Craftsman 139.53515SR - I/2HP owner manual Having a Problem?, Situation, Probable Cause & Solution

Having a Problem?

SITUATION

OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE FROM WALL CONTROL OR TRANSMITTER

OPENER OPERATES FROM TRANSMITTER BUT NOT FROM WALL CONTROL

DOOR OPERATES FROM WALL CONTROL BUT NOT FROM THE TRANSMITTER

TRANSMITTER HAS

SHORT RANGE

THE GARAGE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES BY ITSELF

DOOR DOESN'T OPEN

COMPLETELY

DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE

COMPLETELY

DOOR WON'T CLOSE

Review Pages 2 end 3 Before Proceeding

PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION

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

2.Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check fuse box or circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled 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 bell wire from opener terminals. Short red and white terminals by touch- ing both terminals at same time with a piece of metal (screwdriver or coin), ffopener rune, check for a faulty wire connection at Wall Control or a short under staples.

1.Is Wall Control push button lit? If not, refer to No. 5 above.

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

1.Does the battery test light glow when transmitter push button is pressed? If not, replace the battery.

2.If you have two transmitters and only one operates, review the code setting procedures on page 19. ALL transmitters must be set to same code.

3.Is transmitter(s) operating any other remote control devices? See the code setting procedures on page 19,

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

5.Is the Lock Light ON? Turn it OFF.

1.Check battery test light. If the light is dim, change the battery,

2.Change the location of the transmitter in the car.

3.A metal garage door, foil-backedinsulation or metal siding will reduce the transmission range. An antenna extender kit is available from any Sears sk_re or service center.

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

1.Is there a neighbor with a garage door opener using the same frequency code?

Change your code. Review page 19.

2.Make sure none of the transmitter push buttons is stuck in the 'down'position.

3.Remove bell wire from opener terminals and operate from transmitter only. If this solves the problem, the Wall Control is faulty (replace), or there is a short or broken wire between Wall Control 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 page 17.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.

3.If door has been working properly but now doesn'topen all the way, increase the

UP FORCE. See page 17.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.

1, Is something obstructing the door?

2.Review the Travel Limits Adjustment Chart on page 17.

REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after any adiustment of door arm length, close force or down limit.

3.Door will not close after the Lock Light is turned ON.

1.The Infrared Reversing Sensor (if you have installed this accessory) may be mis- aligned or obstructed. Disconnect sensor and check door operation. If the problem disappears, correct alignment.

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