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Owners Manual

CAUTION

READ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

FOR SAFE OPERATION CAREFULLY

FASTEN OWNERS MANUAL NEAR GARAGE DOOR AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.

PERIODIC CHECKS OF THE OPENER ARE REQUIRED TO INSURE SATISFACTORY OPERATION.

FEATURES OF YOUR OPENER

1.Motor: Permanently lubricated with automatic reset,

2.Opener Light: Turns on and off automatically.

Provides 4-1/2 minute illumination for your safety and convenience,

3.Safety System: Independent up and down force adjustment. Door reverses automatically when obstructed in DOWN direction Door STOPS when obstructed in UP direction

4.EasyLimitAdjustment: Limitsofdooropening and closing adjusted by turning screws without removing chassis cover

5.Digital Radio Controls: The code can be easily changed by the owner

6.3_Channel Transmitter: Three push buttons, Each button can activate one or more remote control devices The large transmitter button is factory preset to operate the garage door opene_

7.Emergency Disconnect: Pullcord disconnect permits manual door operation,

8.Automatic Reconnect: The trolley halves re- connect for automatic operation when opener is energized after emergency disconnect

SPECIFICATIONS

Sears offers many useful accessories for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with Sears stock numbers and descriptions,

keypad

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CARTON CHECK LIST

SEARS has packaged yourGarage Door Opener in two cartons which contain all the parts and hardware illustrated below and on Page 22.

SEPARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELOW.

YOU'LL NEED TOOLS

During assembly and installation of you r opener, the instructions will call for use of various hand tools, Have a

stepladder handy, and those tools illustrated below: hammer, electric drill (& 3/1 6" and 5/1 6" drill bits), screw- driver, adjustable end wrench or socket wrench kit, wire cutters, tape measure, pliers and hack saw

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Start By Reading These Impo ant Safety Rules

THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS CAUTION -- PERSONAL SAFETY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE INSTRUCTION. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY??

THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OFFER REASONABLY

SAFE SERVICE PROVIDED IT IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE

WITH TH E FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

FAILURE TO COMPLYWITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULTIN SERIOUS

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,

CAUTION: IF YOUR GARAGE HAS NO SERVICE ENTRANCE DOOR,

KEYLOCK (PAGE 2). THIS ACCESSORY ALLOWS MANUAL OPERATION

POWER FAILURE.

KEEP GARAGE DOOR BALANCED?? Sticking or binding doors must be repaired.. Garage doors, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and their hardware may be under extreme tension and can cause serious personal injury. DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENTS. Call a garage door seP_iceman to move or adjust door springs or hardware_

DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE CLOTH ING while installing or servicing a garage door opener.

To avoid serious personal injury from entangle- ment, REMOVE ALL ROPES CONNECTED TO THE GARAGE DOOR before installing the garage door opener.

INSTALL MODEL 53702 EMERGENCY RELEASE

OF GARAGE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE IN CASE OF

DO NOT USE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO COM-

PENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING GARAGE DOOR. Excessive force will Interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system or damage the garage door?? (Page 17)..

Fasten the CAUTION LABEL on the wall nearthe lighted wall control as a reminderof safe operating procedures.

Installwallcontrol(or additional push buttons) IN

A LOCATION WHERE GARAGE DOOR ISVISIBLE,

BUT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO

NOTALLOWCHILDREN TOOPERATETHEWALL

PUSH BUTTON(S) OR TRANSMITTER. Serious personal injury from a closing garage door may result from misuse of opener..

DISENGAGE ALL EXISTING GARAGE DOOR

LOCKS to avoid damage to garage door,,

may result in serious personal injury from a closing garage door., REPEAT TEST AT LEAST ONCE

EVERY THREE MONTHS AND MAKE NEEDED

ADJ USTMENTS_

REMOVING COVERS..

Operation of Your Opener

CAUTION

e BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE SAFETY

RULES ON PAGE 4 AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY.

e TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO

NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

IJSING THE OPENER

Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices (wait one-second between commands):

1 The transmitter. (The TOP (large) push button has been factory preset to operate door) Hold push button down until door starts to move

2 The lighted wall control, Hold button down until door starts to move

3The Key Switch orTouch Code Lock(if you have installed either of these accessories)

OPENING THE DOOR MANUALLY

The door can be operated manually by disconnecting it from the opener THE DOOR SHOULD BE FULLY CLOSED IF

POSSIBLE, WEAK OR BROKEN SPRINGS COULD ALLOW

AN OPEN DOOR TO FALL RAPIDLY. PROPERTY DAMAGE

OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Simply pull down sharply on red emergency release handle and lift the door manually To automatically reconnect the door to the opener, press the wall control push button

DO NOT USE THE EMERGENCY HANDLE TO PULLTHE

DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED

???DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR AREA.

???OPERATEONLYWHENTHEOPENERISPROPERLYAD-

JUSTED AND DOOR IS WSIBLE AND UNOBSTRUCTED.

WHEN OPENER IS ACTIVATED:

I If open, door will close if closed, door will open

2If closing, the door will reverse

3If opening, the door will stop (allowing space for entry and exit of pets and for fresh air)

4If the door has been stopped in a partially open position, it will close

5If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will reverse

6If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door will stop

7[f the optional Infrared Reversing Sensor is installed, the garage door will reverse in the closing cycle when the invisible beam is broke n An open doorwill not close when the beam is broken The sensor has no effect in the open- ing cycle

THE OPENER LIGHT will turn on under the following con- ditions: when the opener is initially plugged in; when power is interrupted; when the opener is activated. It will turn off auto- matically after 4-1/2 minutes. Bulb size-75 Watts maximum

CARE OF THE OPENER

When properly installed, the opener will provide high perfor- mance with a minimum of maintenance Opener does not require additional lubrication

Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can be traced to problems with the door itself....OPENER IS NOT

INTENDEDTOCORRECT PROBLEMSTHATARECAUSED

BYAN UNBALANCED OR BINDING DOOR, BROKEN DOOR

SPRINGS OR BY FAULTY DOOR HARDWARE.

When operated manually, a properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its springs

LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: These adjustments must be checked and properly set when opener is installed, Only a screwdriver is required Weather conditions may

cause minor changes in door operation requiring some re-adjustments, particularly during the first year of opera- tion. Page 17 refers to limit and force adjustments. Follow instructions carefully and repeat SAFETY REVERSE TEST

after any adjustment

THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT (SEE

PG.18)., GARAGE DOOR MUSTREVERSE ON CONTACT

WITH A ONE-INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR.

FAILURE TO PROPERLYADJUSTOPEN ER MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GAR-

AGE DOOR.

CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT: After installation of the

opener and adjustment of forces and limits, chain may appear loose This is normal

MAINTENANCE

AT LEAST4 TIMES A YEAR

MANUALLY OPERATE DOOR. If it is unbalanced or bind- ing, call for professional garage door service

CHECK TO MAKE SURE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES FULLY. Adjust Limits and/or Force if necessary

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST. Make any necessary adjustments (see page 18)

TO CHECK THE CHAIN TENSION: disconnect the trolley by pulling the red emergency handle If the chain returns to the position described and illustrated in Step 5 Page 9, DO NOT make ANY further adjustments.

THE TRANSMITTER: The 3-channel transmitter will operate more than one garage door opener, if desired. The additional push buttons may also be used to operate other remote con- trol devices. Transmitter(s) may be secured to a car sun visor with clip(s) provided. Additional transmitters can be purchased at any time (Refer to Accessories, Pg_ 2)

Any new transmitters must be set to the same code as original transmitter and receive_ Page 19 explains how to change your existing code and how to use the transmitter(s) with other remote control devices Self service of your radio con-

trois is not recommended If service is needed, contact your nearest Sears Service Center

TRANSMITTER BATTERY: The 9-Volt battery should pre- d_ce power for approximately one year As long as there is

adequate power, the transmitter battery test light will glow when a push button is pressed (and the opener will operate) When the light does not come on, replace battery If transmis- sion range lessens, check battery light

Avoid the inconvenience of unexpected failure by replacing battery annually, preferably before winter Use a general purpose, 9 volt battery

TO CHANGE BATTERY: Remove visor clip and connecting screw in transmitter case Set aside top of case and discard old battery Snap connector onto new battery Replace top of case and connecting screw Replace visor clip,

OF YOUR OPENER

TWICE A YEAR

CHECK CHAIN TENSION. Adjust if necessary

ONCE A YEAR

OIL DOOR ROLLERS, BEARINGS AND HINGES,

REPLACE THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY, preferably be- fore winter

Assembly

TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL YOU ARE

INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

ST _: P "1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket

TEE RAIL BACK

(TO CHASSIS)

CAUTION: Do not tighten the lock nuts until bolt necks are seated in square holes.

Tee Rail

(End Section)

t/4' Lock Nut

Tee Rail

The center rail section MUST be positioned on the LEFTSIDE of end rails as shown,

Otherwise, trolley will hit against nut when installed (Pg. 7).

Brace

Tee Rail

(End Section)

Square Carriage

Bolt Hole

Cable pulley bracket attaches to FRONT END of Tee Rail

TEE RAIL FRONT

(TO DOOR)

Carriage Bolt

/2"

Brace_

PROCEDURE: Place the 3 Tee rail sections on a flat

surface for assembly. THIS IS IMPORTANT. The end sections are identical. THE CENTER SECTION MUST BE

POSITIONED WITH THE BRACES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF END SECTIONS. If there is a label attached to the cen-

ter section, make sure that the "directional arrow" is pointing toward the front (to door) Otherwise, study the illustration CAREFULLY

(When assembled, Tee rail has a front-to-back posi- tion as shown).

Bolt rail sections together with the hardware illus- trated and from the direction indicated

SQUARE NECKS ON CARRIAGE BOLTS MUST BE

SEATED IN SQUARE HOLES IN RAIL SECTIONS,

Screws

_ _5/16"_18x7/8""

k??ckW_s--_her_l _ Nut

5/16"

5/16"

Position cable pulley bracket on front end of tee rail as shown. Fasten securely with the hardware provided IMPORTANT: Whentighteningscrews, besureto keep bracket parallel to rail, Otherwise, rail may bow when opener is operated.

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Assernbiy

STE P 2 Install Trolley & Attach Chain Retainer Bracket

As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into hole in front end of Tee rail as shown. Slide the

inner trolley onto the Tee rail until it is firmly against the screwdriver

NOTE: If trolley hits against nut on Tee rail, center section was attached from wrong side and must

be repositioned. Review Step 1.

Slide the outer trolley onto the Tee rail until it partially

engages the inner trolley and stops

TO FULLY ENGAGE TROLLEY: With a hammer,

firmly tap the back end of outer trolley just below the rail guide Outer trolley must move forward to fully

Outer Trolley

Inner Trolley

engage inner trolley Be careful to avoid damaging trolley spring,

Trolley

Shaft

Flat End

Attach inner nut, lock washer, chain retainer bracket and outer nut to trolley shaft in the order shown_ DO

NOT TIGHTEN NUTS UNTIL STEP 5, PAGE 9,

STE P 3 Attach Tee Rail to Opener Chassis

USE ONLYTHOSE SCREWS MOUNTED

IN TOPOFOPEN ER CHASSIS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAM-

AGE TO THE DOOR OPENER??

in top of opener chassis Align holes in back end of Tee ran with holes in opener chassis. Fasten the rail

to the chassis with washered screws previously

stop hole in the Tee rail as shown, Tighten securely with a 5/16" nut

Washered Screw

5/16"-1Sxl/2"

Stop Hole

Tee Rall

(Back Sectior

5/16"-18

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Assembly

STE P 4 I.stallChainandCable

DO NOT REMOVE CHAIN AND CABLE FROM CARTON

Detach cable from side of carton and fasten to trolley with a master link from coin envelope

MASTER LINK PROCEDURE: Push pins of master link bar through loop of cable and hole in flat end of trolley shaft (A) Push cap over pins and onto notches. Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches until both pins are locked in place,

Caution: Keep chain taut while installing to help prevent kinking,

With trolley against the screwdriver, dispense cable around pulley Proceed back around opener sprocket

(B) - be sure sprocket teeth engage chain - and forward to chain retainer bracket (C).

Use second master link to connect chain to retainer bracket. Check to make sure chain is not twisted.

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install Chain andCable inThisDirection

Opener Chassis

Sprocket/

C

A

Master

Link

Clip-On

Spring

Retaai_eetr ear

End Trolley

Master

Link

Outside

Bar

Pulley

Install Chain and Cable

As a permanent trolley stop, insert 5/16" washered screw and nut into remaining hole in Tee rail front Tighten securely REMOVE SCREWDRIVER.

Slot

St??P_H??_ 5S/'Cr6ewWaan'hruetd

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Remove

Screwdriver

Attach sprocket cover to chassis as shown, Insert back tab in chassis slot Then bend cover forward and

insert front tab in slot provided on mounting plate

Assembly

STE P 5 Tighten

Loosen Tighten

Inner Outer

NutNut

1/2 Inch

J

Base of Tee Rail "

the Chain and Cable

CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts are turned.

PROCEDURE: Thread the outer nut toward trolley as shown (Loosen inner nut first, if"necessary)

Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2" above base of Tee rail midway between cable pulley bracket and chassis.

To maintain proper tension, turn inner nut toward chain retainer bracket until tight

Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose or too tight.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten chain and cable. Refer to Page 5.

ASSEMBLY OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS NOW COMPLETE.

BEFORE YOU PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER BE SURE TO

COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES:

KEEP GARAGE DOOR BALANCED. STICKING OR BINDING DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED. THE

GARAGE DOOR, THE DOOR SPRINGS, CABLES, PULLEYS, BRACKETS AND TH EIR HARDWARE

MAY BE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT

A'FFEM PTADJUSTM ENTS. CALLA GARAGE DOOR SERVICEMAN TO MOVE, LOOSEN OR ADJUST

DOOR SPRINGS OR HARDWARE.

DO NOT WEAR WATCHES, RINGS OR LOOSE CLOTHI NG WHILE INSTALLING OR SERVICING A

DOOR OPENER.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OPENER BE INSTALLED 7 FEET OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR

WHERE SPACE PERMITS..

CERTAIN INSTALLATION PROCEDURES VARY ACCORDING TO GARAGE DOOR TYPES, WHERE THE

DIFFERENCES OCCUR, BE SURE TO FOLLOW ONLYTHOSE I NSTRUCTIONSWHICH APPLY TO YOUR

DOOR CONSTRUCTION..

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installation

STE P 1 Position & Install Header Bracket

Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow onlytbose instructions which applyto your door as illustrated below.,

THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO TH E H EADER WALL OR CEILING,, REINFORCE WALL OR CEILING WITH 2x4 IF NECESSARY,

1 With door closed, locate and mark the vertical centerline of garage door Extend line onto header wall above door

2, Locate height for header bracket by opening door to highest point of travel as shown, Draw an inter- secting horizontal line on header wall 2" above high point This height provides travel clearance for top edge of door

NOTE: When headroom is not su fficient for 2" clearance, the bottom edge of bracket may be placed parallel to the high point of travel, or bracket may be attached to ceiling.

Door Clearance Brackets are designed for low headroom installations(Page 2). They replace top brackets and rollers on the garage door,

thereby lowering the high point of door travel. Installation instructions are contained in the

accessory ca_on,,

Headerj

/

Lag Screws 5/16"-18x17/8

I NSTALLATION

SECTIONAL DOOR AND

1-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

Track

Door

-Door

//

Highesl

Point ol

Travel

I NSTALLATION

1-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

3 Position bracket as shown (bottom edge of the bracket on horizontal line) Mark either top and bottom or left and right bracket holes Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket

(Measure UP from top of door in closed position_)

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STE P 2 A.ach Tee Rail to Header Bracket

PROCEDURE: Position opener chassis on garage floor below header bracket. Use packing material

base to protect cover NOTE: To enable Tee rail to clear sectional door springs, it may be necessary to lift the chassis onto a temporary support.

CAUTION: Chassis must either be secured to the support or held firmly in place by another person_

Raise Tee rail until cable pulley and header brackets come together Align bracket holes and join with clevis pin as shown. Secure with a ring or cotter pin fastener(if cotter pin is used, spread to secure)

g Malerial

STE P 3 Position Opener Chassis

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO ALL LIGHTWEIGHT DOORS AND DOORS WITH WINDOWS, DO

NOT REST THE OPENER ON THE DOOR.

NOTE: A 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal

door-to-Tee rail distance. It is not necessary where headroom is insufficienL

PROCEDURE: Raise the opener chassis onto a step- ladder Open garage door Place a 2x4 on edge on top section of door near centerline Rest Tee rail on 2x4

PROCEDURE: Measure the distance from floor to

top of door (in fully open position and parallel to the floor)

Using a stepladder as a support, raise the opener chassis to the same distance from the floor (chassis will have a slight angle as shown)

The top of the door should be levet with the top of the opener For maximum efficiency, do not position the opener chassis more than 2 inches above this point.

Tee Rail

Bracket

Door

I BracketI

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installation

STEP 4 Hang Opener Chassis

THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORTOF GARAGE. Three representative installations are shown. You rs may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled

(Fig. 1 ) or crossed (Fig. 2) to provide rigid support On finished ceilings (Fig. 3). attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to ceiling joists before installing opener

FIGURE 2

PROCEDURE: On EACH side of opener measure the distance from chassis to structural support

Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths. Flatten one end of each bracket and bend or twist to fit fastening angles. Do not bend at bracket holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in structural support. Attach flattened ends of brackets to the support with 5/1 6"xl-7/8" lag screws

Lift opener and fasten to hanging bracket as shown

Checkto make sure Tee rail is centered over door.

REMOVE 2x4. Operate door manuaNy If door hits the rail, raise header bracket.

Grease top and underside of rail surface on which trolley slides. A tube of grease is supplied.

FIGURE 1

Lag Screws 5/16"xl-7/8"

\

Measure

Distance

STE P 5 Attach Emergency

USE EMERGENCY RELEASE ONLY TO

DISENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE

ROPE AND HANDLE TO PULL DOOR

OPEN OR CLOSED??

PROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole in top of red handle so'NOTICE' reads right side up as shown Secure with an overhand knot NOTE: Knot should be at least 1 inch from end of rope to pre.

vent slipping.1 Thread other end of rope through hole in release arm of outer trolley Adjust rope length so that handle is 6 feet above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot as above.

NOTE: If it is necessary to cut rope, heat seal cut end with a match or lighter to prevent fraying and/

or raveling.

5/16"-18x7/8'" Screw

5J

5/16"-18

FIGURE 3

Bracket

(NetSupplied) FINISHED CEILING

Lag Screws 5/16"xl-7/8"

Release Rope & Handle

Overhand

Tr_o_eyKnot

Release Arm

Rope --

Overhand

Knot _

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LOCATE WALL PUSH BUTTON (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE GARAGE

DOOR IS VISIBLE, AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF THE REACH

OF CHILDREN.

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MIS-

USE OF THE OPENER?? DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE WALL PUSH BUTTON(S)

OR THE TRANSMITTER.

FASTEN THE CAUTION LABELON THE WALL NEAR WALL PUSH BUTTON AS A REMINDER

OF SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES.

Top installation

PROCEDURE: Remove about a 1/4" of insulation from each end of the 2-strand bell wire_Connect one end to the screw terminals on the back of wall control as shown

Fasten the wall control to an inside garage wall with the 8ABxl" sheet metal screws provided A con- venient place is beside the service door and OUT OF

THE REACH OF CHILDREN,

Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to garage door opener Use insulated staples to secure wire,

The receiver terminals and the antenna are located on the back panel of the opener chassi& Position antenna wire as shown_ Then connect wire by color

Wall

2_Strand Bell Wire

to the white and red opener terminal screws,

Staples

Wail Control

Push Button

OPERATION OF THE LIGHTED WALL CONTROL

Press and release to open or dose door

Press and release again to REVERSE door during CLOSING cycle or to STOP door during OPENING cycle

NOTE: Wait about 1-second between commands.

Control

BottomTerminals

Installation

Ftange

Opener

Terminal Screws

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSORIES

Open Door Indicator:.

TO white & orange opener terminals

Outdoor Key Switch:

To red & white opener terminals

Touch Code Lock:

TO red and white opener terminals

Infrared Reversing System:

To while & black opener terminals

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Installation

STE P 7 Install Light and Lens

PROCEDURE: Install a light bulb, (75 Watts Max- imum) in socket as shown The light will turn on and remain lit for 4-!/2 minutes when power is connected After 4-1/2 minutes it will turn off

If light bulb burns out prematurely due to vibra- tion, replace with a "rough service" bulb.

INSTALLING LENS:

Slide lens into the lens guides as shown Snap bottom tabs into lens slots

Guide

Len

STE P 8 ConnectElectricPower

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM ENTANGLEMENT, REMOVE ALL ROPES

CONNECTED TO THE GARAGE DOOR BEFORE OPERATING OPENER.

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER, MAKE DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE

BEFORE CONNECTING ELECTRIC POWER. USE A WOOD SCREW OR NAIL TO HOLD THE

LOCKS IN "OPEN" (UNLOCKED) POSITION??

INSTALLATION AND WIRING MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND

BUILDING CODES.

OPERATION AT OTHER THAN 120V 60Hz WILL CAUSE OPENER MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE.

Opener MUST be permanently wired or plugged into

a grounded 3-prong receptacle wired according to local electrical codes DO NOT use a 2-wire adapter DO NOT use an extension cord

RIGHTWRONG

IF LOCAL CODES REQUIRE PERMANENT WIRING:

PERMANENT WIRING

CONNECTION

Ground Tab

iround Screw

Ground Wire

DISCONNECT POWER AT FUSE BOX

BEFOREPROCEEDING.

PROCEDURE: Refer to illustration Make connec-

tion through the 7/8 inch diameter hole in top of opener chassis

1 Remove opener chassis cover by removing the cover screws

2 Remove attached 3-prong cord

3 Connect the black (line) wire to the black wire on terminal block; white (neutral) wire to the white terminal wire; the green (ground) wire to green

ground screw

Wife

CAUTION: BE SURE THAT UNIT IS GROUNDED

ACCORDING TO LOCAL CODE,

IMPORTANT NOTE: TO AVOID INSTALLATION

DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN OPENER NOW.

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Installation

STE P 9 Install Door Bracket and Plate

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS, ALWAYS REIN FORCETHE INSIDE OF DOOR--BOTH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY--WITH 2x4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON.

Horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long Vertical brace should cover height of top panel The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for a door reinforcement kit for an opener installation.

Sectional Door Installation Procedure

SECTIONAL DOOR

Header gracket

Header

Vertical _ Waii

Center_._ _

Line _ I

I

I

I

Door Brackel &

I Plate Assy

=_ _=Y

Door

Arm

Board for

Lightweight Doors

1Assemble the door bracket and plate as shown. Center bracket on previously marked vertical guideline

2Position bracket assembly on face of door within the following limits: A. Top edge of bracket 2" to 4" below the top edge of door B. Directly below any structural support across top of door Placement depends on your particular needs

3Mark and drill 5/1 6" TOP and BOTTOM fasten- ing holes Secure bracket as shown

AiD One-Piece Door Installation Procedure

NOTE: The door bracket has left and right side fastening holes, Assemble and install the door bracket and plate if your installation requires top and bottom fastening holes.

1Center bracket (with or without plate as required) on top edge of door as shown Mark holes

NOTE: Door bracket may be installed on face of

holes and substituteS/1 6"xl -1/2" lag screws(not supplied) to fasten the bracket to door,

2_ Drill two 5/1 6" holes and fasten door bracket

Nut

Door Bracket

I

ICarriage Bolt

i(_/ 6/16'-18x2-1/2"

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STE P 10 Connect Door Arm to Trolley

Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type

SECTIONAL DOOR

FIG, A. Make sure garage door is closed tight, Connect

straight door arm section to trolley with a clevis pin. Secure with a ring or cotter pin fastener(if cotter pin is used, spread

to secure)

Fasten curved section to door bracket in the same way

FIG,, B. Bring arm sections together Find two pairs of holes that line qp and join sections

Insert screws from straight arm side Select holes as far apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity

INSTALLATION ONLY

FIG. C. If holes do not line up as shown in FIG, B, cross door arms in scissor fashion When one set of holes lines up, insert screw and 'finger tighten' with a lock washer and nut

Pull the emergency release rope to disengage trolley.

Bring arm sections together and insert screw into second set of holes Instalf lock washer and nut Tighten screws

Proceed to Step 1, Pg. 17. The trolley will re-engage automatically when opener is operated.

ASSEMBLE DOORARMPROCEDURE:Connectstraight

lengthand curvedWith door armclosed,sectionsconnecttogetherstraighttodoorlongestarm possiblesect ion to door bracket with a clevis pin Secu re wit h a ring or cotter pin fastener (if cotter pin is used, spread to secure )

Before connecting door arm to trolley, limits of travel must be adjusted on one-piece doors, Limit adjustment screws are located on left side panel of opener as shown in illustration on Pg. 1 7. Follow procedures below

Fully Closed

Trolley

limits until door is parallel to floor

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LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CHART

IF DOOR DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY

BUT OPENS AT LEAST FIVE FEET

increase UP travel Turn UP LIMIT adjustment screw clock- wise One turn equals 2 inches of travel

If door doesn't open at least 5 feet: adjust OPEN FORCE

as explained in Step 2

IF DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

(ON SECTIONAL DOORS)

Lengthen the door arm (See Step lg, Page 16)

If door arm is at maximum length, increase DOWN travel Turn down limit adjustment screw counter clockwise One turn equals 2 inches of travel

If door still will not close completely, the header bracket is positioned too high Repeat Step 1, Page 10

IF DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

(ON ONE-PIECE DOORS)

Increase DOWN travel Turn down limit adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn equals 2 inches of travel

IF DOOR REVERSES WHEN CLOSING AND THERE

IS NO INTERFERENCE TO TRAVEL CYCLE

Test door for binding: Pull emergency release handle

Manually open and close door If door is binding, call a door serviceman

If door is not binding or unbalanced, adjust CLOSE FORCE See _Step 2

IF OPENER REVERSES IN FULLY CLOSED POSITION

Decrease DOWN travel Turn down limit adjustment screw clockwise One turn equals 2 inches of travel

STEP 2 Adjust Force

DO NOT USE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING GARAGE DOOR.

EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER OPERATION OF SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM OR

DAMAGE GARAGE DOOR.

Force Adjustment Controls are located on rear panel of opener FORCE ADJUSTMENT settings regulate amount of power required to open and close door

NOTE: Door STOPS in UP direction if anything inter- feres with door travel,, The door REVERSES in DOWN

direction if anything interferes with door travel (includ- ing binding or unbalanced doors).

If force adjustments are set too fight, door travet may be interrupted by nuisance reversals in DOWN direction and stops in UP direction As weather conditionscan affect door movement, occasional adjustment may be needed.

The maximum force adjustment range is 260 degrees, about 3/4 of a complete turn Do not force controls beyond that point Turn force adiustment controls with a screwdriver

Adjustment

Label

FORCE ADJUSTMENT CHART

TEST DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE

Grasp the door handle or door bottom when door is about halfway through DOWN (C LOSE) TRAVEL The door should reverse. If the door is hard to hold or doesn't reverse, de- crease the DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning the pontrol in a count er clockwise direction Make 10 degree turn adjust- ments until the door reverses normally After each adjust- ment, run the opener through a complete travel cycle

IF DOOR DOESN'T OPEN AT LEAST 5 FT

Increase UP (OPEN) FORCE by turning control clockwise

Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door opens completely Readjust UP LIMIT if necessary After each adjustment, run opener through a complete travel cycle

IF DOOR REVERSES DURING DOWN (CLOSE) CYCLE

Increase DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning control clock-

wise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door completes close cycle After each adjustment, run opener through a complete travel cycle

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Adjustment

STEP 3 Test Safety Reverse System

TH E SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IM PORTANT. THE GARAGE DOOR MUSTREVERSE

ON CONTACT WITH A ONE INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO PRO-

PERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING

GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A YEAR AN D ADJUST AS NEEDED.

PROCEDURE: Place a 1-inch obstacle on the floor under the garage door Operate door in DOWN direction The door must reverse on the obstruction

If a SECTIONAL door STOPS on the obstruction, lengthen door arm until the door reverses in DOWN

not traveling far enough in DOWN direction, Increase the DOWN limit by turning DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn REPEAT TEST

When the door reverses on the 1-inch obstruction, remove obstruction and run opener through a com- plete travel cycle. Door must not reverse in closed position_ If it does, repeat Adjustment Steps 2 and 3

ONE-PIECE DOOR

I Inch Obstruction

REPEAT ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 AFTER:

1.EACH ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR ARM LENGTH, CLOSE FORCE OR DOWN LIMIT.

2.ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENX OF GARAGE DOOR (INCLUDING SPRINGS AND HARDWARE).

3.ANY REPAIR OR BUCKLING OF THE GARAGE FLOOR??

4.ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER.

(Optional)STE P 4 Install Infrared Reversing System

The INFRARED REVER_ING SENSOR provides an ADDITIONAL measure of safety against a small child

being caught under a garage door It uses an invisible beam which, when broken by an obstruction, causes a closing door to open and prevents an open door from closing

After the garage door opener has been completely

installed and adjusted, the INFRARED REVERSING SENSOR accessory can be installed Instructions are included with this optional device

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Radio Controls

Your 3-channel transmitter(s) will operate more than one garage door opener, if desired, Also, refer to the catalog packed with your opener for remote light products which can be operated by the additional push buttons on the transmitter(s).

Instructions are given below for changing codes and/or using the transmitter(s) with additional receivers,

PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SETTING/CHANGING YOUR CODE IN RECEIVER(S) AND TRANSMITTER(S)

_DISCONNECT POWER TO OPENER(OR OTHER

DEVICES) BEFORE SETTING OR CHANGING

THE CODE IN THE RECEIVER(S),

The TOP(Large) transmitter push button has been factory preset to operate the garage door opener. Each push button is programmed to operate by sliding RECEIVER code switch ##1 to a specific position (+, - or O). Detailed instructions are given below??

1_ Decide which transmitter push button you want to use to operate a receiver

2.Remove screw on back of transmitter(s)_ Carefully turn case over (push button side up),

3, Remove case top, CAUTION: Be careful not to move circuit board components_

4. Locate the RECEIVER code switch block

0TO USE TOP (LARGE) TRANSMITTER BUTTON:

Set RECEIVER code switch I to minus (-).

@TO USE CENTER TRANSMITTER BUTTON: Set RECEIVER code switch I to center(O)

??TO USE BOTTOM TRANSMITTER BUTTON: Set RECEIVER code switch 1 to plus (??)

TO SETTH E CODE, use a pen or screwdriver Begin with code switch 2 on the RECEIVER. Slide one or

more of the switches to plus, minus or center(O) Hold transmitter(s) alongside receiver code switch Set code switches 2 through 9 in transmitter(s) to match receiver switch positions.

NOTE: Code switches 2 through 9 on ALL the receivers operated by the transmitter(s) must MATCH switches 2 through 9 in transmitter(s).

CAUTION: If you press more than ONE push but- ton at the same time, transmitter will not operate.

TRANSMITTER

TOP(Large)

Push Button

CENTER

Push Button

BO3TOM

Push Button

RECEIVER

Code Switch No, I

1

Transmitter

Bottom Push Sutton _

Transmitter 0

Center Push Button

Transmitter _==

TOP Push Button

Code

Switches --

.1=123456789

RECEIVERTRANSMITTER

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Having a Problem?

OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE

FROM EITHER WALL PUSH

SUTTON OR TRANSMITTER

1.Have you disengaged all door locks? Review Step 8, Page 14

2.Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outleL If it doesn't light, check fuse box or circuit breaker (Some outlets are con- trolled by a wall switch).

3.Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait 15 minutes Try again

4.Is there a build-up of ice or snow under door? Door may be frozen to ground. Remove any obstruction

5.Remove bellwire from opener terminal& Touch red and white screw ter- minals together with ajumper wire If opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection at wall push button or a short under staples.

OPENER OPERATES FROM

TRANSMITTER BUT NOT FROM

WALL PUSH BUTTON

DOOR OPERATES FROM

WALL PUSH BUTTON BUT NOT

FROM THE TRANSMITTER

TRANSMITTER HAS

SHORT RANGE

THE GARAGEDOOROPENS

AND CLOSES SYITSELF

DOOR DOESN'TOPEN

COMPLETE_

DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE

COMPLETELY

1.Is wall push button lit? If not, refer to No. 5 above and follow same procedure.

2_ Are wiring connections correct? Review Step 6, Pg,13.

1Does the battery test light glow when transmitter push button is pressed? If not, replace the battery (Page 5 tells you how.)

2If you have two transmitters and only one operates, review code setting

procedures on Page 19 Receiver and ALL transmitters must be set to same code_

&Is transmitter(s) operating additional remote control devices? See code setting procedures on Page 19

4.Did you press transmitter button designated to operate garage door opener?

5Re-program receiver(s) and ALL transmitters, Try setting ALL the code switches in plus, center or minus positions. If transmitter(s) works, you can try a random code switch setting again, if you desire.

1_ Check battery test light If the light is out, change the battery(Page 5 tells you how).

2. Change the location of transmitter in the car.

3 A metal garage door, foil-backed insulation or metal siding will reduce transmission range.

4.Check to be sure the antenna on the back panel of the opener extends fully downward.

1Isthere a neighborwith a garage door opener using the same frequency code? Change your code Review Page 19.

2.Check to makesure that the transmitter push button(s) is not stuckin the 'down'position

3.Remove bell wire from opener terminals and operate from transmitter only If this solves the problem, the wall push button is faulty (replace), or there is a short or broken wire between push button and opener

1.Is something obstructing the door?

2.If door opens at least 5 feet, travel limits may need to be increased One turn equals 2 inches of travel See Pg 17. Repeat Safety Reverse Test after adjustment is complete

3.If door has been working properly but now doesn't open all the way, increase UP FORCE See Pg. 17 Repeat Safety Reverse Test after adjust- ment is complete

1.Review the Travel Limits Adjustment Chart on Page 17. Repeat Safety Reverse Test after any adjustment of door arm length, close force or

down limit.

2o

DOOR REVERSES FOR1 Is something obstructing the door? Pull red emergency release handle NO APPARENT REASONOperate door manually If it is unbalanced or binding, call a garage door

serviceman to correct the problem

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

3Review the Force Adjustment Chart on Page 17 Repeat Safety Reverse Test after adjustment is complete

4.If door reverses in FULLY CLOSED position, decrease travel limits (See Pg 17) and repeat Safety Reverse Test after adjustment is complete.

THE NEED FOR OCCASIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF FORCE AND LIMIT SET-

TINGS IS NORMAL. WEATHER CONDITIONS IN PARTICULAR CAN AFFECT

DOOR TRAVEL

OPENER STRAINS OR

MAXIMUM FORCE IS NEEDED

TO OPERATE DOOR

OPENER MOTOR HUMS

BRIEFLY, THEN WON'T RUN

OPENER WON'T OPERATE

DUE TO POWER FAILURE

CHAIN DROOPS OR SAGS

Door may be out of balance Use emergency release rope and handle to disconnect trolley Open and close door manually.

A properly balanced door will remain in any point of travel while being sup-

ported e ntirely by its springs If it does not, call a garage door serviceman to correct problem

Trolley may be ja mined into rail stop bo_ts Pull or push on door while motor is hu taming to release jammed condition Re-adjust door limits (Page 17) to prevent over-traveL

2if problem occurs on the first operation during the installation process or after the chain was removed and re-installed, the motor may be out of phase Remove chain; cycle motor to down position (Observe the drive sprocket When it turns in clockwise direction and stops, motor is in down position) Re-install chain_

1Use emergency release rope and handle to disconnect trolley Door can be opened and closed manually When the power is restored, press the wall push button and trolley wilt automatically reconnect

2The emergency release key lock accessory (for use on garages with no service door) disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure

It is normal for the chain to droop slightly in closed door position Use emergency release rope and handle to disconnect trolley If chain returns

to normal height when trolley is disengaged and door re_verses on a one- inch obstruction, no adjustments are needed See Page 9

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Repair Parts

RAI L ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

6183B93Tee raiFend section (each)

74182616Cable pulley bracket assy (each)

NOT SHOWN

41A2814Rail assy hardware kit (includes hardwar(

iflustrated on Page 3)

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Repair Parts

Chassis Assembly Parts List

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16 15'

630B387 Capacitor- 1/3h p 3OB363 Capacitor- 1/2hp 12A373 Capacitor bracket

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6

7

3

11

12

1041A3150 Terminal block w/screws

1141 A2821 Universal replacement motor

1241 D2748-2 Cover- Model 139,53413

&Model 13953606

41 D2748 Cover- Model 139.53403

1341A2516 Helical gear & retainer w/grease

1441D3013 Limit switch assembly

1541 C3005 RPM sensor assembly

1641 C2726 Wire harness assy with plug

1741 A3027 Motor bracket and bearing assy

1841 A2826 Shaft bearing kit

1941A2622 Interrupter cup assy.

2041 A3066 Receiver logic board assy

Complete with:

Logic board

End panel w/all labels

2141 A3076 End panel w/all labels

NOT SHOWN

41A2825 Chassis assy hardware kit (includes screws

not designated by number in illustration)

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Garage

Door

Opener

Owners Manual

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

Now that you have purchased your Sears Garage Door Opener, should you ever need repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co stores Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit,

Models:

139.53403

139o5341 3

139=53606

139o5361 0

The MODEL NUMBER of your garage door opener is printed on a label located on the front panel of the opener chassis.

All parts listed may be ordered from any service center and most Sears stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be elec- tronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you suspect radio control malfunction, contact your nearest SEARS Service Center

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS ... YOUR WAY TO BUY TOMORROW'S SERVICE

AT TODAY'S PRICE ... With nationwide service and the benefits of a Sears warranty plus a Sears Mainten-

To Purchase a Sears Maintenance Agreement - Ask Any Salesperson or Call Sears Service Today,

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

0replacement 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

0expense 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

DThis warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to install, adjust and operate this garage door opener according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART- MENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while the product is in use in the United States.

DThis warranty gives you specific legs] rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO,, Dept, 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, I L 60684

??1987, Sears, Roebuck and Company All Rights Reserved

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