Craftsman 139.53985 User manual

®
1/2 HP
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA
For Residential Use Only/Sólo para uso residencial
Model/Modelo 139.53985
®
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.sears.com/craftsman
Owner’s Manual/Manual Del Propietario
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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.
Leer y seguir todas las reglas de
seguridad y las instrucciones de
operación antes de usar este
producto por primera vez.
Guardar este manual cerca de la
puerta de la cochera.
Se deben realizar revisiones
periódicas del abridor de puertas
para asegurar su operación
segura.

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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 the chain/cable................................................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 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 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 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 39
Service Numbers 40
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
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
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.

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Pliers
Wire Cutters Claw Hammer
Hack Saw
Screwdriver
Adjustable End WrenchLocking pliers
Sockets and Wrench
1/2", 5/8", 7/16", 9/16"
and 1/4"
Drill
Tape Measure
2
1
Stepladder
Pencil
Drill Bits
3/16", 5/16"
and 5/32"
Carpenter's
Level
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 WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING

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 24 for details.
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 17.
FINISHED CEILING
Motor unit
Rail
Wall-
mounted
Door
Control
OR
Torsion Spring
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed.
Vertical
Centerline
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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" (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 high (2.13 m), see
rail extension kits listed on Accessories page.
Trolley
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
Header
Bracket
Straight
Door
Arm Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Door
Bracket
Curved
Door
Arm
Garage
Door
Spring Chain
Trolley
Stop Bolt
CLOSED POSITION

Access
Door
Safety
Reversing Sensor
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Door
Bracket Straight
Door
Arm
Garage
Door
CLOSED POSITION
Header
Bracket Curved
Door Arm
Chain
Emergency
Release
Rope &
Handle
Cable
Rail
Trolley Stop Bolt
Header
Wall
Safety Reversing Sensor
Access
Door
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 17
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
Slack in chain tension
is normal when garage
door is closed
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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 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" (6 mm). Otherwise,
the safety reversal system may not work properly.
• The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to
eliminate the gap.
Header
Bracket
Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Door Bracket
Curved
Door
Arm
Header
Wall
Cable
Rail
Garage Door
Trolley Stop Bolt
CLOSED POSITION
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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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
Straight Door
Arm Section
Curved Door
Arm Section
Safety Labels
and
Literature
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Chain
Idler Pulley
Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses
Chain and Cable
Hanging Brackets
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
Bell Wire attached
Door Bracket
SECURITY✚ Three-Function
Remote Control with Visor Clip (2)
Trolley
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
Rail
Center/Back
Sections
U Bracket
Rail
Front (header)
Section
LOCK
LIGHT
Premium Control Console
Keyless Entry
Header Bracket
Chain Spreader

Master
Link (2) Idler Bolt (1)
Nut
3/8" (1)
Trolley Threaded Shaft (1)
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4" (2)
Lock Washer
3/8" (1)
Chain Spreader (2) Lock Nut
1/4"-20 (2)
Spacer (2)
Wing Nut
1/4"-20 (2)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20 x 1/2" (2) Handle
Nut 5/16"-18 (8)
Ring
Fastener (3)
Insulated
Staples (30)
Dry Wall Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16" x 1" (1)
Rope
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" (2)
Lock Washer 5/16" (7)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4)
Clevis Pin
5/16" x 1-1/4" (1)
Lag Screw
5/16"-18 x 1-7/8" (2) Screw
6AB x 1-1/4" (2) Screw 6-32 x 1" (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16" x 1-1/2" (1)
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
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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.
8" (20 cm) Distance from
Idler Pulley Hole
Front Rail
(TO DOOR)
Window
Cut-Out
Locking Pliers
Idler
Pulley
Hole
Tabs
Back Rails
(TO MOTOR UNIT)
Trolley
Tapered
End
Tapered
End
Inner Trolley
Wear Pads
Outer Trolley
Tapered
End
Tapered
End
Clip
Tapered
End of
Rail
FRONT RAIL
(TOP)
KEEP LARGER
HOLE ON TOP
To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and
fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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 5-piece rail uses four back rails.
NOTE: Using the sequence above ,the clips will be
facing down.
1. Remove the straight door arm and hanging
brackets packaged inside the front rail and set
aside for Installation Step 5 and 12. 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.
NOTE: Rail sections may be assembled with the
clips up or down (down is preferred) disassembly of
rail may damage clips.
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.

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To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener,
use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Install the Idler Pulley
•Lay the chain/cable beside the rail, as shown.
Grasp the end of the cable and pass
approximately 12" (30 cm) 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.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Idler
Pulley
Grease
Inside Pulley
3/8" Lock
Washer
3/8" Nut Cable Link
Idler
Bolt
Locking Pliers
Trolley
Stop Hole
Chain and
Cable Pulley Rail
Bolt
Nut
Washer
Trolley
Idler Pulley
Trolley
Stop Hole
Bolt
Nut 3/8" Lock Washer 3/8"
Idler Bolt Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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.
Do NOT over tighten.
•Remove the two bolts from the top of the motor
unit.
•Place the U bracket, flat side down onto the motor
unit and align the bracket hole 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.
•Attach spreader to the motor unit with two screws.
Bolt
Hex Screws
8-32x7/16"
Chain
Spreader
Motor Unit
Sprocket
"U" Bracket
Lock Nut
SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS
ON TOPAND SIDES
OF BRACKET
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
Bolt
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Idler
Pulley Round Hole
Master Link
Clip-On Spring Master
Link Cap
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft Master
Link Bar
Cable Link
Cable
Pin
Notch
Master Link
Clip-On Spring Master
Link Cap
Slotted Hole
Master
Link Bar
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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.
Leave Chain and Cable
Inside Dispensing
Carton to Prevent Kinking.
Dispensing Carton
Keep Chain and Cable
Taut When Dispensing
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
Figure 1
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Inner Nut
5/16"
Lock
Washer
5/16"
Round
Hole
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Figure 3
Figure 4
ASSEMBLY STEP 4
Install the Chain/Cable
1.Pull the cable around the idler pulley and toward
the trolley.
2.Connect the cable to the retaining slot on the
trolley, as shown (Figure 1):
• From below, push pins of master link bar up
through cable link 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 into the slot on the chain spreader,
around the sprocket onto the chain spreader and
continuing to the trolley assembly. 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.
Motor Unit
Sprocket
"U" Bracket
Lock Nut
Chain
Spreader
Figure 2

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 1/4" (6 mm)
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.
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
WARNING
WARNING
Outer
Nut Lock
Washer
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Inner Nut
To Tighten
Inner Nut
To Tighten Outer Nut
Base of Rail Mid length of Rail
Chain
1/4" (6 mm)
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 (2.13 m) or more
above floor.
6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) 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
(1.52 m)
• 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 one-
inch (2.5 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on
the floor.

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One-piece door
with horizontal
track
Header Wall
Ceiling
Track
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
2" (5 cm)
Sectional door
with curved track
Door
Track
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
2" (5 cm)
Finished
Ceiling
Vertical
Centerline
Header
Wall 2x4 Structural
Supports
Vertical
Centerline
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
(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 13.
3.Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the
header wall 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 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
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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Header Wall Vertical
Centerline
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
2x4
Unfinished
Ceiling
2x4
OPTIONAL
CEILING MOUNT
FOR
HEADER BRACKET
Structural
Supports
Door
Highest Point
of Travel
Header Wall
Pivot
Distance
Floor
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Floor
Distance
Jamb
Hardware
One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware
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" (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.

Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Vertical Centerline
– Finished Ceiling –
Door
Spring
Header Wall
UP
Ceiling Mounting Holes
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Header
Bracket
Vertical
Centerline
Garage Door
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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" (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.
• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and
fasten bracket securely to a structural support with
the hardware provided.
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
UP
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting Holes
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Vertical
Centerline
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
Door Spring
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Centerline
Header
Bracket

Opener Carton or
Temporary
Support
Garage
Door
OPTION WITH
EXISTING CRAFTSMAN
INSTALLATION
Header Bracket
Idler Pulley
Header Wall
Header
Bracket
Mounting
Hole
Existing
Header Bracket
Spacer Mounting
Hole
Existing
Clevis Pin
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Ring fastener
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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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.

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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.
INSTALLATION STEP 4
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH
TRACK
A2x4 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 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.
2x4
Door
Trolley
Header
Bracket
Top of Door
Top of Motor
ENGAGED RELEASED
Trolley
Release Arm
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING

Measure
Distance Lag Screws
5/16"-18 x 1-7/8"
Structural
Supports
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Bracket
(Not Provided)
Lag Screws
5/16"-18 x 1-7/8"
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
— Finished Ceiling —
Hidden
Support
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
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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"-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.
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.
Hex Bolt
5/16"- 18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
Lag Screw
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 1
Figure 2
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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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. 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" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of
bell wire and connect to the two screw terminals
on back of door control by color: white wire to
2 and white/red wire to the 1.
2.Remove white cover by gently prying at slot in top
of the cover with a small flat head screwdriver.
Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4"self-tapping screws
(drywall installation) or 6-32x1" machine screws
(into gang box) as follows:
• Install bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) 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 over tighten.
• 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. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from end of bell
wire. Connect bell wire to the quick-connect
terminals as follows: white to white and white/red
to red.
NOTE: When connecting multiple door controls to
the opener, twist same color wires together. Insert
wires into quick-connect holes: white to white and
red/white to red.
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
(1.52 m), 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
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Dry Wall Anchors
Insulated
Staples
Screw 6AB x 1-1/4"
Control Console (std installation)
Screw 6-32 x 1"
Control Console (pre-wired)
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Outside Keylock Accessory Connections
To opener quick-connect terminals: white to white;
white/red to red.
To Replace,
Insert Top
Tabs First
To Remove,
Twist
Here
PRE-WIRED
INSTALLATION
REMOVE & REPLACE COVER
LOCK
LIGHT
Figure 1 Figure 2
24 Volt
2-Conductor
Bell Wire in
Gang Box
PREMIUM
CONTROL CONSOLE
Terminal
Screws
(BACK VIEW)
Top
Mounting
Hole
Bottom
Mounting
Hole
WHITE
2
RED
1
Bell
Wire
Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
7/16"
Red GreyWhite
Lock
Light
Lighted
Push Button
LOCK
LIGHT
2-Conductor
Bell Wire
Quick-Connect
Terminals
Antenna
To release wire, push in
tab with screwdriver tip
Door Control
Connections

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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 100 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 will 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 light bulbs. The use of
short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the
endpanel or light socket.
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. Ensure that the rope and handle
clear the tops of all vehicles to avoid
entanglement. 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.
Lens
Hinge
100 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb
Release Tab
100 Watt (Max)
Standard
Light Bulb
Trolley
Release arm
NOTICE
Emergency
Release Handle
Overhand
Knot
Trolley
• 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
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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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.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
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.
RIGHT WRONG
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
Black Wire
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
White Wire
Black
Wire