Craftsman 139.53626SR - I/2HP manual

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    Best /CRI1 FTSMRN Owners Manual o o Garage Door Opener Model 139.53626SR - I/2HP Model 139.53515SR - I/2HP FASTEN THIS MANUAL NEAR THE GARAGE DOOR AFTER INSTALLATION. PERIODIC CHECKS OF THE OPENER ARE REQUIRED TO INSURE SATISFACTORY OPERATION. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. CAUTION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY CONTENTS PAGE Safety Rules .........[...]

  • Page 2

    Start By Reading These Important 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 THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. [...]

  • Page 3

    Operation of Your Opener CAUTION • BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE • DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING AREA. INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. • OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY • TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUC[...]

  • Page 4

    FEATURES OF YOUR OPENER 1. Motor: Permanently lubricated with automatic reset. 2. Opener Lights: Turn on and off automatically with 41/z minute illumination for your safety and convenience. Provide constant light when Light Feature is activated. 3. Safety System: Independent up and down force adjustment. The door reverses automatically when obstruc[...]

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    CARTON CHECK LIST SEARS has packaged your GARAGE DOOR OPENER In two cartons which contain all the parts and hardware Illustrated below and on Page 22. Rail Light 3 Function "i'ar_mitter Co_r Grease Lens (2) Mode_139_53626 (1) Modd 139.53515 (2) SEPARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELOW. ASSEMBLY HARDWAR[...]

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    Assembly TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. STEP 1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket TEE RAIL BACK (TO CHASSIS) CAUTION: Do not _ghten the lock nuts until bolt necks rre seated in square holes. 1/4" Lodx Nut Tee Rail (End Section) Tee Rail Br_. (Cemer Sec_on) The e[...]

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    Assembly STEP 2 Install Trolley AS A TEMPORARY STOP, INSERT A SCREWDRIVER INTO HOLE IN FRONT END OF TEE RAIL AS SHOWN. 1. Attach threaded sha_ to trolley with Iockwasher and nuts as shown. 2. Slide trolley assembly along rail to screwdriver stop, NOTE: If trolley hits against the nut on Tee rail, center section was attached from wrong side and must[...]

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    Assembly STEP 4 Install Chain and Cable DO NOT REMOVE CHAIN AND CABLE FROM CARTON. Detach cable from side of carton. Remove master links from coin envelope.. MASTER LINK PROCEDURE: Insert pins of master link bar through cable loop and hole in front end of trolley (A) as shown. Push cap over pins and onto notches. Slide clip- on spring over cap and [...]

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    Assembly STEP 5 Tighten the Chain and Cable Tighten Lock 13ghten Troll_ Chain II II II II II I1 II II !l !! 1/2 Inch J Base of Tee Rail CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts ere turned. PROCEDURE: Thread the inner nut on the trolley in the direction shown. Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the Te[...]

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    Installation STEP 1 Position and Install Header Bracket Installation procedures are determined by garage door typeS. Follow only those instructions which refer to your door. REVERSE SYSTEM (SEE PAGE 18). THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO THE HEADER WALL. REINFORCE THE WALL WITH A 2x4 IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN IMPROP[...]

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    Installation STEP 2 Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket Cle_s Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Header Bracket Packing MaterLal PROCEDURE: Position opener chassis on garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material base to protect cover. NOTE: To enable the Tee rail to clear sectional door springs, it may be necessary to lift the chassis onto a t[...]

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    Installation STEP 4 Hang Opener Chassis THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF GARAGE. Three representative Installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig.l) or crossed (Fig.2) to provide rigid support, On finished ceUings (Fig.3), attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied)[...]

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    Installation STEP 6 In,t . Wall Control LOCATE WALL CONTROL (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE, AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OF OPENER. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE WALL PUSH BUTTON(S) OR TRANSMITTER. FASTEN CAUT[...]

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    Installation STEP 7 Install Lights and Lenses Make sure antenna wire is bent down before installing lights and lenses. Install a 75 Watt maximum light bulb in each socket as shown. The lights will turn on and remain lit for 4-1/2 minutes when power i-sconnected. After 4-1/2 minutes they will turn off. For constant light, press the Light push button[...]

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    Installation STEP 9 Install Door Bracket and Plate Follow instructions which apply to your door type as Illustrated below. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS OR ONES WITH GLASS PANELS ALWAYS RE NFORCE THE NSIDE OF DOOR--BOTH VERTICALLY AND HOR ZONTALLY--W TH 2x4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON. The horizontal brace should be st least 6 fe[...]

  • Page 16

    Installation STEP 10 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type. SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION Make sure garage door is closed tight. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley. Manually move outer trolley back to the center of inner trolley as shown in Figures A, B and C. FIG A: Fasten s[...]

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    Adjustment STEP 1 Adjust UP and DOWN Limits LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings (left side panel) regulate the paints at which the door will stop when moving up or down, NOTE: Door STOPS in the UP direction if anything interferes with door travel. Door REVERSES in the DOWN direction if anything interferes with the door travel (including binding or unbalanced[...]

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    Adjustment STEP 3 Test Safety Reverse System THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IMPORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT WITH A ONE INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND ADJUST AS NEEDED. PROCEDURE: Place [...]

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    Radio Controls EC.C. rules prohibit adjustments to or modification of receiver and transmitter circuitry except for changing the code setting and replacing the transmitter battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Manufactured under 1 or more of the following U.S. patents: RF.29,525; 4,037.201; 4,750.n8; 4,806,g30. Other patents pending. [...]

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    Having a Problem? Review Pages 2 end 3 Before Proceeding PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION SITUATION OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE FROM WALL CONTROL 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 outlet. If it doesn't light, check fuse box or circuit breaker.[...]

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    Having a Problem? (Continued) SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION DOOR REVERSES FOR NO APPARENT REASON 1. Is something obstructing the door? Pull red emergency release handle. Operate door manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a garage door serviceman to correct the problem. 2. Clear any ice or snow from garage floor area where garage [...]

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    Repair Parts RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 A995 41 B3243 41 B3244 1B3117 183Bl10 41B2616 41A3473 41A3534 Master link kit Inner trolley wlthreadud rod Outer trolley Tee rail-center section Tee rail-end section (each) Cable pulley bracket assy. (each) Chain and cable NOT SHOWN Rail assy. hardware kit (include[...]

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    Repair Parts Chassis Assembly Parts List I 19 18 9 5 17 16 15 14 (Oown) Brown Contact UMIT SWITCH ASSY, Grey Drive Wire Gear .- Contact Contact Wire KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 31C290 Sprocket cover 41A2827 Gear and sprocket assy, Complete with: Swing washer Thrust washer Retaining ring Bearing plato Roll[...]

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    Bes / CR RFTSMRN® Owners Manual Garage Door Opener Models: 139.53626SR 139.53515SR HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Now that you have purchased your Sears Garage Door Opener, should a need ever exist for 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 [...]