Craftsman 139.53990DS User manual

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3/4 HP
315_N= GARAGE DOOR OPENER
ABRIDOR DE PUERTA DE COCHERA DE 315_N.
For Residential Use Only/S61o para uso residencial
iViodel/IViodelo • 139.53990DS
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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
operaci6n antes de usar este
producto por prirnera 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 peri6dicas del abridor de puertas
para asegurar su operaci6n
segura.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
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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 the trolley ...................... 8
Fasten the rail to the motor unit and
install the idler pulley .................................................. 9
Install the chain/cable ............................................... 10
Tighten the chain ....................................................... 11
Installation 11-26
Installation safety instructions ................................... 11
Determine the header bracket location .................... 12
Install the header bracket ......................................... 13
Attach the rail to the header bracket ........................ 14
Position the opener .................................................. 15
Hang the opener ....................................................... 16
Install the door control .............................................. 17
Install the lights ......................................................... 18
Attach the emergency release rope and handle ...... 18
Electrical requirements ............................................. 19
Install The Protector System _.............................. 20-22
Fasten the door bracket ...................................... 23-24
Connect the door arm to the trolley ..................... 25-26
iNTRODUCTiON
Safety Symbol
and Signal Word Review
Adjustment 27-29
Adjust the travel limits .............................................. 27
Adjust the force ........................................................ 28
Test the safety reversal system ................................ 29
Test The Protector System _R_'...................................... 29
Operation 30-34
Operation safety instructions .................................... 30
Using your garage door opener ............................... 30
Using the wall-mounted Door Control ...................... 31
To open the door manually ....................................... 31
Care of your garage door opener ............................. 32
Having a problem? ................................................... 33
Diagnostic chart ........................................................ 34
Programming 35-36
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .... 35
To erase all codes .................................................... 35
3-Function Remotes ................................................. 35
To add, reprogram 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
Repair Parts
and Service
39
Back Cover
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.

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.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
•ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if
garagedoor binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An
unbalancedgaragedoor may NOTreversewhen
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 removeALL ropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling and operating garage
door opener to avoidentanglement.
To prevent damageto garage door and opener:
•ALWAYSdisable locks BEFOREinstalling and
operating the opener.
•ONLYoperategaragedoor opener at 120V, 60 Hzto
avoid malfunction and damage.
Sectional Door
One=Piece Door
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the
opener, instructions will call for hand tools as
illustrated below.
Stepladder
Level (optional)
Tape Measure
Drill 3/16", 5/16"
_:_ and 5/32"
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and 1/4"
Pencil Hack Saw
Wire Cutters Screwdriver
Adjustable End Wrench

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 (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 23for details.
HeaderWall
FINISHEDCEILING
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed.
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 16.
Extension Spring
OR
g
Mc :or unit
I of Garage
Wall-mounted
Door Control
Safety Reversing Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Safety Reversing Sensor
Access Door
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
Header
Bracket CLOSED POSITION
Rail Tab Trolley
Chain
Door
Bracket
Curved
Door Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope &
Handle

Planning (Continued)
ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS
• Generally, a one-piece door does not require
reinforcement, if your door is lightweight, refer to
the information relating to sectional doors in
installation Step 11.
• Depending on your door's construction, you may
need additional mounting hardware for the door
bracket (Step 11).
Without a properly working safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLYINJUREDor KILLEDby a closing garage
door.
•Thegap betweenthe bottom of the garagedoor and
the floor MUST NOTexceed1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,
the safety reversal system may NOTwork properly.
•Thefloor or the garage door MUSTbe repairedto
eliminate the gap.
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
FINISHEDCEILING /\_,__
Support bracket & fastening _
hardware is required. '_ /_
See page 16. ._ _____
HeaderWall _i , . . X__
blaCKIn cnaln tension Is _ I ....
_ormal when garage door Motor Unit
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IIN#I Rai,Tab Bab,e
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__ ._______ _ Bracket
Safety
Reversing
Gap between floor Sensor
Trolley
Safety and bottom of door must
Reversing not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Sensor
ONE-PIECE DOOR WiTH TRACK _
S - Hea_er_
Reversing
Gap between floor and Sensor
Safety Reversing bottom of door must
Sensor not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
ight Cuwed
Door Door
Arm Arm
GarageDoor
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
CLOSEDPOSiTiON
Rail Tab Cable
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i:iracKet Arm
///i'AL- Garage
///A Door ,1
Chain
Emergency
Release
--Rope &
Handle
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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.
SECURITY+_
3-Function Remote Control
Motion Detecting Control Console
Chain Spreader
Trolley SECURITY+_
Keyless Entry
Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses
@
Idler Pulley
Rail
Front (header)
Section
Header Bracket
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket (2)
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eyeand 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
Bell Wire attached
Rail
Center/Back
Sections
Chain and Cable
Door Bracket
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Curved Door
Arm Section
2-Conductor BellWire
White & White/Red
Safety Labels
and Literature
Hanging Brackets
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Straight Door
Arm Section

Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
Lock Nut Lock Washer 3/8" Nut 3/8" Washer 5/8" (2)
1/4"-20
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Bolt 1/4"-20x2-1/2
Master
Link (2)
Trolley Threaded Shaft
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Spacer(2) Idler Bolt
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20xl/2" (2) Wing Nut Ring 1/4"-20 (2) Fastener (3)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl -5/8" (4)
Hex B01t
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Screw
6ABxl" (2)
Nut 5/16"-18 (6)
Lock Washer 5/16" (5)
Insulated Staples
(Not shown)
Handle
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"xl -1/2"
Drywall Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"xl"
Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4"
Rope

ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Assernble 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.
The front and back rail both have rail tabs. These rail
tabs MUST be on 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 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.
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.
To prevent iNJURYfrom pinching, keephandsand
fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail.
4. As a temporary trolley stop, insert a screwdriver into
the hole 10" (25 cm) away from the front 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.
Outer Trolley
\
Inner Tr011ey
Wear Pads SLIDETO STOPS
ONTOP AND
SIDESOF
"U"BRACKET
Trolley\
FrontRail Section
(TO DOOR)
Rail Tab
Window
Cut-Out

ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
1. Insert a 1/4"-20x2-1/2 bolt, washer and spacer into
the cover protection bolt hole on the back end of
the rail as shown. Install lower spacer and washer
then tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.
DO NOT overtighten.
2. Remove the bolt and lock nut 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.
Fasten the "U" bracket with the previously removed
bolt and lock nut; DO NOT use any power tools.
The use of power tools may permanently damage
the garage door opener.
5. Attach spreader to the motor unit with two screws.
To avoid SERIOUSdamageto garagedoor opener,
use ONLYthose bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
Washer 5/8" _'_
Spacer
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
Hex Screws
8-32x7/16"-_-_1_ I
Bolt
Lock Nut
"U" Bracket
Chain
)reader
Motor Unit Sprocket
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE
Washer 5/8" Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20x2-1/2"
Spacer
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SpacerO
Washer 5/8"
Lock Nut _
1/4"-20
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Install the Idler PuUey
1. 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 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
flat head screwdriver and lift the rail tab until the
tab is vertical (90°).
Chain and
Cable
._ Grease
_ _ _ __lnside Pulley
Lock t _ Idler
Washer _ Pulley
3/8" _i Nut 3/8"
Cable Link
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Idler Bolt Nut 3/8" Lock Washer 3/8'_--f/j
CORRECT
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ASSEMBLY ST P 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 screwdriver, 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).
'Figure 1 _'1
To avoid possible SERIOUSINJURYto fingers from
moving garage door opener:
*ALWAYSkeephand clearof sprocket while operating
opener.
*Securely attachchain spreader BEFOREoperating.
6. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in
the trolley. Be sure the chain is not twisted
(Figure 3).
7. Loosely thread the outer nut onto the trolley
threaded shaft.
8. Remove the screwdriver.
Figure 2
Dispensing Carton
_ _ea_ee C_sa-'pnenanidnCab'e
o Prevent Kinking.
KeepChain and Cable
Taut When Dispensing
_
Sprocket
Figure 3
Outer Nut
Master Link
Inner Nut
Lock Washer
FrontRail
Section
(TO DOOR)
Threaded
Shaft
Master
Link
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ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tighten the Chain
1. Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the
trolley threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
2. To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction
shown (Figure 1).
3. 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
ff 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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Trolley
Outer Lock Threaded
Nut Washer Shaft
To Tighten Outer Nut
Inner Nut
To Tighten
Inner Nut
Chain
_1/4"(6 mm)
Base f Rail Mid length of Rail
iNSTALLATiON
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLYon properly balanced
and lubricated garagedoor. An improperly balanced
door may NOT reversewhen required and could result
in SEVEREINJURYor DEATH.
3.ALL repairs to cables,spring assemblies and other
hardwareMUSTbe madeby a trained door systems
technician BEFOREinstalling opener.
4. DisableALL locks and remove ALL ropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling opener to avoid
entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
abovefloor.
6. Mount emergencyreleasewithin reach,but at least 6
feet (1.8 m) abovethe floor and avoiding contact with
vehicles to avoidaccidental release.
7. NEVERconnect garagedoor opener to power source
until instructed to do so.
8. NEVERwearwatches, rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing opener.They could be caught in
garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garagedoor control:
•within sight of the garage door.
•out of reachof children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m).
•awayfrom ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Placeentrapment warning labelon wall next to garage
door control.
11. Placemanual release/safetyreversetest label in plain
view on inside of garage door.
12. Uponcompletion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUST reverseon contact with a
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on
the floor.
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 1
Determine the Header Bracket
Location
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
•HeaderbracketMUST be RIGIDLYfastened to
structural support on headerwall or ceiling, otherwise
garagedoor might NOTreversewhen required. DO
NOTinstall header bracketover drywall.
•Concreteanchors MUSTbe usedif mounting header
bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
•NEVERtry to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor,
springs, cables,pulleys, brackets,or their hardware,
ALL of which are under EXTREMEtension.
•ALWAYScall a trained door systems technician if
garagedoor binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An
unbalancedgaragedoor might NOTreversewhen
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 13) when clearance is minimal. (It
may be mounted on the wail 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 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 13 for ceiling
installation.
Header Wall
Un.f!nished
Ceiling _ BRACKETHEADERFORMOuNTCEILINGOPTIONAL
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
2x4 Structural
Supports
HeaderWall
(5 cm)
HighestPoint
ofTravel
Door Y
Header Wall Track
"====r_2" _ cm)
_ Point
of Travel
T
Sectional deer with curved track One-piecedoorwithhorizontaltrack
Wall
D00r 2° :hest
I _ Point
_Hardware i ofTravel
One-piece deer without track:
jamb hardware
Door
Header Wall
:- 8" (20 cm)
', Highest
,, Point
" of Travel
Pivot
One-piece doer withoot track:
pivot hardware
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iNSTALLATiON ST P 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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
=Header Wall
2x4
Structural
Support
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Horizontal
Line J
HighestPoint of
Garage DoorTravel
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting Holes
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Lag Screws
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
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.
Ceiling Mounting Holes Door
Spring Lag Screws
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
- Header Wall -
Centefline
of GarageDoor
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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'll need help. Have someone hold the
opener securely on a temporary support to aflow the
raft to clear the spring.
2. Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
3. Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
5/16"xl -1/2" as shown.
4. Insert a ring fastener to secure.
Header Wall
Header Bracket
-- Idler Pulley Header
Mounting
Hole
__ Garage
Door Temporary
Support
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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ClevisPin5/16"x1-1/2" Ring Fastener
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|NSTALLAT|OH 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.
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.
To prevent damageto garagedoor, rest garagedoor
opener rail on 2x4 placedon top section of door.
Rail
Door 2x4 is usedto determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
ENGAGED RELEASED o_
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.
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.
Header
Bracket
Top of Door
2x4 is usedto determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three representative installations are shown. Yours
may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled
(Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished
ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 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"-9xl-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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE
'"'"_'_'l'-b_l_ Lag Screw 5/16" 9xl 5/8"
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Look Washer 5/16"
To avoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom afalling
garagedoor opener,fasten it SECURELYto structural
supports of the garage.Concreteanchors MUST be used
if installing any brackets into masonry.
Figure 1
)orts
Measure ',
Distance
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
Figure 2
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided)
i/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut5/16"-18
Figure 3
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl -5/8"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 6
Irestall the Door Control
Locate door control within sight of door, at a
minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 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 1).
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 (Figure 2).
2. Remove cover by gently prying at slot in top of the
cover with a small flat head screwdriver (Figure 3).
Fasten with 6ABxl" 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 overtighten.
• Insert top tabs and snap on cover.
3. (For standard installation only) Run bell wire up
wall and across ceiling to motor unit. Use insulated
staples to secure wire in several places. Do not
pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open
circuit.
4. 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 (Figure 4).
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 Replace,
Insert Top
Tabs First
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:
•Besure power is NOTconnected BEFOREinstalling
door control.
•ConnectONLYto 24 VOLTlow voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garage door:
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of
reachof children at a minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m), and awayfrom ALL moving parts of door.
• NEVERpermit children to operate or playwith 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.
• ALWAYSkeepgarage door in sight until completely
closed. NEVERpermit anyoneto cross pathof closing
garagedoor.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
1_ Insulated Staples
(Not shown)
(std installation)
(Gang box installation) Drywall Anchors
Figure 1
PRE-WIRED II __1
INSTALLATION _
24 Volt
I._£_-'1fl I 2-Conductor
_'q-LtlJ BellWire in
Gang Box
Figure 2
B_TOp Mounting
Hole
Terminal
Screws
Bottom
Mounting
Wire Hole
(BACKVIEW)
Figure 3
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Figure 4
2-Conductor
Push Bar Bell Wire
Lock
Light
) C
@ @
Quick-Connect
Terminals
To release or insert wire,
push in tab with
screwdriver tip
Strip wire 7/16" (11 ram)
Door Control
Connections
Red White Grey Antenna

iNSTALLATiON STEP 7
Install the Lights
1. 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.
2. Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each
socket. Light bulb size should be A19, standard
neck only. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for
approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is
connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
3. Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
4. Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs
for replacement.
NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. The use of
short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the
endpanel or light socket.
To prevent possible OVERHEATINGof the endpanelor
light socket:
•DONOTuseshort neck or specialty light bulbs.
•DONOTuse halogen bulbs. UseONLYincandescent.
To prevent damageto the opener:
•DONOTuse bulbs larger than IOOW.
•ONLYuseA19 size bulbs.
ReleaseTab
100 Watt (Max)_
Standard Light Bulb_/
/
/
/
/
Lens
Hinge
iNSTALLATiON STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release
Rope and Handle
1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope
through the handle. Make sure that "NOTICE" is
right side up. Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
from the end of the emergency release rope.
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 the floor, avoiding contact with
vehicles to prevent accidental release and secure
with a 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 aft vehicles to
avoid entanglement.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
falling garage door:
•If possible, use emergencyreleasehandle to disengage
trolley ONLYwhen garage door is CLOSED.Weak or
broken springs or unbalanceddoor could result in an
open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
•NEVERuse emergencyreleasehandleunless garage
doorway is clearof persons and obstructions.
•NEVERuse handleto pull door open or closed. If rope
knot becomesuntied, you could fall.
Trolley
Emergency_ _verhandn0t
ReleaseHandle
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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.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
•Be sure power isNOTconnectedto the opener,and
disconnect powerto circuit BEFOREremoving cover to
establish permanentwiring connection.
•Garagedoor installationand wiring MUSTbe in
compliancewith ALL localelectrical and building
codes.
•NEVERusean extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or
changeplug in anyway to makeit fit outlet. Besure
the opener is grounded.
PERMANENTWiRiNG
CONNECTION
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:
1. Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the
cover aside.
2. Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
3. 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.
4. Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Black
Ground Wire Wire
White Wire Black Wire
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iNSTALLATiON STEP 10
Install The Protector System®
The safety reversing sensor must be connected
and aligned correctly before the garage door
opener will move in the down direction.
iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON ABOUT
THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR
When properly connected and aligned, the sensor
will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic
beam. The sending eye (with an amber indicator
light) transmits an invisible light beam to the
receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an
obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is
closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open
position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.
The units must be installed inside the garage so that
the sending and receiving eyes face each other
across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the
floor. Either can be installed on the left or right of the
door as long as the sun never shines directly into the
receiving eye lens.
The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the
track of sectional garage doors without additional
hardware.
Be sure power is NOTconnectedto the garagedoor
opener BEFOREinstalling the safety reversing sensor.
To prevent SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a closing
garagedoor:
•Correctly connect and align the safety reversing
sensor. This required safety device MUSTNOTbe
disabled.
•Install the safety reversing sensor so beamis NO
HIGHERthan 6"(15 cm) abovegaragefloor.
If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the
brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface
such as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see
accessories) are available if needed. If installing in
masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each
location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if
repositioning is necessary.
The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed.
No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs,
hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the
beam while the door is closing.
z
S,a!et_yRe rg Invisible Safety Reversing Sensor
tJ(lb cm) max. above floor Protection Area 6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Facing the door from inside the garage
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