Craftsman Garage Door Opener User Manual

Craftsman Garage Door Opener

Preparing your garage door

Before you begin:

• Disable locks.
• Remove any ropes connected to the garage door.
• Complete the following test to make sure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding:
  1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the door. If balanced, it should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs.
  2. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking.

If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician.

WARNING

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.An unbalanced garagedoor may NOTreversewhen required.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garagedoor, door springs, cables, pulleys, bracketsor their hardware,ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.
• Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to the garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the garage door and opener:

• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener.
• ONLY operate the garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage.

Tools needed

During assembly, installation, and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools as illustrated below.

Planning

Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener.

Depending on your requirements, there are several installation steps that may call for materials or hardware not included in the carton.

• Installation Step 1 – Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door. The header bracket must be securely fastened to structural supports.
• Installation Step 5 – Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening hardware may be required.
• Installation Step 10 – Depending upon garage construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to install sensors.
• Installation Step 10 – Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware not provided.
• Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If not, Model 53702 Emergency Key Release is required. See the Accessories page.
• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the door must not exceed 1/4″ (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal system may not work properly. See Adjustment Step 3. The floor or door should be repaired.

SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATIONS

• Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or glass panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required (Installation Step 11).
• The opener should be installed above the center of the door. If there is a torsion spring or center bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it may be installed within 4 feet (1.22 m) to the leit or right of the door center. See Installation Steps 1 and 11.
• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see the aisle extension kits listed on the Accessories page.

ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS

• Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to the information relating to sectional doors in Installation Step 11
• Depending on your door’s construction, you may need additional mounting hardware for the door bracket (Step 11)

WARNING

Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

• The gap between the bottom of the garage door and the floor MUSTNOTexceed1/4″ (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal system may NOT work properly.
• The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to eliminate the gap.

Carton Inventory

Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton, which contains the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Accessories will depend on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on the next page. Save the carton and packing material until installation and adjustments are complete.

Hardware Inventory

Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY STEP 1

Assemble the Rail & Install the Trolley

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so.

The front rail has a cut-out “window” at the door end (see illustration). The hole above this window is larger on the top of the rail than on the bottom. A smaller hole 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) away is close to the rail edge. Rotate the back rail so it has a similar hole close to the opposite edge, about 4-3/4″ (12 cm) from the far end.

1. Remove the straight door arm and hanging bracket packaged inside the front rail and set aside for Installation Step 5 and 12. NOTE: To prevent INJURY while unpacking the rail carefully remove the straight door arm stored within the rail section.
2. Align the rail sections on a flat surface as shown and slide the tapered ends into the larger ones. Tabs along the side will lock into place.
   CAUTION: To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail.
3. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect the cover, and rest the back end of the rail on top. For convenience, put a support under the front end of the rail.
4. As a temporary trolley stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole 10″ (25 cm) away from the front of the rail, as shown.
5. Check to be sure there are 4 plastic wear pads inside the inner trolley. If they became loose during shipping, check all the packing material. Snap them back into position as shown.
6. Slide the trolley assembly along the rail from the back end to the screwdriver.

ASSEMBLY STEP 2

Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit

• Insert a 1/4″-20×2-1/2 bolt, washer, and spacer into the cover protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as shown. Install lower spacer and washer then tighten securely with a 1/4″-20 lock nut. Do NOT overtighten.
• Remove the two bolts from the top of the motor unit.
• Place the “U” bracket, flat side down onto the motor unit and align the bracket hole with the bolt holes. Fasten with the previously removed bolts.
• Align the rail assembly with the top of the motor unit. Slide the rail end onto the “U” bracket, all the way to the stops that protrude on the top and sides of the bracket.
• Attach spreader to the motor unit with two screws.

CAUTION:

To avoid SERIOUS damage to the garage door opener, use ONLY those b01ts/fasteners mounted on the top of the opener.

ASSEMBLY STEP 3

Install the Idler Pulley

• Lay the chain/cable beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the end of the cable and pass approximately 12″ (30 cm) of cable through the window. Allow it to hang until Assembly Step 5. • Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside center should be pre-greased. If dry, re-grease to ensure proper operation.
• Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.
• Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail and pulley. Tighten with a 3/8″ lock washer and nut underneath the rail until the lock washer is compressed.
• Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely. • Insert a 1/4″-20×1-3/4 bolt into the trolley stop hole in the front of the rail as shown. Tighten securely with a 1/4″-20 lock nut.

ASSEMBLY STEP 4

Install the Chain/Cable

1. Pull the cable around the idler pulley and toward the trolley.
2. Connect the cable to the retaining slot on the trolley, as shown (Figure 1):
   • From below, push the pins of the master link bar up through the cable link and trolley slot.
   • Push the master link cap over the pins and past the pin notches.
   • Slide the clip-on spring over the cap and onto the pin notches until both pins are securely locked in place.
3. With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense the remainder of the cable/chain along the rail toward the motor unit into the slot on the chain spreader, around the sprocket onto the chain spreader, and continuing to the trolley assembly. The sprocket teeth must engage the chain (Figure 2).
4. Check to make sure the chain is not twisted, then connect it to the threaded shaft with the remaining master link.
5. Thread the inner nut and lock washer onto the trolley threaded shaft (Figure 3).
6. Insert the trolley threaded shaft through the hole in the trolley. Be sure the chain is not twisted (Figure 4).
7. Loosely thread the outer nut onto the trolley threaded shaft.
8. Remove the screwdriver.

ASSEMBLY STEP 5

Tighten the Chain

• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
• To tighten the chain, turn the outer nut in the direction shown (Figure 1).
• When the chain is approximately 1/4″ (6 mm) above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment.

Sprocket noise can result if the chain is too loose.

When installation is complete, you may notice some chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If the chain returns to the position shown in Figure 2 when the door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.

NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley before adjusting the chain.

NOTE: You may notice loosening of chain after Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal System). Check for proper tension and readjust chain if necessary. Then repeat Adjustment Step 3.

You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the installation section.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install the garage door opener ONLY on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to the garage door BEFORE installing the opener to avoid entanglement.
5. Install the garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the floor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.8 m) above the floor, and avoid contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
7. NEVER connect the garage door opener to a power source until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
   • Within sight of the garage door.
   • Out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).
   • away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place an entrapment warning label on the wall next to the garage door control.
11. Place the manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on the inside of the garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test the safety reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2″ (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2×4 laid flat) on the floor.

INSTALLATION STEP 1

Determine the Header Bracket Location

WARNING

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• The header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall.
• Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting a header bracket or a 2×4 into masonry.
• NEVER try to loosen, move, or adjust the garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if the garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when required.

Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions that apply to your door.

1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.
2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.
   You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way, or you can attach it to the ceiling (see page 13) when clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain approximately 1/2″ (1 cm).
   If you need to install the header bracket on a 2×4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2×4 to structural supports as shown here and on page 13.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall above the high point:
   • 2″ (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door and one-piece door with track.
   • 8″ (20 cm) above the high point for a one-piece door without a track.
     This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.
     NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to page 13 for ceiling installation.

INSTALLATION STEP 2

Install the Header Bracket

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. Do not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).

WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes. Drill 3/16″ pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION

• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6″ (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing away from the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.
• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16″ pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

INSTALLATION STEP 3

Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket

• Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: 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 rail to clear the spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin 5/16″x1-1/2″ as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

INSTALLATION STEP 4

Position the Opener

Follow the instructions that apply to your door type as illustrated.

SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

A 2×4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.

• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2×4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail.
• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect the inner and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12 is completed.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to garage door, restthe  garage door opener rail on a 2×4 placed on the top section of door.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

A 2×4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.

• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2×4 on its side on the top section of the door beneath the rail.
• The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. Do not position the opener more than 4″ (10 cm) above this point.

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN GARAGE DOOR OPENER LIMITED WARRANTY

90-DAY IN-HOME FULL WARRANTY ON PRODUCT

For 90 days from the date of purchase, this product will be repaired, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARTS

From the 91st day up to 2 years from the date of purchase, replacement parts for any defective parts on this product will be furnished, free of charge. You pay for labor,

ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY ON MOTOR

From the 91st day and through 10 years, if the motor on this product is defective, a replacement motor will be furnished free of charge. You pay for labor.

WARRANTY RESTRICTION

This Craftsman Garage Door Opener Limited Warranty does not cover light bulbs or repair parts necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to install, adjust, and operate this garage door opener according to instructions contained in the owner’s manual., This limited warranty also does not cover any problems caused by interference.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

Seller will not be liable for loss or damage to property or any incidental or consequential loss or expense from property damage due directly or indirectly to the use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Except for the motor, all implied warranties for this product, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the 91st day through a 2-year limited warranty period set forth above. All implied warranties concerning the motor are limited in duration to the 91st day through the 10-year limited warranty period set forth above. No implied warranties will exist or apply after such periods. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

FROM THE 91ST DAY, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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