Craftsman 139.53403 - Manual (Page 5)

Operation of Your Opener
CAUTION
ffl BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE SAFETY
RULES ON PAGE 4 AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY.
® TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO
NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO
USING 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 wali control., Hold button down until door
starts to move,
3 The Key Switch orTouch Code Lock(if you have installed
either of these accessories)
OPENING THE DOOR MANUALLY
The door can be operated manuaily 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 PULL THE
DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED
0 DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR AREA.
o OPERATE ONLY WHEN THE OPENER IS PROPERLY AD­
JUSTED AND DOOR IS VISIBLE AND UNOBSTRUCTED.
WHEN OPENER IS ACTIVATED;
1 If open, door will close. If closed, door will open
2 If closing, the door will reverse,
3 If opening, the doorwill stop (allowing space for entry and
exit of pets and for fresh air).
4 if the door has been stopped in a partially open position, it
will close
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door
will reverse.
6. If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door
will stop.
7 If the optional Infrared Reversing Sensor is installed, the
garage door will reverse In the closing cycle when the
invisible beam is broken An open doorwill not ciose when
the beam is broken. The sensor has no effect in the open­
ing cycfe.
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
iNTENDEDTOCORRECTPROBLEMSTHATARECAUSED
BY AN UNSAUNCEDOR BINDING DOOR, BROKEN DOOR
SPRINGS OR BY FAULTY DOOR HARDWARE.
When operated manually, a property 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 PUVCED ON THE FLOOR.
FAILURETOPROPERLYADJUSTOPENERMAYRESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN JURY FROM ACLOSING GAR­
AGE DOOR.
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT: After installation of the
opener and adjustment of forces and limits, chain may appear
loose. This is normal.
TO CHECK THE CHAIN TENSION: disconnect the trolley
by pulling the red emergency handle. If the chain returns to
the position described and iiluslrated 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 orlgina!
transmitter and receiver. 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
trols is not recommended. If service is needed, contact your
nearest Sears Service Center.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY; The 9-Volt battery should pro­
duce 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 tight.
Avoid the inconvenience of unexpected failure by replacing
battery annually, preferably before winter. Use a genera!
purpose, 9 volt battery,
TO CHANGE BATTE RY: 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.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER
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)
TWICE A YEAR
CHECK CHAIN TENSION. Adjust If necessary
ONCEA YEAR
OIL DOOR ROLLERS, BEARINGS AND HINGES,
REPLACE THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY, preferably be­
fore winter.