Sears Sears Bestl User manual

Sears Bestl/ZnnmMm
Owners Manual
Garage Door Opener
Model 139.53626SR - 1/2H
Model 139.53515SR - 1/2H
CAUTION
LEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
FASTEN THIS MANUAL NEAR THE GARAGE DOOR AFTER
INSTALLATION. ERIODIC CHECKS OF THE O ENER ARE
REQUIRED TO INSURE SATISFACTORY O ERATION.
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
CONTENTS AGE
Safety Rules .....................................
. 2
Operation of Hbur Opener............... .. 3
Maintenance Schedule .................... .. 3
Features of \bur Opener .................. . 4
Specifications................................... .. 4
Accessories...................................... . 4
Carton Check List ............................
.. 5
Y}u’ll Need Tools .............................
Assembly .........................................
.. 6
Installation Information ...................
. 9
installation........................................
Force & Limit Adjustjnent ............... .. 17
Safety Reverse Test......................... .. 18
Setting/Changing Code ...................
.. 19
Having a roblem 7 .........................
.. 20
Repair arts, Rail Assembly ... .. 22
Repair arts, Installation ................
.. 22
Repair arts, Chassis Assembly .. 23
How To Order Repair arts ______ .. 24
Maintenance Agreements ...............
.. 24
Sears Warranty ................................

start By Reading These Important Safety Rules
ATHIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS CAUTION — ERSONAL SAFETY OR RO ERTY
DAMAGE INSTRUCTION. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
THIS GARAGE DOOR O ENER IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OFFER REASONABLY
SAFE SERVICE ROVIDED IT IS INSTALLED AND O ERATED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO COM LY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
ERSONAL INJURY OR RO ERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION: IF YOUR GARAGE HAS NO SERVICE ENTRANCE DOOR, INSTALL MODEL S3702 EMERGENCY RELEASE
KEYLOCK (PAGE ). THIS ACCESSORY ALLOWS MANUAL OPERATION OF GARAGE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE IN CASE
OF POWER FAILURE,
AKEE GARAGE DOOR BALANCED. Sticking or
binding doors must be repaired. Garage doors,
door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and their
hardware are under extreme tension and can
cause serious personal injury. DO NOT
ATTEM T TO LOOSEN, MOVE OR ADJUST
THEM. Call a garage door serviceman.
A
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS VERY
IM ORTANT (page 18). Ysur garage door MUST
reverse on contact with a 1' obstacle placed on
the floor. Failure to properly adjust the opener
may result in serious personal injury from a
closing garage door. RE EAT THE TEST AT
LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS AND
MAKE NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS.
DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE
CLOTHING while installing or servicing a garage
door opener. AFasten the CAUTION LABEL alongside the Wall
Control as a reminder of safe operating
procedures.
A
A
To avoid serious personal injury from entangle-
menL REMOVE ALL RO ES CONNECTED TO
THE GARAGE DOOR before installing the
garage door opener.
DISENGAGE ALL EXISTING GARAGE DOOR
LOCKS to avoid damage to garage door.
AInstall the Wall Control (or any additional push
buttons) IN A LOCATION WHERE THE GARAGE
DOOR IS VISIBLE, BUT OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
O ERATE THE WALL USH BUTTON(S) OR
TRANSMITTER. Serious personal injury from a
closing garage door may result from misuse of
the opener.
AInstallation and wiring must be in compliance
with your local building and electrical codes.
CONNECT THE OWER CORD ONLY TO A
RO ERLY GROUNDED OUTLET.
A
CAUTION: Activate opener only when the door
is in tuli view, free of obstructions and opener
is properly adjusted. NO ONE SHOULD ENTER
OR LEAVE THE GARAGE WHILE DOOR IS IN
MOTION. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO LAY
NEAR THE DOOR.
ALIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM AND
STEEL DOORS MUST BE SUBSTANTIALLY
REINFORCED TO AVOID DOOR DAMAGE. (See
page 15.) The best solution is to check with your
garage door manufacturer for an opener
installation reinforcement kit.
AUse the emergency release ONLY to disengage
the trolley and, if possible, ONLY when the door
is closed. DO NOT USE EMERGENCY HANDLE
TO ULL DOOR O EN OR CLOSED.
ADO NOT USE THE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO
COM ENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING
GARAGE DOOR. Excessive force will interfere
with the proper operation of the safety reverse
system or damage the garage door (page 17). ADISCONNECT ELECTRIC OWER TO GARAGE
DOOR O ENER BEFORE MAKING RE AIRS OR
REMOVING COVERS.

Operation of Your Opener
CAUTION
BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE
SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY.
TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO
NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
• DO NOT ERMIT CHILDREN TO LAY IN DOOR
AREA.
• OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY
ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND
UNOBSTRUCTED.
USING THE O ENER
Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:
1. The 3-Function Transmitter. Hold LARGE push button
down until the door starts to move.
2. The Wall Control. Hold push bar down until the door starts
to move.
3. The Key Switch or Touch Code Transmitter accessories.
Descried on page 4.
O ENING THE DOOR MANUALLY
THE DOOR SHOULD BE FULLY CLOSED IF OSSIBLE. WEAK OR
BROKEN S RINGS COULD ALLOW AN O EN DOOR TO FALL
RA IDLY. RO ERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS ERSONAL INJURY
COULD RESULT. DO NOT USE EMERGENCY HANDLE TO ULL
DOOR O EN OR CLOSED.
The door can be operated manually by disconnecting it from
the opener. ull down sharply on the red emergency release
handle and lift the door manually. To automatically reconnect
the door to the opener, press the Wall Control push bar.
LOCKOUT FEATURE: prevents trolley from reconnecting
automatically. If you need to use this feature, pull emergen^
handle down and back (toward the opener). Trolley will remain
"Locked-Out" and door can be raised and lowered manually.
To reconnect trolley, pull emergency handle straight down.
WHEN O ENER IS ACTIVATED:
1. If open, the door will close. If closed, the door will open.
2. If closing, the door will reverse.
3. If opening, the door will stop (allowing space for entry and
exit of pets and for fresh air),
4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open position,
it will close.
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will
reverse.
6. if an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door
will stop.
7. If the optional ‘Infrared Sensor’ is installed, the garage door
will reverse in the closing cycle when the invisible beam
is broken. An open door will not close when beam is broken.
The sensor has no effect in the opening cycle.
O ENER LIGHTS will turn on under the following conditions:
when the opener is initially plugged in; when the power is
interrupted; when the opener is activated. They will turn off
automatically after 4’/i minutes or provide constant light when
Light Feature is activated. Bulb size 75 watts maximum.
CARE OF THE O ENER
When properly instiled, opener will provide high performance
with a minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require
additional lubrication.
Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can be
traced to problems with the door itself. When operated
manually, a properly balanced door will stay in any point of
travel while being supported entirely by its springs.
THE O ENER IS NOT INTENDED TO CORRECT ANY
ROBLEMS THAT ARE CAUSED BY AN UNBALANCED OR
BINDING DOOR, BROKEN DOOR S RINGS OR BY FAULTY
DOOR HARDWARE.
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: These a(fjustments
must be checked and properly set when opener is installed.
Only a screwdriver is required. age 17 refers to the limit and
force adjustments. Follow instructions carefully.
RE EAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST AFTER ANY ADJUST
MENT OF FORCE AND/OR LIMITS. Weather conditions
may cause some minor changes in door operation requir
ing some readjustments, particularly during the first year
of operation.
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM IS IM ORTANT (See
pg. 18). GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT
WITH A ONE-INCH OBSTACLE LACED ON THE FLOOR.
FAILURE TO RO ERLY ADJUST O ENER MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS ERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING
GAR.<\GE DOOR.
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT; After installation of the
opener and adjustment of forces and limits, the chain may
appear loose. This is normal. To check the chain tension:
disconnect the trolley by pulling the red emergency handle.
If the chain returns to the position described and illustrated
in Step 5 page 9, DO NCT make ANY further adjustments.
TRANSMITTER; The 3-function transmitter will operate more
than one garage door opener, if desired. The other push but
tons may also be used to operate 53000 and 53000SR Series
light controls. Transmitter may be secured to car sun visor
with clip provided. Additional transmitters can be purchased
at any time. Refer to Accessories on page 4.
Any new transmitters must be set to the same code as the
original transmitter. age 19 explains how to change your
existing code and use the transmitter(s) with other 53000 and
53000 SR receivers. Self service of your radio controls is rwt
recommended. If service is needed, contact your nearest
Sears Service Center.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY: The 12 Vblt battery should
produce power for at least one year. As long as the battery
power is adequate, the transmitter test light will glow when
the push button is pressed (and the opener will operate).
When the light does not come on, replace the battery. If trarts-
mission range lessens, check battery test light.
TO CHANGE BATTERY Slide №e battery compartment cover
down. osition new 12 Volt battery as directed.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR O ENER
AT LEAST 4 TIMES A YEAR
MANUALLY O ERATE DOOR. If it is unbalanced or birfoing,
call for professional garage door service.
CHECK TO BE SURE DOOR O ENS & CLOSES FULLY.
Adjust Limits and/or Force if necessary.
RE EAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST. Make any necessary
adjustments (see page 18).
TWICE A YEAR
CHECK CHAIN TENSION. Adjust if necessary.
ONCE A YEAR
OIL DOOR ROLLERS, BEARINGS AND HINGES.

FEATURES OF YOUR O ENER
1. Motor: ermanently lubricated with automatic reset.
2. Opener Lights: Turn on and off automatically with ЛУг
minute illumination for your safety and convenience.
rovide constant fight when Light Feature is activated.
3. Safety System: Independent up and down force
adjustment. The door reverses automatically when
obstructed in DOVVN direction. The door STO S when
obstructed in U position
4. Easy Limit Adjustment: Limits of door opening and
closing adjust^ by turning screws without removing
chassis cover.
5. Digital Radio Controls: The code can be easily
changed by the owner,
6. Emergency Disconnect: ull cord disconnect permits
manual door operation.
7. 3-Function Transmitter: Has three push buttons. Each
button can activate one or more remote control devices.
Opener is factory preset to activate when LARGE push
button on transmitter is pressed.
8. Automatic Reconnect: The trolley halves reconnect
for automatic operation when the opener is energized
after emergency disconnect.
9. Lock ush Button: When Lock Feature is activated,
opener will not operate from portable transmitters. Door
will O EN from Wall Control push bar, Key Switch and
Touch Code Transmitter accessories, described below.
Door will CLOSE if Wall Control push bar is pressed
and held through a complete down cycle. If push bar
is released before travel Is completed, door will reverse.
S ECIFICATIONS
MOTOR
Type ................................ ermanent split capacitor
Speed............................. 1500 rpm
\folts ............................... 120 Volts AC - 60 Hz. Only
Current .......................... 45 amperes
DRIVE MECHANISM
Gears .............................. 16:1 worm gear reduction
Drive .............................. Chain & cable with two-piece trolley on
steel Tee-rail
Length of travel ............ Adjustable to Th leet
Travel rate ...................... 6 to 8 inches per second
Lamps ............................ On when door starts in travel, off 4’A
minutes after stop. Constant light when
Light Control is ON.
Door linkage..................Adjustable door arm. ull cord trolley
release.
SAFETY
ersonal........................ ush button and automatic reversal in
down direction. ush button and
Automatic stop in U direction
Electronic......................Independent U and DOWN force
adjustment screws
Electrical ....................... Motor overload protector & low voltage
push button wiring
Limit device ................. Circuit actuated by limit nut
Limit adjustment .......... Screwdriver adjustment on side panel
Start circuit ................... Low voltage push button or radio
control
DIMENSIONS
Length (overall) ............ 124 inches
Headroom required .. 2 inches
Hanging weight ............ 32 pounds
ACCESSORIES
Sears offers many useful accessories for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with sears stock
numbers and descriptions.
53778 _^^ EXTRA TRANSMITTER:
Standard size. Includes visor clip.
53758 EXTRA TRANSMITTER:
Mini.
53703 OUTDOOR KEY SWITCH:
Opens the garage door automatically
from outside when transmitter is not
handy.
53709 DOOR CLEARANCE BRACKETS:
(For Sectional Doors Only)
Replace top brackets and rollers on
door to reduce height of door travel.
For use when installing opener in
garage with low headroom clearance.
53710
53717
53776
53702
INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR:
An optional system which provides
auxiliary support to the safety features
built into your opener. If the sensor's
invisible beam is broken, a closing
door will reverse and an open door will
not close.
O EN DOOR INDICATOR:
rovides an illuminated signal when
your garage door is open.
TOUCH CODE TRANSMITTER:
Enables homeowner to operate garage
door opener from outside by entering
code on specially designed keyboard.
EMERGENCY RELEASE KEYLOCK
REQUIRED for a garage with NO
service door.
Allows manual operation of garage
door from outside in case of power
failure.

CARTON CHECK LIST
SEARS has packaged your GARAGE DOOR O ENER in two cartons which contain all the parts and hardware
Illustrated below and on age 22.
Sprockel
Cower Rail Grease Light
Lees (2) 3 Function Tiaosmitter Model 139.53626 (1)
Model 139.53515 (2)
SE ARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELOW.
YOU'LL NEED TOOLS
During assembly and installation of your opener, the Instructions will call for the use of various hand tools. Have a
stepladder handy, and those tools Illustrated below; hammer, electric drill (& 3/l6"and S/I6"drlll bits), screwdriver,
adjustable end wrench or socket wrench kit, wire cutters, tape measure, pliers and hack saw.
Socket Wrench At^etable End Wrench

Assembly
TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR O ENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
STE 1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket
TEE RAIL BACK
(TO CHASSIS)
CAUTION: Do not tighten the lock nuts until bolt necks
sre seated in square holes. 1/4“ Lock Nut
Tee Rail
(End Section)
Tee Rail
(Center Section)
The end sections of the rsil MUST be
connected to the center section from
the direction shown in the illustration.
Otherwise, the trolley will hit against
the nut when installed ( g. 7).
Tee Ral
(End Section)
Cable pulley bracket
attaches to FRONT
END of tee rail
TEE RAIL FRONT
(TOEXXJR)
Carriage Bolt
1/4--20X1/2*
ROCEDURE: lace the 3 Tee rail sections on a flat
surface for assembly. THIS IS IM ORTANT. The end
sections are identical. THE CENTER SECTION BRACES
MUST BE OSITIONED AGAINST THE END SECTIONS
AS SHOWN. Make sure that the “directional arrow’’is
pointing toward the front (to door). Study the illustration
CAREFULLY.
(When assembled. Tee rail has a front-to-back position as
shown.)
Bolt rail sections together with the hardware illustrated arxl
from the direction indicated.
SQUARE NECKS ON THE CARRIAGE BOLTS MUST BE
SEATED IN THE SQUARE HOLES IN RAIL SECTIONS.
Screws
8x7/8"
Cable ulley
Bracket
Lock Washer
5/16" Nut
-5/16"
osition the cable pulley bracket on front end of tee rail
as shown. Fasten securely with the hardware provided.
IM ORTANT: When tightening screws, be sure to keep
bracket parallel to rail. Otherwise, rail may bow when
opener is operated.

Assembly
STE 2 Install Trolley
AS A TEM ORARY STO , INSERT A SCREWDRIVER
INTO HOLE IN FRONT END OF TEE RAIL AS SHOWN.
1. Attach threaded shaft to trolley with lockwasher and n uts
as shown.
2. Slide trolley assembly along rail to screwdriver stop.
NOTE: If trolley hits against the nut on Tee rail, center
section was attached from wrong side and must be
repositioned. Review Step 1.
Trolley
Temporary Stop
Screwdriver Outer Nut
5/16'
Lock Waalner
5/16*
Inner Nut
5/16*
STE 3 Attach Tee Rail To Opener Chassis
AUSE ONLY THOSE SCREWS MOUNTED IN
TO OF O ENER CHASSIS. FAILURE TO DO
SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
O ENER.
Washered Screw
5/16"-18x1/2*
ROCEDURE: lace the opener chassis on packing
material to protect the cover. For convenience, place a
support under the cable pulley bracket.
Remove 5/16'-18 x 1/2' washered screws mounted in top
of opener chassis. Align hoies in back end of Tee rail with
holes in opener chassis. Fasten the raii to the chassis
with washered screws previously removed. CAUTION:
USE ONLY THESE SCREWS! Use of any other screws
will cause serious damage to door opener. Tighten
screws secureiy.
insert a 5/16'-16 X 7/8' hex screw into trolley stop hole in
the Tee rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 5/16* lock-
washer and nut.
Hex Screw
5/16*-18x7/8'
Trolley
Stop Hole
Tee Rail
(Back Section)

Assembly
STE 4 Install Chain and Cable
DO NOT REMOVE CHAIN AND CABLE FROM CARTON.
Detach cable from side of carton. Remove master links
from coin envelope. .
MASTER LINK ROCEDURE: Insert pins of master link
bar through cable loop and hole in front end of trolley (A)
as shown. ush cap over pins and onto notches. Slide clip-
on spring over cap and onto pin notches until pins are
locked in place.
Caution: Keep the chain taut while installing to help
prevent kinking.
With trolley against the screwdriver, dispense cable around
pulley. roceed back around opener sprocket (B)- be sure
sprocket teeth engage chain- and forward to the threaded
trolley shaft (C).
Use second master link to connect the chain to the flat
end of shaft as shown. Check to make sure chain is not
twisted.
Install Chain
Master Link
instaJI Chain and Cable
In This Direction
Sprocket
Cover
Tab Slot Mounting
late
ATTACH S ROCKET COVER TO CHASSIS:
insert back tab in chassis slot. Then bend cover forward
and insert front tab in slot provided on mounting plate.

Assembly
STE 5 Tighten the Chain and Cable
1/2 Inch
CAUTION: Keep the chain fivm twisting as nute are
turned.
ROCEDURE: Thread the inner nut on the trolley in the
direction shown.
Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2*
above the base of the Tee rail midway between the cable
pulley bracket and the opener.
To maintain proper tension, tighten outer nut as shown.
Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose
or too tight.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the chain. Refer to
Page 3.
Bdsd of Too Roil
ASSEMBLY OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR O ENER IS NOW COM LETE.
BEFORE YOU ROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR O ENER, BE SURE TO COM LY WITH
ALL SAFETY RULES.
A
KEE GARAGE DOOR BALANCED. STICKING OR BINDING DOORS MUST BE RE AIRED. THE GARAGE DOOR,
DOOR S RINGS, CABLES, ULLEYS, BRACKETS AND THEIR HARDWARE ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION
AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ATTEM T TO LOOSEN, MOVE OR ADJUST THEM.
CALL A GARAGE DOOR SERVICEMAN.
DO NOT WEAR WATCHES, RINGS OR LOOSE CLOTHING WHILE INSTALLING OR SERVIONG A DOOR O ENER.
AS YOU ROCEED WITH THE REMAINING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNERS MANUAL, YOU MAY FIND IT HEL FUL
TO REFER TO THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATION OF THE FULLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED GARAGE DOOR O ENER.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE O ENER BE INSTALLED 7 FEET OR MORE ABOVE FLOOR WHERE S ACE ERMITS.
CERTAIN INSTALLATION ROCEDURES VARY ACCORDING TO GARAGE DOOR TY ES. WHERE THE DIFFERENCES
OCCUR, BE SURE TO FOLLOW ONLY THOSE INSTRUCTIONS WHICH A LY TO YOUR DOOR CONSTRUCTION.

Installation
STE 1 Position and Instali Header Bracket
Installation procedures are determined by garage door types. Follow only those
instructions which refer to your door.
RIGIDLY FASTENED TO THE HEADER WALL. REINFORCE THE WALL
Ivcii» COM LY MAY RESULT IN IM RO ER O ERATION OF SAFETY
HCvCHdc aYbTEM (SEE AGE 18).
1. With the door clo^, locate and mark the vertical
centerline of garage door. Extend line onto header wall
above the door
2. Locate height for header bracket by opening door to
highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting
horizontal line on header wall 2' above high point. This
height provides travel clearance for top edge of door.
NOTE: When the headroom is not sufficient for 2'
clearance, the bottom edge of bracket may be placed
parallel to the high point of travel.
Door Clearance Brackets are designed for tow
headroom installations (page 4). They replace the
top brackets and rollers on the garage door, thereby
lowering the high point of door travel. Installation
instructions are contained in the accessory carton.
INSTALLATION
SECTIONAL DOOR AND
1- IECE DOOR WITH TRACK
SECTIONAL DOOR
CURVED TRACK
<< Hiflhe
Headef
Bracket
\ Lao Screws
^®Za^g^S/16-x18x1-7/8-
Ceiling
Header
'Bracket Track
Highest oint
ot Travel
ONE- IECE DOOR
HORIZONTAL TRACK
JAMB HARDWARE
Header
Bracket
/ Highest oint
9 of Travel
' Door
Highest
oint of
Travel 3. osition bracket as shown (bottom edge of bracket
on horizontal line and centered on the vertical tine).
Mark either top and bottom or left and right bracket
holes. Drill 3/16* pilot holes and fasten bracket.
INSTALLATION
1- IECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
ONE- IECE DOOR
NO TRACK
IVCT HARDWARE
ONE- IECE DOOR
NO TRACK
JAMB HARDWARE
Header
Bracket \ Highest oint
Travel
1. Find the vertical centerline as described in 1. above.
2. Locate height for header bracket by opening door to
highest point of travel as shown. Measure the distance
from top of door to floor. Subtract actual height of door.
Add 8* to the remainder. Refer to example below.
NOTE: If total number of inches exceeds the height
available in your garage, use the maximum height
possible. On finished ceilings, do not position the
bracket closer than 1/2' from ceiling.
3. Measuring from top of door, draw an intersecting
horizonte line on the header wall at determined height.
osition the bottom edge of header bracket on the
horizontal line, centering bracket on vertical line. Mark
either top and bottom or left and right holes. Drill 3/16*
pilot holes and fasten the bracket with 5/16*x1-7/8* lag
screws as shown above.
EXAM LE
Distance from top of door (at
highest point of travel) to floor................................... 92*
Actual height of door..................................................-88*
Remainder ..................................................................................... 4'
Md .......................................................................... 4- 8
Bracket height on header wall................................. =12*
(Measure U from top of door
in closed position.)
10

Installation
STE 2 Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket
ROCEDURE; osition opener chassis on garage floor
below the header bracket. Use packing material base to
protect cover. NOTE: To enable the Tee rail to clear
sectional door springs, it may be necessary to lift the
chassis onto a temporary support.
CAUTION: Chassis must either be secured to support
or held firmly in place by another person.
Raise the Tee rail until pulley and header brackets come
together. Align bracket holes and join with clevis pin as
shown. Insert ring fastener to secure.
STE 3 Position Opener Chassis
Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
A. TO REVENT DAMAGE TO ALL LIGHTWEIGHT DOORS AND DOORS WITH WINDOWS, DO NOT REST
THE O ENER ON THE DOOR.
INSTALLATION
SECTIONAL & ONE- IECE
DOOR WITH TRACK
NOTE: A 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-
to-Tee rail distance. It is not necessary where headroom
is insufficient.
ROCEDURE: Raise the opener chassis onto a step-
ladder. Open garage door. lace a 2x4 on top section of
door rvear centerline as shown below. Rest Tee rail on 2x4.
INSTALLATION
ONE- IECE DOOR
WITH NO TRACK
ROCEDURE; Measure the distance from floor to top of
door (in fully open position and par^lel to the floor).
Using a stepladder as a support, raise opener chassis to
the same distance from the floor (chassis will have a slight
angle as shown).
The top of the door should be level with the top of opener.
For maximum efficiency, do not position opener chassis
more than 2 inches above this point.
Top of Opener
11

Installation
STE 4 Hang Opener Chassis
THE O ENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SU ORT OF GARAGE.
Three representative installations are shown, \burs may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig.1)
or cros^d (Rg.2) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Fig.3), attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to
ceiling joists before installing opener. v kk /
ROCEDURE: On EACH side of the opener measure the
distartce from chassis to the structural supports.
Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
Ratten one end of each bracket and bend or twist to fit
the fastening angles. Do not bend at the bracket holes.
Drill 3/16* pilot holes in the structural supports. Attach the
flattened ends of brackets to supports with 5/16*x1-7/8*
lag screws.
Lift opener and fasten to hanging bracket as shown. Check
to make sure Tee rail is centered over door. REMOVE
2x4. Operate door manually. If door hits the rail, raise
header bracket.
GREASE THE TO AND THE UNDERSIDE OF RAIL
SURFACE ON WHICH TROLLEY SLIDES. A TUBE OF
GREASE IS SU LIED.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
&16*-ie*7/8" Screw
S/ie* Lock Washer
5/ie'-18NuI
Bracket
(Not Supplied) FIGURE 3 FINISHED
CEILING
Lag Screws
S/l6'*1-7/e'
(Not Supplied)
Я 6'-18x7/8" Screw
S/16" Lock Washer
S/16"-l8Nul
STE 5 Attach Emergency Release Rope & Handle
A
USE EMERGENCY RELEASE RO E ONLY TO
DISENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE RO E
AND HANDLE TO ULL THE DOOR O EN OR
CLOSED.
ROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole in top
of red handle so ‘NOTICE’ reads right side up as shown.
Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE: Knot should be at least 1* from end of the rope
to prevent slipping.
Thread other end of rope through hole in release arm of
trolley. Adjust rope length so that handle is 6 feet above
the floor. Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut rope, heat seal the cut
end with a match or lighter to prevent fraying and/or
raveling.
12

Installation
A
A
LOCATE WALL CONTROL (OR ANY ADDITIONAL USH BUTTONS) WHERE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE,
AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. SERIOUS ERSONAL
INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OF O ENER, DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO O ERATE WALL USH BUTTON(S) OR TRANSMITTER.
FASTEN CAUTION LABEL ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALL CONTROL AS A REMINDER OF SAFE
O ERATING ROCEDURES.
Opener
Terminal Screws
Wall Comrol
ushbutton
ROCEDURE: There are 4 screw terminals on the back
of the Wall Control. Connect the bell wire by color; white
to white, yellow to yellow, black to black ar^ red to red.
Fasten Wall Control to an inside garage wall with 6ABxl'
sheet metal screws provided (use anchors if installing into
drywall). A convenient place is beside the service door and
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to the
garage door opener. Use insulated staples.
The receiver terminals as well as the antenna are located
on the right side panel of the opener. osition antenna wire
as shown. Then connect the bell wire to the terminal
screws according to color.
O ERATION OF WALL CONTROL
WALL CONTROL USH BAR
ress to open or close door.
ress again to REVERSE door during the CLOSING cycle
or to STO door during O ENING cycle.
LOCK FEATURE
Activate Lock feature only when door is closed.
The Lock feature was designed to prevent operation of the
door from portable transmitters.
The door will O EN from the Wall Corrtrol push bar. Key
Switch and Touch Code Transmitter. The door will CLOSE
if the Wall Control push bar is pressed and held until the
door fully closes. If the push bar is released before down
travel is completed, the door will reverse.
TO ACTIVATE: ress the Lock push button. The indicator
light MUST turn ON.
TO TURN OFF: ress the Lock push button again. The
indicator light MUST turn off. Opener will return to normal
operation. LIGHT FEATURE
TO ACTIVATE: ress the Light push button. The indicator
light MUST turn ON. Opener light will turn on (or remain
on if opener is still In -1/2 minute automatic cycle).
TO TURN OFF: ress the Light push button again.
Opener light will turn off.
NOTE: To turn opener light OFF during 4-1/2 minute
automatic cycle, press the Light push button twice -
to activate and then to turn off the Light Feature. The
light will turn OFF immediately.^
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSORIES
Infrared Reversing System;
To white & black opener terminals
Key Switch:
To red & white opener terminals
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Installation
STE 7 Install Lights and Lenses
Make sure antenna wire is bent down before installing
lights and lenses.
Install a 75 Watt maximum tight bulb in each socket as
shown. The lights will turn on and remain lit for 4-1/2
minutes when power is connected. After 4-1/2 minutes they
will turn off. For constant light, press the Light push button
on the Waii Control.
If light bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration,
replace with bulbs specifically packaged for “Garage
Door Openers”.
INSTALLING LENS;
NOTE: Force and limit adjustment settings are located
on opener side panels. For convenience, lenses may
be installed after Adjustment Step 3, age 18.
Slide each lens into the guides as shown. Snap bottom
tabs into lens slots.
75 Watt Max.
Light Bulb '
Lens
Tab
STE 8 Connect Electric Power
ATO AVOID SERIOUS ERSONAL INJURY FROM ENTANGLEMENT, REMOVE ALL RO ES CONNECTED
TO THE GARAGE DOOR BEFORE O ERATING O ENER.
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO GARAGE DOOR AND O ENER, MAKE DOOR LOCKS INO ERATIVE BEFORE
CONNECTING ELECTRIC OWER. USE A WOOD SCREW OR NAIL TO HOLD THE LOCKS IN “O EN”
(UNLOCKED) OSITION.
INSTALLATION & WIRING MUST BE IN COM LIANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND BUILDING CODES.
O ERATION AT OTHER THAN 120V 60Hz WILL CAUSE O ENER MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE.
Opener MUST be permanently wired or plugged into a
grounded 3-ptong receptacle wired according to local elec
trical codes. DO NOT use a 2-wire adapter. DO NOT use
an extension cord.
ERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
(if required by local code.)
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
RIGHT WRONG
IF LOCAL CODES REQUIRE ERMANENT WIRING:
ADISCONNECT OWER AT THE FUSE BOX
BEFORE ROCEEDING.
ROCEDURE: Refer to illustration. Make connection
through the 7/8' diameter hole in top of opener chassis.
1. Remove opener chassis cover by removing the cover
screws.
2. Remove attached 3-prong cord,
3. Connect the black (line) wire to black wire on terminal
block; white (neutral) wire to the white terminal wire;
the green (ground) wire to green ground screw.
CAUTION: BE SURE THE UNIT IS GROUNDED
ACCORDING TO LOCAL CODE.
IM ORTANT NOTE: TO AVOID INSTALLATION
DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN O ENER NOW.
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Installation QTcp Q Install Door Bracket and Plate
^ ^ Follow instructions which apply to your door typo as illustrated below.
A
TO REVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS OR ONES WITH GLASS ANELS,
ALWAYS REINFORCE THE INSIDE OF DOOR—BOTH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY—WITH 2x4
BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON.
Check
The horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel,
with your garage door manufacturer for a door reinforcement kit for an opener installation.
Sectional Door Installation rocedure
1. Assemble door bracket and plate as shown. Center
; bracket on previously marked vertical guideline.
2. osition the bracket assembly on the face of the door
within the following limits:
A) The top edge of the bracket 2'- 4' below the top
edge of the door.
B) Directly below any structural suf^rt across the top
of the door
lacement depends on your particular needs.
3. Mark arxl drill 5/16' TO aixl BCHTOM fastening holes.
Secure bracket as shown.
Header
Bracket
Vertical
Center
Line
SECTIONAL DOOR
Door Bracket a
late Assy, Top of Door
Reinforceinent
- Board for
Lightweight Doors
Carriage Bolt
&16"-18x2-1/2"
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
kLe]
0^ ' V 1
.ock
Door
Bracket
Door Bracket
lateNut
5/16T-18
One- iece Door Installation rocedure
NOTE: Door bracket has left and right side fastening
holes. Assemble and install the door bracket and plate
if your installation requires top and bottom fastening
holes.
1, Center bracket (with or without plate as required) on
top edge of door as shown, Mark holes.
2. Drill two 5/16' holes and fasten the door bracket with
hardware supplied.
NOTE: If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3/16'
pilot holes and use 5/16* x 1 >1/2' lag screws (not sup
plied) to fasten bracket to top of door.
Nut
Sn6*-18
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on face of
door if required for your installation. (Refer to dotted
line drawing.) HOWEVER, drill 3/16' pilot holes and
substitute 5/l6”x 1-1/2* lag screws (not supplied) to
fasten the bracket to the door.
ONE IECE DOOR
Header
Bracket
Top Edge
of Door (Optional)
6 __ Carriage Bolt
Sf16--18x1/r
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Installation
CTpp -in Connect Door Arm to Trolley
^ Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
Make sure garage door is closed tight. ull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley. Manually move
outer trolley back to the center of inner trolley as shown in Figures A, B and C.
FIG A: Fasten straight door arm section
to outer trolley with a clevis pin. Secure
the connection wittra ring fastener.
Fasten curved section to door bracket in
the same way.
FIG B: Bring arm sections together. Find
two pairs of holes that line up and join
sections.
Select holes as far ^art as possible to
increase door arm rigidity.
Clevis in
FIG C: If holes in curved arm are ABOVE
holes in straight arm, disconnect straight
arm. Cut about 6* from the solid end.
Reconnect to trolley with CUT END
DOWN as shown.
Bring arm sections together. Find two
pairs of holes that line up and join with
screws, lock washers and nuts.
Emergency
Release
Handle
Screws
Sri6"-t8x7/8"
VScrews
^ 5n6*-18x7/8"
-Cut This End
roceed to Step 1, page 17. Trolley will rc'engage automatically when opener is operated.
ONE- IECE DOOR INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLE DOOR ARM: Fasten straight and curved door
arm sections together to longest possible length. With door
closed, connect straight door arm section to door bracket
with a clevis pin. Secure with a ring fastener
Door
Bracket' .fling
Fastener Nuts
sne’-is
Clevis in Straight '
Arm
Screws
5ri8'-18x7/8 -----
Curved
Door Arm
Before connecting door arm to trolley, limits of travel must be adjusted on one-piece doors. Limit adjustment screws
are located on left side panel as shown in illustration on age 17. Follow procedures below.
O EN DOOR ADJUSTMENT
Decrease U limit. Turn U limit adjustment screw counterclock
wise 4 complete turns.
ress Wall Control push button. Trolley will travel to full open.
Manually raise door arm to open position (parallel to floor) and
lift door arm to trolley. The arm should touch trolley just in back
of door arm connector hole as shown in solid line drawing. If arm
does not extend far enough, adjust limit further. One full turn
ADJUSTMENT ROCEDURES
CLOSED DOOR ADJUSTMENT
Decrease DOWN limit. Turn DOWN limit adjusinnent screw clock
wise 8 complete turns.
ress Wall Control push button. Trolley will travel to full dosed.
Manually close door artd lift door arm to trolley. The arm should
touch trolley just ahead of door arm connector hole as shown in
dotted line drawing. If arm is behind the connector hole, adjust
limit further. One full turn equals 2' of door travel.
equals 2' of door travel.
CONNECT DOOR ARM TO TROLLEY: With door closed, join curved arm to connector hole in trolley with remaining clevis pin. Secure
with a ring fastener, NOTE: It may be necessary to lift door slightly to make connection.
Run opener through a complete travel cycle. If door has a slight 'downward* slant in full open position, decrease U limits until door
is parallel to floor. 16

Adjustment
STE 1 Adjust UP and DOWN Limits
LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings (left side panel) regulate the
points at which the door will stop when moving up or down,
NOTE: Door STO S in the U direction if anything
interferes with door travel. Door REVERSES in the
DOWN direction if anything interferes with the door
travel (including binding or unbalanced doors).
ROCEDURE: ress Wall Control push button or trans
mitter. Run opener through a COM LETE TRAVEL
CYCLE. Limit adjustments are not necessary when the
door opens arid closes completely and doesn’t reverse
unintentionally in the down position.
Limit Adjustment
Screws
MCAEASe I^EASE
DOWM Ur
THAVeL TRAVEL
Adjustment Label
The following chart outlines adjustment procedures. Run the opener through a COM LETE TRAVEL CYCLE AFTER
EACH ADJUSTMENT. NOTE; RE EATED O ERATION OF THE O ENER DURING ADJUSTMENT ROCEDURES MAY
CAUSE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT OFF, SIM LY WAIT IS MINUTES AND TRY AGAIN. Read chart carefully
before proceeding to Step 2. Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments.
LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CHART
IF DOOR DOES NOT O EN COM LETELY
BUT O ENS AT LEAST FIVE FEET
Increase U travel. Turn the U LIMIT adjustment screw
clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.
If door does not open at least 5 feet: Adjust O EN
FORCE as explained in Step 2.
IF DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COM LETELY
Increase DOWN travel. Turn down limit adjustment screw
counterclockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.
If the door still will not close completely, the header bracket
is positioned too high. Repeat Step 1, page 10.
IF DOOR REVERSES WHEN CLOSING AND THERE
IS NO INTERFERENCE TO TRAVEL CYCLE
Test door for binding; ull emergency release handle.
Manually open and close door. If door is binding, call a
door serviceman. If door is not binding or unbalanced,
adjust CLOSE FORCE. See Step 2.
IF O ENER REVERSES IN FULLY CLOSED OSITION
Decrease DOWN travel. Turn down limit adjustment screw
clockwise. One turn equals 2* of travel.
STE 2 Adjust Force
A
DO NOT USE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO COM ENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING GARAGE DOOR.
EXCESSIVE FORCE. WILL INTERFERE WITH RO ER O ERATION OF SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM OR
DAMAGE GARAGE DOOR.
Force Adjustment Controls are located on right side panel
of opener. FORCE ADJUSTMENT settings regulate
amount of the power required to open and close door.
NOTE: The door STO S in the U direction if anything
interferes with its travel. Door REVERSES in the DOWN
direction if anything interferes with its travel (including
binding or unbalanced doors).
If the force adjustments are set too light, door travel may be
interrupted by nuisance reversals in DOWN direction and
stops in U direction. Weather conditions can affect the
door movement so occasional adjustment may be needed.
Maximum force adjustment range is 260 degrees, about
3/4 of a complete turn. Do not force controls beyond that
point. Turn force adjustment controls with a screwdriver.
Force Adjustment
Controls
A UU1IL1V<9
\//o
Right Side anel Adjustment Label
FORCE ADJUSTMENT CHART
TEST DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE
Grasp the door handle or door bottom when door is about
halfway through DOWN (CLOSE) TRAVEL. Door should
reverse. If the door is hard to hold or doesn’t reverse,
decrease DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning the control
in a counterclociwise direction. Make 10 degree turn
adjustments until door reverses normally. After each
adjustment, run opener through a complete cycle.
ROCEED TO STE 3
IF DOOR DOESN’T O EN AT-LEAST 5 FEET
Increase U (O EN) FORCE by turning control clockwise.
Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door opens
completely. Readjust U LIMIT if necessary. After each
adjustment, run opener through a complete travel cycle.
IF DOOR REVERSES DURING DOWN (CLOSE) CYCLE
Increase DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning the control
clockwise. Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door
completes close cycle. After each adjustment, run the
opener through a complete travel cycle.
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Adjustment
STE 3 Test Safety Reverse System
A
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IM ORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT
WITH A ONE INCH OBSTACLE LACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO RO ERLY ADJUST O ENER MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS ERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. RE EAT TEST AT LEAST
FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND ADJUST AS NEEDED.
ROCEDURE: lace a 1-inch obstacle on the floor under
the garage door. Operate door in DOWN direction. The
door MUST reverse on the obstruction.
If the door STO S on the obstruction, it is not traveling
far enough in the DOWN direction. Increase the DOWN
limit by turning DOWN limit adjustment screw counter
clockwise 1/4 turn, RE EAT TEST.
NOTE: Make sure limit adjustments do not force the
door arm beyond a straight up and down position. See
the illustration on age 16.
When the door reverses on the 1-inch obstacle, remove
the obstruction and run the opener through a complete
travel cycle. Door MUST NOT reverse in closed position.
If it does, repeat Adjustment Steps i, 2 and 3.
A
RE EAT ADJUSTMENT STE 3 AFTER:
• EACH ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR ARM LENGTH, CLOSE FORCE OR DOWN LIMIT.
• ANY RE AIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF GARAGE DOOR (INCLUDING S RINGS AND HARDWARE).
• ANY RE AIR OR BUCKLING OF THE GARAGE FLOOR.
• ANY RE AIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE GARAGE DOOR O ENER.
(Optional) STE 4 Install Infrared Reversing Sensor
The INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR provides an
ADDITIONAL measure of safety against a small child
being caught under a garage door. It uses an invisible
beam which, when broken by an obstruction, causes a
closing door to open and prevents an opjen door from
closing.
After the garage door opener has been completely installed
and adjusted, the INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR
accessory can be installed. Instructions are included with
this optional device.
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Radio Controls
RC.C. rules prohibit adjustments to or modification of receiver and transmitter circuitry except for changini
code setting and replacing the transmitter battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE Ar
Manufactured under 1 or more of the loHowing U.S. patents; RE29.S2S; 4.037.201; 4,750,118; 4308,930. Other patents pen<Sng.
the
>bur 53000SR SERIES garage door opener (with RECEIVER ‘SR’ CODE BUTTON) has been factory set to operate
with the LARGE push button on the transmitter. The 3-function transmitter(s) can also activate additional garage
door openers and/or light controls • 53000 and/or 53000SR SERIES.
Instructions are given below for matching the code in all transmitters, changing your code selection or using the
transmitterfs) with other receivers.
MATCH/CHANGE THE CODE IN TRANSMITTER(S)
SET CODE SWITCHES IN ALL TRANSMITTERS TO MATCHING OSITIONS
1. Locate the code switches in transmitter(s), either by sliding battery compartment cover down or by removing cover
screw and carefully turning case top over.
2. With a pen or a screwdriver, change the setting of one or more switch (to a (+), (-) or (0) position).
NOTE: Code switches 2 through 9 in ALL transmitters used to operate a receiver must be set to match. (Code
switch 1 on a 3-function transmitter is neutral. Set it to ANY position. It will not affect the code selected).
Standard
' 3-Functioo
Transmitter
-Code Switcftes
(1-9)
CO c CO-
.
Standard
3-Function
Transmitter
“Code Switches
(2-9) CJIID
3-Function
■ Mini Transmitter
- Code Switches
(1-9)
SET RECEIVER TO MATCH TRANSMITTER(S) CODE
53000SR SERIES (WITH RECEIVER CODE BUTTON)
Garage Door Openers and Light Controls
(Illustration A shows a garage door opener receiver)
3 FUNCTION
TRANSMITTER
Select a transmitter push
button to operate receiver
GARAGE DOOR
O ENER RECEIVER
(With SR Code Button)
WHT BLK VEL
Indicator
Code Button Light
3, ress the RECEIVER SR code button on the right side
panel of opener (Illustration A). The indicator light will
turn ON.
4. STAND AWAY FROM THE DOOR and press the
selected push button on the transmitter. The indicator
light will turn OFF emd door will move. Receiver and
transmitter codes now match and the opener will
operate with the selected push buton on the treinsmitter.
NOTE: If transmitter push button is not pressed
within 30 seconds, the indicator light will turn OFF.
Begin again at Step 3.
TO USE THE TRANSMITTER(S) WITH OTHER 53000SR
SERIES RECEIVERS: Select another transmitter push
button to operate the Light Control or additional garage
door opener. Make sure all transmitters used to operate
receiver are set to the same code (Steps 1 and 2). Repeat
Steps 3 and 4.
53000 SERIES (WITH RECEIVER CODE SWITCHES)
Garage Door Openers and Light Controls
(Illustration B shows a garage door opener receiver)
ush Button (•)
ush Button (-f) 3 FUNCTION
TRANSMITTER
Select a transmitter
push button to operate
receiver
ush Button (0)
RED WHT BLK
О(S
■•I
GARAGE DOOR
O ENER RECEIVER
(With Code Switches)
Slide receiver oode
switch #1 to position
that matches selected
transmitter push button
(-r, 0 or -)
With code switch #1
set in the (-) position,
receiver will operate
with transmitters'
large push button
3 Locate the receiver code switches. Get code switch #l
to match transmitter push button you want to use with
that receiver (■!■), (0) or (-). Refer to illustration (B).
4. Hold a transmitter (with code switches visible) along
side the receiver. Beginning with RECEIVER code
switch #2, match the position of each transmitter
switch.
TO USE THE TRANSMITTER(S) WITH OTHER 53000
SERIES RECEIVERS: Select another transmitter push
button to operate the Light Control or additional garage
door opener. Make sure all transmitters are set to a match
ing code (Steps 1 and 2). Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
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Having a roblem?
SITUATION
Review ages 2 and 3 Before roceeding
ROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION
O ENER DOESN’T O ERATE
FROM WALL CONTROL OR
TRANSMITTER
1. Have you disengaged all door locks? Review Step 8, page 14.
2. Does the opener have electric power? lug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't
light, check fuse box or circuit breaker. (Some outl№ are controlled by a wall switch.)
3. Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait
15 minutes. Try again.
4. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under door? Door may be frozen to ground.
Remove any obstruction.
5. Remove bell wire from opener terminals. Short red and white terminals by touch
ing both terminals at same time vrith a piece of metal (screwdriver or coin). If opener
runs, check for a faulty wire connection at Wall Control or a short under staples.
O ENER O ERATES FROM
TRANSMITTER BUT NOT
FROM WALL CONTROL
1. Is Wall Control push button lit? If not, refer to No. 5 above.
2. Are wiring connections correct? Review Step 6, page 13.
DOOR O ERATES FROM
WALL CONTROL BUT NOT
FROM THE TRANSMITTER
1. Does the battery test light glow when transmitter push button is pressed? If not,
replace the battery.
2. If you have two transmitters and only one operates, review the code setting
procedures on page 19. ALL transmitters must be set to same code.
3. Is transmitter(s) operating any other remote control devices? See the code setting
procedures on page 19.
4. Did you press the transmitter button designated to operate garage door opener?
5. Is the Lock Light ON? Turn it OFF.
TRANSMITTER HAS
SHORT RANGE 1. Check battery test light. If the light is dim, change the battery,
2. Change the location of the transmitter in the car.
3. A metal garage door, foil-backed insulation or metal siding will reduce the
transmission range. An antenna extender kit is available from any Sears store or
service center.
4. Check to be sure antenna on the right side panel of opener extends fully downward.
THE GARAGE DOOR O ENS
AND CLOSES BY ITSELF 1. Is there a neighbor with a garage door opener using the same frequency code? Change your code. Review page 19.
2. Make sure none of the transmitter push buttons is stuck in the 'down' position.
3. Remove bell wire from opener terminals and operate from transmitter only. If this
solves the problem, the Wall Control is faulty (replace), or there is a short or broken
wire between Wall Control arid opener.
DOOR DOESN’T O EN
COM LETELY
1. Is something obstructing the door?
2. If door opens at least 5 fieet, travel limits may need to be increased. One turn equals
2 inches of travel. See page 17.
RE EAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.
3. If door has been working properly but now doesn’t open all the way, increase the
U FORCE. See page 17.
RE EAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.
DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE
COM LETELY 1. Is something obstructing the door?
2. Review the Travel Limits Adjustment Chart on page 17,
RE EAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after any adjustment of door arm length,
close force or down limit.
3. Door will not close after the Lock Light is turned ON.
DOOR WON’T CLOSE 1. The Infrared Reversing Sensor (if you have installed this accessory) may be mis
aligned or obstructed. Disconnect sensor and check door operation. If the problem
disappears, correct alignment.
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