SAVE-A-CALL BY CHECKINGTHESE BASIC POINTS.
INSTALLATION GUARANTEED BY THE INSTALLER.IF IT iS A
SELF-INSTALLATION,CORRECTIONSWILL BE MADE ON A
CHARGEBASIS.
O WHEN DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WITH TRANSMITTER(S).
NOR WALL OR RECEIVER PUSHBUTTONS:
1. Check to be certain that NO LOCKS OR BOLTS are pre-
venting the door from opening,
2 Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse..
3 Check to be certain any waff switch used to supply power to
the opener is in "ON" position.
4 Check wire from wall receiver to opener for break (generally
broken where wire terminates)
5 if the unit has been operated numerous times in succession,
a thermal overload switch in the motor may have tripped
Allow several minutes for cooling before operation is repeated.,
6,, Check reset button on back of operator chassis
WHEN DOOR WILLNOTOPEN WITHTRANSMITTER,WORKS
OK, FROM PUSHBUTTONS, OR SECOND TRANSMITTER:
1. Check battery, If two transmitters are used, check by ex-
changing with "working" transmitter.,
2. if wall receiver is equipped with LOCK SWITCH, check to see
that the switch is "in the "OFF" position (away from lock
labett.
WHEN DOOR REVERSES FOR NO APPARENT REASON:
1. Check for DOOR BALANCE';OR BINDING Disconnect door
from opener by pu!_;,_g RED HANDLE. Open and close door
manually, Door ,should operate smoothly and reasonably
easy. If door is binding, check for physical binding at jamb,
track, etc, If service is needed, call a garage DOOR service
company.
2 Increase tension of FORCE SCREW(S) located at side(s) of
opener chassis. Check label and Owner's Manual for adjust-
ment instructions
WHEN DOOR OPENS AND/OR CLOSES BY ITSELF:
t Check pushbuttons and wiring (receiver to opener} by prod-
ding pushbutton(s} and wiggling wire, especially under
staples, etc,
2. Check to determine if a SEARS garage door opener in the
neighborhood uses the same radio code. If same IDENTICAL
codes exist, bring BOTH the receiver AND transmitter to
SEARS service to obtain a different code., if your unit features
the Sears Digital Radio Controls. set your own pew code
agcording to instructions in the Owners Manual
WHEN DOOR DOES NOT QUITE OPEN OR CLOSE COM-
PLETELY:
t Check to be certain there are NO PHYSICAL UNINTENDED
STOPS preventing the door from opening or closing com-
pletely.
2., Opener limit setting needs adjustment, ESPECIALLY ON
NEW INSTALLATIONS See easy-to-follow instruction in
your Owners Manual,
WHEN LIGHT DOES NOT GO ON WHENEVER THE OPER-
ATOR tS ENERGIZED:
t. Check light bulb(s}
WHEN THERE IS INSUFFICIENT TRANSMITTER RANGE
FROM WITHIN THE CAR:
1 Check battery,
2 Change transmitter location in car.
3 Check antenna to be certain connection or installation is
proper,THERE IS NO ANTENNA with Digital Radio Controls.
CAUTION:
• OPERATE DOOR ONLY WHEN FULLY VISIBLE, PROPERLY ADJUSTED, AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS,
e DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN AREA OF DOOR,.
e READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL,.
THINGS TO REMEMBER ,, ,
DOOR DISCONNECT - Your _farage door can be discon-
nected from the opener when manual operation is necessary
(ie power failures) Pull down on the red handle tied to the
trolley It will reconr'ect automatically when the opener is
reactivated
DOOR LUBRICATION - Oil door rollers, bearings and
hinges every 3 months Use silicone lubricant, or light
oil
OPENER LUBRICATION _ Clean and reg_;ase top and
bottorn surfaces ot" tee rail once a year Use rail grease sup-
plied
DOOR SPRINGS - Make certain dool is not locked down.
or oiherwise held fast(ie snow, ice) Disconnect door from
opener (see Things 1o Rernember) Raise door manually
Check door springs If one is broken, have a garage door
company replace it
DOOR BALANCE - The opener's auLomatic safety system
works best when the door is in good balance tt is tested
manually by opening and closing the (toot (see Doo_ Dis.
connect) A door is balanced when il stays in any pointof
travel while being supported solely by itsspiings If adjust-
ments are needed, call a gmage door company
IN CASE OF RADIO CONTROL PROBLEMS. REMOVE RECEIVER COVER BY UNLATCHING AND UNPLUGGING
BRING RECEIVER COVER ONLY WITH ATTACHED PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND TRANSMIT I E:R TO A SEARS
SERVICE CENTER.
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