CRAFTSMAN 139.53960SRT Garage Door Opener User Manual

June 13, 2024
Craftsman

CRAFTSMAN 139.53960SRT Garage Door Opener

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Product Information

  • Product Name: Garage Door Opener
  • Model: 112 HP
  • Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
  • Location: Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
  • Website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing your garage door:

  1. Gather the necessary tools for installation.
  2. Review the safety rules and operating instructions in the manual.
  3. Keep the manual near the garage door for easy reference.

Assembly:

  1. Assemble the rail and install the trolley.
  2. Fasten the rail to the motor unit and install the idler pulley.
  3. Install the chain/cable and attach the sprocket cover.
  4. Tighten the chain.

Installation:

Follow the installation safety instructions.

  1. Determine the location of the header bracket.
  2. Install the header bracket.
  3. Attach the rail to the header bracket.
  4. Position and hang the opener.
  5. Install the door control, light, and lens.
  6. Attach the emergency release rope and handle.
  7. Ensure proper electrical requirements are met.
  8. Install the safety reversing sensor and door bracket.
  9. Connect the door arm to the trolley.

Adjustment:

  1. Adjust the travel limits.
  2. Adjust the force.
  3. Test the safety reversal system.
  4. Test the safety reversing sensor.

Operation:

  1. Follow the operation safety instructions.
  2. Use the wall-mounted Door Control to open the door.
  3. In case of power failure, open the door manually.
  4. Follow the care instructions for proper maintenance of the garage door opener.

Programming:

  1. To add a hand-held remote control, follow the instructions provided.
  2. To erase all codes, follow the instructions provided.
  3. To add or change a Keyless Entry PIN, follow the instructions provided.

Repair Parts:

Refer to the user manual for detailed information on rail assembly parts, installation parts, motor unit assembly parts, and accessories.

Warranty:

The warranty information can be found in the user manual.

Service Numbers:

For any assistance or inquiries, refer to the back cover of the user manual for service numbers.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review

This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service prowded it _sinstalled, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual

WARNING

When you see these Safety Symbols and Stgnal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possiblhty of serious injury or death ff you do not comply whththe warnings that accompany them. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electnc shock Read the warnings carefully

CAUTION

When you see th_sSignal Word on the following pages, _tw_ll alert you to the posstbdlty of damage to your garage door and/or the garage door opener ff you do not comply wTth the cautionary statements that accompany [t Read them carefully

Preparing your garage door
Before you begin”

  • Disable locks
  • Remove any ropes connected to garage door
  • Complete the following test to make sure your garage door _sbalanced and _snot sbckmg or binding
    1. Lift the door about halfway as shown Release the door If balanced, it should stay in place supported entirely by its springs.
    2. Raise and lower the door to see If there is any binding or sticking. If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a trained door systems techmcian.

WARNING
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

  • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if  garage door binds. sticks, or is out of balance Anunbalanced garage door may not reverse when required
  • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, all of which are under EXTREME tension
  • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement.

Tools needed
During assembly,mstallabon and adjustment of the opener, instructions wIll call for hand tools asdlustrated below

Planning
Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful torefer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener. Depending on your requirements, there are several installation steps which may call for materials orhardware not included in the carton.

  • Installation Step 1 – Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door. The header bracket must be securely fastened to structural supports.
  • Installation Step 5 – Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening hardware may be required.
  • Installation Step 10 – Depending upon garage construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to install sensors.
  • Installation Step 10-Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware not provided.
  • Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency Key Release is required. See Accessories page.
  • Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the door must not exceed 1/4″. Otherwise, the safety reversal system may not work properly. See  Adjustment Step 3. Floor or door should berepaired.

SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATIONS

  • Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required (Installation Step 11).
  • The opener should be installed above the center of the door. If there is a torsion spring or center bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it may be installed within 4 feet to the left or right of the door center. See Installation Steps 1 and 11.
  • If your door is more than 7 feet high, see rail extension kits listed on Accessories page.CRAFTSMAN-139.53960SRT-Garage-Door-Opener-fig-3

ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS

  • Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement. If your door is lightweight,refer to the information relating to sectional doors in Installation Step 11.
  • Depending on your door’s construction, you may need additional mounting hardware for the door bracket (Step 11).

WARNING
Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

  • The gap between the bottom of the garage door and the floor MUST NOT exceed 1/4*. Otherwise, the safety reversal system may not work properly.
  • The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to eliminate the gap

Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated below. Note that accessories will depend on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on the next page. Save the carton and packing material until installation and adjustment is complete.CRAFTSMAN-139.53960SRT-Garage-Door-
Opener-fig-6

Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.

ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Assemble the Rail & Install the Trolley

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so,

The front rail has a cut out “window” at the door end (see illustration). The hole above this window Is larger on the top of the rail than on the bottom. A smaller hole 3-112″ away is close to the rail edge.Rotate the back rail so it has a similar ho/e close to the opposite edge, about 4-314″ from the far end. A 3-piece rail uses two back rails.

  1. Remove the straight door arm and clevis pin packaged inside the front rail and set aside for  Installation Step 12
  2. Align the rail sections on a flat surface exactly as shown and slide the tapered ends into the larger ones. Tabs along the side will lock into place.
  3. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect the cover, and rest the back end of the rail on top. For convenience, put a support under the front end of the rail.
  4. As a temporary trolley stop, clamp a locking pliersonto the rail, 8″ from the center of the idler pulley hole, as shown.
  5. Check to be sure there are 4 black plastic wear pads inside the inner trolley. If they became loose during shipping, check all packing material. Snap them back into position as shown.
  6. Connect the inner and outer trolleys as shown.
  7. Slide the trolley assembly along the rail from the back end to the locked pliers.

ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

  • Insert a 1/4″-20xl-3/4 bolt into the cover protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 1/4″-20 lock nut.
  • Remove the two screws from the top of the motor unit.
  • Attach spreaders to the U bracket by snapping them into place.
  • Place the U bracket, flat side down, on the motor  unit and align the bracket holes with the screwholes. Fasten with the previously removed screws.
  • Align the rail assembly with the top of the motor unit. Slide the rail end onto the U-bracket, all the way to the steps that protrude on the top and sides of the bracket.

CAUTION
To avoid serious damage to garage door opener, use only those screws mounted in the top of the opener.

ASSEMBLY STEP 4
Install the Chain/Cable and Attach the Sprocket Cover

  1. Pull the cable around the idler pulley and toward the trolley.
  2. Connect the cable loop to the retaining slot on the trolley, as shown:
    • From below, push pins of master link bar up through cable loop and trolley slot.
    • Push master link cap over pins and past pin notches.
    • Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches until both pins are securely locked in place.
  3. With the trolley against the pliers, dispense the remainder of the cable/chain along the rail toward  the motor unit and around the sprocket. Thesprocket teeth must engage the chain.
  4. Check to make sure the chain is not twisted, then connect it to the threaded shaft with the remaining master link.
  5. Thread the inner nut and lock washer onto the the trolley shaft.
  6. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in the trolley. Be sure the chain is not twisted.
  7. Loosely thread the outer nut onto the trolley shaft.
  8. Remove the locking pliers.
  9. Align the tabs on the sprocket cover with the slots in the mounting plate. Squeeze cover and insert tabs in slots.

WARNING
To avoid possible serious injury to fingers from moving
garage door opener:

  • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
  • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. CRAFTSMAN-139.53960SRT-Garage-Door-Opener-fig-14

ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tighten the Chain

  • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
  • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown (Figure 1).
  • When the chain is approximately 1/2″ above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment. Sprocket noise can result if chain is too loose. When installation is complete, you may notice some  chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. Ifthe chain returns to the position shown in Figure 2when the door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.

NOTE.: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the emergency release handle to disconnect trolley before adjusting chain.
NOTE: You may notice loosening of chain after Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal  System). Check for proper tension and readjustchain if necessar_ Then repeat Adjustment Step 3. You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the installation section:

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe iniurv or death:

  1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
  2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death.
  3. All repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems technician before installing opener.
  4. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to garage door before installing opener to avoid entanglement.
  5. Install garage door opener 7 feet or more above floor.
  6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet above floor.
  7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so.
  8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.
  9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
    • within sight of the garage door
    • out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet
    • away from all moving parts of the door.
  10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control.
  11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door.
  12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal  system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a one-inch high object (or a 2×4 laid flat) on the floor.

INSTALLATION STEP 1

Determine the Header Bracket Location
WARNING
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

  • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise  garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOTinstall header bracket over drywall.
  • Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or 2×4 into masonry.
  • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all of which are under EXTREME tension.
  • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required.

Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door.

SECTIONAL DOOR
AND ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

  1. Close the door and mark the insidevertical centerline of the garage door.

  2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door. You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet of the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling (see page 14) when clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain approximately 1/2″.)
    If you need to install the header bracket on a 2×4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2×4 to structural supports as shown here and on page 13.

  3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall 2″ above the high point, This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.

NOTE: Door clearance brackets are available for sectional doors when headroom clearance is less than 2″. See accessory page 39.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

  1. Close the door and mark the insidevertical centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door, as shown. If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14. If you need to install the header bracket on a 2×4  (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)to securely fasten the 2×4 to structural supports as shown.
  2. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor. Subtract the actual height of the door. Add 8″ to the remainder. (See Example).
  3. Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall at the determined height.

NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum  height possible, or refer to page 14 for ceilinginstallation.

EXAMPLE
Distance from top of door
(at highest pointof travel) to floor …………………. 92″
Actual height of door…………………………………… -88″
Remainder …………………………………………………. 4″
Add …………………………………………………………… +8″
Bracket height on header wall………………………. =12″
(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)

I NSTALLATION STEP 2
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. FoUow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).
WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

  • Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointingtoward the ceiling).
  • Mark the vertical set of bracket holes, Drill 3/16″ pilotholes and fasten the bracket securely to a structuralsupportwith the hardware provided.

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

  • Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
  • Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6″ from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing away from the wall. The bracket can be  mounted flush against the ceiling when clearanceis minimal.
  • Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16″ pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
NOTE: (Opbonal) With an exlsbng Craftsman mstallabon, you may re-use the old header bracket with the two plastic spacers included fn the hardwarebag Place the spacers reside the bracket on each side of the rail, as tllustrated

  • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket Use packing material as a protective base NOTE: If the door spnng tsmthe way you’ll need help Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spnng
  • Position the front rail end within the header bracket and join with a 5/16″x1-1/2″ clevis pin as shown
  • Insert a nng fastener to secure

INSTALLATION STEP 4
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
A 2×4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal doorto-
rail distance.

  • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
  • Open the door all the way and place a 2×4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail.
  • If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12 is completed.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

  • With the door fully open and parallel to the floor, measure the distance from the floor to the top of the door.
  • Using a stepladder as a support, raise the top of the opener to this height.
  • The top of the door should be level with the top of  the motor unit. Do not position the opener morethan 2″ above this point.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2×4 placed on top section of door.

INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener

Two representatLve installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided. (See Accessories.)

WARNING
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any brackets into masonry.

  1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit to the structural support.
  2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
  3. Drill 3/16″ pilot holes in the structural supports.
  4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16″-18xl-7/8″ lag screws.
  5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16″-18×7/8″ hex 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 2×4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.

NOTE: Do NOT connect power to opener at this time.

INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install the Door Control

Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door and door hardware. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32″ holes and use the anchors provided. For pre-wired installations (as in new home construction), it may be mounted to a single gang box (Figure 2).

  1. Strip 1/4″ of insulation from one end of bell wire and connect to the two terminal screws on back of door control by color: white to 2 and white/red to 1.
  2. Door Control Button: Fasten securely with 6ABx1-l/2″ screws. Console Model: Pry off cover along one side witha screwdriver blade (see Figure 1). Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4″ self-tapping screws (standard installation) or 6-32×1″ machine screws (into gang box) as follows:
    • Install bottom screw, allowing 1//8″ to protrude above wall surface.
    • Position bottom of door control on screw head and slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.
    • Drill and install top screw with care to avoid cracking plastic housing. 13onot overtighten.
    • Insert top tabs and snap on cover.
  3. For standard installation only) Run bell wire up wall and across ceiling to motor unit. Use insulated staples to secure wire in several places. Be careful not to pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open circuit.
  4. Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws on the motor unit panel: white to 2; white/red to 1.
  5. Position the antenna wire as shown.
  6. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach entrapment warning label to wall near door control, and manual release/safety reverse test label in a prominent location on inside of garage door.

DO NOT connect power and operate opener at this time, The trolley will travel to the full open position but will not return to the close position until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned.

WARNING
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:

  • Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door control.
  • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:
  • Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet, and away from all moving parts of door.
  • NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters.
  • Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
  • ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.

Outside Keylock Accessory Connections
To opener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red to 1

INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Light and Lens

  • Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket. The light will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the light will turn ore
  • Apply slight pressure on the sides of the lens and slide the tabs into the slots in the end panel. (See illustration .)
  • For convenience, the lens may be installed after Adjustment Step 4 on page 30.
  • To remove, reverse the procedure. Use care to avoid snapping off lens tabs.
  • Use standard neck Garage Door Opener bulbs for replacement.

INSTALLATION STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle

  • Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so “NOTICE” reads right side up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1″ from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
  • Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley.
  • Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot,

NOTE: flit is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.

WARNING

  • To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:
    • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
    • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
  • NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall.

INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn’t fit into the outlet youhave, contact a qualified electrician to install theproper outlet.

If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure. To make a permanent connection through the 7/8″ hole in the top of the motor unit:

  • Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside,
  • Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
  • Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the silver terminal; and the ground wire to the green ground screw. The opener must be grounded.
  • Reinstall the cover.

WARNING

  • To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire:
  • Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection.
  • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with all local electrical and building codes.
  • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in any way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.

INSTALLATION STEP 10
Install 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,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR
When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam. The sending eye (with an orange indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times. The units must be installed inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each other across the door, no higher than 6″ above the floor. Either can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens. The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware.

WARNING

  • Be sure power is not connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
  • To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:
    • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled.
    • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER than 6″ above garage floor.

If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see accessories) are available if needed. If  installing in masonry construction, add a piece ofwood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if repositioning is necessary. The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed. No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is closing.CRAFTSMAN-139.53960SRT-Garage-Door-Opener-
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INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.
Installand align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6″ above the floor.They may be installed in one of three ways, as follows. Garage door track installation (preferred):

  • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Snap into place against the side of the track.it should lie flush, withthe lip huggingthe back edge of the track, as shown in Figure 1.

If your door track wilt not supportthe bracket securely,wall installationis recommended.

Wall installation:

  • Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed.
  • if additional depth is needed, an extension bracket (see Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
  • Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill (2) 3/16″ diameter pilot holes on the wall ateach side of the door, no higher than 6″ above thefloor.
  • Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (not provided).
  • If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust right and left assemblies to the same distance outfrom the mounting surface. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.

Floor installation:

  • Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see Accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be no higher than 6″ above the floor.
  • Carefully measure and place right and left assemblies at the same distance out from the wall. Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.
  • Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown,

MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS

  • Slide a 1/4″-20×1/2″ carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension. See Figure 4.
  • Finger tighten the wing nuts.
  • Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiTing.
  • Strip 1/4″ of insulation from each set of wires. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal screws: white to 2 and white/black to 3.

ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS

  • Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are correct. The sending eye orange indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is required.
  • Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust, aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.
  • Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it receives the sender’s beam. When the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the wing nut.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS

  1. If the sending eye indicator light does not g/ow steadily after installation, check for:
    • Electric power to the opener.
    • A short in the white or white/black wires. These can occur at staples, or at screw terminal connections.
    • Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
    • A broken wire.
  2. If the sending eye indicator lightg/ows steadily but the receiving eye indicator light doesn’t:
    • Check alignment.
    • Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
  3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign either sensor.

NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misa/igned while the dooris closing, the door will  reverse. if the door is already open, it will not dose. The opener lights will flash 10 times. See page 21.

INSTALLATION STEP 11
Fasten the Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on the following page,
A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement 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, two pieces of angle iron are used to create a “U”-shaped support (Figure 1). The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many vertical brace installations provide for direct attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case you will not need the door bracket; proceed to Installation Step 12.
SECTIONAL DOORS

  • Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical centerline used for the header bracket installation. Note correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket (Figure 2).
  • Position the bracket on the face of the door within the following limits:
    • The top edge of the bracket 2″-4″ below the top edge of the door.
    • The top edge of the bracket directly below any structural support across the top of the door.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to garage door, reinforce inside of door with angle iron both vertically and horizontally.

Mark and drill 5/16″ left and right fastening holes.
Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is vertical reinforcement. if your installation doesn’t require vertical reinforcement but does need top and bottom fastening holes for the door bracket, fasten as shown in Figure 2.

ONE-PIECE DOORS
Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page.  They apply to one-piece doors also

  • Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.
  • Drill 5/16″ pilot holes and fasten the bracket with  hardware supplied. If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3/16″ pilot holes and fasten the bracket with 5/16″x1-1/2″ lag screws (not provided) to the top of the door.

NOTE: 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″x1-112″ lag screws (not provided) to fasten the bracket to the door.

INSTALLATION STEP 12
Connect Door Arm to Trolley

Follow instructions which apply to your door type asillustrated below and on the following page.
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 pulley) for 8″ minimum as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3.
  • Figure 1:
    • Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with the 5/16″x1″ clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring fastener.
    • Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same way, using the 5/16″x1-1/4″ clevis pin.
  • Figure 2:
    • Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join sections. Select holes as far apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity.
  • Figure 3, Hole alignment alternative: 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.
  • Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal. Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 28. Trolley will re-engage automatically when opener is operated.

ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS

  1. Assemble the door arm, Figure 4:

    • Fasten the straightand curved door arm sections
      together to the tongest possible length (witha 2
      or 3 hole overlap).

    • With the door closed, connect the straightdoor
      arm section to the door bracketwith the
      5/16″xl -1/4″ clevispin.

    • Secure with a ringfastener.

  2. djustment procedures, Figure 5:CRAFTSMAN-139.53960SRT-Garage-Door-Opener-fig-56

    • On one-piece doors, before connectingthe door arm to the trolley,the travel limits must be  adjusted. Limit adjustment screws are located onthe left side panel as shown on page 28. Follow , adjustment proceduresbelow.
    • Open door adjustment: decrease UP travel limit
    • Turnthe UP limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 5 1/2 turns.
    • Press the Door Control push button. The trolley will travel to the fully open position.
    • Manually 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. Referto 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.
    • Closed door adjustment: decrease DOWN travel limit
    • Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise 5 complete turns.

ADJUSTMENT STEP 1
Adjust the UP and DOWN Travel Limits Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. To operate the opener, press the Door Control push button. Run the opener through 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 fails (see Adjustment Step 3, page 30). Adjustment procedures are outlined below. Read the procedures carefully before proceeding to Adjustment Step 2. Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments, Run the opener through a complete travel cycle after each adjustment.
NOTE: Repeated operation of the opener during adjustment procedures may cause the motor to overheat and shutoff. Simply wait 15 minutes and try again.
NOTE: If anything interferes with the door’s upward travel, it will stop. ff anything interferes with the door’s downward travel (including binding or unbalanced doors), it will reverse.

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 adjustment screw clockwise. One turn equals 2″ of travel.
    NOTE: Top revent the trolley from hitting the cover protection bolt, keep a minimum distance of 2-4″ between the trolley and the bolt.

  • If door does not open at least 5 feet: 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 adjustment screw counterclockwise. One turn equals 2″ of travel. If door still won’t close completely and the trolleybumps into the trolley stop bolt (see page 4 or 5),try lengthening the door arm (page 26) and decreasing the down limit.

  • If the opener reverses in fully closed position: Decrease down travel. Turn the down limit adjustment screw clockwise. One turn equals 2″ of travel.

WARNING
Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

  • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system.
  • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also need adjustment.
  • After any adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on contact with one-inch high object (or 2×4 laid flat) on floor.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to vehicles, be sure fully open door provides adequate clearance.

  • If the door reverses when closing and there is no visible interference to travel cycle:

If the opener lights are flashing,the Safety Reversing Sensors are either not installed, misaligned,or obstructed. See Troubleshooting, page 23.
Test the door for binding: Pull the emergency release handle. Manually open and close the door. If the door is binding, call a trained door systems technician. If the door is not bindLegor un balanced, adjust the DOWN (close) force. See Adjustment Step 2.

ADJUSTMENT STEP 2
Adjust the Force
Force adjustment controls are located on the back panel of the motor unit. Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door. If the forces are set too light, door travel may be interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down direction and stops in the up direction. Weather conditions can affect the door movement, so occasional adjustment may be needed. The maximum force adjustment range is about 3/4 of a complete turn. Do not force controls beyond that point. Turn force adjustment controls with a screwdriver.
NOTE: If anything interferes with the door’s upward travel, it will stop. If anything interferes with the door’s downward travel (including binding or unbalanced doors), it will reverse.

HOW AND WHEN TO ADJUST THE FORCES

  1. Test the DOWN (close) force
    • Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through DOWN (close) travel. The door should reverse. Reversal halfway through down travel does not guarantee reversal on a one-inch obstruction. See Adjustment Step 3, page 30. If the door is hard to hold or doesn’t reverse, DECREASE the DOWN (close) force by turning  the control counterclockwise. Make smag adjustments until the door reverses normally. After each adjustment, run the opener througha complete 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 adjustment, run the opener through a complete travel cycle. Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door.
  2. Test the UP (open) force
    • Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through UP (open) travel. The door  should stop. If the door is hard to hold or doesn’t stop, DECREASE UP (open) force byturning the control counterclockwise. Make small adjustments until the door stops easily and opens fully. After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete travel cycle.
    • If the door doesn’t open at least 5 feet, INCREASE UP (Open) force by turning the control clockwise. Make small adjustments until door opens completely. Readjustthe UP limit if necessary. After each adjustment, run the opener througha complete travel cycle.

WARNING
Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

  • Too much force on garage door will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system.
  • NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to close garage door.
  • NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door.
  • If one control (force or travel limits) is adiusted, the other control may also need adjustment.
  • After any adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on contact with one-inch high object (or 2×4 laid flat) on floor.CRAFTSMAN-139.53960SRT-Garage-Door-Opener-fig-58

ADJUSTMENT STEP 3
Test the Safety Reversal System TEST

  • With the door fully open, place a one-inch board (or a 2×4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under thegarage door.

  • Operate the door in the down direction. The door must reverse on striking the obstruction. ADJUST

  • 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 adjustment screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
    NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure fimit adjustments do not cause the trolley to move within 2-1/2″ of the trolley stop bolt. If necessarylengthen straight door arm to maintain this minimum distance.

  • Repeat the test.

  • When the door reverses on the one-inch board, remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment.
    IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECK: Repeat Adjustment Steps 1, 2 and 3 after:

  • Each adjustment of door arm length, limits, or force controls.

  • Any repair to or adjustment of the garage door (including springs and hardware).

  • Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor.

  • Any repair to or adjustment of the opener.

ADJUSTMENT STEP 4
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 buttonto close the door. The door will not move more than an inch, and the opener light will flash.

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).
If the opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is obstructed (and the sensorsare no more than 6″ above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician.

WARNING
Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

  • Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month.
  • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also need adjustment.
    • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on contact with one-inch high obiect (or 2×4 laid flat) on the fl00r.
  • WARNING
    Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

OPERATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warninig

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

  1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
  2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children NEVER permit children to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls.
  3. ONLY activate garage door when it can be seen clearly, it is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
  4. ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.
  5. If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
  6. NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
  7. NEVER use handle to pull garage door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall
  8. If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also need adiustment.
  9. After any adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested.
  10. Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. Garage door MUST reverse on contact with one-inchhigh object (or a 2×4 laid flat) on the floor.
  11. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED(see page 3). An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death.
  12. All repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware, all of which are under EXTREME tension, MUST be made by a trained door systems technician.
  13. ALWAYS disconnect electric power to garage door opener before making any repairs or removing covers.
  14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Using Your Garage Door Opener
Your opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to a matching code to operate with the large push button. Your opener will operate with as many as four “SRT” (Smart Receiver/Transmitter) hand-held remote controls and one Multi-function Keyless Entry. However, you can use either of the two small buttons, if you prefer. And, the 3-function remote control can also activate additional garage door openers and/or light controls. If you purchase a new remote, or if you wish to deactivate any remote, follow the instructions in the Programming section. Activate your opener with any of the following:

  • The hand-held Remote Control: Holdthe large push button down until the door starts to move.
  • The wall-mounted Door Control: Hold the push button down until the door starts to move.
  • The Keyless Entry (See Accessories): If supplied with your garage door opener, it must be programmed before use. See Programming,

When the opener is activated (with the safety reversing sensor correctly installed end aligned)

  1. If open, the door will close. If closed, it will open.
  2. If closing, the door will reverse.
  3. If opening, the door wig stop.
  4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open position, it will close
  5. if obstructed while closing, the door will reverse. If the obstruction interrupts the sensor beam, the opener light will blink for five seconds.
  6. If obstructed while opening, the door will stop.
  7. If fully open, the door wig not close when the beam is broken. The sensor has no effect in the opening cycle.

If the sensor is not installed, or is misaligned, the  door won’t close from a hand-held remote. However, you can close the door with the Door Control, the Outdoor Key Switch, or Keyless Entry, if you activate them until down travel is complete. If you release them too soon, the door will reverse.
The opener light will turn on under the following conditions: when the opener is initially plugged in; when power is restored after interruption; when the opener is activated.
It will turn off automatically after 4-1/2 minutes or provide constant light when the Light feature on the Premium Control Console is activated. Rulb size is 75 watts maximum.

Using the Wall.Mounted Door Control
Press the lighted push button to open or close the door. Press again to reverse  the door during the closing cycle or to stop the door while it’s opening.

THE PREMIUM CONTROL CONSOLE
Light feature
Press the Light button to turn the opener light on or off. It will net control the opener light when the door is in motion. If you turn it on and then activate the opener, the light will remain en for 4-1/2 minutes.Press again to turn it off sooner.Lock feature
Designed to prevent operation of the door from handheld remote controls. However, the door will open and close from the Door Control, the Outdoor Key Switch and the Keyless Entry Accessories.
To activate, press and hold the Lock button for 2 seconds. The push butten light will flash as long as the Lock feature is on.
To turn off, press and hold the Lock button again for2 seconds. The push button light will stop flashing. The Lock feature will also turn off whenever the SRT (Smart Receiver/Transmitter) button on the motor unit panel is activated.

Open the Door Manually

WARNING

  • To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:
    • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
    • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garagedoor way is clear of persons and obstructions.
  • NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If ropeknot becomes untied, you could fall.

DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY:
The door should be fully closed if possible. Pull down on the emergency release handle (so  that the trolley release armsnaps into a vertical position) and lift the door manually. The lockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnectingautomatically, and the door can be raised and lowered manuallyas often as necessary.

TO RE-CONNECT THE TROLLEY:
Pull the emergency release  handle toward the opener ata 45° degree angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal. The trolley will  reconnect on the next UP orDOWN operation, either manually or by using the door control or remote.

Care of Your Opener

LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS:
Weather conditions may cause some minor FORCECONTROLS 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 adjustments. Only a screwdriver is required. Follow the instructions carefully.

Repeat the safety reverse test (page 30) after any adjustment of limits or force,
LIMIT CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Once a Month

  • Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician.
  • Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Adjust limits and/or force if necessary. (See pages 28  and 29.
  • Repeat the safety reverse test. Make any necessary adjustments. (See Adjustment Step 3.) Twice a Year
  • Check chain tension. Disconnect trolley first. Adjust if necessary (See page 11). Once a Year
  • Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. The opener does not require additional lubrication. Do not grease the door tracks.

THE REMOTE CONTROL BA’I’rERY

The lithium battery should produce power for up to 5 years. To replace battery, use the visor clip or screwdriver blade to pry open the case as shown. Insert battery positive side down.  Dispose of old battery properly.

Having a Problem?

  1.  The opener doesn’t operate from either the Door
    Control or the remote control:

    • 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. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.)
    • Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on page 11.
    • Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The door may be frozen to the ground. Remove any restriction.
    • The garage door spring may be broken. Have it replaced.
    • Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait 15 minutes and try again.
  2. Opener operates from the remote, but not from the
    Door Control’.

    • Lsthe door control lit? If not, remove the bell wire from the motor unit terminals. Short the red and white terminals by touching both terminals at the same time with a piece of wire. If the opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection at the door control, a short under the staples, or a broken wire.
    • Are the wiring connections correct? Review Installation Step 6, page 18.
  3. The door operates from the Door Control, but not from the remote control:

    • Is the door push button flashing? If your model has the Lock feature, make sure it is off.
    • Program the opener to match the remote control code. (Refer to instructions on the motor unit panel.) Repeat with all remotes.
  4. The remote control has short range:

    • Change the location of the remote control in your car.
    • Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel of motor unit extends fully downward.
    • Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door, foil backed insulation, or metal garage siding. (Antenna Extender Kit 41A3504)
  5. Opener noise is disturbing in riving 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 to minimize vibration to the house and is easy to install.
  6. The garage door opens and closes by itself:

    • Be sure that all remote control push buttons are off.
    • Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals and  operate from the remote only. If this solves the problem, thedoor control is faulty (replace), or there is an intermittent shorton the wire between the door control and the motor unit.
    • Clear memory and re-program all remote controls.
  7. The door doesn’t open completely:

    • Is something obstructing the door? Is it out of balance, orare the springs broken? Remove the obstruction or repairthe door.
    • If the door is in good working order but now doesn’t open all the way, increase the up force. See Adjustment Step 2.
    • If the door opens at least 5 feet, the travel limits may need to be increased. One turn equals 2 inches of travel. See Adjustment Step 1.  Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment iscomplete.
  8. The door stops but doesn’t close completely:

    • Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on page 28. Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length, close force or down limit.
  9. The door opens but won’t close:

    • If the opener light blinks, check the safety reversing sensor. See Installation Step 10.
    • If the opener light doesn’t blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See Adjustment Step 2, page 29. For an existing installation, see below. Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.
  10. The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener
    light doesn’t blink:

    • Is something obstructing the door? Pull the emergency release handle. Operate the door manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician.
    • Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area where the door closes.
    • Review Adjustment Step 2 on page 29.
    • If door reverses in the fully closed position, decrease the travel limits (Adjustment Step 1). Repeat 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 particular can affect door travel.
  11. The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener light blinks for 5 seconds after reversing:

    • Check the safety reversing sensor. Remove any obstruction or align the receiving eye. See Installation Step 10.
  12. The opener light doesn’t turn on:

    • Replace the light bulb5 (75 watts maximum). Use a standard neck garage door opener bulb if regular bulb bums out.
  13. The opener lights don’t turn off:

    • Is the Light feature on? Turn it off.
  14. The opener strains or maximum force is needed to operate door:

    • The door may be out of balance or the springs may be broken. Close the door and use the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley. Open and close the door manually. 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 end call e trained door systems technician. Do not increase the force to operate the opener.
  15. The opener motor hums briefly, then won’t work:

    • The garage door springsmay be broken. See above.
    • If the problem oocurs on the first operation of the opener, door may be locked. Disable the door lock. If the chain was removed and reinstalled, the motor may be out of phase. Remove the chain; cycle the motor to the down position. Observe the drive sprocket. When it turns in a clockwise  direction and stops in the down position, reinstall the chain. Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.
  16. The opener won’t operate due to power failure:

    • Use the emergency release handle to disconnect the  trolley. The door can be opened and closed manually. When power is restored, press the Door Control push button and trolley will automatically reconnect (unlesstrolley is in lockout position.) See page 32.
    • The Emergency Key Release accessory (for use on garages with no service door) disconnects the trolley fromoutside the garage in case of power failure.
  17. The chain droops or sags:
    It is normal for the chain to droop slightly in the closed door  position.Use the emergency release to disconnect thtrolley.If the chain returns to normal height when the troney is disengaged and the door reverses on a one-inch board, no adjustment sare needed.

PROGRAMMING

Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your hand-held remote control. The door will open and close when you press the large push button. Below are instructions for programming your opener to operate with additional “SRT” remote controls.

Add an Additional Hand.held Remote Control
USING THE “LEARN” BUTTON

  1. Press and release the “learn” button on the motor unit. The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
  2. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the button on the hand-held remote* that you wish to operate your garage door.
  3. Release the button when the motor unit lights blink. It has learned the code. If light bulbs are  not installed, two clicks will beheard.

To Add or Change a Keyless Entry PIN
Note: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener.
USING THE “LEARN” BUTTON

  1. Press and release the “learn” button on motor unit. The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
  2. Within 30 seconds, enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice on the keypad. Then press and hold the ENTER button.
  3. Release the button when the motor unit lights blink. It has learned the code. If light bulbsare not installed, two clicks will be heard.

To change the code in your Keyless Entry at any time, repeat Steps 1-3. To ensure that your hand-held remote control codes were not disturbed while you were programming the Keyless Entry, test your remotes and reprogram them if necessary.

REPAIR PARTS

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Motor Unit Assembly Parts

ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

SEARS WARRANTY FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON GARAGE DOOR OPENER For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair this Garage Door Opener, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
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 MOTOR
1i2HP MOTOR: After 1 year and through 5 years, if the motor on this Garage Door Opener is defective, Sears will furnish a replacement motor, free of charge. You pay for labor. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
SEARS WILL NOT BE UABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR EXPENSE FROM PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some statesdo not  allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damages, so the above limitationor exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty does not cover light bulbs or repair parts necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to install, adjust and operate this garage doer opener according to instructions contained in the owner’s manual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stateSears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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