Craftsman 139.536481DM User manual

Owner's Manual/ManualDel Propietario
CRRFTSMRN °
1/2 HP
315 MHZGARAGEDOOROPENER
ABRIDORDEPUERTADECOCHERADE315 MHZ
ForResidentialUse0nly/S61oparausoresidencial
Model/Modelo•139.536481DM
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Readandfollowall safetyrulesand
operatinginstructionsbeforefirstuseof
thisproduct.
Fastenthe manualnearthegaragedoor
after installation.
Leery seguirtodaslas reglasdeseguridad
y lasinstruccionesdeoperaci6n antesde
usaresteproductoporprimeravez.
Guardarestemanualcercade la puerta de
la cochera.
Periodic checksof theopener are requ
to ensuresafeoperation. ired Sedebenrealizarrevisionesperi6dicas delabridordepuertas paraasegurarsu
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2-5
Safetysymbol and signal word review ..................... 2
Preparingyour garagedoor ............................. 3
Tools needed......................................... 3
Planning .......................................... 4-5
Carton inventory ...................................... 6
Hardware inventory.................................... 7
Assembly 8-11
Assemblethe rail and attachthe pulleybracket .............. 8
Install the trolley ...................................... 9
Attachthe rail to the motor unit .......................... 9
Install the chain/cableand the sprocketcover .............. 10
Tighten the chainand cable ............................ 11
Installation 11-26
Installation safety instructions .......................... 11
Determinethe headerbracket location .................... 12
Install the header bracket .............................. 13
Attachthe rail to the headerbracket ...................... 14
Position theopener................................... 15
Hangthe opener ..................................... 16
Install the door control ................................ 17
Install the light ...................................... 18
Attachthe emergency releaseropeand handle.............. 18
Electricalrequirements ................................ 19
Install the ProtectorSystem-_........................ 20-22
Fastenthe door bracket............................. 23-24
Connectthedoor arm to the trolley ................... 25-26
Adjustment 27-29
Adjust thetravel limits ................................ 27
Adjust theforce...................................... 28
Testthe safety reversal system.......................... 29
Testthe ProtectorSystem®............................. 29
Operation 30-34
Operationsafety instructions ........................... 30
Usingyour garagedoor opener ......................... 30
Usingthe wall-mounted door control ..................... 31
To open thedoor manually............................. 31
Careofyour garagedoor opener ........................ 32
Havinga problem? ................................... 33
Diagnosticchart ..................................... 34
Programming 35-36
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control ............ 35
To eraseall codes.................................... 35
3-function remotes................................... 35
To add, reprogram or changea KeylessEntry PIN ........... 36
Repair Parts 37-38
Railassembly parts................................... 37
Installation parts ..................................... 37
Motor unit assembly parts ............................. 38
Accessories 39
Warranty
RepairPartsandService
39
Back Cover
INTRODUCTION
SafetySymbolandSignalWordReview
This garagedoor opener has beendesignedand testedto offer safe service providedit is installed, operated,maintained and testedin
strict accordancewith the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
Mechanical
Electrical
Whenyou seetheseSafetySymbols and Signal Words on the
following pages,they will alertyou to the possibility of serious
injury or deathif you do not comply with the warnings that
accompanythem. The hazardmay come from something
mechanicalor from electric shock. Readthe warnings carefully.
Whenyou seethis Signal Word on the following pages,it will alert
you to the possibility of damageto your garagedoor and/orthe
garagedoor opener ifyou do not comply with the cautionary
statementsthat accompany it. Readthem carefully.

Preparing your garage door
Beforeyou begin:
• Disablelocks.
• Removeany ropesconnectedto garage door.
•Completethe followingtest to make sureyour garagedoor is
balancedand is not sticking or binding:
1. Lift the door about halfwayas shown. Releasethe door. If
balanced, it should stay in place,supported entirely by its
springs.
2. Raiseand lowerthe door to seeif there is any binding or
sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance,call a trained door
systems technician.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJUREor DEATH:
• ALWAYScalla trained door systems technician if garage
door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An unbalanced
garage door may NOTreversewhen required.
• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor, door
springs, cables,pulleys, bracketsor their hardware,ALL of
which are under EXTREMEtension.
• DisableALL locks and remove ALL ropes connectedto
garage door BEFOREinstalling and operating garagedoor
opener to avoid entanglement.
To prevent damageto garagedoor and opener:
• ALWAYSdisablelocks before installing and operating the
opener.
• ONLYoperategaragedoor openerat 120V, 60 Hzto avoid
malfunction and damage.
SectionalDoor
One-Piece Door Tools needed
Duringassembly, installation and adjustment of the opener,
instructions will call for handtools as illustrated below.
Stepladder
Level (optional)
Tape Measure
Drill 3/16", 5/16"
i_ and 5/32"
0
[_1_ Sockets and Wrench
--U 1/2", 5/8", 7/16", 9/16"
and 1/4"
Pencil
Wire Cutters
Screwdriver
Hack Saw
Adjustable End Wrench

P_nnmg
Identify the type and height of your garage door. Surveyyour
garageareato seeif any of the conditions below applyto your
installation. Additional materials may be required.You may find it
helpfulto refer backto this pageand the accompanying
illustrations asyou proceedwith the installation ofyour opener.
Dependingon your requirements, thereare several installation
steps which may call for materials or hardwarenot included in the
carton.
• Installation Step 1- Lookat the wall or ceiling abovethe garage
door. The headerbracketmust besecurely fastenedto structural
supports.
• Installation Step5 - Doyou havea finished ceiling in your
garage? If so, a support bracketand additional fastening
hardwaremay be required.
• Installation Step 10- Dependingupon garage construction,
extension bracketsor wood blocks may be neededto install
sensors.
• Installation Step 10- Alternate floor mounting of the safety
reversingsensor will require hardwarenot provided.
Doyou havean accessdoor in addition to the garagedoor? If
not, Model53702 OutsideQuick Releaseis required.See
Accessories page.
Look atthe garagedoor where it meetsthe floor. Any gap
betweenthefloor and the bottom of the door must not exceed
1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,the safety reversalsystem may not
work properly. SeeAdjustment Step3. Flooror door should be
repaired.
SECTIONALDOORINSTALLATIONS
• Doyou haveasteel,aluminum, fiberglass or glass paneldoor?
If so, horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required
(Installation Step11).
• The openershould be installed abovethe center of the door. If
there is a torsion spring or center bearingplatein theway of the
headerbracket, it may be installedwithin 4 feet (1.2 m) to the
left or right of the door center.See Installation Steps 1 and 11.
• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.1 m) high, see rail extension
kits listed on Accessoriespage.
SECTIONALDOORINSTALLATION
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is neededfor lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with
glass panels, etc.). See page 23for details.
Header Wall
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed.
Extension Spring
OR
Torsion Spring
FINISHEDCEILING
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 16.
Motor unit
Vertical
Centerline
ofGarage
Door
Wall-
mounted
Door
Control
4
ty Reversing Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Access Door
0
_ Header CLOSED POSITION
Bracket
/Trolley .......r.......
Garage /
_/._ _ G_age // Chain
_ r-',-_-/ Spring_o/
_////._1/////A /j/Y-_tr_irght --B_]eera%nCy
//_/ Arm Rope&Handle
He_der __Curved d'm
Wall _"N_I \ Door
L\N I Door Arm
Garage__l Bracket
Door

Planning (Continued)
ONE-PIECEDOORINSTALLATIONS
•Generally,a one-piecedoor doesnot require reinforcement. If
your door is lightweight, referto the information relating to
sectional doors in Installation Step11.
• Dependingon your door's construction, you may need
additional mounting hardwarefor the door bracket(Step 11).
Without a properlyworking safety reversalsystem, persons
(particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLYINJUREDor
KILLEDby a closing garage door.
• The gap betweenthe bottom of the garagedoor and the
floor MUSTNOTexceed1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,the safety
reversalsystem may NOTwork properly.
• Thefloor or the garagedoor MUSTbe repairedto eliminate
the gap.
ONE-PIECEDOORWITHOUTTRACK
Header
Wall
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed.
__ Wall-
mounted
}oor
;ontr
I
_afeb _-
ReversingSensor
andbottomof
Safety doormustnotexceed1/4"(6mm)
ReversingSensor
FINISHEDCEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 16.
Access
Door
0
Motor Unit
CLOSEDPOSITION
Cable
Pulley Bracket Trolley
Door j j
I I Emergency
. Release
_ed RR_lDeeaS_Hand,e
_nr-- Hope_ uanole
,_ Arm Arm
Garage
Door
ONE-PIECEDOORWITHTRACK
_. _ _ Slack in chain tension is normal when _
Header
Fo eeo wa,,
IlI II !lira I I I Garage--
__ Door
andbottomofdoor Sensor
----"- Safety must not /
Reversing Sensor exceed 1/4" (6 mm) /
d
5
CLOSEDPOSITION
Cable Cable Trolley Chain
Pulley Bracket I I_
.
"X'_ Header Curved _ R!il
Bracket Door Arm "_-/ I ....
Y////i:J Door Straight ,..J...
N i c,otooor
"//A Arm EmergencyRelease
Rope & Handle

CartonInventory
Your garage door opener is packagedin two cartonswhich contain
the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Accessorieswill
dependon the model purchased.If anything is missing, carefully
checkthe packing material. Parts maybestuck inthe foam.
Hardwarefor assembly and installation is shown on the next page.
Savethe carton and packing material until installation and
adjustment iscomplete.
SECURITY÷_
3-Function Remote Control
with Visor Clip (2)
Door Control Button
Door Bracket Plate
_au1_leeyBracket Doer Bracket _
CenterSect,o
ChanandCabe
EndSecton SRas
f__ _ _ Motor Unit with Light Lens
Sprocket Cover r_
III
_ _Bracket _ I_1
" _or _ _ du_/°hritBe_eWire _ I1_1
Mounting Bracket Arm Section II'q
_ With Slot (2) Ill
Safety Reversing Sensor _ SafetyLabels _J
Mounting Bracket and
With Square Holes (2) The Protector System® Literature
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors Straight Door
(1 Sending Eyeand 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Arm Section
Bell Wire attached

HardwareInventory
Separateall hardwareand group as shown below for theassembly and installation procedures.
ASSEMBLYHARDWARE
Washered Bolt Hex Bolt Nut
5/16"-18xl/2" (2) 5/16"-18x7/8" (3) 5/16"-18 (5)
(mounted in motor unit)
Threaded
Trolley Shaft (1)
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20xl/2" (4)
Lock Washer
5/16" (4)
i
Master Link (2)
Q
Lock Nut
1/4"-20x7/16" (4)
5/16"-9xl -5/8" (2)
INSTALLATIONHARDWARE
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Nut 5/16"-18 (6) Lock Washer 5/16" (6)
0
Ring
Fastener (3)
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
1/4 x1-1/2" (4)
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID
Hex Bolt
1/4-20x1-1/2" (2)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2)
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20xl/2" (4)
Screw
#10-32x3/8" (4)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"(1)
©
Lock Nut
1/4"-20 (4)
©
Lock Nut
#10x32 (4)
oB
Handle
;IIHH
Drywall Anchors (2) Rope
°D
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (1)
Wing Nut
1/4x20 (2)
Insulated
Staples (30)

ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Assemble the Rail and
Attach the Cable Pulley Bracket
To avoidinstallationdifficulties,do notrunthegaragedoor
openeruntil instructedto doso.
1. Align the three rail sections on a flat surfaceexactly asshown.
Front and back sections are interchangeablefor easeof
assembly.
2. Insert the carriagebolts so thesquare bolt
necksseat in the squareholes in the rail U
sections and pass through the round holes in
thecenter section rail. Make sure holtnecks
areseatedin the squareholesandrails are
alignedbeforeyoutightenlocknuts.
Improper assembly cancausejerky trolley
operation, noise and/or nuisancedoor
reversals.
3. Assemblelock nuts, ensurealignment and
tighten.
NOTE:If rail is not assembled exactlyasshown, trolley will not
travel smoothly along length of rail or it will hit against nuts.
4. Position the cable pulleybracketon thefront end of the rail as
shown. Fastensecurelywith the hardwareshown.
NOTE:Whentightening thebolts, be sure to keepbracket
parallel to the rail. Otherwise, therail may bow whenthe opener
is operated.
HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE
Q
Lock Nut
1/4"- 20 x 7/16"
,1111111111D
Hex Screw
5/16" - 18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolts
1/4"- 20 x 1/2"
Nut
5/16"- 18
RAILBACK
(TOOPENER)
Rail
(CenterSection)
1/4" Lock Nut
\
\
Brace
Rail
(End Section)
Rail
(End Section)
Cable pulley bracket
attaches to FRONT
ENDof Rail
RAILFRONT
(TODOOR)
Brace
Square Carriage
Bolt Holes
Lock Washer
5/16"

ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Install the Trolley
Attachthe trolley threadedshaftto thetrolley with the lock
washer and nuts as shown. Lock Inner Nut
Asa temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole in the Washer5/16"
front end of the rail. 5/16"
Slidethe trolley assembly along the rail to the Outer Nut _ Trolley __
screwdriver stop. 5/16" _j Thh_ded _""_'_ T_lle
NOTE:If trofleyhits against any nuts on the rail, the __ _ /.2_"'" _Y
bolts and nuts wereattachedfrom the wrongside Trolley ,_ _ /_/ /
and must be reposifioned.ReviewAssembly Step ( _-/_ _ __/ P
'
/_ Nut
St°O 5/16-18 Lock Washer
5/16"
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Attachthe Rail totheMotorUnit
Toavoid installation difficulties, do not run the garagedoor opener
until instructed to do so.
• Placethe opener on packing materialto protect the cover. For
convenience,put a support under the cablepulley bracket.
• Removethe two washered bolts mounted in top of motor unit.
• Align the holesin the backsection of the rail with the holesin
the motor unit.
• Fastenthe rail with the two washered bolts previously removed.
Tighten securely.
Use onlythesebolts! Useof anyotherbolts will causeserious
damageto dooropener.
• Inserta 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolt into the cover protection bolt
hole in the rail as shown. Tighten securelywith a 5/16" lock
washer and nut.
NOTE:Thisbolt prevents trolley over-traveLKeepa 2" (5 mm)
minimum betweenthe trolley and this bolt whenadjusting travel
limits (seepage 27).
HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE
Hex Bolt Nut
5/16"-18x7/8" 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
To avoid serious damageto opener,ONLYusebolts/fasteners
mounted in top of motor unit.

ASSEMBLY STEP 4
Install the Chain/CableandAttachthe SprocketCover
INSTALLINGTHECHAIN/CABLE
1. Pullthe cable loop from the carton andfasten it to thetrolley
with a master link from the hardwarebag (Figure1).
•Push pins of master link LeaveChain&
bar through cableloop and
hole in front end of trolley.
• Push masterlink capover
pins and past pin notches.
• Slide clip-on spring over
capand onto pin notches
until both pins are securely
locked in place.
Cable Inside
Dispensing
Cartonto
king
KeepChain and Cable
Taut When Dispensing
2. With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispensethe cable
around the pulley.
3. Continue along the rail and aroundthe motor unit sprocket
(Figure2). The sprocket teeth must engagethe chain.Continue
forward to the trolley threadedshaft.
4. Usethe second master link to connect the chainto the flat end
of the shaft (Figure1). Checkto makesurethe chainis not
twisted.
5. Removethe screwdriver.
ATTACHINGTHESPROCKETCOVER
Insert the backtab in the slot on the back of the mounting plate.
Squeezethe cover slightly and insert the front tab (Figure3).
To avoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingers from moving
garagedoor opener:
• ALWAYSkeephandclear of sprocket while operatingopener.
• Securelyattachsprocket cover BEFOREoperating.
FigureIMasterLink
Clip-On Spring,
Master"_
Master Link Flat end Link Cap i _ -
Clip-On Spring , of Trolley _ yf
Master _ _ Threaded Shaft.x¢_.,, y._..
_boLi:k Cap[_, _'_ _,i" _Rt! Chain
f -¢--_._ d:Y'<"-Master
INSTALLCHAIN& CABLE
INTHIS DIRECTION
Figure3
Sprocket
Cover
Figure2 MotorUnit
Sprocket
10