Craftsman 139.53978SRT Test The Safety Reversing Sensor, Test the Safety Reverse System

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Adjustment Step 3

Test The Safety Reversing Sensor

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

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

•Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door will not move more than an inch, and the opener light will flash.

Professional service is required ff the opener

closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is obstructed.

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remote control if the indicator light in either

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sensor is off(alerting you to the fact that the

sensor is misaligned or obstructed).

 

 

 

The garage door can be closed by pressing and

 

 

 

holding the Door Control push bar or button until

 

 

 

down travel is completed.

 

 

 

Adjustment Step 4

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Test the Safety Reverse System

 

Test:

•Place a one-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the garage door.

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

Adjustment:

If the door stopson 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.

•Repeat the test.

On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not cause the trolley to move within 2-1/2" of the trolley stop bolt. If

necessary, lengthen straight door arm to maintain this minimum distance.

•When the door reverses on the one-inchboard, remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment.

If the door will not reverse after repeated adjustment attempts, call Sears Service Center for garage door opener service.

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(or a 2x4 laid fiat)

Important safety check

Repeat Adjustment Steps 1, 2 and 4 after:

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

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Contents Garage Door Opener Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols Instructions. Read the instructions carefullyYoull Need Tools Safety Based on your particular requirements, there areClosed Position One-Piece Door with Track One-Piece Door without TrackClosed Position Carton Inventory SectionSafety Reversing Sensor @ @Assembly Section Pages 8 Assembly StepInstall the Idler Pulley Fasten the Rail to the OpenerHardware Shown Actual Size Install the Chain/Cable Attach the Sprocket Cover Master Link Clip-OnSpdng Unk CapTighten Chain = Lo Tro,.yInstallation Section Pages 12 Installation Step Determine Header Bracket LocationProceed to , One-piece door without track Jamb hardware ExampleInstall the Header Bracket Wall Header Bracket InstallationCeiling 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 OpenerSerious injury or death Install the Door ControlSlide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit Shown Actual Size UihJIlnJIlilililil IlilnInstall the lens Install the Light and the LensInstall the light Attach the Emergency Release Rope and HandlePermanent Widng Connections Electrical RequirementsRightWrong Safety Reversing System Important Information about Safety Reversing SensorBe sure power to the opener is disconnected Sensor Safety ReversingInstalling the Brackets Garage door track installation preferredMounting and Wiring the Safety Sensors Aligning the Safety SensorsTrouble Shooting the Safety Sensors IIIIIlllillllILllllllllllllllll Fasten Door BracketIIIIIII11111111LLLIIIIIlI NutConnect Door Arm to Trolley RBokAbove holes Adjustment Procedures for One-Piece Doors Adjust the UP and Down Limits Adjustment Section Pages 28 Adjustment StepHow and When to Adjust the Limits Adjustment Step If the door does not close completelyAdjust the Force How and When to Adjust the ForcesImportant safety check Test The Safety Reversing SensorTest the Safety Reverse System Press the remote control push button to open the doorMaintenance To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to personsSchedule Operation of Your Opener Operation of the Door Control seeManual disconnect Position If you do not have a Premium Control Console Receiver and Remote Control ProgrammingIf you have a Premium Control Console SECURITY,IHaving a Problem? Situation Probable Cause and SolutionOpener lights blink for 5 seconds Situation Probable Cause SolutionDoor opens but Doesnt turn offRepair Parts Rail Assembly PartsInstallation Parts Opener Assembly Parts Br co.tact ASSEMe,vFor Sectional Doors Onl AccessoriesOnly through Sears Parts & Service With the door closedIndex For in-homemajor brand repair service Sears WarrantyPara ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

139.53978SRT specifications

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