Sears 139.53960SRT, 139.53968SRT, 139.53970SRT, 139.53971SRT, 139.53973SRT User Manual

1/2 HP

GARAGE DOOR OPENER ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA

For Residential Use Only/Sólo para uso residencial

Model/Modelos 139.53960SRT • 139.53968SRT • 139.53970SRT

139.53971SRT • 139.53973SRT

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

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.

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

Guarde este manual cerca de la puerta de la cochera.

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

Owner’s Manual/Manual del Propietario

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

Introduction 2-7

Safety symbol and signal word review........................2

Preparing your garage door........................................3

Tools needed...............................................................3

Planning ..................................................................4-5

Carton inventory ..........................................................6

Hardware inventory .....................................................7

Assembly 8-11

Assemble the rail and install trolley.............................8

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

Install chain/cable and attach sprocket cover ...........10

Tighten the chain .......................................................11

Installation 11-27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Install the light and lens ............................................19

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

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

Install the safety reversing sensor .......................21-23

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

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

Adjustment 28-30

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

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

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

Test the safety reversing sensor ...............................30

Operation 31-34

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

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

Using the wall-mounted Door Control.......................32

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

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

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

Programming 35-36

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

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

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

To add or change a Keyless Entry PIN .....................36

Repair Parts 37-38

Rail assembly parts ...................................................37

Installation parts ........................................................37

Motor unit assembly parts.........................................38

Accessories 39

Warranty 39

Service Numbers Back cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany them. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.

When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany it. Read them carefully.

Mechanical

Electrical

WARNING

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

Tools needed

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

Sectional Door

One-Piece Door

To prevent damage to garage door and opener:

• ALWAYS disable locks before installing and operating the opener.

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

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

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

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

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Carpenter's Level

Drill

Tape Measure

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

Pencil

Hack Saw

Wire Cutters

Claw Hammer

Pliers

Screwdriver

Stepladder

1/2", 5/8", 7/16", 9/16" and 1/4" Sockets and Wrench

Locking pliers

Adjustable End Wrench

SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION

Planning

Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener.

Depending on your requirements, there are several installation steps which may call for materials or hardware not included in the carton.

• Installation Step 1 – Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door. The header bracket must be securely fastened to structural supports.

• Installation Step 5 – Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening hardware may be required.

• Installation Step 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". 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 to the left or right of the door center. See Installation Steps 1 and 11.

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

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details.

Header Wall

— — — — — — — —

Vertical Centerline

Gap between floor

Safety Reversing Sensor

and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4".

Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is closed.

Rail

Torsion Spring

Wallmounted Door Control

Safety Reversing Sensor

Extension Spring

Access Door

FINISHED CEILING

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

Header Bracket

Garage Door Spring

Header Wall

Garage Door

Trolley Stop Bolt

Door Bracket

CLOSED POSITION

Trolley

Straight Door Arm

Curved Door Arm

Motor unit

Chain

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Planning (continued)

ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS

• Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to the information relating to sectional doors in Installation Step 11.

• Depending on your door’s construction, you may need additional mounting hardware for the door bracket (Step 11).

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

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

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

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

WARNING

Rail

Header Wall

Access Door

FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. See page 17.

Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is closed.

Wall-mounted Door Control

Motor unit

Trolley Stop Bolt

CLOSED POSITION

Cable

Trolley

Gap between floor

Safety Reversing Sensor

and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4".

Gap between floor

Safety Reversing Sensor

and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4"

Safety Reversing Sensor

Access Door

Safety Reversing Sensor

Header Wall

Door Bracket

Header Wall

Trolley Stop Bolt

Header Bracket

Door Bracket

Garage Door

Header Bracket

Straight Door Arm

Garage Door

CLOSED POSITION

Cable

Curved Door Arm

Straight Door Arm

Rail

Curved Door Arm

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Chain

Rail

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Straight Door Arm Section

Curved Door Arm Section

Safety Labels and Literature

2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red

Chain and Cable

Header Bracket

Sprocket Cover

Hanging Brackets

Light Lens

Three-Function Remote Control with Visor Clip

Premium Control Console

Door Bracket

Trolley

Safety Sensor Bracket

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

Rail Center/Back Sections

Rail Front (header) Section

U Bracket

Chain Idler Pulley

Models 53971

Models 53960, 53968, 53970, 53973

Models 53960 (1), 53968 (2), 53970 (1), 53971 (2), 53973 (1)

Models 53970 (1), 53973 (1)

Door Control Button

Compact 3-Function Remote Control

Keyless Entry

Model 53973

Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated below. Note that accessories will depend on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the

foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on the next page. Save the carton and packing material until installation and adjustment is complete.

Carton Inventory

Hardware Inventory

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

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

Chain Spreader (2)

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

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

Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)

Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)

Lock Nut 1/4"-20 (2)

Lock Washer 3/8" (1)

Ring Fastener (3)

Master Link (2)

Nut 5/16"-18 (8)

Nut 3/8" (1)

Idler Bolt (1)

Handle

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

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

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

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

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

Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (2)

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

Lock Washer 5/16" (7)

Dry Wall Anchors (2)

Insulated Staples (30)

Screw 6-32x1" (2)

Rope

Spacer (2)

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (1)

The front rail has a cut out “window” at the door end (see illustration). The hole above this window is larger on the top of the rail than on the bottom. A smaller hole 3-1/2" away is close to the rail edge. Rotate the back rail so it has a similar hole close to the opposite edge, about 4-3/4" from the far end. A 3-piece rail uses two back rails.

1. Remove the straight door arm, hanging brackets and clevis pin packaged inside the front rail and set aside for Installation Step 5 and 12.

2. Align the rail sections on a flat surface exactly as shown and slide the tapered ends into the larger ones. Tabs along the side will lock into place.

3. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect the cover, and rest the back end of the rail on top. For convenience, put a support under the front end of the rail.

4. As a temporary trolley stop, clamp a locking pliers onto the rail, 8" from the center of the idler pulley hole, as shown.

5. Check to be sure there are 4 plastic wear pads inside the inner trolley. If they became loose during shipping, check all packing material. Snap them back into position as shown.

6. Connect the inner and outer trolleys as shown.

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

Front Rail (TO DOOR)

Window Cut-Out

Locking Pliers

Idler Pulley Hole

8" Distance from Idler Pulley Hole

Tabs

Back Rails (TO MOTOR UNIT)

Trolley

Tapered End

Inner Trolley

Wear Pads

Outer Trolley

KEEP LARGER

HOLE ON TOP

FRONT RAIL

(TOP)

KEEP SMALL HOLES

ALONG OPPOSITE EDGE

OF RAILS

BACK RAIL

(TOP)

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

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

ASSEMBLY STEP 2

Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

• Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4 bolt into the cover protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.

Do NOT overtighten.

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

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

• Place the U bracket, flat side down, on the motor unit and align the bracket holes with the screw holes. Fasten with the previously removed screws.

• Align the rail assembly with the top of the motor unit. Slide the rail end onto the U-bracket, all the

way to the stops that protrude on the top and sides of the bracket.

Cover Protection Bolt Hole

Motor Unit Sprocket

"U" Bracket

Screws

Lock Nut

Bolt

Hook Spreader into Back Slots, then Snap Tab Into Front Slot

SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS ON TOP AND SIDES OF BRACKET

ASSEMBLY STEP 3

Install the Idler Pulley

• Lay the chain/cable beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the end with the cable loop and pass approximately 12" of cable through the window. Allow it to hang until Assembly Step 5.

• Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside center should be pre-greased. If dry, regrease to ensure proper operation.

• Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.

• Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail and pulley. Tighten with a 3/8" lock washer and nut underneath the rail until the lock washer is compressed.

• Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely.

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

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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

Lock Nut

1/4"-20

Chain and Cable

Idler Bolt

3/8" Lock Washer

Locking Pliers

Trolley Stop Hole

3/8" Nut

Trolley

Pulley

Washer

Grease Inside Pulley

Idler Pulley

Cable Loop

Bolt

Nut

Rail

Bolt

Trolley Stop Hole

Idler Pulley

Idler Bolt

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

Lock Nut 1/4"-20

Nut 3/8"

Lock Washer 3/8"

ASSEMBLY STEP 4

Install the Chain/Cable and Attach the Sprocket Cover

1. Pull the cable around the idler pulley and toward the trolley.

2. Connect the cable loop to the retaining slot on the

trolley, as shown (Figure 1):

• From below, push pins of master link bar up through cable loop 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 pliers, dispense the remainder of the cable/chain along the rail toward the motor unit and around the sprocket. 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 4).

7. Loosely thread the outer nut onto the trolley

threaded shaft.

8. Remove the locking pliers.

9. Align the tabs on the sprocket cover with the slots in the mounting plate. Squeeze cover and insert tabs in slots.

Slotted Hole

Master Link Bar

Motor Unit Sprocket

Sprocket Cover

Front Tab Slot

Mounting Plate

Back Tab Slot

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

• ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.

• Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.

WARNING

Figure 1

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 2

WARNING

Dispensing Carton

Leave Chain and Cable Inside Dispensing Carton to Prevent Kinking.

Keep Chain and Cable Taut When Dispensing

Master Link Clip-On Spring

Idler Pulley

Master Link Clip-On Spring

Cable Loop

Cable

Master Link Cap

Slotted Hole

Master Link Bar

Round Hole

Trolley Threaded Shaft

Master Link Cap

Pin Notch

Master Link Bar

Trolley Threaded Shaft

Round Hole

Lock Washer 5/16"

Inner Nut 5/16"

ASSEMBLY STEP 5

Tighten the Chain

• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from the trolley.

• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown (Figure 1).

• When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment.

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 if 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.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

WARNING

Figure 1

Figure 2

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death.

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

4. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to garage door before installing opener to avoid entanglement.

5. Install garage door opener 7 feet or more above floor.

6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet above floor.

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

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

9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:

• within sight of the garage door

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

• 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 oneinch high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.

To Tighten Outer Nut

Chain

Base of Rail

Lock

Outer

Washer

Nut

To Tighten Inner Nut

1/2 Inch

Mid length of Rail

Trolley Shaft

Inner Nut

WARNING

One-piece

door with

horizontal

track

Sectional door with curved track

INSTALLATION STEP 1

Determine the Header Bracket Location

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

SECTIONAL DOOR AND ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.

2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.

You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet of the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling (see page 14) when clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain approximately 1/2".)

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 2" above the high point. This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.

NOTE: Door clearance brackets are available for sectional doors when headroom clearance is less than 2". See accessory page 39.

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

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

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

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

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

WARNING

Header Wall

Ceiling

Header Wall

Highest Point of Travel

Door

Vertical Centerline

Door

Vertical Centerline

Track

Finished Ceiling

Structural

2x4

Supports

Header Wall

Highest Point of Travel

Track

One-piece door without track: pivot hardware

One-piece door without track: jamb hardware

EXAMPLE

Distance from top of door

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

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

Remainder.......................................................... 4"

Add..................................................................... +8"

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

(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door, as shown.

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

If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown.

2. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor. Subtract the actual height of the door. Add 8" to the remainder. (See Example).

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

NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to page 14 for ceiling installation.

Header Wall

Jamb Hardware

Door

Vertical Centerline

Unfinished Ceiling

2x4

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Header Wall

Highest Point of Travel

Distance

Structural Supports

2x4

OPTIONAL

CEILING MOUNT

FOR

HEADER BRACKET

Door

Header Wall

Pivot

Floor

Highest Point of Travel

Distance

Floor

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.

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as

shown.

• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more

than 6" 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.

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

2x4 Structural Support

Optional Mounting Holes

Header Wall

Wall Mount

Header

Bracket

Vertical Centerline

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

Door Spring

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

Ceiling Mounting Holes

Highest Point of Garage Door Travel

Header Bracket

6" Maximum

Door Spring

Garage Door

Vertical Centerline

– Finished Ceiling –

Vertical Centerline

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

Garage Door

Vertical Centerline

Header Wall

Opener Carton or Temporary Support

Garage Door

Torsion Spring

OPTION WITH EXISTING CRAFTSMAN INSTALLATION

Header Bracket

Idler Pulley

Header Wall

Mounting Hole

Header Bracket

Existing Header Bracket

Spacer

Mounting Hole

Existing Clevis Pin

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

Ring fastener

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

INSTALLATION STEP 3

Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket

NOTE: (Optional) With an existing Craftsman installation, you may re-use the old header bracket with the two plastic spacers included in the hardware bag. Place the spacers inside the bracket on each side of the rail, as illustrated.

• Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the

way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.

• Position the front rail end within the header bracket and join with a 5/16"x1-1/2" clevis pin as shown.

• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

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

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

• The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. Do not position the opener more than 2" above this point.

INSTALLATION STEP 4

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.

SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal doorto-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.

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Trolley Release Arm

ENGAGED

RELEASED

Trolley

Door

Header Bracket

2x4

Top of Motor

Top of Door

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

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Figure 1

Figure 2

WARNING

INSTALLATION STEP 5

Hang the Opener

Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.

(See Accessories).

1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit to the structural support.

2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.

3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.

4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws.

5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.

6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door).

7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.

NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.

WARNING

Structural

Supports

Measure Distance

Bracket (Not Provided)

Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18

Hidden Support

— Finished Ceiling —

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

(Not Provided) Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18

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

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

Nut 5/16"-18

Lock Washer 5/16"

Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18

INSTALLATION STEP 6

Install the Door Control

Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door and door hardware. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and use the anchors provided. For pre-wired installations (as in new home construction), it may be mounted to a single gang box (Figure 2).

1. Strip 7/16" of insulation from one end of bell wire and connect to the two terminal screws on back of door control by color: white wire to 2 and white/red wire to 1.

2. Door Control Button: Fasten securely with 6ABx1-1/2" screws.

Console Model: Pry off cover along one side with a screwdriver blade (see Figure 1). Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4" self-tapping screws (standard installation) or 6-32x1" machine screws (into gang box) as follows:

• Install bottom screw, allowing 1//8" to protrude

above wall surface.

• Position bottom of door control on screw head and

slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.

• Drill and install top screw with care to avoid

cracking plastic housing. Do not overtighten.

• Insert top tabs and snap on cover.

3. (For standard installation only) Run bell wire up 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. Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws on the motor unit panel: white to 2; white/red to 1.

5. Position the antenna wire as shown.

6. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach

entrapment warning label to wall near door control, and manual release/safety reverse test label in a prominent location on inside of garage door.

NOTE: DO NOT connect power and operate opener at this time. The trolley will travel to the full open position but will not return to the close position until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:

• Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door control.

• Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.

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

• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet, and away from all moving parts of door.

• NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters.

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

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

WARNING

HARDWARE SHOWN

ACTUAL SIZE

Outside Keylock Accessory Connections

To opener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red to 1

WHITE

RED

(BACK VIEW)

PREMIUM CONTROL CONSOLE

Terminal Screws

WHT

RED

Bell Wire

(BACK VIEW)

DOOR CONTROL BUTTON

Bell Wire

WARNING

6AB x 1-1/2" Screw Door Control Button

6AB x 1-1/4" Screw Control Console (std installation)

6-32 x 1" Screw

Top Mounting Hole

Terminal Screws

Bottom Mounting Hole

Control Console (pre-wired)

Figure 1 Figure 2

REMOVE & REPLACE COVER To Replace,

Insert Top Tabs First

Lighted Push Button

2-Conductor Bell Wire

Back Panel of Opener

To Remove,

Twist

Here

Light

Lock

Opener Terminal Screws

Dry Wall Anchors

PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION

2 3

Antenna

Insulated Staples

24 Volt 2-Conductor Bell Wire in Gang Box

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

– If possible, use emergency release handle to

disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.

– NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage

doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.

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

WARNING

INSTALLATION STEP 8

Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle

• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1" from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.

• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley.

• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot.

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

INSTALLATION STEP 7

Install the Light and Lens

• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket. The light will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the light will turn OFF.

• Apply slight pressure on the sides of the lens and slide the tabs into the slots in the end panel. (See illustration.)

• To remove, reverse the procedure. Use care to avoid snapping off lens tabs.

• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb.

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

Light Lens

Lens Tab

Lens Guide

Lens Slot

75 Watt Max. Light Bulb

WARNING

Trolley

Trolley Release arm

Emergency Release Handle

NOTICE

Overhand Knot

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

• Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection.

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

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

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.

WARNING

RIGHT

WRONG

PERMANENT WIRING

CONNECTION

Ground Tab

Green Ground Screw

Ground Wire

White Wire

Black Wire

Facing the door from inside the garage

INSTALLATION STEP 10

Install The Safety Reversing Sensor

The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR

When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam. The sending eye (with an orange indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.

The units must be installed inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each other across the door, no higher than 6" above the floor. Either can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens.

The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware.

If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see accessories) are available if needed. If installing in masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if repositioning is necessary.

The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed. No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is closing.

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

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

– Correctly connect and align the safety reversing

sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled.

– Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO

HIGHER than 6" above garage floor.

WARNING

Sensor Beam 6" maximum above floor

Invisible Light Beam Protection Area

Sensor Beam 6" maximum above floor

INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.

Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" above the floor. They may be installed in one of three ways, as follows.

Garage door track installation (preferred):

• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Snap into place against the side of the track. It should lie flush, with the lip hugging the back edge of the track, as shown in Figure 1.

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

Wall installation:

• Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed.

• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket (see Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.

• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the wall at each side of the door, no higher than 6" above the floor.

• Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (not provided).

• If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust right and left assemblies to the same distance out from the mounting surface. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.

Floor installation:

• Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see Accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be no higher than 6" 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 3

Figure 1

Figure 2

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

(Provided with Extension Bracket)

Sensor Bracket

(Provided with Extension Bracket)

DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Door Track

Lip

Sensor Bracket

WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Lens

Inside

arage

all

Extension Bracket (See Accessories)

Lens

FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)

Indicator Light

Inside

arage

all

Indicator Light

Lens

(Provided with Extension Bracket)

Sensor Bracket

Indicator Light

(Provided with Extension Bracket)

Attach with Concrete Anchors (not provided)

Extension Bracket (See Accessories)

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

Wing Nut 1/4"-20

Staples

Figure 4

Invisible Light Beam Protection Area

Sensor

Connect Wire to Opener Terminals

Bell Wire

Finished Ceiling

OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS

Sensor Connections

Door Control Connections (dotted line)

2 3

Figure 5

MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS

• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension. See Figure 4.

• Finger tighten the wing nuts.

• Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.

• Strip 1/4" of insulation from each set of wires. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal screws: white to 2 and white/black to 3 (Figure 5).

ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS

• Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the

sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are correct.

The sending eye orange indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is required.

• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust, aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.

• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it receives the sender’s beam. When the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the wing nut.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS

1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for:

• Electric power to the opener.

• A short in the white or white/black wires. These

can occur at staples, or at screw terminal connections.

• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.

• A broken wire.

2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:

• Check alignment.

• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.

3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign

either sensor.

NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close. The opener lights will flash 10 times. See page 21.

Wing nut

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

Lens

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