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Craftsman 139.53403 manual

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  • Page 1

    00000 OD 139 1 1 39°53606 1 39.5361 0 - 1/3HP - 1/2 HP = 1/2 HP ° 1/3 HP Owners Manual CAUTION READ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CAREFULLY CONTENTS PAGE Features of Your Opener ............. 2 Specifications .......................... 2 Accessories ............................... 2 Carton Check List ...................... 3 You'[...]

  • Page 2

    FEATURES OF YOUR OPENER 1. Motor: Permanently lubricated with automatic reset, 2. Opener Light: Turns on and off automatically. Provides 4-1/2 minute illumination for your safety and convenience, 3. Safety System: Independent up and down force adjustment. Door reverses automatically when obstructed in DOWN direction Door STOPS when obstructed in UP[...]

  • Page 3

    CARTON CHECK LIST SEARS has packaged yourGarage Door Opener in two cartons which contain all the parts and hardware illustrated below and on Page 22. Light Lens (1) Transmitters {2) Sprocket Rail Touch Code Lock (1) Model 13953413 Cover Grease Model 139 53610 ONLY (1 ONLY) SEPARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELO[...]

  • Page 4

    Start By Reading These Impo ant 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 TH E FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.[...]

  • Page 5

    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. • DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR AREA. • OPERATEONLYWHENTHEOPENERISPROPERLYAD- JUSTED AND DOOR IS WSIBLE [...]

  • Page 6

    Assembly TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. ST _: P "1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket TEE RAIL BACK (TO CHASSIS) CAUTION: Do not tighten the lock nuts until bolt necks are seated in square holes. Tee Rail (End Section) t/4' Lock Nut Tee Rail The cen[...]

  • Page 7

    Assernbiy STE P 2 Install Trolley & Attach Chain Retainer Bracket As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into hole in front end of Tee rail as shown. Slide the inner trolley onto the Tee rail until it is firmly against the screwdriver NOTE: If trolley hits against nut on Tee rail, center section was attached from wrong side and must be repos[...]

  • Page 8

    Assembly STE P 4 I.stall Chain and Cable DO NOT REMOVE CHAIN AND CABLE FROM CARTON Detach cable from side of carton and fasten to trolley with a master link from coin envelope MASTER LINK PROCEDURE: Push pins of master link bar through loop of cable and hole in flat end of trolley shaft (A) Push cap over pins and onto notches. Slide clip-on spring [...]

  • Page 9

    Assembly STE P 5 Tighten the Chain and Cable Loosen Tighten Inner Outer Nut Nut Trolley Chain J Base of Tee Rail " 1/2 Inch CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts are turned. PROCEDURE: Thread the outer nut toward trolley as shown (Loosen inner nut first, if" necessary) Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2" a[...]

  • Page 10

    installation STE P 1 Position & Install Header Bracket Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow onlytbose instructions which applyto your door as illustrated below., THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO TH E H EADER WALL OR CEILING,, REINFORCE WALL OR CEILING WITH 2x4 IF NECESSARY, 1 With door closed, locate[...]

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    installation STE P 2 A.ach Tee Rail to Header Bracket Ring Orpin I Clevis Pin @/_ Cotter 5/16 'x2-3/4 Fastener g Malerial PROCEDURE: Position opener chassis on garage floor below header bracket. Use packing material base to protect cover NOTE: To enable Tee rail to clear sectional door springs, it may be necessary to lift the chassis onto a te[...]

  • Page 12

    installation STEP 4 Hang Opener Chassis THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORTOF GARAGE. Three representative installations are shown. You rs may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig. 1 ) or crossed (Fig. 2) to provide rigid support On finished ceilings (Fig. 3). attach a sturdy metal bracket (not suppl[...]

  • Page 13

    LOCATE WALL PUSH BUTTON (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE, AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MIS- USE OF THE OPENER° DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE WALL PUSH BUTTON(S) OR THE TRANSMITTER. FASTEN THE CAUTION LABELON THE W[...]

  • Page 14

    Installation STE P 7 Install Light and Lens PROCEDURE: Install a light bulb, (75 Watts Max- imum) in socket as shown The light will turn on and remain lit for 4-!/2 minutes when power is connected After 4-1/2 minutes it will turn off If light bulb burns out prematurely due to vibra- tion, replace with a "rough service" bulb. INSTALLING LE[...]

  • Page 15

    Installation STE P 9 Install Door Bracket and Plate Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS, ALWAYS REIN FORCETHE INSIDE OF DOOR--BOTH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY--WITH 2x4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON. Horizontal brace should be at least 6 feet long Vertical brace should cover he[...]

  • Page 16

    installation STE P 10 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION ONLY FIG, A. Make sure garage door is closed tight, Connect straight door arm section to trolley with a clevis pin. Secure with a ring or cotter pin fastener(if cotter pin is used, spread to secure) Fasten curve[...]

  • Page 17

    Adjustment STEP 1 Adjust UP and DOWN Limits LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings regulate the points at which Limit the door will stop when moving up or down w_-_ "Adjustment NOTE: Door STOPS in UP direction if anything inter- _ o _'_"_ Screws fereswithdoortraveI. The door REVERSES in DOWN _--_ -- 7 _/ _ ._.___ direction if anything interferes [...]

  • Page 18

    Adjustment STEP 3 Test Safety Reverse System TH E SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IM PORTANT. THE GARAGE DOOR MUSTREVERSE ON CONTACT WITH A ONE INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO PRO- PERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A YEAR AN D ADJUST AS NEEDED. PROCEDURE[...]

  • Page 19

    Radio Controls Your 3-channel transmitter(s) will operate more than one garage door opener, if desired, Also, refer to the catalog packed with your opener for remote light products which can be operated by the additional push buttons on the transmitter(s). Instructions are given below for changing codes and/or using the transmitter(s) with addition[...]

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    Having a Problem? SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE FROM EITHER WALL PUSH SUTTON 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 outleL If it doesn't light, check fuse box or circuit breaker (Some outlets are con- trolled[...]

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    Having a Problem? (Continued) SITUATION DOOR WON'T CLOSE PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION i ,i I i,ii .... ii I 1 The infrared Reversing Sensor (if you have instaIJed this accessory} may be misaligned or obstructed. Disconnect sensor and check door opera- tion If problem disappears, correct alignment DOOR REVERSES FOR NO APPARENT REASON 1 Is some[...]

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    Repair Parts RAI L ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1A995 Master link kit 41 B2617 Outer trolley 41 B2771 Inner trolley 12A197 Chain retainer bracket 2B313 Tee ratFcenter section 183B93 Tee raiFend section (each) 4182616 Cable pulley bracket assy (each) 41 C2735 Chain and cable NOT SHOWN 41A2814 Rail assy hardware [...]

  • Page 23

    Repair Parts Chassis Assembly Parts List 21 18 16 15' 14 3 11 12 6 7 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 7 6 31 C290 Sprocket cover 41 A2627 Gear and sprocket assy Complete with: Spring washer Thrust washer Retaining ring Bearing plate Roll pins (2) Drive gear Worm gear Helical gear w/retainer Grease 41 A2817 Drlve/worm gear kit w/grease Roll[...]

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    S=FiA! S / i; Garage Door Opener Models: 139.53403 139o5341 3 139=53606 139o5361 0 Owners Manual HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Now that you have purchased your Sears Garage Door Opener, should you ever need 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 [...]