Craftsman 139.53954 User manual

Owner's Manual/Manual Del Propietario
1/2 HP
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA
For Residential Use Only/S61o para uso residencial
Model/Modelo 139.53954
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Read and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions before
first use of this product.
Fasten the manual near the garage
door after installation.
Leer y seguir todas las reglas de
seguridad y las instrucciones de
operacibn antes de usar este
producto por primera vez.
Guardar este manual cerca de la
puerta de la cochera.
Periodic checks of the opener are
required to ensure safe operation. Se deben realizar revisiones peribdicas del abridor de puertas
para asegurar su operacibn
segura.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2. 7
Safety symbol and signal word review ...................... .2
Preparing your garage door ........................................ 3
Tools needed ............................................................... 3
Planning ................................................................ ..4-5
Carton inventory......................................................... .6
Hardware inventory ..................................................... 7
Assembly 8-11
Assemble the rail and install trolley. .......................... .8
Fasten rail to motor unit and install idler pulley ......... .9
Install belt and attach belt cap retainer .................... 10
Set the belt tension .................................................... 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 lights ...................................................... .19
Attach the emergency release rope and handle ...... 19
Electrical requirements ............................................ .20
Install the Protector System ®............................... .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 Protector System ®....................................... .30
Operation 31.34
Operation safety instructions .................................... .31
Using your garage door opener ................................ 31
Using the walt-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 Controls .................................. .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
Service Numbers
39
40
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.
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 etectdc shock. Read the warnings carefully.
When you see this Signal Word on the following
pages, it wilt 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.
2

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.
Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYORDEATH:
•ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if
garagedoor binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An
unbalancedgaragedoor may not reversewhen
required.
• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor, door
springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware,all
of which are under EXTREMEtension.
• DisableALL locks and remove ALL ropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling and operating garage
door openerto avoid entanglement.
Toprevent damageto garage door and opener:
• ALWAYSdisablelocks BEFOREinstalling and operating
the opener.
• ONLYoperategaragedoor opener at 120V,60 Hzto
avoid malfunction and damage.
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door
Level
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the
opener, instructions will call for hand tools as
illustrated below.
Pencil
Stepladder
Tape Measure
D_ Wire Cutters
Drill 3/16", 5/16" ff_
and 5/32" "--"-_P_iers
", ", ", " Locking ptiers
and 1/4"
Screwdriver
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Adjustable End Wrench
3

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 walt 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 mounfing of
the safety reversing sensor will require hardware
not provided.
Do you have an access door in addition to the
garage door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency Key
Release is required. See Accessories page.
Look at the garage door where it meets the floor.
Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the
door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the
safety reversal system may not work properly. See
Adjustment Step 3. Floor or door should be
repaired.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATIONS
Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass
panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical
reinforcement is required (Installation Step 11).
The opener should be installed above the center of
the door. If there is a torsion spring or center
bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it
may be installed within 4 feet (1.22 m) to the left or
right of the door center. See Installation Steps 1
and 11.
• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see
rail extension kits listed on Accessories page.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with
glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details.
Header Wall
Rail
Extension Spr_ng _
OR
j Torsion Spring
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 17
/Motor unit
Wall-
Door
Control
Safety Reversing Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed f/4"
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
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CLOSED POSITION
Header
Bracket Trolley
Stop Bolt Trolley
Garage
Door
Spring
Curved
eader Door
/all Arm
arage
oor Bracket
Belt
Emergency Release
Rope & Handle
4

Planning (continued)
ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS
•Generally, a one-piece door does not require
reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to
the information relating to sectional doors in
Installation Step 11.
• Depending on your door's construction, you may
need additional mounting hardware for the door
bracket (Step 11).
Without a properly working safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLYINJUREDor KILLEDby a closing garage
door.
• Thegap betweenthe bottom of the garage door and
thefloor MUSTNOTexceed1/4" (6 ram). Otherwise,
the safety reversal system may not work properly.
• Thefloor or the garagedoor MUSTbe repaired to
eliminate the gap.
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
Header Wall
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page f 7.
Rail Motor Unit
Access
Door
©
Safety Reversing Sensor
Safety_
Gap between floor Sensor
and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 ram)
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Wall-mounted
Door Control
leader
_'all
CLOSED POSITION
Trolley Stop Bolt
Bracket
_r_edD°°rBracket Straight Curved
Door Door
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Reversing
Gap between floor Sensor
and bottom of door
Safety must not exceed 1/4" (6 ram)
Reversing Sensor
CLOSED POSITION
Trolley Stop Bolt Belt Trolley
_-Header Cu_ed _
Bracket Door Arm
Door I
_ Bracket Straight
Door
Garage Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope &
Handle
5

Carton Inventory
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.
SECURITY+
Three-Function Remote Control
with Visor Clip (1) Light Lens (2)
The Motor Unit
Trolley
Belt Cap
Door Control Button
Rail
Center/Back
Sections
Ranging Brackets
Rail
Front (header)
Section
Safety Sensor
Bracket
Door Bracket
Header Bracket
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire
attached
Curved Door
Arm Section
Safety Labels
and
Literature Straight Door
Arm Section
6

Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
© ©
Lock Nut Lock Washer t"_A
1/4"-20 x 7/16 (12) 3/8" (1)
_] Belt Spreader (2)
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4 (2)
©
Nut
3/8" (1)
i
Master
Link (2)
Trolley Threaded Shaft (1) Spring/Trolley Nut (1)
Idler Bolt (1)
Hex Bolt Hex Bo_t
5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) 1/4" - 20 x 5/8" (4)
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
© ©
Spacer (2) Nut Lock Washer
5/16"-18 (4) 5/16" (7)
Rope
@
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2)
Lag Screw Screw
5/16"-18 x 1-7/8" (2) 6AB x 1-1/4" (2)
o] _ oJ
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin
5/16" x 1-1/2" (1) 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1)
Carriage Bolt Wing Nut
1/4"-20 x 1/2" (2) 1/4"-20 (2)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" (2)
Handle ©
Screw Dry Wall Ring
6-32 x 1" (2) Anchors (2) Fastener (3)
Clevis Pin Insulated
5/16" x 1" (1) Staples (30)
7

ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Assemble the Rail & Install the Trolley
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
garage door opener until instructed to do so.
The front rail has a cut out "window" at the door end
(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" (8.9 cm) 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" (12 cm)
from the far end. A 3-piece rail uses two back rails.
1. Remove the straight door arm 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 wilt lock into place.
Toprevent INJURYfrom pinching, keephandsand
fingers away from the joints while assemblingthe rail.
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" (20 cm) 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.
End
Tapered
Back Rails
(TO MOTOR UNIT)
8" (20 cm) Distance from
Idler Pulley Hole
Locking Pliers
Idler Window
Hole Cut-Out
Tabs
Inner Trolley
Front Rail
(TO DOOR)
Outer Trolley
-Wear Pads
8

ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
•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.
• Remove the two bolts 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 bolt holes.
Fasten with the previously removed bolts.
• 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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE _"r'-'_'_"l
q Lock Nut
Bolt 1/4"-20 x I-3/4 1/4"-20
Toavoid SERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener,use
ONLYthose bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the
opener.
Motor Unit
Bolts _ Sprocket
"U" Bracket
Bolt
Cover
Logk Nut
SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS
ON TOP AND SIDES
OF BRACKET
ook Belt Spreader
into Back Slots,
then Snap Tab
Into Front SIot
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Install the Idler Pulley
• 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 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" tock 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"-20 x 1-3/4 bolt into the trolley stop
hole in the front of the rail as shown. Tighten
securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.
Grease
Inside Pulley
3/8" Lock Trolley Idler
Washer Pulley
0HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE @ @
idler Bolt Bolt 114"-20 x 1-3/4 Lock Nut 1/4"-20 Nut 3/8" Lock Washer 3/8"
9

ASSEMBLY STEP 4
Install the Belt and Attach the Belt
Cap Retainer
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.
3. With the trolley against the pliers, dispense the
remainder of the belt along the rail length toward
the motor unit and around the sprocket. The
sprocket teeth must engage the belt.
4. Check to make sure the belt is not twisted, then
connect it to the flat end of the trolley threaded
shaft with the master link, as illustrated:
•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. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole
in the trolley. Be sure the belt is not twisted, and
the ribbed side faces the rail.
Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingers from
moving garage door opener:
•ALWAYSkeephand clear of sprocket while operating
opener.
• Securelyattach sprocket cover BEFOREoperating.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Hex Screw 8 x 3/8"
Spring/Trolley Nut
6. Hold the belt at the trolley shaft as you thread the
spring nut by hand onto the shaft until finger tight
against the trolley. Do not use any tools.
7. Remove the locking pliers. J___
8. Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit /_/j/
•Master Link .
sprocket as shown and fasten to the mounting Cli On_rin ""*_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_ /_/'_/
•.p- bp g
plate with 8 x 3/8" hex screws provided. __
Master Link Cap _- /.. "
Pin
Trolley Master
Threaded Link Bar
Shaft
Round
Hole
Retaining
Troltey Slot
_Hex Screws
Idler Pulley Belt Cap _ #8 x 3/8"
Retainer _ Motor Unit
J Sprocket
Plate
_Spdng Nut
lO

ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Set the Tension
•Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring
slots and brace it firmly against the trolley.
• Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square end.
Rotate the nut about 1/4" turn until the spring
releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley.
This sets the spring to optimum belt tension.
You have now finished assembling your garage
door opener. Please read the following warnings
before proceeding to the installation section. End
Trolley
Nut Ring
(2.5 cm)
Nut Ring Slot
! End
Nut Ring /
(3.18 cm)
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGS 8. NEVERwear watches,rings or loose clothing while
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced
and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced
door may not reversewhen required and could result in
SEVEREINJURYor DEATH.
3.All repairsto cables,spring assembliesand other
hardwareMUST be madeby a trained door systems
technician BEFOREinstalling opener.
4. Disableall locks and removeall ropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling openerto avoid
entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
abovefloor.
6. Mount emergency releasehandle6 feet (1.83 m) above
floor.
7. NEVERconnect garagedoor openerto powersource
until instructed to do so.
installing or servicing opener.They could be caught in
garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garagedoor control:
• within sight of the garagedoor
• out of reachof children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.52m)
• awayfrom all moving parts of the door.
10. Placeentrapmentwarning label on wall next to garage
door control.
11. Placemanual release/safetyreverse test label in plain
view on inside of garagedoor.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUSTreverse on contact with a one-
inch (2.5 cm) high object (or a 2 x 4 laidflat) on the
floor.
11

INSTALLATION STEP 1
Determine the Header Bracket
Location
Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
•HeaderbracketMUSTbe RIGIDLYfastenedto
structural support on headerwall or ceiling, otherwise
garagedoor might not reversewhen required. DONOT
install header bracketover drywall.
• Concreteanchors MUST be usedif mounting header
bracket or 2 x 4 into masonry.
• NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor,
springs, cables, pulleys, brackets,or their hardware,all
of which are under EXTREMEtension.
• ALWAYScalla trained door systems technician if
garagedoor binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An
unbalancedgarage door might not reversewhen
required.
Vertical
Center_ine Finished Ceiling
2x4 Structural
Supports
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
(1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center
only if atorsion 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 2 x 4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)
to securely fasten the 2 x 4 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 walt 2" (5 cm) 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" (5 cm). See accessory page 39.
Proceed toStep _page 14.
Ceiling
Header Wall
I--2" (5cm) Track
i
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Sectional door
with curved
track
One-piece
door with
horizontal
track
Header Wa_l Track
H_rhraeSvteP°int
Highest Point
of Travel
12

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 2 x 4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)
to securely fasten the 2 x 4 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" (20 cm) 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.
EXAMPLE
Distance from top of door
(at highest point of travel) to floor ..... 92" 2.3 m
Actual height of door ............... -88" 2.2 m
Remainder ........................ 4" 10 cm
Add ............................. +8" 20 cm
Bracket height on header wall ....... =12" 30 cm
(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.
Unfinished
Ceiling
Header Wall Vertical
Center_ine 2x4
DOlOr 1
Header Wal!
Highest Point
of Travel
Y
rFloor
One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware
OPTIONAL
CEILING MOUNT
FOR
HEADER BRACKET
I Highest Point
of Travel
Header Wall T
.-- ,,/, ,,
7f j
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
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
•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.
HARDWARESHOWNACTUALSIZE
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting Holes
Header
Wall
2x4
Structural
Suppo_
/
/
/
if
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Ve_ical
Centerline
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Door Spring
f
Garage
Door
Centerline
CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as
shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more
than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow
is pointing away from the walt. 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.
Ceiling Mounting Holes
6" (15 cm) Maximul
Door /
/
JLag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Header Wall
14

Header Wall
/ Header Bracket
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.
Mounting
MOle
Door
Spacer Mounting
Hole
OPTION WITH
EXISTING CRAFTSMAN
INSTALLATION
Opener Carton or
Support
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
O
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-I12" Ring fastener
15

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 2 x 4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need
help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2 x 4 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.
Toprevent damageto garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2 x 4 placedon top section of door.
ENGAGED
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" (5 cm) above this point.
Header
/Bracket
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i
_1 Top of Door
Top of Motor Unit
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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"-18xl-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.
Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom afalling
garagedoor opener,fasten it SECURELYto structural
supports of the garage.Concreteanchors MUSTbe used
if installing any brackets into masonry.
Figure 1
Suppo_s
Measure
Distance
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" ',
Lock Washer
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws
5/16"-18 x 1-7/8"
Figure 2
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8"
- Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut5/16"-18
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Hex Bolt
5/16"- 18x7/8"
Lag Screw
5/16"-18xl-7/8"
©
Nut 5/16"-18 ©
Lock Washer 5/16"
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INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install the Door Control
Locate door control within sight of door, at a
minimum height of 5 feet (1.52 m) where small
children cannot reach, away from moving parts of
door and door hardware.
1. Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from one end of bell
wire and connect to the two terminal screws on
back of door control by color: white to 2 and
white/red to 1.
2. Fasten the Door Control Button securely with
6ABx1-1/2" screws. If installing into drywall, drill
5/32" holes and use the anchors provided.
3. 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 walt 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 SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:
• Be sure power is not connectedBEFOREinstalling door
control.
• ConnectONLYto 24 VOLTlow voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garagedoor:
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of
reachof children at a minimum height of 5 feet
(1.52 m) and away from all moving parts of door.
• NEVERpermit children to operateor play with door
control push buttons or remote control transmitters.
• Activate door ONLYwhen it can be seenclearly,is
properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door
travel.
• ALWAYSkeepgaragedoor in sight until completely
closed. NEVERpermit anyoneto cross path of closing
garagedoor.
Outside Keylock Accessory Connections
I ToOlo.pener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
6AB x 1-1/2" Screw Dry Wall Anchors
Door Control Button Insulated
Staples
2 Conductor Bell Wire
Opener r
Terminal Screws
Bell
Wire
J
Terminal
Screws {BACK VIEW)
DOORCONTROLBUTTON
Antenna
O
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INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Lights
•Press the release tabs on both sides of lens.
Gently rotate lens back and downward until the
lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not
remove the lens.
• Install up to a 75 watt maximum light bulb in each
socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for
approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is
connected. Then the lights wilt turn OFF.
• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration,
replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb.
NOTE: Use only standard fight bulbs. The use of
short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the
endpanel or light socket.
Lens
Tab
Lens
75 Watt Max.
Lens f
Tab
Lens
Guide
Lens
JS_ot
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" (2.5 cm) 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 (1.83 m)
above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot.
•Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
a falling garagedoor:
- If possible, useemergencyreleasehandleto
disengagetrolley ONLYwhen garage door is
CLOSED.Weakor brokensprings or unbalanced
door could result in an open door falling rapidly
and/or unexpectedly.
- NEVERuseemergency releasehandle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVERusehandle to pull door open or closed. If rope
knot becomesuntied, you could fall.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rape, heat seal
the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent
unraveling.
Trolley
Trolley _
Tro!tey
Release arm
Emergency _ _ KOnve[hand
Release Handle )_-
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INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door
opener has a grounding type plug with a third
grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding
type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you
have, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet.
@wo@
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.
Toprevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
•Be sure poweris not connectedto the opener,and
disconnect powerto circuit BEFOREremoving cover to
establish permanentwiring connection.
• Garagedoor installation and wiring MUSTbe in
compliancewith all localelectrical and building codes.
• NEVERusean extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or
changeplugin anyway to makeit fit outlet. Be sure
the opener is grounded.
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw_
Black
_ Wire
White Wire
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