire 7/16"
(11mm)
i
i 2. Twist like colored
wires together
3. To release or insert
wire, push in tab with
screwdriver tip
Red White Grey
Quick-Connect Terminals
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iNSTALLATiON STI:P 1 1
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 or three vertical
supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should
cover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal
brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are
used to create a U-shaped support. The best solution is
to check with your garage door manufacturer for an
opener installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct
attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case
you will not need the door bracket; proceed to Step 12.
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.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm)
below the top edge of the door, OR directly below any
structural support across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on
your door's construction:
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron
brace between the door panel support and the door
bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws
(Figure 2A).
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided) (Figure 2B).
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced
doors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the self-threading screws (Figure 3).
Wood Doors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes.
Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket
with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided) (Figure 4).
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not
intended for use on wood doors.
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE
Self-Threading
J I::EEE_Screw
l_1/4"-14x5/8"
Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garagedoors WILL
REQUIREreinforcement BEFOREinstallation of door bracket.
Contactyour door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.
Door
Bracket
Location
---- HORIZONTALANDVERTICAL
REINFORCEMENTIS NEEDEDFOR
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
LIGHTWEIGHTGARAGEDOORS
(FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL,
DOORSWITH GLASSPANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
Ill II!II
Figure 1
Vertical
Reinforcement
Self-Threading -_
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Figure 2A
Figure 3
Vertical
Centerline
ii1_ irOn'de d) \., "_ UP
o_arage Door
Bolt5/16"x2"/_,.
(Not Provided)<_
ertical
- Centerline
of GarageDoor
Self-Threadin_
Screw J
1/4"-14x5/8" /
Vertical
Reinforcement
_1_ oVeerti_line
otlololo,GarageDoor
Lock Washer_--_ _'5/fB,,_ut _- "
5/16"-] 8
Figure 2B
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Vertical
Centerline -_--_
ofGarage _ _.
Door
Figure 4
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