Craftsman 139.53491SRT Owner's Manual

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALModel No.139.53491SRTFor Residential UseOnlyCaution:Read and follow allsafety rules andoperating instructionsbefore first use o

Assembly Step 2Fasten the Rail To the Power Unitand Install the TrolleyNOTE: To aid in assembly and installation, replacethe foam packing around the p

Assembly Step 3Attach the Rail Brackets• Align rail brackets to end of rail assembly, as shown.• Insert two 1/4"-20 x 5/8" hex screws and lo

INSTALLATION SECTION" PAGES 12- 27Installation Step 1Determine Header Bracket LocationInstallation procedures vary according to garagedoor types.

ONE-PIECE Door Without TrackRead the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks.• Close the door and mark the insideverti

Installation Step 2Install the Header BracketYou can attach the header bracket either to thewall above the garage door, or to the ceiling.Follow the i

Installation Step 3Attach the Rail to the Header BracketHeader WallBracketRail Bracket• Position the opener on the garage floor below theheader bracke

The Safety Reversing SensorInformation you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensorThe safety reversing sensor mu

Installation Step 4Install the Safety Reversing Sensor(Receiving and Sending Eyes)Figures 1 and 2 show assembly of brackets and "C" wrapbase

Installation Step 4 (Continued)Install the Safety Reversing Sensor7. Center each sensor unit in a "C"- wrap with lensespointing toward each

Installation Step 5Position the OpenerFollow instructions which apply to your door typeas illustrated.To prevent damage to steel, aluminum,fiberglass

ContentsSafety alert symbol review ... 2Safety information, precautions, tools ... 3Te

Installation Step 6Hang the OpenerTwo representative installations are shown. Yours maybe different. Hanging brackets should be angled, Figure1, to pr

Installation Step 7Install the Door Control andConnect all WiringLocate the door control within sight of the door at aminimum height of 5 feet where s

Installation Step 8Electrical RequirementsTo reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage dooropener has a grounding type plug with a third groundin

Installation Step 10Install the Lights and Lens• Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket.The lights will turn ON and remain lit forapprox

Installation Step 12Fasten Door BracketFollow instructions which apply to your door typeas illustrated below or on page 25.To prevent damage to steel,

All ONE-PIECE Door Installation ProcedurePlease read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24. They applyto one-piece do

Installation Step 13Connect Door Arm to TrolleyFollow instructions which apply to your door typeas illustrated below and on page 27.SECTIONAL Doors On

All ONE-PIECE DoorsAssemble the Door Arm:• Fasten the straight and curved door arm sectionstogether to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3hole

ADJUSTMENT SECTION: PAGES 28- 30Adjustment Step 1Adjust the UP and DOWN LimitsDo not make any limit adjustments until the safetyreversing sensors are

Adjustment Step 2Adjust the ForceForce adjustment controls are located on the right panelof the opener. Force adjustment settings regulate theamount o

Safety Information and Precautions; ToolsAn unbalancedgarage door might not re verse whenrequiredand someoneunderthedoorcouldbe seriouslyinjuredorkill

Adjustment Step 3Test the Safety Reversing Sensor• Press the remote control push button to open the door.• Place the opener carton in the path of the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTo reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.2. Do not permit children eit

Operation of Your OpenerActivate the opener with any of the following:• The Remote Control: Hold push button down untilthe door starts to move.• The D

Receiver & Remote Control ProgrammingNOTICE: To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modification of thisreceiver and/or transmitter are prohibite

SituationTroubleshootingProbable Cause & SolutionThe opener doesn'toperate from eitherthe door control orthe remote control:Opener operates f

SituationTroubleshooting (continued)Probable Cause & SolutionThe door opens butwon't close:1. If the opener lights blink, check the safety re

Repair PartsRail Assembly Parts3210786KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 41A47962 41A47953 12B569-14 12B569-25 1C4827-26 12B5607 81C1688 41C46779 25A1810 41

Opener Assembly PartsRepair Parts8¢ 8a(Down)Brown Contact LIMIT SWITCH ASSY,Wire _ Pr_Drive_ = / I d,Center Limit (Up) _ YellowContact Contact Wire8b1

Accessories Available For Your Opener139.53702139.53703139.5340453885139.53709Emergency Key Release:Required for a garage with NO accessdoor. Enables

IndexAccess Door/Emergency Key Release Accessory ... 6, 7,

Carton InventoryYour garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the power unit and all parts illustrated below. If anythingis missing

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALModel No.139.53491SRTThe model numberlabel is located on theback of your opener.When requestingservice or orderingparts, always

HardwareSeparate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton and group as shown below, forthe assembly and installation pr

SECTIONAL Door InstallationBefore you begin, survey your garage area tosee whether any of the conditions below applyto your installation.Horizontal an

ONE-PIECE Door InstallationBefore you begin, survey your garage area tosee whether any of the conditions below applyto your installation.FINISHED CEIL

ASSEMBLY SECTION" PAGES 8 - 11Assembly Step 1Assemble the RailTo avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garagedoor opener until instruct

Assembly Step 1 (Continued)Assemble the Rail4. Beginning with the sprocket end, straighten the tworail sections so that the screw rod is in a straight