Craftsman 139.53610, 139.53403 owner manual Operation of Your Opener, Care of the Opener

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:

IIf open, door will close if closed, door will open

2 If 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