Craftsman 13957918 Owner’s Manual
139.57918
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Check your Wi-Fi®
Signal Strength
Make sure your mobile device is
connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Hold your mobile device in the
place where your garage door
opener will be installed and
check the Wi-Fi signal strength.
Check Signal Strength. If you see:
Wi-Fi signal is strong.
You’re all set!
Install your new garage
door opener.
Wi-Fi signal is weak.
The garage door
opener will likely
connect to your Wi-Fi
network.
No Wi-Fi signal.
Try one of the following:
• Move your router
closer to the garage
door opener
• Buy a Wi-Fi range
extender
• Buy a Craftsman
Garage Door Opener
Connectivity Hub
Visit smartgdo.craftsman.com
for more details
®
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3
Installation
Follow the directions in the enclosed manual to
complete the garage door opener installation.
Smart Control
Page 34
Link your mobile device to your
Craftsman
Do NOT connect prior to installation.
®
garage door opener.
Owner’s Manual
SMART CONTROL
SMART GARAGE DOOR OPENER
For Residential Use Only
MODEL 139.57918
ENGLISH
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.
DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or features providing
unattended close. Unattended devices and features are to be used ONLY with
sectional doors. See page 3.
Write down the Craftsman® serial number located on the garage door opener:
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.craftsman.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3-9
Safety symbol review and signal word review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unattended Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Test the Wi-Fi
Tools needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Carton inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hardware inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
®
Strength in Your Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly 10-13
Assemble the rail and install the trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fasten the rail to the motor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Install the idler pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tighten the belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Install the sprocket cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation 13-29
Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Determine the header bracket location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Install the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attach the rail to the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Position the opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hang the opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Install the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Attach the emergency release rope and handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fasten the door bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Connect door arm to trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Attach the warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Install the door control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install The Protector System® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Aligning the safety reversing sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjustment 30-32
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Program the travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Test the safety reversal system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Test The Protector System
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Battery Backup 33
Install the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Smartphone Control 34
Get Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operation 35-40
Operation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Motion-Detecting Control Panel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To Erase the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To Open the Door Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Care of Your Opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting 42-43
Repair Protection Agreements 43
Repair Parts 44-45
Rail assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Motor unit assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessories 46
Warranty 46
Repair Parts and Service 47
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INTRODUCTION
Safety Symbol Review 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 possibility of serious
Mechanical
Electrical
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that
accompany them. The hazard may come from something
mechanical orfrom 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.
Unattended Operation
The Timer-to-Close (TTC) feature, the Craftsman Garage Door app, and Smart Garage Door and Gate Monitor are examples of unattended
close and are to be used ONLY with sectional doors. Any device or feature that allows the door to close without being in the line of sight
of the door is considered unattended close. The Timer-to-Close (TTC) feature, the Smartphone Control, and any other Smart Control
devices are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
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Preparing your garage door
Sectional Door One-Piece Door
Before you begin:
1. Disable locks and remove any ropes connected to the
garage door.
2. Lift the door halfway up. Release the door. If balanced, it
should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs.
3. Raise and lower the door to check for binding or sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a
trained door systems technician.
4. Check the seal on the bottom of the door. Any gap
between the floor and the bottom of the door must not
exceed 1/4" (6mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal system
may not work properly.
5. The opener should be installed above the center of the
door. If there is a torsion spring orcenter bearing plate in
the way of the header bracket, it may be installed within
4feet (1.2 m) to the left or right of the door center. See
page14.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
l ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage
doorbinds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced
garage door may NOT reverse when required.
l NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door,door
springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALLof
which are under EXTREME tension.
l Disable ALLlocks and remove ALLropes connected to
garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door
opener to avoid entanglement.
l DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or
features providing unattended close. Unattended devices
and features are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
l ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the
opener.
l ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V,60Hz to avoid
malfunction and damage.
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Test the Wi-Fi®Signal Strength in your garage
Wi-Fi signal is weak.
The garage door opener will likely
connect to your Wi-Fi network. If not,
try one of the options below.
No Wi-Fi signal.
Try one of the following:
• Move your router closer to the garage
door opener to minimize interference
from walls and other objects
• Buy a Wi-Fi range extender
• Buy a Craftsman Garage Door Opener
Connectivity Hub (041A7665) see
page 46
Check Signal Strength. If you see:
Wi-Fi signal is strong.
You’re all set!
Install your new garage door opener.
Visit smartgdo.craftsman.com for more details
Stepladder
Drill Bits 3/16",
5/16", and 5/32"
Claw Hammer
Carpenter’s Level
(optional)
Pencil
Screwdriver
Drill
Wire Cutters
Adjustable End Wrench
Tape Measure
Pliers
Sockets and Wrench 1/2",
5/8", 7/16", 9/16", and 1/4"
Hack Saw
You will need a router with Wi-Fi and a smartphone or other
mobile device. Make sure yourmobile device is connected to your
Wi-Fi network. Hold your mobile device in the place where your
garage door opener will be installed and check the Wi-Fi signal
strength.
See Smartphone Control page 34 to connect your garage door
opener to your Wi-Fi network. Do NOT connect prior to
installation.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademarkof Wi-Fi Alliance
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener,
instructions will call forhand tools as illustrated below.
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Planning
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 18 for details.
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 16.
FINISHED CEILING
Motor unit
Rail
Wall-mounted
Door Control
OR
Torsion Spring
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
Header
Bracket
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency Release
Rope & Handle
Door
Bracket
Curved
Door Arm
Garage
Door
Spring
Belt
Rail Tab
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
CLOSED POSITION
Trolley
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.
l Installation Step 1 – Look at the wall or ceiling above the
garage door. The header bracket must be securely fastened to
structural supports.
l Installation Step 5 – Do you have a finished ceiling in your
garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening
hardware may be required.
l Installation Step 12 – Depending upon garage construction,
extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to install
sensors.
l Installation Step 12 – Alternate floor mounting of the safety
reversing sensorwill require hardware not provided.
l 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.
l 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 2. Floor or door should be
repaired.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
l Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel
door? If so,horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required
(Installation Step 8).
l 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 8.
l If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see rail
extension kits listed on Accessories page.
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Planning (Continued)
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Access
Door
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 16.
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Header Wall
Gap between floor
and bottom of door must
not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Wall-Mounted
Door Control
Rail
Motor Unit
Header
Wall
Header
Bracket
Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Door Bracket
Curved
Door
Arm
Garage
Door
Rail Tab
Belt
Rail
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
CLOSED POSITION
Access
Door
Safety
Reversing Sensor
Safety
Reversing Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed
1/4" (6 mm).
Garage
Door
Header
Wall
Header
Bracket
Door
Bracket
Straight
Door
Arm
Curved
Door Arm
Trolley
Emergency
Release
Rope &
Handle
Rail
Belt
Rail Tab
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
CLOSED POSITION
ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS
l 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 8.
l Depending on your door’s construction, you may need
additional mounting hardware for the door bracket
(Installation Step 8).
Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons
(particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or
KILLED by a closing garage door.
l The gap between the bottom of the garage doorand the floor
MUST NOT exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal
system may NOT work properly.
l The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to eliminate
the gap.
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Carton Inventory
Straight Door Arm Section
(packaged inside the front rail)
Curved Door
Arm Section
Safety Labels
and Literature
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White and White/Red
Idler Pulley
(In Hardware Bag)
Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses
Hanging Brackets
(packaged inside the front rail)
The Protector System
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Sensor and 1 Receiving Sensor)
with 2-Conductor White and White/Black
Bell Wire attached
Door Bracket
3-Button Remote Control (2)
Trolley
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket (2)
Rail
Center/Back
Sections
“U” Bracket
Header Bracket
Hardware Bag
Wireless Keypad
Belt
®
Rail
Front (header)
Section
Premium Motion-Detecting
Control Panel
Battery
Sprocket cover
with screws (3)
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.
Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on the next
page. Save the carton and packing material until installation and
adjustment is complete.
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Hardware Inventory
Idler Bolt
Nut 3/8"
Lock Washer 3/8"
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Wing Nut
1/4"-20 (2)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Handle
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
Ring
Fastener (3)
Insulated Staples
(Not shown)
Drywall Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1"
Rope
Lock Washer 5/16" (4)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8" (4)
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"
Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/2"
Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4"
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Screw
6ABx1" (2)
Master Link
Threaded Shaft with
Spring Trolley Nut
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Separate all hardware and group as shown below forthe assembly and installation procedures.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 1
To garage
door opener
(TO MOTOR UNIT)
“U” Bracket
SLIDE TO STOPS
ON TOP AND
SIDES OF
“U” BRACKET
Outer Trolley
Inner Trolley
Wear Pads
Front Rail
Section
(TO DOOR)
Rail
Tab
Trolley
Window
Cut-Out
Idler
Pulley
Hole
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Bolts
(Mounted in
the garage
door opener)
“U” Bracket
Bolts
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4"
Assemble the Rail and 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 rail has a rail tab. This tab MUST be on the top of the rail
when assembled.
1. Remove the straight doorarm and hanging bracket
packaged inside the front rail and set aside for Installation
Step 5 and 9. 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 motorunit 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.
7. Slide the rail onto the “U” bracket, until it reaches all the
stops on the top and sides of the “U” bracket.
To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and fingers away
from the joints while assembling the rail.
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
1. Insert a 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4" bolt into the cover protection bolt
2. Remove the 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
5. Fasten the “U” bracket with the previously removed bolts; DO
hole on the back end of the rail as shown. Tighten securely
with a 1/4"-20 lock nut. DO NOT overtighten.
align the bracket holes with the bolt holes.
NOT use any power tools. The use of power tools may
permanently damage the garage door opener.
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage dooropener, use ONLY
those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the opener.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Idler Bolt
Rail Tab
Rail Tab
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Screwdriver
Grease inside pulley
Pulley
Trolley Connector
Lock Washer 3/8"
Nut 3/8"
Trolley
Nut 3/8"
Idler Bolt
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lock Washer 3/8"
Install the Idler Pulley
1. 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 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 flathead screwdriver
and lift the rail tab until the tab is vertical (90º).
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ASSEMBLY STEP 4
Threaded Shaft with
Spring Trolley Nut
Master Link
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Pin Notch
Sprocket
Master Link Clip-On Spring
Master Link Cap
Master
Link Bar
Figure 2
Figure 3
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Trolley Connector
Figure 1
Retaining
Slot
Nut Ring
BEFORE
1"
(2.5 cm)
Nut Ring
AFTER
1-1/4"
(3.18 cm)
Nut Ring Slot
Spring Trolley
Install the Belt
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 (Figure 1).
3. With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense the
remainder of the belt along the rail lengthtoward the motor
unit and around the sprocket (Figure 2). The sprocket teeth
must engage the belt.
4. Check to make sure the belt is not twisted. Connect the
trolley threaded shaft with the master link(Figure 3).
l Push pins of master link bar through holes in end of
belt and trolley threaded shaft.
l Push master link cap over pins and past pin notches.
l Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches until
both pins are securely locked in place.
5. Remove the spring trolley nut from the threaded shaft.
6. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in the
trolley.
ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tighten the Belt
1. By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots
3. Tighten the spring trolley nut with an adjustable wrench ora
until it is finger tight against the trolley. Do not use any tools.
Remove the screwdriver.
and brace it firmly against the trolley.
7/16" open end wrench about a quarter turn until the spring
releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley. This sets
the spring to optimum belt tension.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 6
Hex Screw #8x3/8"
(Packe
d with the
sprocket cover)
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Hex Screws
Sprocket
Install the Sprocket Cover
1. Position the sprocket cover over the sprocket as shown and
fasten to the mounting plate with 8x3/8" hex screws provided.
You have now finished assembling your garage door opener.
Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the
installation section.
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage
dooropener:
l ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
l Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
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 doormay
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 (2.13 m) or more above
floor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet
(1.83 m) above the floor and avoiding contact with vehicles
to avoid accidental release.
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 door control:
l within sight of the garage door.
l out of reach of small children at a minimum height of
5feet (1.5m) above floors, landings, steps orany other
adjacent walking surface.
l away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door
control.
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" (3.8cm) 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.
14. DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or
features providing unattended close. Unattended devices
and features are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
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INSTALLATION STEP 1
Header Wall
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Level
(optional)
2x4
2x4
Structural
Supports
Unfinished
Ceiling
OPTIONAL
CEILING
MOUNT
FOR
HEADER
BRACKET
Door
Jamb
Hardware
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
2" (5 cm)
Door
Track
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
2" (5 cm)
8" (20 cm)
Highest
Point
of Travel
Door
Pivot
8" (20 cm)
Highest
Point
of Travel
Header Wall
Header Wall
Track
One-piece door with horizontal track
One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
Sectional door with curved track
Determine the Header Bracket Location
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
l 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 overdrywall.
l Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket
or 2x4 into masonry.
l NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door,springs,
cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are
under EXTREME tension.
l ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door
binds, sticks, oris out of balance. An unbalanced garage door
might NOT reverse when 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 15) 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 15.
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 :
l 2" (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door and one-
piece door with track.
l 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 page15 for ceiling installation.
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Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Door Spring
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Header
Bracket
Horizontal
Line
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Door
Spring
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Header
Bracket
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Garage Door
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting Holes
UP
Ceiling Mounting Holes
Figure 1
Figure 2
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
1. 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).
2. 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.
CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
2. Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6"
(15cm) 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.
3. 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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INSTALLATION STEP 3
Temporary Support
Mounting Hole
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/2"
Header
Ring Fastener
Bracket
Header Bracket
Idler Pulley
Header Wall
Garage Door
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Ring Fastener
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
1. 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.
2. Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
3. Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown.
4. Insert a ring fastener to secure.
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INSTALLATION STEP 4
ENGAGED
RELEASED
Trolley
Release Arm
2x4 is used to
determine the correct
mounting height
from ceiling.
Door
Header Bracket
Top of Door
2x4 is used to
determine the correct
mounting height
from ceiling.
Rail
Figure 1
Figure 2
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.
1. Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
2. Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top
section beneath the rail (Figure 1).
3. 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 dooropener rail
on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail
distance.
1. Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this
2. Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
top section of the door beneath the rail (Figure 2).
3. 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.
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INSTALLATION STEP 5
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock Washer 5/16"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Measure
Distance
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Structural
Supports
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Bracket
(Not Provided)
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Hidden
Support
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
FINISHED CEILING
FINISHED CEILING
Hang the Opener
Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be
different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide
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
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"-9x1-
5. Fasten the openerto the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x7/8"
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figures 2 and 3), attach a
structural support.
5/8" lag screws.
hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above
the door).
the rail, raise the header bracket.
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.
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INSTALLATION STEP 6
Release Tab
100 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb
100 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb
Compact Fluorescent
Light Bulb
Compact Fluorescent
Light Bulb
Lens
Hinge
or
or
Trolley
Release Arm
Emergency
Release Handle
Overhand
Knot
Trolley
Install the Lights
1. 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.
2. Insert an A19 incandescent (100 watt maximum) or
compact fluorescent (26W, 100W equivalent)light bulb
into the light socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit
for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected.
Then the lights will turn OFF.
3. Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
4. 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: Do not use halogen, short neck, or specialty light bulbs
as these may overheat the end panel or light socket. Do not
use LED bulbs as they may reduce the range or performance of
your remote control(s).
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light
socket:
l Use ONLY A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact
fluorescent (26W maximum)light bulbs.
l DO NOT use incandescent bulbs larger than 100W.
l DO NOT use compact fluorescent light bulbs largerthan 26W
(100W equivalent).
l DO NOT use halogen bulbs.
l DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
INSTALLATION STEP 7
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. Secure with
an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the rope
to prevent slipping.
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 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 all
vehicles to avoid entanglement.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling
garage door:
l If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage
trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak orbroken
springs orunbalanced door could result in an open door
falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
l NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway
is clear of persons and obstructions.
l NEVER use handle to pull door open orclosed. If rope knot
becomes untied, you could fall.
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INSTALLATION STEP 8
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HARDWARE
SHOWN ACTUAL
SIZE
Figure 1
Door Bracket
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Vertical Reinforcement
Self-Threading
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
UP
Figure 2A
Figure 2B
Bolt
(Not
Door
Bracket
Vertical Reinforcement
5/16"-18x2"
(Not
Provided)
Nut
5/16"-18
Lock Washer 5/16"
UP
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Bolt 5/16"-18x2"
(Not Provided)
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Figure 3
Figure 4
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)
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 Ushaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage
doormanufacturer 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
doorbracket; proceed to Step 9.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10cm) below the
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on your
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace
between the door panel support and the door bracket:
l Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
l Alternately, use two 5/16"-18x2" bolts, lock washers and nuts
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors:
l Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
Wood doors:
l Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes.Drill
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not intended for
use on wood doors.
centerline used for the header bracket installation. Note
correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
top edge of the door, OR directly below any structural support
across the top of the door.
door’s construction.
two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws. (Figure2A)
(not provided). (Figure2B)
self-threading screws. (Figure3)
5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with 5/16"18x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided).
(Figure4)
Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL
REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket.
Contact the garage door manufacturer or installing dealer for
opener reinforcement instructions or reinforcement kit.
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Fasten the Door Bracket (Continued)
Header Wall
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Optional
Placement
of Door
Bracket
Header
Bracket
Door
Bracket
2x4
Support
For a door with no exposed framing,
or for the optional installation, use
lag screws 5/16"x1-1/2" (Not Provided)
to fasten door bracket.
Top of Door
(Inside Garage)
Door
Bracket
Optional
Placement
Top Edge
of Door
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Door
Bracket
Top of Door
(Inside Garage)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"x2"
(Not Provided)
Optional
Placement
Lock
Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"-18
Top Edge
of Door
METAL DOOR
WOOD DOOR
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED
FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE
DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM,
STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS
PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED)
Finished Ceiling
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE
ONE-PIECE DOORS
Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement
instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors
also.
l Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the
headerbracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the
top and bottom holes.
l
Metal Doors: Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket
with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws provided.
l
Wood Doors: Drill 5/16" holes and use 5/16"x2" carriage bolts,
lock washers and nuts (not provided) or 5/16"x1-1/2" lag
screws (not provided) depending on yourinstallation needs.
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of the
doorif required for your installation. (Refer to the dotted line
optional placement drawing.)
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Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Ring Fastener
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (Trolley)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket)
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Ring
Fastener
Door
Bracket
Straight
Door Arm
Curved Door Arm
Inner
Trolley
Outer
Trolley
Lock
Washers
5/16"
Nuts
5/16"-18
Door Bracket
Hex Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Cut this end
Emergency
Release
Handle
Lock
Washers
5/16"
Nuts
5/16"-18
Hex Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1"
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"
Pulley
Pulley
Pulley
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
8" (20 cm) min.
8" (20 cm) min.
8" (20 cm) min.
Figure 4
CORRECT INCORRECT
Straight
Door Arm
Straight
Door Arm
Curved
Door Arm
Curved
Door
Arm
(Groove
facing out)
INSTALLATION STEP 9
Connect Door Arm to Trolley
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated
below and on the following page.
IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face
away from the curved door arm (Figure 4).
SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY
1. Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency
2. Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with the
3. Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same way,
4. Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of holes that line
Hole alignment alternative (Figure 3):
l If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight arm,
l Bring arm sections together.
l Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with bolts, lock
Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45°
angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal. Trolley will
re-engage automatically when opener is operated during the
adjustments.
release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner
trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the pulley)
about 8" (20 cm) as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3.
5/16"x1" clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring fastener
(Figure 1).
using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin.
up and join sections. Select holes as far apart as possible to
increase door arm rigidity (Figure 2).
disconnect straight arm. Cut about 6" (15 cm) from the solid
end. Reconnect to trolley with cut end down as shown.
washers and nuts.
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Connect Door Arm to Trolley (Continued)
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Ring Fastener
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (Trolley)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket)
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 5
CORRECT INCORRECT
Straight
Door Arm
Straight
Door Arm
Curved
Door Arm
Curved
Door
Arm
(Groove
facing out)
Curved
Door Arm
Rail Tab
Ring
Fastener
Door
Bracket
Outer Trolley
Inner Trolley
Emergency
Release
Handle
Straight
Door
Arm
Pulley
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"
Hex Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washers
5/16"
Nuts
5/16"-18
Ring Fastener
Figure 6 One-Piece Door Without Track
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1"
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1"
Ring Fastener
Ring Fastener
Nuts 5/16"-18
Figure 7 One-Piece Door With Track
Lock Washers 5/16"
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS
IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face
away from the curved door arm (Figure 5).
1. Close the door. Disconnect the trolley by pulling the
emergency release handle.
2. Fasten the straight door armand the curved door arm
together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole
overlap) using the bolts, nuts, and lock washers.
3. Attach the straight door arm to the door bracket using the
5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. Secure with the ring fastener.
4. Attach the curved doorarm to the trolley using the 5/16"x1"
clevis pin. Secure with the ring fastener.
5. Pull the emergency release handle toward the garage door
opener until the trolley release arm is horizontal.
INSTALLATION STEP 10
Attach the Warning Labels
1. Attach the entrapment warning label on the wall near the door
control with tacks or staples.
2. Attach the manual release/safety reverse test label in a visible
location on the inside of the garage door.
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INSTALLATION STEP 11
Drywall Anchors
Insulated Staples
(Not shown)
Screw 6AB x 1"
(std installation)
Screw 6-32 x 1"
(Gang box installation)
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 2
Screw 6ABx1"
Screw 6ABx1"
Figure 3
Figure 1
PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS:
Choose any two wires to
connect, but make note of
which wires are used.
Top Mounting Hole
Strip wire
7/16" (11 mm)
Terminal Screws
Bell Wire
Bottom Mounting Hole
Door Control
Connections
To insert or release wire, push
in tab with screwdriver tip
Strip wire
7/16" (11 mm)
Install the Door Control
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: Older Craftsman door controls and third party products are
not compatible. Your garage door opener is compatible with up to
2 Smart Control panels.
Install the door control within sight of the door at a minimum
height of 5 feet (1.5 m) above floors, landings, steps or any other
adjacent walking surface where small children cannot reach, and
away from the moving parts of the door.
NOTE: Forgang box installations it is not necessary to drill holes
or install the drywall anchors. Use the existing holes in the gang
box.
WIRE THE DOOR CONTROL (FIGURE 1)
1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of the wire and
separate the wires.
2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the
doorcontrol. The wires can be connected to eitherscrew.
Pre-wired installations: Choose any two wires to connect,
but make note of which wires are used so that the correct
wires are connected to the garage door opener in a later step.
MOUNT THE DOOR CONTROL (FIGURE 2)
1. Mark the location of the bottom mounting hole and drill a
5/32" hole.
2. Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3mm)to protrude
from the wall.
3. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw
and slide down into place.
4. Lift the push bar and mark the top hole.
5. Remove the door control from the wall and drill a 5/32" hole
for the top screw.
6. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw
and slide down into place. Attach the top screw.
WIRE THE DOOR CONTROL TO THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(FIGURE 3)
Pre-wired installations: When wiring the door control to the
garage door opener make sure you use the same wires that are
connected to the door control.
1. Run the white and red/white wire from the door control to the
garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling
with the staples (not applicable for gang box or pre-wired
installations). Do not pierce the wire with the staple as this
may cause a short or an open circuit.
2. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from the other end of the
wire near the garage door opener.
3. Connect the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage
dooropener.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution:
l Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door
control.
l Connect door control ONLY to 12 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing
garage door:
l Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach
of small children at a minimum height of 5feet (1.5m) above
floors, landings, steps orany other adjacent walking surface,
and away from ALL moving parts of door.
l NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control
push buttons or remote control transmitters.
l Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly
adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
l ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed.
NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.
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INSTALLATION STEP 12
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Facing the door from inside the garage
Install The Protector System
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING
SENSORS
The safety reversing sensors must be connected and aligned
correctly before the garage door opener will move in the
down direction.
The sending sensor (with an amber LED) transmits an invisible
light beam to the receiving sensor (with a green LED). If an
obstruction breaks the light beamwhile the door is closing, the
doorwill stop and reverse to the full open position, and the
garage door opener lights will flash 10 times.
NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage dooropener will enter
sleep mode when the door is fully closed. The sleep mode shuts
the garage door opener down until activated. The sleep mode is
sequenced with the garage door opener light bulb; as the light
bulb turns off the sensor LEDs will turn off and wheneverthe
garage door opener lights turn on the sensor LEDs will light. The
garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until the
garage door opener has completed 5 cycles upon power up.
When installing the safety reversing sensors check the
following:
l Sensors are installed inside the garage, one on eitherside of
the door.
l Sensors are facing each other with the lenses aligned and the
receiving sensor lens does not receive direct sunlight.
l Sensors are no more than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor
and the light beam is unobstructed.
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Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage dooropener
BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from closing garage
door:
l Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. This
required safety device MUST NOT be disabled.
l Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER
than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.
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Wing Nut
1/4"-20
Insulated Staples
(Not Shown)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Indicator
Light
Lens
Lip
Door
Track
Indicator
Light
Lens
Extension Bracket
(See Accessories)
Inside
Garage
Wall
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
Attach with
Concrete Anchors
(Not provided)
Inside
Garage
Wall
Lens
Indicator
Light
Inside
Garage
Wall
Indicator
Light
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
Lens
Lag Screws
(Not provided)
Fasten Wood Block to Wall with
Lag Screws (Not provided)
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
Figure 1
DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Install The Protector System®(Continued)
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):
1. Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door
If your door track will not support the bracket securely, wall
installation is recommended.
Wall installation (Figures 2 and 3):
1. Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the
2. If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket (see
3. Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill
4. Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (not provided).
5. If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust right and
Floor installation (Figure 4):
1. Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see Accessories) to
2. Carefully measure and place right and left assemblies at the
3. Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown.
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.
door. Be sure there is enough clearance forthe sensor beam to
be unobstructed.
Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
(2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the wall at each side of the
door, no higher than 6"(15cm) above the floor.
left assemblies to the same distance out from the mounting
surface. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.
elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be no higher than 6"
(15cm) above the floor.
same distance out from the wall. Be sure all door hardware
obstructions are cleared.
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Safety Reversing
Sensor
Safety Reversing
Sensor
1. Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
7/16" (11 mm)
2. Twist like colored
wires together
3. To insert or release
wire, push in tab with
screwdriver tip
Quick-Connect Terminals
Red White Grey
Bell Wire
Bell Wire
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Connect Wire to
Quick-Connect Terminals
Finished
Ceiling
Figure 10
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 9
Figure 8
Carriage
Bolt
Wing
Nut
Safety Reversing
Sensor Wires
7/16"
(11 mm)
7/16"
(11 mm)
Pre-Installed Wires
Not Provided
Pre-Installed
Wires
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Wires
White
White/Black
Install The Protector System®(Continued)
MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS
Mounting:
1. Slide a 1/4"-20 x 1/2" 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).
2. Finger tighten the wing nuts.
Option A - Installation Without Pre-Wiring:
1. Run the bell wire from both sensors to the garage door
opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staples
(Figure 6).
Option B - Pre-Wired Installation:
If your garage already has wires installed for the safety reversing
sensors, follow the instructions below:
1. Cut the end of the safety sensor wire, making sure there is
enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the wall
(Figure 7).
2. Separate the safety sensor wires and strip 7/16" (11mm)of
insulation from each end. Choose two of the pre-installed
wires and strip 7/16" (11mm) of insulation from each end.
Make sure that you choose the same color pre-installed wires
for each sensor (Figure 8).
3. Connect the pre-installed wires to the sensor wires with wire
nuts making sure the colors correspond for each sensor
(Figure 9).
CONNECT TO GARAGE DOOR OPENER:
1. Strip 7/16" (11mm) 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 10).
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