Craftsman CMXEOCG322 User manual

Owner's Manual
SMART GARAGE DOOR OPENER
For Residential Use Only
MODELS CMXEOCG322, CMXEOCG572,
CMXEOCG772, and CMXEOCG982
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:
WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM

INTRODUCTION 3
Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review 3
Unattended Operation 3
Preparing Your Garage Door 3
Tools Needed 4
Test the Wi-Fi® Signal Strength in Your Garage 4
Planning 5
Carton Inventory 7
Hardware Inventory 8
ASSEMBLY 9
Assemble the Rail and Install the Trolley 9
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit 9
Install the Idler Pulley 10
Install the Belt 11
Tighten the Belt 11
Install the Sprocket Cover 12
INSTALLATION 12
Important Installation Instructions 12
Determine the Header Bracket Location 13
Install the Header Bracket 14
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket 15
Position the Opener 16
Hang the Opener 17
Install the Lights 18
Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle 18
Fasten the Door Bracket 19
Connect Door Arm to Trolley 21
Attach the Warning Labels 22
Install the Door Control 23
Install The Safety Reversal System 24
Electrical Requirements 27
Aligning the Safety Reversing Sensors 27
ADJUSTMENT 28
Introduction 28
1 - Program the Travel 29
2 - Automatic Force Set Up 29
3 - Test the Safety Reversal System 30
4 - Test the Protector System® 30
BATTERY BACKUP Model CMXEOCG982 31
Install the Battery 31
Test the Battery 31
Charge the Battery 31
Battery Status LED 31
myQ® SMARTPHONE CONTROL 32
Connect With Your Smartphone 32
OPERATION 33
Important Safety Instructions 33
Features 34
Dual-Function Control Panel Model CMXEOCG572 35
Door Control Model CMXEOCG322 35
Motion Detecting Control Panel Models CMXEOCG772 and
CMXEOCG982 36
Remote Control and Wireless Keypad 37
To Erase the Memory 37
To Open the Door Manually 38
The Remote Control Battery 38
Care of Your Opener 38
TROUBLESHOOTING 39
REPAIR PARTS 40
Rail Assembly Parts 40
Installation Parts 40
Motor Unit Assembly Parts 41
ACCESSORIES 43
WARRANTY 43
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER SAFETY &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE 44
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.
Mechanical
Electrical
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.
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
UNATTENDED OPERATION
The Timer-to-Close (TTC) feature and myQ®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 and any myQ®devices are to be used ONLY
with sectional doors.
PREPARING YOUR GARAGE DOOR
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 installation and operating garage door opener
to avoid entanglement.
•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:
•ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the
opener.
•ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60Hz to avoid
malfunction and damage.
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"
(6mm). 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 or center bearing plate in the way of
the header bracket, it may be installed within 4feet (1.2 m) to
the left or right of the door center. See page13.
Sectional Door One-Piece Door
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TOOLS NEEDED
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener,
instructions will call for hand tools as illustrated below.
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
Stepladder
TEST THE WI-FI®SIGNAL STRENGTH IN
YOUR GARAGE
Monitor and control your garage door from anywhere using the myQ®
App. You will need a router with Wi-Fi and a smartphone or other
mobile device. 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.
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
Check Signal Strength. If you see:
Wi-Fi signal is strong.
You’re all set!
Install your new garage door opener.
Visit support.chamberlaingroup.com for more details
See myQ®App Control page 32 to connect your garage door opener
to your Wi-Fi network. Do NOT connect prior to installation.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
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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 12 – Depending upon garage construction,
extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to install
sensors.
•Installation Step 12 – 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, an emergency key release is required.
•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
•Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel
door? If so, horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required
(Installation Step 8).
•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.
•If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see rail
extension kits listed on Accessories page.
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
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
Motor unit
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PLANNING (CONTINUED)
ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS
•Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement.
If your door is lightweight, refer to the information relating to
sectional doors in Installation Step 8.
•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.
•The gap between the bottom of the garage door and the floor
MUST NOT exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety
reversal system may NOT work properly.
•The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to eliminate
the gap.
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
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
CLOSED POSITION
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
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CARTON INVENTORY
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.
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)
(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
Trolley
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket (2)
Rail
Center/Back
Sections
“U” Bracket
Header Bracket
Hardware Bag
Wireless Keypad
Belt
Rail
Front (header)
Section
Motion-Detecting
Control Panel
Battery
For Model CMXEOCG982
For Model CMXEOCG572
For Model CMXEOCG322
LED Bulb (2)
For Model CMXEOCG982
For Models CMXEOCG772
and CMXEOCG982
For Models CMXEOCG572,
CMXEOCG772, and
CMXEOCG982
For Models CMXEOCG572,
CMXEOCG772, and
CMXEOCG982
For Models CMXEOCG572,
CMXEOCG772, and
CMXEOCG982
For Model CMXEOCG322
For Model CMXEOCG322
Sprocket cover
with screws (3)
Sprocket cover
with screws (2)
Dual-Function Control Panel
Motor Unit with 1 Light Lens
Standard Doorbell
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HARDWARE INVENTORY
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
Idler Bolt
Nut 3/8"
Lock Washer 3/8"
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
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
Hexagonal Screw 10-24 (2)
Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
8

ASSEMBLY STEP 1
ASSEMBLE THE RAIL AND INSTALL THE
TROLLEY
To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and fingers away
from the joints while assembling the rail.
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 door arm 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 motor unit on packing material to protect the cover,
and rest the back end of the rail on top. For convenience, put
a support under the front end of the rail.
4. As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole 10" (25
cm) from the front end of the rail, as shown.
5. Check to be sure there are 4 plastic wear pads inside the
inner trolley. If they became loose during shipping, check all
packing material. Snap them back into position as shown.
6. Slide the trolley assembly along the rail from the back end to
the screwdriver.
7. Slide the rail onto the “U” bracket, until it reaches all the stops
on the top and sides of the “U” bracket.
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
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
FASTEN THE RAIL TO THE MOTOR UNIT
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY
those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the opener.
1. Insert a 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4" bolt into the cover protection bolt hole
on the back end of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a
1/4"-20 lock nut. DO NOT overtighten.
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
align the bracket holes with the bolt holes.
5. Fasten the “U” bracket with the previously removed bolts; DO
NOT use any power tools. The use of power tools may
permanently damage the garage door opener.
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Bolts
(Mounted in
the garage
door opener)
Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4"
“U” Bracket
Cover Protection
Bolt Hole
Bolt
Lock Nut
(Locking feature
must be placed
against the rail)
Bolts (Mounted in the garage door opener)
9

ASSEMBLY STEP 3
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).
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"
10

ASSEMBLY STEP 4
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 lengthtoward 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).
•Push pins of master link bar through holes in end of belt
and trolley threaded shaft.
•Push master link cap over pins and past pin notches.
•Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches until
both pins are securely locked in place.
5. Remove the spring trolley nut from the threaded shaft.
6. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in the trolley.
Master Link
Figure 3
Threaded Shaft with Spring Trolley Nut
Threaded Shaft
Master Link
Sprocket
Figure 2
Figure 1 Trolley
Connector
Retaining
Slot
ASSEMBLY STEP 5
TIGHTEN THE BELT
1. By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft
until it is finger tight against the trolley. Do not use any tools.
Remove the screwdriver.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots
and brace it firmly against the trolley.
3. Tighten the spring trolley nut with an adjustable wrench or a
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.
Nut Ring
BEFORE
1"
(2.5 cm)
Nut Ring
AFTER
1-1/4"
(3.18 cm)
Spring
Trolley Nut
Nut Ring Slot
Spring Trolley
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ASSEMBLY STEP 6
INSTALL THE SPROCKET COVER
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener:
•ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
•Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
1. Position the sprocket cover over the sprocket as shown and
fasten to the mounting plate with #8x3/8" hex screws
provided.
Hex Screw #8x3/8"
(Packed with the
sprocket cover)
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Hex Screws
Sprocket Cover
Hex Screws
Sprocket Cover
OR
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:
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. Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
above the 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:
•within sight of the garage door.
•out of reach of small children at a minimum height of
5feet (1.5m) above floors, landings, steps or any other
adjacent walking surface.
•away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door
control in a prominent location.
11. Place emergency release/safety reverse test label in plain view
on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system.
Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) high object
(or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
13. 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.
12

INSTALLATION STEP 1
DETERMINE THE HEADER BRACKET LOCATION
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.
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 14) when clearance is minimal. (It may be
mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain
approximately 1/2" (1 cm). If you need to install the header
bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not
provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as
shown here and on page 14.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw
an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall above the
high point:
•2" (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door and one-
piece door with track.
•8" (20 cm) above the high point for one-piece door without
track.
This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.
NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in
your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to page14 for
ceiling installation.
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
13

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.
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
UP
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting Holes
Figure 1
Header Wall
Garage Door
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"
(15cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing away
from the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the
ceiling when clearance is minimal.
3. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket
securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
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
Ceiling Mounting Holes
Figure 2
Header Wall
Finished Ceiling
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
14

INSTALLATION STEP 3
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.
Clevis Pin
Ring Fastener
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Ring Fastener
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INSTALLATION STEP 4
POSITION THE OPENER
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
A 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.
ENGAGED RELEASED
Trolley
Release Arm
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
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
2. Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the
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.
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail
on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
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
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INSTALLATION STEP 5
HANG THE OPENER
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.
Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be
different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide
rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figures 2 and 3), attach a sturdy
metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. This
bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit to the
structural support.
2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16"-9x1-
5/8" lag screws.
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-
18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in
line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered
above the door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits
the rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
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
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
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INSTALLATION STEP 6
INSTALL THE LIGHTS
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light
socket:
•Use ONLY A19 light bulbs.
•DO NOT use incandescent bulbs larger than 100W.
•DO NOT use compact fluorescent light bulbs larger than 26W
(100W equivalent).
•DO NOT use halogen bulbs.
•DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
LED bulbs may cause remote control radio interference. Visit
craftsman.com for a list of recommended LED bulbs.
1. Pull light lens down.
2. Insert light bulb.
3. Close light lens.
or
or
or
OR
INSTALLATION STEP 7
ATTACH THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ROPE AND
HANDLE
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.
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 an overhand 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.
Trolley
Release Arm
Emergency
Release Handle
Overhand
Knot
Trolley
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INSTALLATION STEP 8
FASTEN THE DOOR BRACKET
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.
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below
or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be
secured to two or three vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement
brace should cover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace. For
the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a U-
shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage door
manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of
the clevis pin and door arm. In this case you will not need the door
bracket; proceed to Step 9.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical
centerline used for the header bracket installation. Note
correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10cm) below
the top edge of the door, OR directly below any structural
support across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on your
door’s construction.
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace
between the door panel support and the door bracket:
•Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws. (Figure2A)
•Alternately, use two 5/16"-18x2" bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided). (Figure2B)
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors:
•Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the
self-threading screws. (Figure3)
Wood doors:
•Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill
5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with 5/16"-
18x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided).
(Figure4)
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not intended for
use on wood doors.
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)
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HARDWARE
SHOWN ACTUAL
SIZE
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FASTEN THE DOOR BRACKET (CONTINUED)
ONE-PIECE DOORS
Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement
instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors
also.
•Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with
the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right,
or the top and bottom holes.
•
Metal Doors: Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket
with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws provided.
•
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 your installation
needs.
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of the
door if required for your installation. (Refer to the dotted line optional
placement drawing.)
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
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