CRAFTSMAN Garage Door Opener Manual L0802445

User Manual: CRAFTSMAN CRAFTSMAN Garage Door Opener Manual CRAFTSMAN Garage Door Opener Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Garage Door Opener installation guides

Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 40

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model 53479

For Residential Use

Only

Caution:

Read and follow all

safety rules and

operating instructions

before first use of this

product.

Fasten the manual

near the garage door

after installation.

Complies with UL 325 /11 "_

regulations effective " L%2

January !, 1993

I:RRFTSMRN

1/2 HP

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

•Safety Precautions

•Assembly

•Installation

•Adjustment

•Care and Maintenance

•Operation

•Troubleshooting

•Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Contents

Safety alert symbol review ........................................... 2

Safety inforlnation, precautions, tools .......................... 3

Testing your garage door for binding & balance .......... 3

Carton inventory ........................................................... 4

Hardware inventory ...................................................... 5

Illustration of sectional door installation ..................... 6

Illustration of one-piece door installation ..................... 7

Assembly section - pages 8 - 11

Assemble the rail ........................................................ 8

Fasten rail to power unit ........................................... 10

Install the trolley ....................................................... 10

Attach the rail brackets ............................................. 1t

Installation section - pages 12 - 27

Installation safety instructions .................................. 1t

Determine the header bracket location

Sectional door ......................................................... 12

One-piece door ........................................................ 13

Install the header bracket .......................................... 14

Attach the rail to the header bracket ......................... 15

Safety reversing sensor inforlnation ......................... 16

Install the safety reversing sensor ............................. 17

Position the opener .................................................... 19

Hang the opener ........................................................ 20

Install the wall control and connect all wires ............ 21

Electrical requirelnents ............................................. 22

Complete the safety reversing sensor installation.....22

Install the lights and lens .......................................... 23

Attach the elnergency release rope and handle ......... 23

Fasten the door bracket (sectional door) ................... 24

Fasten the door bracket (one-piece door) .................. 25

Comaect door arm to trolley (sectional door) ............ 26

Comaect door arm to trolley (one-piece door) ........... 27

Adjustment section - pages 28 - 30

Travel limit adjustments ............................................ 28

Force adjustlnents ..................................................... 29

Test the safety reversing sensor ................................ 30

Test the safety reverse system .................................. 30

Operation safety instructions ...................................... 31

Care of your opener .................................................... 31

Maintenance schedule ................................................. 31

Operation of"your opener ............................................ 32

Receiver & remote control progralrdning ................... 33

Trouble shooting .......................................................... 34

Repair parts, rail assembly .......................................... 36

Repair parts, installation ............................................. 36

Repair parts, power unit .............................................. 37

Accessories ................................................................. 38

Index ........................................................................... 39

How to order repair parts ............................................ 40

Warranty ...................................................................... 40

Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols:

Mechanical Electrical

When you see this Safety Symbol 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 corresponding instructions. Read the

instructions carefidly.

This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained

and tested in strict accordance with the safety instructions contained in this manual.

Safety Information and Precautions; Tools

An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when

requiredand someoneunderthe doorcouldbe seriously

injuredorkilled.

If yourgaragedoorbinds,sticksor isout of balance,call

forprofessionalgaragedoorservice.Garagedoors,door

springs,cables,pulleys,brackets,and their hardwareare

underextreme tension and can cause seriousinjury or

death. Do not try to loosen, move or adjust them

yourself!

Ropes left on agarage door could cause someone to

become entangled and killed. Remove all ropes

connectedto the doorbeforeinstallingand operatingthe

opener.

Toavoiddamageto the garagedoorand opener,disable

locks beforeinstallingand operatingthe opener.Use a

woodscrewor nailto holdlocksinthe "open" (unlocked)

position.

Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz will cause opener

malfunctionanddamage.

Identify the type and height of your door, any special

conditions that exist, and any additional materials that

lnay be required. Refer to pages 6 and 7.

Test Your Door for Balance

Before you begin, complete the following test to make

sure your door is balanced, and is not sticking or

binding:

• Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the door.

It should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs.

• Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding

or sticking.

Sectional Door

One-Piece Door

During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for tools shown below.

Stepladder

Level

Drilt

Tape Measure

Pencil

Wire Cutters

3/16",5/16"and

5/32"DritlBits Pliers

Screwdriver

Hack Saw

Claw Hammer

1/2" x 7/16" Box Wrench

Carton Inventory

Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the power unit and all parts illustrated below. If anything

is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. KEEP THE FOAM INTACT (see

page i0). Hardware for asselnbly and installation is shown on page 5.

Lighted Console

Wall Control

Light Lens

Three-Function Remote Control

with Visor Ctip (1)

Rail Support

araces_

OSprocket

Coupling

Rail

Assembly

Hanging Brackets

2-Conductor Belt Wire

White & White/Red

Header/Rail

Brackets

Header Bracket

Door Bracket Plate

Safety Ldbels I

Door Bracket

Straight Door

Arm Section

Curved Door

Arm Section

(2) Safety Reversing Sensors

(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)

with attached

2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire

Safety Reversing Sensor

Mounting Bracket

With Square Holes (2)

"C" Wrap (2)

Safety Reversing Sensor

Mounting Bracket

With Slot (2)

Hardware

Separate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton and group as shown below, for

the assembly and installation procedures.

Assembly Hardware

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,©

Bolt 1/4" - 20 x 5/8" Lock Nut

1/4-20xl-3/4" (8) Hex Screw (4) 1/4"-20 x 7/16 (12) Sprocket Coupling Steeve

Installation Hardware

Lag Screw

5/16"-18xl-7/8" (4)

Hex Screw

5/16"-18x7/8" (4)

Nut 5/16"-18 (6)

Carriage Bolt Screw

5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2) 6ABxl" (2)

o] _ oH

Clevis Pin CIevis Pill

5/16"X2-3/4" (1) 5/16"xl" (2)

Handle

Lock Washer 5/16" (6)

Dry Wall Anchors (2) Rope

Ring Insulated

Fastener (3) Staples (10)

Safety Reversing Sensor Installation Hardware

1/4x1-1/2" (4)

Carriage Bolt Lock Nut Wing Nut (2)

1/4"-20xl/2" (4) 1/4"-20 x 7/16 (4)

Screw Lock Nut Insulated

#10-32x3/8" (4) #10x32 (4) Staples (20)

Hex Screw

1/4-20x1-1/2" (2)

SECTIONAL Door Installation

Before you begin, survey your garage area to

see whether any of the conditions below apply

to your installation.

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement

is needed for lightweight garage doors

(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panets, etc.).

See page 24 for details

= Header Wail

FINISHED CEILING

Support bracket &

fastening hardware

is required

See page 20.

Safety Reversing Sensor

Dooi:_C_nter

Floor must be level

across width of door

Based on your particular requiremems, there are several

installation steps which might call for materials and/or

hardware not included in the carton.

• Step 1, page 12 Look at the wall or ceiling above the

garage door. The header bracket must be securely

fastened to structural supports.

• Safety reversing sensor, page 16 Depending upon

garage construction, wood blocks may need to be

fastened to lnounting locations before sensors are

installed.

• Step 4, page 17 Alternate floor mom_ting of the safety

reversing sensor will require hardware not provided.

• Step 6, page 20 Do you have a finished ceiling in your

garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening

hardware may be required.

• Step 12, page 24 Do you have a steel, aluminum,

fiberglass or glass panel door? If so, horizontal and

vertical reinforcelnent is required.

• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. It

must close on the floor all the way across. Otherwise,

the safeD" reverse system may not work properly. See

page 30. Floor or door should be repaired.

Extension Spring

Torsion Spring

Safety

Reversing

Sensor

Access Door

Header

Wall

Garage --

Door

Closed Position

Header

Bracket Rail Rail Assembly

Bracket

Garage _ Trotley

_Door spr,eg/ /I

Straight //_/ I Emergency

Door _7 _ Release

__ LRope & Handle

,! F \_ Curved

,_ I Door Door

_ Bracket Arm

• The opener can be installed within 2 feet of the left or

right of the door center if there is a torsion spring or

center bearing plate in the way of the header bracket or

door bracket area. If),our door has extension springs;

the opener must be installed in the center of the door.

See pages 12 and 24.

• Do you have an access door in addition to the garage

door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency Key Release is

required. See page 38.

You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as

you proceed with the installation of your opener.

ONE-PIECE Door Installation

Before you begin, survey your garage area to

see whether any of the conditions below apply

to your installation.

Header

Wall

FINISHED CEILING

Support bracket

& fastening

hardware is required.

See page 20.

One-Piece Door without Track

Access Door

Closed Position

Rail

Bracket

Rail Assembly

Garage Door

Door Arm

Safety Reversing

Sensor

Gap between floor and bottom of

door must not exceed 1/4"

Safety Reversing Sensor

Based on your particular requirements, there are several

installation steps which lnight call for materials and/or

hardware not included in the carton.

• Step 1, page 13 Look at the wall or ceiling above the

garage door. The header bracket must be securely

fastened to structural supports.

• Step 6, page 20 Do you have a finished ceiling in your

garage? If so, a support bracket and additional t:astening

hardware (not supplied) may be required.

• Safety reversing sensor, page 16 Depending on garage

construction, wood blocks may need to be securely

fastened to mounting locations before sensors are

installed.

• Step 14, page 17 Alternate floor mounting of the

safety reversing sensor will require hardware that is not

provided.

• Step 12, page 25 Generally, a one-piece door does not

require reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, you

can refer to the inforlnation relating to sectional doors

on page 24.

• Step 12, page 25 Depending on your door's

construction, you lnight need additional mounting

hardware for the door bracket.

• Do you have an access door in addition to the garage

door? If not, Model 53702 Elnergency Key Release is

required. See page 38.

• The gap between the bottom of the garage door and

the floor cannot exceed 1/4". Otherwise, the safety

reverse system may not work properly. See page 30.

The floor or the door should be repaired.

One-Piece Door With Track

Floor must be tevel

Safety across width of door

Reversing Sensor

Access 1

Safety

Reversing

Sensor

Closed Position

Door

Rail Trolley

Curved I

BracketDoorArm_/ ==1"Rai_Assembly

.Door .... :_oloo_ozj i EmergencyRe,ease

Bracket oLralgHt I--

Door ]-- Rope & Handle

Arm

You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as

you proceed with the installation of your opener.

IASSEMBLY SECTION: PAGES 8 - 11

Assembly Step 1

Assemble the Rail ITo avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage

door opener until instructed to do so.

Rail

Support

Braces

Straight

Door Arm Extend

End Rails

Outward Remove

Cardboard Packing

Center

Rait

Trotley Rack

Rail Assembly

Carton

Remove --@ Extend

Cardboard Packing End Rails

Outward

Rail Assembty Chassis Assembly

Hardware Bag Hardware Bag

1. Trim the opened rail carton upside down, emptying its

contents onto a level work surface.

2. Unfold the rails, taking care to avoid kinldng the screw

rod joints.

3. Rotate the rail sections so that the fiat side is down and SprocketEndRail

the screw side is up for all three lengths. Keep it clean I_Jl

and free of debris while you are working. _ Rlail

Sprocket

_ov "otdpttlling the rail

TroIleyRack __ rack away from the sere.,

I_// ro_et a_bout 9"[hot,, the end of the

_er of tbe tack.

_/ If _rt way out daring assemblk;

simply push it back in.

Door End Rail

Assembly Step 1 (Continued)

Assemble the Rail

4. Begim_ing with the sprocket end, straighten the two

rail sections so that the screw rod is in a straight line at

the joint. (Avoid handling the joints, which may have

sharp edges.)

5. Carefnlly slide the pins at the top edge of the rail into

the openings on the adjacent rail. It is essential that

the rail assembly be on a level surface to achieve

proper alignment and to avoid damage to the pins.

6. Insert two 1/4"-20xt-3/4" bolts through the center

holes of a brace, and place its open length against the

rail at this joint, aligning the holes as shown. Position

another brace on the opposite side of the rail over the

bolts, add 1/4"-20 lock nuts, and hand tighten. Insert

two additional bolts and hand tighten.

Lock

Nuts

7. Keeping the rail straight and on a level surface, grasp

the screw rods on each side of the relnaining joint and

pivot into a straight line. Repeat steps 5 and 6.

8. With a 7/16 wrench, tighten bolts til snug, working

froln the center holes of the braces to those flmher

froln the joints. Do not overtighten.

Sprocket End

Rail

Support

Brace

Alignment Slide End

Hole Rails Towards

Center Rait

Door End

Lock

Nuts

Rail

Support

Brace

Rail Pin

AIignment

Center Rail

J 1/4x20x1-3/4"

Bolts

Stide End

Rails Towards

Center Rait

Hardware Shown Actual Size

BoIt 1/4"-20

1/4-20xl-3/4" (8) Lock Nut

1/4x20x1-3/4"

Bolts

Assembly Step 2

Fasten the Rail To the Power Unit

and Install the Trolley

NOTE: To aid in assembly and installation, replace

the foam packing around the power unit. Remove it

after Installation Step 5.

•Working on a level surface, align the rail asselnbly with

the power unit, as shown.

• Slip the coupling over the rail sprocket.

• Slide the rail tluough the power unit bracket until the

coupling fits securely over the power unit sprocket.

• Align the two screw holes in the rail with those in the

power unit bracket. Insert two 1/4"-20x5/8" hex screws

and lock nuts. Tighten securely with a 7/16" socket

wrench.

Foam Packaging

Rail/Power Unit Power Unit

Bracket Sprocket

Hex Screws

1/4"-20x5/8"

Trolley

Rail

Assembly

Hardware Shown Actual Size

1/4" - 20

1/4" - 20 x 5/8" Lock Nut

As illustrated above, slide the trolley onto and along the

bottom of the rail until it snaps firmly in place. Be certain

to install #facing correctly: the trolley release arm must

be horizontal (lock position), with its arrow pointed

away from the power unit.

Assembly Step 3

Attach the Rail Brackets

• Align rail brackets to end of rail assembly, as shown.

• Insert two i/4"-20 x 5/8" hex screws and lock nuts.

Tighten securely with a 7/i 6" socket.

Rail

Brackets

1/4"-20

Lock Nuts

Hardware Shown Actual Size

1/4" - 20

1/4" - 20 x 5/8" Lock Nut 1/4"-20x5/8

Hex

Screws

You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings

before proceeding to the installation section:

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2. Install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may not

reverse and could result in severe injury or death. Repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware

must be made by a professional service person before installing opener.

3. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener. Ropes

connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death.

4. If possible, install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the emergency release handle mounted 6

feet above the floor.

5. Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so.

6. Locate the Wall Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children

cannot reach and away from all mo_ing parts of the door.

7. Install the User Safety Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the control button and the Maintenance

Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door.

8. Upon completion of the installation, the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a one-inch high

object or a 2x4 laid flat on the floor.

9. Do not wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing an opener. Jewelry or loose

clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener.

INSTALLATION SECTION: PAGES 12 - 27

Installation Step 1

Determine Header Bracket Location

Installation procedures vary according to garage

door types. Follow the instructions which apply to

your door.

Header

Walt

Vertical Finished

Guideline Ceiling

2x4 Structural

/Supports

If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to a

structural support on the header wall or ceiling, the

safety reverse system may not work properly (see

page30). Thedoormightnot reversewhenrequired,and

cou/dcauseseriousinjuryor death.

The garage doorsprings,cables, pulleys,bracketsand

theirhardwareare underextremetension.Do notattempt

to /oosen, move or adjust them yourse/f. Serious

persona/ injury or death cou/d resu/t. Call for

professionalgaragedoorservice.

SECTIONAL Door or

ONE PIECE Door with Track

Ceiting

Header

Wail

_',_2"_.

Highest Point

of Travel

Door

Sectional door

with curved track

Track

Header

Wall

i 3"

Track

Highest Point

of Travet

One-piece door

with horizontal track

• Close the door and mark the inside

vertical centerline of the garage door.

• Extend the line onto the header wall

above the door.

Remember, you can fasten the header

bracket within 2 feet 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

(refer to page 14) when clearance is

minimal. (It may be mounted on the

wall upside down if necessary, to gain

approximately 1/2".)

ff),ou need to install the header bracket otl

a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws

(not sztpplied) to securelyJasten the 2x4 to

structural supports as shown here and on

page 13.

• Open your door to the highest point of

travel as shown. Draw an intersecting

horizontal line on the header wall 3"

above the high point. This height will

provide travel clearance for the top edge

of the door.

Door clearance brackets are available

for sectional doors when headroom

clearance is less than 2". See accessory

page 38.

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

ONE-PIECE Door Without Track

Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks.

•Close the door and mark the inside

vertical centefline of your garage door.

Extend the line onto the header wall

above door.

If headroom clearance is minimal, you

can install the header bracket on the

ceiling. See page 14.

•If),ou need to install the header

bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling),

use lag screws (not supplied) to

securely fasten the 2x4 to structural

szlpports as shown.

Header Walt Vertical

Centertine 2x4

Unfinished

OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT

FOR HEADER BRACKET

• Open your door to the highest point of

travel as shown. Measure the distance

froln the top of the door to the floor.

Subtract the actual height of the door.

Add 8" to the remainder. (See

Example).

• Close the door and draw an

intersecting horizontal line on the

header wall at the deterlnined height.

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.

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

Door l

Jamb

Hardware

Header Wail

°.

...... Highest Point

of Travet

Floor

Header Highest Point

Wall of Travel

One-piece door without track

jamb hardware One-piece door without track

pivot hardware

EXAMPLE

Distance from top of door

(at highest point of travel) to floor ............. 92"

Actual height of door ...................... -88"

Relnainder ................................ 4"

Add .................................... +8"

Bracket height on header wall ............... 12"

(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)

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.

Fastening the Header Bracket to the Wall

• Cemer the bracket on the vertical guideline with the

bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as

shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).

• Mark either set of bracket holes (do not use the holes

designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot holes

and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support

with the hardware provided.

Wall

Mounting Holes

Fastening the Header Bracket to the Ceiling

• Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown.

• Center the bracket on the vertical lnark, no more than 6"

from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward

the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the

ceiling when clearance is minimal.

• Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill

3/16" pilot holes and t:asten bracket securely to a

structural support with the hardware provided.

Ceiling Mounting Hotes

Optional

Wall Mounting

Holes

The nail hole is for

positioning only

You must use lag screws

to mount the header bracket.

_Header-- "Lag Screws

Wall

2x4

Structural Door

Support Spring

The nail hole is for

positioning only.

You must use lag screws

to mount the header bracket

f _Garage_

" I Door

Highest Vertical

Point of Travel Center

(of Garage Door) Line

_ Header_

Wall

Hardware Shown Actual Size

5/16"-18 x 1-7/8"

Installation Step 3

Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket

Header WalI

Bracket

Rail Bracket

Garage

Foam Packaging --

•Position the opener on the garage floor below the

header bracket. Use packing material as a protective

base.

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 rail bracket against the header bracket.

• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as

shown.

• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

Ring Fastener

Header Bracket

Rail

Opener Carton or

-- Temporary

Support

Hardware Shown Actual Size

°1

Clevis Pin

5/16" x 2-3/4"

Ring Fastener

The Safety Reversing Sensor

Information you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor

The safety reversing sensor must be connected and

aligned correctly before the garage door opener will

move in the down direction. This is a required safety

device and cannot be disabled.

Installation procedures are the same Jbr sectional and

one-piece doot_'.

Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.

The sending eye transmits an invisible light beam to the

receiving eye. The units can be installed on either side of

the garage door as long as the snn never shines directly

into the receiving eye lens.

Look at the label on the connector end of each case to

identify the sensors.

The brackets must be comaected and fastened so that the

sending and receiving eyes face each other as shown.

If an obstrnction breaks the light beam while the garage

door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open

position and the opener lights will flash for 5 seconds.

The brackets must be secnrely fastened to a solid surt:ace

snch as the studs on either side of the door, or add a piece

of wood at each location if installing in masonry

construction.

Without aproperly working safety reversing sensor,

persons(particularlychildren)couldbe injuredor killed

by aclosing garage door. Read and follow all

instructions.

To protect small children, install the safety reversing

sensor so that the beam will be no higher than 4"-6"

abovethegaragefloor.

Disconnect power to the garage door opener before

installingthe safetyreversingsensor.

The invisible light beam path must be unobstrncted. No

part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges,

rollers or other hardware) can interrupt the beam while

the door is closing. If it does, use a piece of wood to bnild

om each sensor lnounting location m the lninilnnm depth

required for light beam clearance.

4_e:maSnirx,_ ] Ii _

,'n;;2e 2t :2m

Sensor

|// Beam

,I /4-6" max

above floor

Facing the door from inside the garage

Installation Step 4

Install the Safety Reversing Sensor

(Receiving and Sending Eyes)

Figures 1 and 2 show assembly of brackets and "C" wrap

based on the recolrdnended installation of the sensors on

each side of the garage door as shown on page 16.

However, Figures 3 and 4 are variations which may fit

your installation requirelnents better. Make sure the

wraps and brackets are aligned so the sensors will

face each other across the garage door.

1. Fasten the "C" wraps to the mounting brackets having

square holes, using the hardware shown in Figure 3.

2. Connect each assembly to a slotted bracket, using the

hardware shown in Figure 2.

Note the alignment of the brackets for left and

right sides of the door.

3. Finger tighten the lock nuts.

4. Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and

drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on both sides of the

garage door, 4"-6" above the floor but not exceeding

6". (See warning on page 16.)

5. Attach bracket assemblies with 1/4"x1-1/2" lag screws

as shown in Figure 2.

6. Adjust right and left side bracket assemblies to the

same distance out from the lnounting surface. Make

sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.

Tighten the nuts securely.

Figure 1

#10 - 32

Lock Nuts

Mounting Bracket

With Square Holes "C" Wrap

#10-32x3/8"

Screws

Figure 2

Inside

_Garage

Wall

.2O

Lock Nuts

1/4 x 1-1/2" 1/4-20 x 1/2" Carriage Bolts

Lag Screws (with square shoulder)

"C" Wrap

Mounting Bracket

with Square Holes

Figure 3

Alternate Wall Mount

Inside

Garage

= VVal!

Mounting Bracket

ivith Slot

I °

Mounting Bracket

with Square Holes

./" "C" Wrap

Sensor

with wire

Indicator Light

Figure 4

Alternate Floor Mount

Inside

Garage

Wail Sensor with wire

Indicator Light

J Mounting Bracket

with Square Holes

Mounting Bracket

with Slot

Attach with

concrete anchors

(not provided)

Floor

#10 - 32 x 3/8"

Screw

#10 x 32

Lock Nut

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Lag Screw Staples

1/4" - 20 x 1/2"

Carriage Bolts

1/4" - 20

Lock Nut

I Installation Step 4 (Continued)

Install the Safety Reversing Sensor

7. Center each sensor unit in a "C"- wrap with lenses

pointing toward each other across the door (see

Figure 5).

8. Secure sensors with the hardware shown. Finger

tighten the wing nut on the receiving eye to allow for

final adjustment. Securely tighten the sending eye

wing nut.

Recommended Wire Routing

1. Using insulated staples, run the wires froln both

sensors to the rail at the door header (see Figure 6).

2. Cross and twist the two wires where they meet the rail

(see inset A). Run the wires inside the channels at the

top of the rail, along each side, to the power unit and

pull taut (see inset B). Do not use the lower (trolley)

channels.

NOTE: If your access door is near the garage door,

you may choose to install the wall control at this time

and run the wall control wire along the rail with the

sensor wires. Use one rail channel for the wall control

wire and the other channel for both sensor wires. If

you choose this option, follow instructions 1-3

on page 21 now.

3. Thread the wires through the tabs on top of the drive

shaft cover.

4. With your screwdriver tip, rock the wires snugly into

the rail channels. You will complete the wiring in

Installation Step 7.

"C" Wra

indicator

Light

1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

Hex BoIt

Figure 5

Hardware Shown Actual Size

1/4-20 x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt

Sensor

Wire

Twist

Wires

Header

-- Wall --

Sensor

Wire

Header

Bracket

Figure 6

1. Run wires from sensors to end of rail

at the door header, Cross & twist here to

help contain wires in channels on top of rail.

2. Run wires along channels

to power unit and pull taut.

3. Thread wires through tabs

on top of Drive Shaft Cover.

tuck wires snugly into channels.

Foam

Packaging

Belt Wire

Rail

ChanneI

Carton

Sensor InvisibIe Light Beam

Protection Area

Sensor

Installation Step 5

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type

as illustrated. To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or

glass panel doors, do not rest the opener on the door

withoutusinga2x4.

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.

Yoa 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 panel hits the trolley when you raise the door,

pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect the

inner and outer sections. The trolley can remain

disconnected until Step 13 is" completed.

Rail 2x4

Foam

Door Packaging

_L._._._-- Trolley

Release Arm

ONE-PIECE Door without Track

• With the door fully open and parallel to the floor,

lneasure the distance froln the floor to the top of the

door.

• Using a stepladder as a support, raise the opener to the

same distance as the door from the floor (it will be at a

slight angle as shown).

• The top of the door should be level with the top of the

opener. Do not position the opener more than 3" above

this point.

Header

Bracket

Top of Opener

It F:am __

Packag ng

t Top of Door

I Installation Step 6

Hang the Opener I

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 stnrdy metal bracket to strnctnral

snpports before installing the opener. The bracket and

.fastening hardwalv alv not s_lpplied.

1. Measure the distance froln each side of the opener to

the structural support.

2. Cm 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"xl-7/8" lag screws.

5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with

5/16" - 18x7/8" screws, 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.

Figure_ Supports

Measure

Distance

Lag Screws

5/16"xl-7/8"

5/16"-18x7/8"

Hex Screws

5/16" Lock Washers

5/16"-18 Nuts

Preferred Range of

Bracket Placement

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Lag Screw

5/16"-18 x 1-7/8"

Hex Screw

5/16"- 18 x 7/8"

Nut 5/16"- 18 ©

Lockwasher 5/16"

Figure 2

-- FINISHED CEILING --

Hidden

Support

5/16"-18x7/8" Screw

5/16"

5/16"-18 Nut

(Not Supplied)

5/16"-18x7/8" Screw

5/16" Lock Washer

5/16"-18 Nut

Preferred Range of

Bracket Placement

Installation Step 7

Install the Wall Control

and Connect all Wiring

Locate the wall control within sight of the door at a

minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot

reach, and away from all moving parts of the door and

door hardware.

1. Strip 1/4" of insulation froln one end of the bell wire

and connect it to the two screw terminals on the back

of the wall control by color: white to 2 and white/red

to 1 (see Figure 1).

2. Fasten the Lighted Console Wall Control securely with

6ABxl" screws. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32"

holes and use the anchors provided.

3. Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to

the opener. Use insulated staples to secure the wire in

several places. Be careful not to pierce the wire with a

staple, creating a short. If)'our access door is'near the

garage dool; you may lwn this' wire with the SaJbt)'

Revel_s'ing Sensor wires' along the top of the rail See

page 18.

4. Remove the Control Center door on the right panel of

the opener to access the terminal screws.

5. Thread all wires through the opening at the base of the

drive shaft cover (see Figure 2).

6. Insert the remaining wire darough the hole in the power

unit and strip 1/4" of insulation from each set of wires.

7. Connect the wall control wire to the opener terminal

screws: white to 2 and white/red to 1. (See Figure 3.)

8. Separate the sensor white and white/black wires

sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal screws:

white to 2 and white/black to 3.

9. Attach the User Safety Instruction label m the wall

near the wall control, and the Maintenance Instruction

label in a prolninent location on the inside of the

garage door.

Page 32 explains how to operate the opener using the

wall control.

Outside Keylock Connections (see Accessories) I

To opener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red to 1 I

Childrenoperatingor playingwithagaragedooropener

can injure themselvesor others. The garagedoorcould

closeand cause seriousinjury or death.Installthe wall

control(or any additionalpushbuttons)outof the reach

of childrenand awayfrom all movingparts of the door

anddoorhardware,butwherethe garagedooris visible.

Donotallowchildrento operatethe pushbutton(s)orthe

remotecontroltransmitter(s).

A moving garage door could injure someone underit.

Activate the opener only when the door is properly

adjusted, you can see it clearly, and there are no

obstructionsto doortravel.

Do NOT connect the power and operate the 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. See Step 9 on page 22.

Lighted Console

Figure 1 DoorControI

Terminal Screws

Insert wires

through

opening in

Drive Shaft Cover

Figure 2WIRING TO CONTROL CENTER

Push wiring

;hrough hole in chassis

(above Control Center)

and connect to opener

terminal screws

Hardware Shown Actual Size (_

_Illllllllllllllllllll>

6AB x 1" Screw Insulated Dry Walt

Lighted Consote Wail Control Staples Anchors Figure 3

Wall Controt Sensor

Connections \ Connections

(dotted line),_

OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS

(In Controt Center)

Installation Step 8

Electrical Requirements

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 avoid installation difficulties, [

do not rnn the opener until Step 9below. I

If permanent wiring is required by your local code,

refer to the following procedure:

To preventelectrocutionor fire, installationand wiring

must be in compliancewith localelectricaland building

codes,

DoNOTusean extensioncord,2-wireadapter,orchange

the plugin any wayto makeit fit youroutlet.

Right WroO

Permanent Wiring

Connection

To lnake a perlnanent connection through the 7/8" diam.

hole in the top of the opener (according to local code):

• Relnove the opener cover screws and set the cover aside.

• Relnove 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 mnst be gronnded.

• Reinstall the cover.

Ground Tab

Green

Ground Screw

Black

White Wire BlackWire

Installation Step 9

Complete Safety Reversing Sensor

Installation

•Plug in the opener. If your wall control has a Lock

feature, be sure it is of£ Green indicator lights in both the

sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring

connections and alignment are correct. If the indicator

light is offin the receiving eye (and the invisible light

beam path is not obstructed), alignment is required.

• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut to allow slight

rotation of unit. Adjust sensor vertically and/or

horizontally until the green indicator light glows with a

stead), light.

• When indicator lights are glowing steadily in both units,

tighten the wing nut in the receiving eye unit.

Troubleshooting

1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow

steadily after installation, check for:

• Electric power to the opener.

• A short in the white or white/black wires. These can

occur under staples or at screw terminal connections.

• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.

• An open wire (wire break).

2. If the sending eye indicator lightglows steadily but

the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:

•Check alignment.

• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.

Installation Step 10

Install the Lights and Lens

• Install 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.

• Insert bottom lens tabs into slots on chassis and tilt

towards chassis to engage top tabs, then drop down

gently into place. (See ilhtstratio m)

• To remove, lift lens up and gently tilt slightly outward

and down, then pull om to clear bulbs. Use care to

avoid snapping off'bottom lens tabs.

• If the bulbs burn out prelnamrely, replace with sta,dard

neck Garage Door Opener bulbs. (Fluorescent bulbs are

not recolnlnended because of possible interference with

receiver/translnitter signals.)

Light Socket

Bottom Lens Stot

Bottom Lens Tab

OOO0

Top Lens Slot

"- _ Top Lens Tab

Lens

Chassis Insert Bottom Lens Tabs First

Installation Step 11

Attach the Emergency Release

Rope and Handle

Trolley

o i i

i i

Trolley

Release Arm _o

Overhand

Knot

verhand

Knot

--Rope

Emergency

Release HandIe

)

Do not use the red handle to pull the door open or

closed. The rope knot could become untied and you

couldfail. Use the emergencyreleaseonlyto disengage

thetrolleyand, if possible,onlywhenthe dooris closed.

Garagedoors are heavy.If the door is open when the

handleis pulled,the doorcouldcloseinadvertentlyif it is

not properly balanced. Serious injury may result to

personsunderthe door.Make surethe doorwayis clear

of personsand obstructionsbeforepullinghandlewhen

dooris open.

•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 karat.

The knot should be at least 1" from the end of the

rope to prevent slipping.

• Thread the other end of the rope tluough the hole in the

release arm of the omer trolley.

• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the

floor. Secure with an overhand knot.

If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end

with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.

Installation Step 12

Fasten Door Bracket

Follow instructions which apply to ),our door type

as illustrated below or on page 25.

A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports. A vertical brace should cover the

height of the top panel.

The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron

are used to create a U-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an

opener installation door reinforcement kit.

SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure

Header

Bracket

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement

is needed for lightweight garage doors

(fiberglass, aIuminum, steel,

doors with glass paneI, etc). Figure 1

Door

Location

Vertical

Carriage Bolt

5/16"-18x2-1/2"

Lock Washer

5/16"

inside Edge Figure 2

of Door or

Reinforcement Board

Door

Bracket

•Cemer the door bracket on the previously marked

vertical guideline used for the header bracket

installation.

•Position the bracket 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) The top edge of the bracket directly below any

structural support across the top of the door.

• Mark and drill 5/16" left and right t:astening holes.

Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is

vertical reinforcelnent.

If your installation doesn't require vertical reinforcelnent

but does need top and bottom t:astening holes for the door

bracket, position the door plate over the door bracket as

shown in Figure 2. Fasten securely with hardware shown

in Figure 1.

Door Bracket

Plate

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Nut 5/16"-18 Lockwasher 5/16"

Carriage BoIt

5/16"-18 x 2-1/2"

All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure

Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24. They apply

to one-piece doors also.

Header Wall

2x4 Support --Finished Ceiling--

Header

Bracket

OptionaI

Placement

of Door

Bracket

Door

Bracket

VerticaI

Centedine of

Garage Door

Horizontal and vertical

reinforcement is needed for

lightweight garage doors

(fiberglass, aluminum, steel,

door with glass panel, etc).

je®

5/16"-18 _ _ Lock W_sher

Door

Bracket_ Top of Door

(Inside Garage)

Edge

of Door

For a door with no

exposed framing or for

the optional instaIlation,

use 5/16"x1-1/2" tag

screws (not supplied) to

fasten door bracket.

Placement

_}_ Carriage BoIt

5/16"-18x2-1/2"

• Center the bracket on the top of the door, in line with

the header bracket as shown. Mark holes.

• Drill 5/16" pilot holes and t:asten the door bracket with

hardware supplied.

If the door has no exposed fralning, drill 3/16" pilot holes

and fasten the bracket with 5/16"xt-1/2" lag screws (not

supplied) to the top of the door.

The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of

the door if required for your installation. (Refer to the

dotted line optional placement drawing.) Drill 3/16"

pilot holes and substitute 5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not

supplied) to fasten the bracket to the door.

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Nut 5/18"-18 Lockwasher 5/18"

Carriage Bolt

5/16"-18 x 2-1/2"

Installation Step 13

Connect Door Arm to Trolley

Follow instructions which apply to )Tourdoor type

as illustrated below and on page 27.

SECTIONAL Doors Only

Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the

inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3.

Figure 1:

• Fasten straight door arm section to omer trolley with a

clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring t:astener.

• Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same

way as shown.

Figure 2:

• Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of holes

that line tip and join sections. Select holes as tar apart

as possible to increase door arm rigidity.

Figure 1

Clevis

Inner Outer

Trolley Trotley

Straight

Curved

Door Arm

Clevis

Figure 2

........... :=; ...............

WashersIol II

Nuts 5/16" 131 II

\ - _ _ Emergency

\/_ _ _,._2e

Screwe

IDoor 5/16"-18x7/8"

Bracket

Hole Alignment Alternative

Figure 3:

•If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight arm,

discomaect straight arm. Cm abom 6" froln the solid

end. Reconnect to trolley with c_tt end down as shown.

• Bring arm sections together.

• Find two pairs of holes that line tip and join with

screws, lock washers and nuts.

Figure 3 WLo°h

5/16" Zu/ II

_hL Sc_'

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Nut 5/16" -18 Lockwasher 5/16" Ring Fastener

P D ol

Hex Screw Clevis Pin

5/16"- 18 x 7/8" 5/16" x 1"

Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 28.

Trolley will re-engage automatically when the

opener is operated.

All ONE-PIECE Doors

Assemble the Door Arm:

•Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections

together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3

hole overlap).

• With the door closed, connect the straight door arm

section to the door bracket with a clevis pin.

• Secure with a ring fastener.

Door Ring

Bracket O_ Fastener

"_ Lock Nuts

__----------_ Straight Washers 5/16"-18

[_. \ ___ Arm 5/16" I

Screws_

5/16"-18x7/8 _ _ Door Arm

Adjustment Procedures for One-Piece Doors

On one-piece doors, before com_ecting the door arm to the trolley the travel limits must be adjusted. Limit adjustment

screws are located on the right side panel as shown on page 28. Follow adjustment procedures below.

Closed

J_ Door Open Door Door with

iBackward Slant

Open Door Adjustment:

Decrease UP Travel Limit

• Turn the UP limit adjustment screw counter-clockwise

5 1/2 turns.

• Press the Wall Control push bar. The trolley will travel

to the fully open position.

• Malmally raise the door to the open position (parallel

to the floor), and lift the door arm to the trolley. The

arm should touch the trolley just in back of the door

arm connector hole. Refer to the fully open

trolley/door arm positions in the illustration. If the arm

does not extend far enough, adjust the limit further.

One full turn equals 2" of trolley travel.

Door Arm

Closed Door Adjustment:

Decrease DOWN Travel Limit

Turn the DOWN limit adjustlnent screw clockwise

5 complete turns.

Press the Wall Control push bar. The trolley will travel

m the fully closed position.

Manually close the door and lift the door arm to the

trolley. The arm should touch the trolley just ahead of

the door arm connector hole. Refer to the fully closed

trolley/door arm positions in the illustration. If the arm

is behind the connector hole, adjust the limit further.

One full turn equals 2" of trolley travel.

Connect the Door Arm to the Trolley:

• Close the door and join the CUlVedarm to the connector hole in the m)lley with the remaining clevis pin. It may be

necessa_" to lift the door slightly to make the connection.

• Secure with a ring fastener.

• Run the opener through a complete travel cycle. If the door has a slight "backward" slant in full open position as shown

in the illustration, decrease the UP limit until the door is parallel to the floor.

ADJUSTMENT SECTION: PAGES 28 - 30

Adjustment Step 1

Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits

Do not make any limit adjustments until the safety

reversing sensors are completely installed.

Limit adjustment settings regulate the poims at which the

door will stop when lnoving up or down.

The door will stop in the zip direction if anything

interferes with door travel. The door will mvels'e in the

down direction if anything interferes with the door travel

(including binding or unbalanced doors).

To operate the opener, press the Wall Control push bar or

button. Run the opener tlnough a complete travel cycle.

• Does the door open and close completely?

• Does the door stay closed and not reverse

unintentionally when fully closed'?

If your door passes both of these tests, no limit

adjustments are necessary unless the reversing test I:ails

(see page 30).

Improperadjustmentof the travellimitswill interferewith

the proper operationof the safety reversesystem. The

doormightnotreverseproperlywhenrequiredand cou/d

serious/yinjure or ki// someoneunderit. Test the safety

reversesystemmonthly,and followingall adjustmentsto

the travellimits.Seepage30.

ti I

oo oo 1

Right Side PaneI Screws

Adjustment procedures are outlined below. Run the

opener through a complete travel cycle after each

adjustment.

Repeated operation of the opener during adjustment

procedures may cause the motor to overheat and shut

off. Simply wait 15 minutes and try again.

Read the procedures carefully before proceeding to

Adjustlnent Step 2. Use a screwdriver to lnake limit

adjustments.

LIMIT ADJUSTMENT

LABEL

UP Travel

_@ Adjust DOWN Travel

How and When to Adjust the Limits

If the door does not open completely but opens at least

five feet:

Increase up travel. Turn the UP limit adjustlnent screw

clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.

If door does not open at least 5feet:

Adjust the UP (open) force as explained in Adjustment

Step 2.

If the door does not close completely:

Increase down travel. Turn the DOWN limit adjustlnent

screw counterclockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.

If door still won't close completely, try lengthening the

door arm. (Page 26.)

If you have adjusted the door arm to the lnaxilmun length

and the door still will not close completely, lower the

header bracket. See Installation Step 1, pages 12 and 13.

If the opener reverses in fully closed position:

Decrease down travel. Turn the DOWN limit adjustment

screw clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.

If the door reverses when closing and there is no

visible interference to travel cycle:

It"the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing

Sensor is obstructed. Remove the obstruction.

Test the door for binding: Pull the emergency release

handle. Manually open and close the door. If the door is

binding, call for garage door selwice. If the door is not

binding or unbalanced, adjust the DOWN (close) force.

See Adjustment Step 2.

I Adjustment Step 2Adjust the Force

Force adjustlnent controls are located on the right panel

of the opener. Force adjustlnent settings regulate the

amount of power required to open and close the door.

The door will stop in the zip direction if anything

interferes with its travel. The door will revel_s'ein the

down direction if anything interferes with its travel

(including binding or unbalanced doors).

If the forces are set too light, door travel may be

interrupted by mdsance revel_'als in the down direction

and stops in the zip direction. Weather conditions can

affect the door lnovelnent, so occasional adjustment may

be needed.

The lnaxilnum force adjustlnent range is about 3/4 of a

complete turn. Do not force controls beyond that point.

Turn force adjustlnent controls with a screwdriver.

Too muchforceonthe doorwill interferewiththe proper

operationof the safetyreversesystem. The doormight

not reverseproper/ywhenrequiredand cou/dserious/y

injureor ki// someoneunderit. Do notincreasetheforce

beyondthe minimumamountrequiredto closethe door.

Do not use the force adjustmentsto compensatefor a

bindingor stickinggaragedoor. Test the safetyreverse

systemmonthly,and followingall adjustmentsto force

levels.Seepage30.

0 0 0 () 0

Force Adjustment Label Right Side

Panel Force Adjustment

Controls

How and When to Adjust the Forces

Test the DOWN (close) force

Grasp the door bottoln when the door is about halfway

tl_'ough DOWN (close) travel. The door should reverse.

Reversal halfway through down travel does not

gaarantee reversal on a one-inch obstruction. See

page 30. If the door is hard to hold or doesn't reverse,

decrease the DOWN (close) force by turning the control

counterclockwise.

Make small adjustlnents until the door reverses normally.

After each adjustlnent, run the opener through a complete

cycle.

Test the UP (open) force

Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway

tlu'ough UP (open) travel. The door should stop. If the

door is hard to hold or doesn't stop, decrease UP (open)

force by turning the control counterclockwise.

Make small adjustlnents until the door stops easily. After

each adjustment, run the opener through a complete

travel cycle.

If the door doesn't open at least 5feet:

Increase UP (Open) force by turning the control

clockwise. Make small adjustlnents until door opens

completely. Readjust the UP limit if necessary. After each

adjustment, run the opener tl_ough a complete travel

cycle.

If the door reverses during the down (close) cycle and

the opener lights aren't flashing:

Increase DOWN (close) force by turning the control

clockwise. Make small adjustments until the door

completes a close cycle. After each adjustlnent, run the

opener through a complete travel cycle. Do not increase

the force beyond the minimum amount required to

close the door.

I Adjustment Step 3 I

Test the Safety Reversing Sensor

• Press the remote control push button to open the door.

• Place the opener carton in the path of the door.

• Press the remote control push button to close the door.

The door will not move more tkan an inch, and the

opener liqkt will flashJbr 5 seconds.

Professional service is required if the opener closes the

door .,hen the safety reversing sensor is obstrncted.

The garage door opener will not close from a remote if

the indicator light in either sensor is off(alerting you

to the fact that the sensor is misaligned or obstructed).

The garage door can be closed by pressing and holding

the Wall Control push bar or button until down travel is

completed.

Without aproperly working safety reversing sensor,

persons(particularlychildren)couldbe seriouslyinjured

or killedif trappedby a closinggarage door.Repeatthis

testonceamonth.

_ .[2.

Safety Reversing Sensor

I Adjustment Step 4 I

Test the Safety Reverse System

Test

•Place a one-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor,

centered under the garage door.

• Operate the door in the down direction. Tke door mnst

reverse on striking tke obstruction.

Adjustment

If the door stops on the obstruction, it is not traveling far

enough in the down direction.

• Increase the DOWN limit by turning the DOWN limit

adjustlnent screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

• Repeat the test.

On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do

not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down

position. See the illustration on page 26.

• When the door reverses on the one-inch board, relnove

the obstruction and mn the opener through 3 or 4

COlnplete travel cycles to test adjustlnent.

If the door will not reverse after repeated adjustment

attempts, call for professional garage door service.

Important Safety Check

Repeat Adjustment Steps 1 -4 after:

•Each adjustlnent of door arm length, force controls or

limit controls.

• Any repair to or adjustlnent of the garage door

(including springs and hardware).

• Any repair to or buclding of the garage floor.

• Any repair to or adjustlnent of the opener.

Failureto testand adjust the safetyreversesystemmay

resultin serious injuryor deathto personstrapped by a

c/osinggaragedoor. Repeatthis test once a monthand

adjustas needed,

L L_J

_4 laid flat)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a location

inaccessible to children.

3. Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction. Keep the door in sight until

it is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.

4. Check safe_ reversal system monthly. See page 30. The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a one

inch object (or a 2x4 board laid flat) placed on the floor. If an adjustment is made to one of the controls

(either force or limits of travel), the other control may need to be adjusted also, and the safety reversal

system mnst be checked. Failnre to properly adjust the opener may result in severe injury or death.

5. If possible, use the emergency release only when the door is in a closed position. Caution should be taken

whenever the disconnect cord is actuated with the door open. Weak or broken springs may cause the door to

fall rapidly, causing injury or death to persons.

6. KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. See page 3. An improperly balanced door may not

reverse when required, and could result in severe injnt T or death. Repairs to cables, spring assemblies and

other hardware must be made by a professional garage door person.

7. Disconnect the electric power to the garage door opener before making any repairs or removing the covers.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Care of Your Opener

Force and Limit Adjustment Controls

FORCE CONTROLS LIMIT CONTROLS

Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in

door operation requiring some re-adjustments,

particularly during the first year of operation.

Pages 28 and 29 refer to the limit and force adjusttnents.

Only a screwdriver is required. Follow the instructions

careflllly.

Repeat the safety reverse test (page 30) after any

adjustment of limits or force.

The Remote Control Transmitter

The opener lnnst learn the code of any new remote

control. Page 33 explains how to program yonr receiver

and how to erase all codes if required. Self service of

your receiver and remote controls is not recolnlnended. If

service is needed, call the toll-tree number listed on the

back page.

The Transmitter Battery

The green test light will glow and the opener will operate

when the relnote control is activated, as long as there is

adequate battery power.

If the power indicator light is dim or off replace the

battery. Also check the test light if transmission range

decreases.

The 12 volt battery should prodnce power for at least a

year.

Dispose of your old battery properly.

Maintenance Schedule

Once a Month

Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding,

call for professional garage door service.

Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Adjust

limits and_or force if necessary. (See pages 28 & 29.)

Repeat the safe_" reverse test. Make any necessary

adjustlnents (See page 30).

Once a Year

Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. The opener does

not require additional lubrication. Do not grease the door

tracks.

Operation of Your Opener

Activate the opener with any of the following:

• The Remote Control: Hold push button down until

the door starts to move.

• The Wall Control: Hold push bar or button down

until the door starts to lnove.

• The Outdoor Key Switch or Keyless Entry: (See

Accessories)

When the opener is activated with the safety reversing

sensor installed and correctly aligned:

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 obstructed while closing, the door will reverse.

6. If obstructed while opening, the door will stop.

7. The garage door will reverse in the closing cycle when

the invisible beam is broken. If fully open, the door

will not close when the beam is broken. The sensor

has no effect in the opening cycle.

If the sensor is not installed, or is not aligned correctly,

the door won't close froln ally relnote transmitter. You

can close the door with the Wall Control, the Outdoor

Key Switch, or Keyless Entry, however, if you activate

theln until down travel is'complete. If you release them

mo soon, tile door will tvverse.

The opener lights will blinkJbr 5 seconds when the safety

reversing sensor causes tile door to reverse.

Opener Lights will turn on under the following

conditions: When the opener is initially plugged ill; when

the power is interrupted; when the opener is activated.

They will turn off automatically atker 4-1/2 lninutes or

provide constant light when the Light feature is activated.

Bulb size is 100 watts lnaxilnum.

Weakorbrokenspringscouldallowan open doorto fall

(either rapidly or unexpectedly),resulting in serious

injury, death or property damage. If possible, use the

manualreleaserope and handle onlywhen the door is

fullyclosed.

H_I. Trolley

_'_ Position)

Lockout position

(Manual disconnect)

To open the door

manually:

The door should be fully

closed if possible. Pull

down on the emergency

release handle (so that the

trolley release arm snaps

into a vertical position) and

lift tile door lnanually. Tile

lockout feature prevents

tile trolley from recon-

necting autolnatically, and

the door call be raised and

lowered lnanually as often

as necessary.

To reengage the trolley:

Pull the emergency release

handle toward the opener at

a 45 ° degree angle so that

the trolley release arm is

horizontal. The trolley will

reconnect on the next UP or

DOWN operation, either

mammlly or by pressing the

Door Control push bar.

_L_.._'_ Trolley

[. '_Release Arm

Emergency _,

Retease _ _.

Handle _

(Pull at 45 ° angle)

To reconnect

Operation of the Wall Controls

(all may not be included with your model)

Lighted Push Button;

Lighted Console: Press to open or close the door.

Press again to revel_s'etile door during the closing cycle

or to stop the door while it's opening.

Deluxe Lighted Console:

Light Feature -Press the Light button. If the opener

light is of,i, it will turn on.

If the opener light is on, (even in the 4-1/2 minute

autolnatic cycle) it will turn off

But if you use tile Light button to turn tile light(s) on and

then activate the opener, the light(s) will turn offafter

4-1/2 lninutes.

The Light button will not control the opener lights when

the door is in motion.

Deluxe Lighted Console (cont.):

Lock Feature - The Lock feature is designed to prevent

operation of the door froln relnote controls. However,

the door will open and close from the Wall Control

push bar, the Outdoor Keylock and the Keyless Entry

Accessories.

To Activate. Press and hold the Lock button for

2 seconds. The push bar light will flash as long as the

Lock feature is on.

To turn oJf _ Press and hold the Lock button again for

2 seconds. The push bar light will stop flashing. The

Lock feature will also turn off whenever the "Smart"

button on the opener panel is activated.

Receiver & Remote Control Programming

NOTICE: To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modNcation of this

receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code

setting or replacing the transmitter battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.

Your garage door opener has been factory set to operate

with the large push button on the remote control.

However, you can use either of the two small buttons, if

you prefer. And, the 3-function remote can also activate

additional garage door openers and/or light acontrols.

Your "SRT" garage door opener will operate with:

• up to four "SRT" relnote control translnitters (with

green indicator lights),

• a Keyless Entry System, and

• code switch relnote controls with red indicator lights.

Below are instructions for progralmning your opener to

match the other buttons on your remote control and any

additional relnotes you may purchase. See available

accessories on page 38.

To add a remote control:

1. Press and hold the selected remote push button, see

Figure 1.

2. Then press and release the "SRT" bmmn on the right

side panel of the opener, Figure 2. The opener lights

will flash otlce.

3. Release the remote push breton.

Now the opener will operate when the remote control

push button is pressed.

If you release the remote control push button before

the opener lights flash, the opener will not accept the

code.

To change the selected push button on the same

remote:

If you decide to use a different remote control button than

originally programmed into the opener, you need to erase

all the learned codes and reprogram each remote used to

operate the garage door opener.

To erase all remote control codes:

• Press and hold the "SRT" button on the opener panel

until the indicator light turns off (about 6 seconds). All

the codes the opener has learned will be erased.

• To reprogram, repeat Steps 1 3 for each remote

control in use.

Code programming instructions are also located on

the opener panel.

Childrenoperatingor playingwithagaragedoor opener

can injure themselvesor others. The garagedoorcou/d

c/ose and cause serious injury or death. Do not allow

childrento operatethe doorcontrol(s)or remotecontrol

transmitter(s).

A movinggaragedoorcou/d injureorki//someoneunder

it. Activatethe openeronlywhen you can see the door

clearly, it is free of obstructions, and is properly

adjusted.

Figure 1

Standard 3-Function Remote Control

Select a remote control push

button to operate opener

Figure 2

Garage Door Opener

(With "SRT" Button)

"SRT" Indicator

Button Light

f,%

Situation

Troubleshooting

Probable Cause & Solution

The opener doesn't

operate from either

the ,,all control or the

remote control:

1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the

fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Solne outlets are controlled by a wall switch.)

2. Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on Page 11.

3. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The door may be frozen to the ground.

Relnove any restriction.

4. The garage door spring may be broken. Have it replaced.

5. Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait

15 lninutes. Try again.

Opener operates'from

the remote control, but

not from the ,,all

control:

1. Is the wall control push bar lit? If not, Remove the bell wire froln the opener terminal

screws. Short the red and white terminals by touching both terlninals at the same time with

a piece of wire. If the opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection at the wall control, a

short under the staples, or a broken wire.

2. Are the wiring connections correct? Review Installation Step 7, page 2 t.

The door operates from

the wall control, but not

from the remote

control:

1. If your model has the Lock feature, turn it off

2. Is the wall push breton flashing? Your opener needs to re-learn a remote control code.

Refer to instructions on the opener panel.

3. Does the battery test light glow when the remote control push button is pressed? If not,

replace the battery.

4. Program the receiver to match the remote control code.

5. Repeat the receiver progralraning procedure with all remote controls.

The remote control has

short range:

1. Check the battery test light. If the light is dim, replace the battery.

2. Change the location of the remote control in your car.

3. Check to be sure the antenna on the right side panel of opener extends fully.

4. Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door, foil backed insulation, or

metal garage siding.

Opener noise is

disturbing in living

quarters of home:

If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the living quarters, the

Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be installed. This kit was designed m minimize vibration

to the house and is easy to install.

The garage door

opens and closes by

itself"

Be sure that all remote control push buttons and battery indicator lights are off

Relnove the bell wire froln the wall control terminals and operate froln the remote control

only. If this solves the problem, the wall control is fauhy (replace), or there is an

interlnittent short on the wire between the wall control and the opener.

The door doesn't open

completely:

1. If the door has been working properly but now doesn't open all the way, increase the up

jcbrce. See page 29.

2. Is SOlnething obstructing the door? Relnove the obstruction or repair the door.

3. If door opens at least 5 feet, the travel limits may need to be increased. One turn equals

2 inches of travel. See page 28.

Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.

The door stops but

doesn't close

completely:

Review the travel limits adjustlnent procedures on page 28.

Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length, close force or down

limit.

Situation

Troubleshooting (continued)

Probable Cause & Solution

The door opens but

won't close:

If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 22.

If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See

Adjustlnent Step 2, page 29. For an existing installation, see below.

Repeat the safe O' reverse test after the adjustment is complete.

The door reverses for no

apparent reason and

opener lights" don't

blink:

1. Is SOlnething obstructing the door? Pull the elnergency release handle. Operate the door

lnanually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call for professional garage door service.

2. Clear any ice or snow froln the garage floor area where the door closes.

3. Review the force adjustlnent procedures on page 29.

4. If door reverses in thefidly closed position, decrease the travel lilnits (page 28).

Repeat the safety reverse test after adjustments to force or travel limits. The need for

occasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal. Weather conditions in

partienlar can affect door travel.

The door reverses for no

apparent reason and

opener lights blink for

5seconds" after

reversing:

Check the safety reversing sensor. Relnove any obstruction or align the receiving eye. See

pages 12 and 22.

The opener lights'... don't tnrn on:

Replace the light bulb(s) (100 watts lnaximuln). Use a standard neck garage door opener bulb

if regular bulb burns out.

don't tnrn off"

Is the Light feature on? Turn it off.

The opener strains or

maximum force is

needed to operate door:

The door may be om of balance or the springs are broken. Close the door and use the

emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley. Open and close the door lnmmally. A

properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its

springs. If it does not, disconnect the opener and call for professional garage door service. Do

not increase the force to operate the opener.

The opener motor

hunts briefly, then

won't work:

The garage door springs are broken. See above.

If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener, door may be locked. Disable the

door lock.

Repeat the safe& reverse test after the adjustment is complete.

The opener won't

operate dne to power

failnre:

1. Use the elnergency release handle to disconnect the trolley. The door can be opened and

closed lnanually. When power is restored, press the Wall Control push bar and trolley will

autolnatically reconnect (unless trolley is in lockout position.) See page 32.

2. The Emergency Key Release accessory (for use on garages with no selwice door)

disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power l:ailure.

Repair Parts

Rail Assembly Parts

KEY

NO.

6 8

PART

NO.

41A4796

41A4795

12B569-1

12B569-2

1C4827-2

12B560

81C168

41C4677

25A18

41A4836

DESCRIPTION

Hardware bag

Hardware bag (includes

sprocket coupling)

Left rail bracket

Right rail bracket

Screw drive rail assembly

Rail support brace

Rack

Complete trolley assembly

Sprocket coupling

Drive sprocket kit

Installation Parts

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 41A4086-1

2 10A14

3 29C128

4 41A3888

5 41A2828

6 217A238

7 12B374-1

8 12B380-1

9 41A4353-1

10 41A4373A

11 178B35

12 178B34

13 12B483

14 12B484

15 12B485

16 12B350

41A4116

41A4675

114A1846

DESCRIPTION

Lighted console wall control

12V battery

Transmitter visor clip

Remote control case, cover & screw only

(no circuit board)

Manual release rope & handle assy.

2-Conductor bell wire: white & white/red

Door bracket

Door bracket plate

Header bracket w/clevis pin & fastener

Safety sensor kit: receiving and sending

eyes with 3' 2-conductor bell wire attached

Curved door arm section

Straight door arm section

C-wrap bracket

Square hole bracket

Slotted bracket

Hanging brackets

NOT SHOWN:

Safety sensor hardware

Installation hardware bag (includes

hardware shown on page 5)

Owner's manual

Opener Assembly Parts

Repair Parts

(Down)

Brown Contact LIMIT SWITCH ASSY.

Wire,

'-...-'_ .[,L_lllilli!!ll!lll!lll!liF}_.[" _

Drive'l

Gear ,

Center Limit (Up) _ Yellow

Contact Contact Wire

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 31 D426 Drive shaft cover

2 41 B4245 Line cord

3 30B363 Capacitor- 1/2 HP

4 12A373 Capacitor bracket

5 41A3150 Terminal block w/screws

6 41D4671 Limit switch assembly

7 12D554 Limit switch bracket

8 41 D4759 Complete Motor Drive Assy., with

8a 144B41 22T Pulley

8b 144B42 28T Pulley

8c 20C14 Drive Belt

8d 158A69 Retainer Ring

9 41A4843 Interrupter cup

10 41A4837 Worm gear and retainer

11 41C4669 Wire harness assembly

12 41C4672 RPM sensor assembly

13 41 D4674-3C Receiver logic board assembly

14 41 D4839-3 Cover

15 1C4840-3 Control Center access door

16 175C121 Light socket

17 108D47 Light lens

Accessories Available For Your Opener

53703

53776

53714

5370_

Emergency Key Release

Req_dred for a garage with NO

access door. Enables homeowner to

open garage door manually from

outside by disengaging trolley.

Outdoor Key Switch

Operates the garage door

automatically froln outside when

relnote control is not handy.

Multi-Function Keyless Entry

Enables holneowner to operate

garage door opener from outside by

entering code on specially designed

keyboard.

Support Bracket

For finished ceilings or where

additional suuport is required, based

on garage construction. Includes

bracket and fastenint hardware.

53779

53759

53774

53773

3-Function Standard Size

Remote Control

Includes visor clip.

3-Function Compact

Remote Control

With key ring & Velcro fastening

strip.

Plug-In Light Control

Controls interior lights. Plugs into a

wall receptacle.

Wire-In Light Control

Controls interior or exterior lights.

Wires into the electrical box like a

dilrnner switch.

Door Clearance Brackets (for Sectional Doors only)

Replaces top brackets and rollers on door to reduce height of door travel. For use when installing

opener in garage with low headroom clearance.Includes visor clip.

Index

Access Door!Emergency Key Release Accessory ............................................................................................... 6, 7, 35, 36

Electrical Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 2, 22, 31

Garage Door

Testing for balance, binding and sticking ................................................................................................................. 3, 28, 31

Determining high point of travel:

Sectional door .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

One-piece door ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Disabling existing locks ................................................................................................................................................. 3, 1t

Force controls

Adjustlnem procedures .................................................................................................................................................... 29

Problems that might require force adjustlnents ......................................................................................................... 34, 35

Safety warnings ......................................................................................................................................................... 29, 31

Door hardware .............................................................................................................................................. 3, 11, 12, 31, 32

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 11, 28-31

Reinforcelnent requirelnents .................................................................................................................................... 4, 24, 25

Removing of all ropes .................................................................................................................................................... 3, 1t

Possible door damage ............................................................................................................................................... 3, 19, 24

Travel limits

Adjustment procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 27, 28

Problems that might require limit adjustments ......................................................................................................... 34, 35

Safety warnings ......................................................................................................................................................... 28, 31

Emergency Release Rope & Handle

Lockout featnre ................................................................................................................................................................. 32

Mamml disconnect ....................................................................................................................................................... 32, 35

Safety warnings ............................................................................................................................................... t 1, 23, 31, 32

Opener Terminals

Wall control connections ................................................................................................................................................... 2 t

Safety reversing sensor connections ........................................................................................................................... 2 t, 22

Outdoor Key Switch accessory comaections ..................................................................................................................... 21

Receiver & Remote Controls

Programming the receiver ................................................................................................................................................. 33

Erasing all codes ................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Safety warning ................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Problems with remote control transmitter operation ......................................................................................................... 34

Safety Reversing Sensor ........................................................................................................................................ 16-18, 30

Safety Reverse Test Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 30

Testing required ............................................................................................................................................... t1, 30, 34, 35

Safety reverse system problems

Securing header bracket to wall ...................................................................................................................................... t 2

Adjusting travel limits ..................................................................................................................................................... 28

Applying excessive force on the door ............................................................................................................................. 29

Buckling or uneven floor ............................................................................................................................................... 4, 5

Sa_tyWarnings ...................................................................... 2, 3, 11, 12, 16, 19,20, 21, 22, 23, 24,28, 29, 30,31, 32, 33

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................ 34, 35

User Instruction Label for Garage Wall .................................................................................................................... 11, 21

Vibration Noise (isolator kit) ............................................................................................................................................. 34

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model 53479

The model number

label is located on the

back of your opener.

When requesting

service or ordering

parts, always provide

the following

information:

• Product Type

• Model Number

• Part Number

• Part Description

I:RRFTSMRN

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

For the repair or replacement parts you need

Call 7 am -7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

For in-home major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

For the location of a

Sears Repair Service Center in your area

Call 24 hours aday, 7days aweek

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

SF RS

America's Repair Specialists

SEARS WARRANTY

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON GARAGE DOOR OPENER

For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or

workmanship at no charge.

LIMITED WARRANTY

From the 91st day until one year from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish

replacement parts for any defective parts, free of charge. You pay for labor.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON 1/2 HP MOTORS FOR CRAFTSMAN OPENERS

After 1 year and through 5 years, Sears will furnish replacement parts for any

defective parts in motor, free of charge. You pay for labor.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

Sears will not be liable for loss or damage to property or any incidental or

consequential loss or expense from property damage due directly or indirectly

from the use of this product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator abuse or

negligence, including failure to install, adjust and operate the opener according to

instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

CRAFTSMAN Garage Door Opener Manual L0802445

Navigation menu

Versions of this User Manual:

Views

Navigation