Craftsman 139.53661SRT1 manual

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    Owner's Manual Model No. 139.53661SRT1 139.53671SRT1 139.53672SRT1 139.53673SRT1 139.53674SRT 139.53677SRT1 For Residential Use Only Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. Complies wib_ UL 325 regulations effective January[...]

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    Contents Page A review of safety alert symbols ................................. 2 You'll need tools .......................................................... 3 Safety information regarding garage door locks and ropes .................................................................. 3 Testing your garage door for sticking, binding and balanc[...]

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    You'll Need Tools During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below. Step_adder Lev_ Pencil Ta_e Measure 3116", 5116" awJ 5/32" Drill Bits W3re Cutters Oooel OOO O Hack Saw _rewdl'iver Claw Hammer Adjustable End Wrench An unbalanced garage door might not reverse wh[...]

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    Before you begln, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Horizontal and vertical reinforcement iS needed to_' llghtw_ght _ doors (fiberglass. steel, akJminum, door v_th glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details. FINISHED CEILING SuI_ bracket & fastlming hardware Seg page 17. Slack [...]

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    Before you begin, survey your garage ares to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. in chain thns_on is normal when garage door is dosed. Header Wa!l One-Piece Door Without Track FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & faslening hardware is required. See page t7. O ) betweenfloor and bottom ReversingSensor of door mustno[...]

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    Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all pads illustrated below. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on page 7. Models 5366t (1), 53671 (1), 53672 (2). 53673 (2), 53674 (2). 53677 (2) Sec[...]

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    Sel_arate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton, as shown below, for the assembly and installation procedures. Assembly Hardware Washered Screw Hex Sorew Nut Carriage Bolts 5/16"-183(1/2"(2) 5/16".18xTir (3) 5/16".18 (5) 114--20xl/2" (4) Master Unk (2) (mounted in opener) Trolley'i_mad[...]

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    Assembly Section: Pages 8- 11 To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. Assembly Step I Assemble the T.rail & Attach the Cable Pulley Bracket • Align the 3 T-rail sections on a fiat surface exactly as shown. The end'sections are identical. Make sure the "arrow label" on the[...]

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    Assembly Step 2 Install the Trolley on the T-rail • Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with the lock washer and nuts as shown. Trolley Lock Washer 5/16" Outer Nut 5/16"_ Tro!ley Threaded Shaft InnerNut 5/16" Hardware Shown Actual Size ©© Lock Washer Nut 5/16" 5/16" - 18 TemporarySlop Screwdriver • As a temporary[...]

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    Assembly Step 4 Install the Chain/Cable & Attach the Sprocket Cover Keep Chain and Cable Taut When Dispensing • Detach the cable loop from the carton and fasten it to the trolley with a master link from the hardware bag. See master link procedure, Figure 1. • With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense the cable around the pulley. ?[...]

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    Assembly Step 5 Tighten the Chain & Cable • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded shaft, away from the trolley. • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown. As you turn the nut, keep the chain from twisting. • When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tighte[...]

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    Installation Section: Pages 12- 27 Installation Step I Determine Header Bracket Location Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door. -- Header -- Wal Verlical Guideline 2X4 WARN If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to a structural support on the header wall or ceiling, the [...]

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    Read the Safety instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks. • Close the door and mark the inside vertical centedine of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door. If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14. • If you need to install the header brac[...]

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    Installation Step 2 I Install the Header Bracket i You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the Instructions which will work best for your particular requirements, Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall • Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with the bottom edge of the bracket on[...]

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    ii Installation Step 3 [ Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket Header BW // // // // // Garage Door • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. If the door spring is In the way you'll need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the T-rai[...]

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    Installation Step 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type as Illustrated. i A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an Ideal door-toT-rail distance. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point ff the ladder is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on t[...]

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    Installation Step 5 Hang the Opener I Two representative Installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled, Figure 1, to provide dgid support. On finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not provided. See ac[...]

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    Installation Step 6 Install the Door Control Locate the door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach, and away from all moving )arts of the door and door hardware. The door control is typically attached directly to the wail. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and use the ancho[...]

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    6. Attach the User Safety Instruction label to the wall neat the door control, and the Maintenance Instruction label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door. Page 32 explains how to use the door control. , r Do NOT connect the power and operate the openerat this time. The trolley will travel to the full open position but wilt not r[...]

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    Installation Step 9 Electrical Requirements To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will onlyfit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To avoid installatio[...]

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    The Safety Reversing System Information you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor, The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move In the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. Installation procedures are the same fo[...]

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    Installation Step 10 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor ' Figures 2 and 3 show assembly of brackets and i "C" wrap based on the recommended installation of the sensors as shown on page 21. However, Figures 4 and 5 are vadetions which may fit your installation requirements better. Make sure the wraps end brackets are aligned so the s[...]

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    • Center each sensor unit in a "C" wrap with lenses pointing toward each other across the door (see Figure 6). • Secure sensors with the hardware shown. Finger tighten the wing nut on the receiving eye to allow for final adjustment. Securely tighten the sending eye wing nut. • Hun the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insul[...]

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    Installation Step 11 Fasten Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on page 25. To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel doors, always reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with an angle iron. A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2[...]

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    Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24. They apply to one-piece doors also. • Center the bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark holes • Ddl! 5/16" pilot holes and fasten the door bracket with hardware supplied, If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3/16[...]

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    Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow Instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 27. Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" as shown in Figures 1[...]

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    Assemble the DoorArm: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections ooor together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole ovedap). • With the door closed, connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with the 5/16"xl -1/4" cle_s F_n clevis pin. _ls'xl.t/4" • Secure with a ring fastener. PJ_ Sct[...]

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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 wilt stopwhen moving up or down. The door will stop i6 the up direction if anything interferes with door trav[...]

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    Adjustment Step 2 Adjust the Force Force adjustment controls are located on the back _anel of the opener. Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door. The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with its travel The door will reverse in the down direction if anything interferes with it[...]

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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 serv.lce is required if the opener clos[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ' ':-, ;,.i ! WARNING f.. , , , , , i i To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control In a location inaccessible to children. 3. Operate opener only when the door is in f[...]

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    Operation of Your Opener Activate the opener with any of the following: • The Remote Control: Hold push button down until the door starts to move. • The Door Control: Hold push button down until the door starts to move. • The Outdoor Key Switch or Keyless Entry. (See Accessories) When the opener is activated with the safety reversing sensor i[...]

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    Receiver and Remote Control Programming SECURITY To comply with FCO roles, adjustment or modifications of _s receiver and/or I_ilter are ptohlbited, except for changing the code setling or ,_placing Ihe battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Your garage door opener receiver and remote control have been pre-set at the factory. The door [...]

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    Situation Having a Problem? Probable Cause and Solution The opener doesn't operate from either the Door Control or the remote control: 1. Does the opener have electric power?. Plug a lamp into the outlet, ff it doesn't light, check the fuse box or the cimuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wail switch.) 2. Have you disabled all[...]

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    Situation Having a Problem? (continued) Probable Cause & Solution The door opens but won't close: 1. 2. If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 23. If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See Adjustmenr Step 2, page 29. For an existing installation, see below. Re[...]

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    Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1A995 Master link kit 2 41A3489 Complete trolley assembly 3 1B3117 T-rail - center section 4 183Bt 10 T-rail - end section (each) 5 83A4 Rail grease 6 41A3473 Chain and cabts 7 41 B2616 Cable pulley bracket assembly NOT SHOWN 41A3534 Rail assembly hardware kit (see page 7), Installatio[...]

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    Repair Parts Opener Assembly Parts I ""_ ,'_ _ -G, "---.-. _i_i_,, -- '"--.. 6_ ,ok 1 1" "--... 18 17 3 .' .. [ 116 yS'_e'--_];i_'_:_13 " LIMIT SWITCH __ "_ G_ Centre" Lim_ (Up) _ yellow CoaU_ Co_a_ wh KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 31D380 11 41 [...]

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    Accessories Sears offers many useful accessories for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with Sears model numbers and descriptions. 139.53703 139.53704 139.53705 53589 Emergency Key Release: Required for a garage with NO access door. Enables homeowner to open garage door manually from outside by disengaging trolley. Outdoor Key Swit[...]

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    Index Access Door/Outside Key Release Accessory ............................................................................................... 4, 5 Chain Tension .............................................................................................................................................. 4, 5, 11 Electrical Safety Warnings ........[...]

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    For professional installation Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-865-6500 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week t -800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week t -8OO-4-REPAIR (1-800473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in y[...]