Craftsman 139.18987 Owner's Manual

1/2 HPGARAGE DOOR OPENERFor Residential Use Only Model Nos:139.18687 • 139.18987® Safety Precautions Assembly Installation Adjustment Maintenance

1. Pull the belt around the idler pulley and towardthe trolley. The ribbed side must contact thepulley.2. Hook the trolley connector into the retainin

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTo reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.2. Insta

• Open your door to the highestpoint of travel as shown. Drawan intersecting horizontal lineon the header wall 2" abovethe high point. This heigh

DoorHighest Pointof TravelHeaderWallPivotDistanceHeader WallVerticalCenterlineVerticalCenterline ofGarage Door2x4UnfinishedCeilingStructuralsupports2x

Highest Point ofGarage Door TravelVerticalCenterLine2x4StructuralSupportVerticalCenterLineUPWall MountOptional Mounting HolesDoorSpring— Garage Door—H

Header BracketIdler PulleyHeader WallGarageDoorHeaderBracketMounting HoleOPTION WITH EXISTING CRAFTSMAN INSTALLATIONSpacerMountingHoleExistingHeader B

Installation Step 4Position the OpenerFollow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated.To prevent damage to steel, aluminum,fiberglass

Installation Step 5Hang the OpenerTwo representative installations are shown. Yoursmay be different. Hanging brackets should beangled, Figure 1, to pr

Installation Step 6Install the Premium Control Console 18Do not connect to live electrical wiring.Connect only to 24 Volt low voltage wires.Connection

75 Watt Max.Light BulbLensGuideLensTabLensSlotLensTabLensTabInstall the lights:• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in eachsocket. The lights will t

Start by Reviewing these Important Safety Alert Symbols2Contents PageA review of safety alert symbols...2You'll nee

To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garagedoor opener has a grounding type plug with a thirdgrounding pin. This plug will onlyfit into a ground

Without a properly working safety reversingsensor, persons (particularly children) couldbe injured or killed by a closing garage door.Read and follow

Installation Step 10Install the Safety Reversing SensorFLOOR MOUNT (Right Side)WALL MOUNT (Right Side)DOOR TRACK MOUNT (Right Side)Indicator lightLens

Invisible Light BeamProtection AreaSensorSensorConnect Wire toOpener TerminalsBell WireBell WireFinishedCeilingOPENER TERMINAL SCREWSSensorConnections

Installation Step 11Fasten Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated below or on page 25.To prevent damage to steel

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement isneeded for lightweight garage doors(fiberglass, aluminum, steel, door with glass panel, etc.). (Not Provided)H

LockWashers5/16"Nuts5/16"-18Screws5/16"-18x7/8"Cut This EndLockWashers5/16"Nuts5/16"-18Door BracketScrews5/16"-18x7

Door ArmOuter TrolleyDoor ArmConnector HoleClosedDoorOpen DoorDoor withBackward SlantDoor ArmConnector HoleOuter TrolleyDoor ArmInner TrolleyFULLY CLO

Adjustment Step 1Adjust the UP and DOWN LimitsDo not make any limit adjustments until thesafety reversing sensors are completelyinstalled.28Limit adju

Right Side PanelForce AdjustmentControlsKGKG1397513975123Adjustment LabelKGKG1397513975Adjustment Step 2Adjust the ForceToo much force on the door wil

PliersWire CuttersClaw HammerHack SawScrewdriverAdjustable End WrenchLocking pliers1/2", 7/16" and 1/4" Socketsand WrenchDrillTape Meas

Adjustment Step 4Test the Safety Reverse SystemTEST:• With the door fully open, place a 2x4 laid flat onthe floor, centered under the garage door.• Op

Once a MonthManually operate door. If it is unbalanced orbinding, call for professional garage door service.Check to be sure door opens & closes f

To open the doormanually: The door shouldbe fully closed if possible.Pull down on theemergency release handle(so that the trolley releasearm snaps int

Children operating or playing with a garagedoor opener can injure themselves or others.The garage door could close and cause seriousinjury or death.Do

1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light,check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets

Having a Problem? (continued)Situation Probable Cause & SolutionThe door reverses forno apparent reasonand opener lightsdon't blink:1. Is som

Repair Parts74NOTICE561213101LOCKLIGHT982311123465789Rail Assembly PartsInstallation Parts36KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1A1008 Master link kit2 41C51

Repair PartsOpener Assembly Parts212101543DNUPBrownWire(Down)ContactLIMIT SWITCH ASSY.GreyWireYellowWire(Up)ContactCenter LimitContactDriveGear1156131

38We recommend that you program your passwordbefore you install the Keyless Entry. You will notneed assistance, and you can test the reception atthe m

IndexAccess Door/Outside Key Release Accessory...4, 5Belt

4Safety Reversing SensorHorizontal and vertical reinforcementis needed for lightweight garage doors(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, doorwith glass panels

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5Closed PositionHeaderWallSafetyReversing SensorFINISHED CEILINGSupport bracket& fasteninghardware is required.See page 17.SafetyReversingSensorHe

6Straight DoorArm SectionCurved DoorArm SectionSafety LabelsandLiterature2-Conductor Bell WireWhite & White/RedHeader BracketHanging BracketsTroll

7NOTICEHandleInsulatedStaples (10)Dry WallAnchors (2)Clevis Pin5/16"x1" (1)RopeRing Fastener (3)Screw6ABx1-1/4" (2)Lock Washer5/16"

8Assembly Step 1Assemble the Rail & Install the TrolleyTo avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to d

Assembly Step 2Fasten the Rail to the Opener9Assembly Step 3Install the Idler PulleyTo fasten rail, use only those screws mountedin the top of the ope