Craftsman 139.53978SRT Adjustment Section Pages 28 Adjustment Step, Adjust the UP and Down Limits

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Adjustment Section: Pages 28 - 30

Adjustment Step 1

Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits

Do not make any limit adjustments until the safety reversing sensors are completely installed.

Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stopwhen moving up or down.

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.

To operate the opener, press the Door Control push bar or 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 page 30).

Adjustment procedures are outlined below. Read the procedures carefully before )roceeding 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 shut off. Simply wait 15 minutes and try again.

Improper adjustment of the travel limits will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system. The door might not reverse properly when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it. Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to the travel limits. See page 30.

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How and When to Adjust the Limits

•If the door does not open completely, but opens at leastfive feet:

Increase up travel. Turn the UP limit adjustment screw clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel,

NOTE: To prevent the trolley from hitting the cover _rotection 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 the door still won'tclose completely and the trolley bumps into the trolley stop bolt (see page 4 or 5), try lengthening the door arm (see 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.

•If the door revereeswhen 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 for garage door service. If the door is not binding or unbalanced, adjust the DOWN (close) force. See Adjustment Step 2.

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Contents Garage Door Opener Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols Instructions. Read the instructions carefullyYoull Need Tools Based on your particular requirements, there are SafetyClosed Position One-Piece Door without Track One-Piece Door with TrackClosed Position Carton Inventory SectionSafety Reversing Sensor @ @Assembly Section Pages 8 Assembly StepFasten the Rail to the Opener Install the Idler PulleyHardware Shown Actual Size Install the Chain/Cable Attach the Sprocket Cover Master Link Clip-OnSpdng Unk CapTighten Chain = Lo Tro,.yDetermine Header Bracket Location Installation Section Pages 12 Installation StepProceed to , One-piece door without track Jamb hardware ExampleWall Header Bracket Installation Install the Header BracketCeiling Header Bracket Installation Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket Insert a ring fastener to securePosition the Opener With the door fully open and parallel to the floorInstallation Step Hang the OpenerInstall the Door Control Slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fitSerious injury or death Shown Actual Size UihJIlnJIlilililil IlilnInstall the Light and the Lens Install the lightInstall the lens Attach the Emergency Release Rope and HandleElectrical Requirements Permanent Widng ConnectionsRightWrong Safety Reversing System Important Information about Safety Reversing SensorSensor Safety Reversing Installing the BracketsBe sure power to the opener is disconnected Garage door track installation preferredAligning the Safety Sensors Mounting and Wiring the Safety SensorsTrouble Shooting the Safety Sensors IIIIIlllillllILllllllllllllllll Fasten Door BracketIIIIIII11111111LLLIIIIIlI NutRBok Connect Door Arm to TrolleyAbove holes Adjustment Procedures for One-Piece Doors Adjustment Section Pages 28 Adjustment Step How and When to Adjust the LimitsAdjust the UP and Down Limits Adjustment Step If the door does not close completelyAdjust the Force How and When to Adjust the ForcesTest The Safety Reversing Sensor Test the Safety Reverse SystemImportant safety check Press the remote control push button to open the doorTo reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons MaintenanceSchedule Operation of the Door Control see Operation of Your OpenerManual disconnect Position Receiver and Remote Control Programming If you have a Premium Control ConsoleIf you do not have a Premium Control Console SECURITY,IHaving a Problem? Situation Probable Cause and SolutionSituation Probable Cause Solution Door opens butOpener lights blink for 5 seconds Doesnt turn offRail Assembly Parts Repair PartsInstallation Parts Opener Assembly Parts Br co.tact ASSEMe,vAccessories Only through Sears Parts & ServiceFor Sectional Doors Onl With the door closedIndex Sears Warranty For in-homemajor brand repair servicePara ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

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