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Owners Manual
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CAUTION
Garage Door Opener
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
Model 139.53626SR - I/2HP
CONTENTS PAGE
Model 139.53515SR - I/2HP
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Safety Rules ..................
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Operation of Your Opener .......
Maintenance Schedule ... 3
4
Features of Your Opener..
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Specifications ...........
Accessories ............ 4
Carton Check List ....... 5
You'll Need Tools ........ 5
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Assembly ....................
Installation Information ......... 9
Installation ..............
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Start By Reading These Important 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 THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. CAUTION: IF YOUR GARAGE HAS NO SERVICE EN
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Operation of Your Opener CAUTION • BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE • DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING AREA. INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. • OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY • TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. UNOBSTRUCTED. USING THE OPENER WHEN OPENER IS ACTIVATED: Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices: 1. If open, the door will
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FEATURES OF YOUR OPENER 1. Motor: Permanently lubricated with automatic reset. 7. 3-Function Transmitter: Has three push buttons. Each 2. Opener Lights: Turn on and off automatically with 41/z button can activate one or more remote control devices. minute illumination for your safety and convenience. Opener is factory preset to activate when LARGE push Provide constant light when Light Feature is activated. button on transmitter is pressed. 3. Safety System: Independent up and down force 8. Auto
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CARTON CHECK LIST SEARS has packaged your GARAGE DOOR OPENER In two cartons which contain all the parts and hardware Illustrated below and on Page 22. Rail Light 3 Function "i'ar_mitter Co_r Grease Lens (2) Mode_139_53626(1) Modd139.53515 (2) SEPARATE ALL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS SHOWN BELOW. INSTALLATION HARDWARE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Clevis Pin l_readed Trolley Rod 5/16" x 2_/4" 11) 5/16--18 x 2-1/2" _2) Ring Rope Fastener(3) (_ Lock'washer 5/16" (4) Washered Screw [_ll
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Assembly TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. STEP 1 Assemble Tee Rail & Attach Cable Pulley Bracket TEE RAIL BACK (TO CHASSIS) Tee Rail (End Section) CAUTION: Do not _ghten the lock nuts until bolt necks rre seated in square holes. 1/4" Lodx Nut TeeRail Br_. (CemerSec_on) The end section,, of the rail MUST be connected to the center section from PROCEDURE: Place the 3 Tee rail sections on a flat the direction shown in the illustration.
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Assembly STEP 2 InstallTrolley AS A TEMPORARY STOP, INSERT A SCREWDRIVER INTO HOLE IN FRONT END OF TEE RAIL AS SHOWN. 1. Attach threaded sha_ to trolley with Iockwasher and nuts as shown. 2. Slide trolley assembly along rail to screwdriver stop, NOTE: If trolley hits against the nut on Tee rail, center section was attached from wrong side and must be repositioned. Review Step 1. TemporaryStop Screwdriver Cuter Nut f LockWasher 5/16" Inner Nut \ 5/16" Trolley STEP 3 Attach Tee Rail To Opener Chas
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Assembly STEP 4 Install Chain and Cable DO NOT REMOVE CHAIN AND CABLE FROM CARTON. install Chain Detach cable from side of carton. Remove master links B Opener In This Direc1_n from coin envelope.. MASTER LINK PROCEDURE: Insert pins of master link bar through cable loop and hole in front end of trolley (A) as shown. Push cap over pins and onto notches. Slide clip- on spring over cap and onto pin notches until pins are locked in place. Caution: Keep the chain taut while installing to help prevent
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Assembly STEP 5 Tighten the Chain and Cable Tighten Lock 13ghten CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts ere turned. PROCEDURE: Thread the inner nut on the trolley in the direction shown. Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the Tee rail midway between the cable pulley bracket and the opener. Troll_ To maintain proper tension, tighten outer nut as shown. Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose Chain or too tight. CAUTION: Do not overtight
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Installation Position and Install Header Bracket STEP 1 Installation procedures are determined by garage door typeS. Follow only those instructions which refer to your door. THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO THE HEADER WALL. REINFORCE THE WALL WITH A 2x4 IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION OF SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM (SEE PAGE 18). INSTALLATION 1. With the door closed, locate and mark the vertical SECTIONAL DOOR AND conterline of garage door. Extend line on
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Installation STEP 2 Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket PROCEDURE: Position opener chassis on garage floor Header below the header bracket. Use packing material base to Bracket protect cover. NOTE: To enable the Tee rail to clear Cle_s Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" sectional door springs, it may be necessary to lift the chassis onto a temporary support. CAUTION: Chassis must either be eecured to support or held firmly in place by another person. Raise the Tee rail until pulley and header brackets come together
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Installation STEP 4 Hang Opener Chassis THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF GARAGE. Three representative Installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig.l) or crossed (Fig.2) to provide rigid support, On finished ceUings (Fig.3), attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to ceiling joists before installing opener. PROCEDURE: On EACH side of the opener measure the FIGURE 2 distance from chassis to the structural suppor
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Installation STEP 6 In,t . Wall Control LOCATE WALL CONTROL (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE, AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OF OPENER. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE WALL PUSH BUTTON(S) OR TRANSMITTER. FASTEN CAUTION LABEL ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALL CONTROL AS A REMINDER OF SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. PROCEDURE: There are 4 screw terminals on the back of the Wall
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Installation STEP 7 Install Lights and Lenses Make sure antenna wire is bent down before installing lights and lenses. 75 WattMax. Install a 75 Watt maximum light bulb in each socket as shown. The lights will turn on and remain lit for 4-1/2 minutes when power i-sconnected. After 4-1/2 minutes they Guide will turn off. Forconstant light, press the Light push button Light LensBUlb _ on the Wall Control. If light bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, f// replace with bulbs specifically pack
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Installation STEP 9 Install Door Bracket and Plate Follow instructions which apply to your door type as Illustrated below. ALWAYS RE NFORCE THE NSIDE OF DOOR--BOTH VERTICALLY AND HOR ZONTALLY--W TH 2x4 TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS OR ONES WITH GLASS PANELS BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON. The horizontal brace should be st least 6 feet long. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel. Check with your garage door manufacturer for a door re=nforcement kit for an opener inst
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Installation STEP 10 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow only those instructions which apply to your door type. SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION Make sure garage door is closed tight. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley. Manually move outer trolley back to the center of inner trolley as shown in Figures A, B and C. FIG A: Fasten straight door arm section FIG B: Bringarm sections together, Find FIG C: If holesincurved arm are ABOVE to outer trolley with a clevis pin. Secure two
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Adjustment STEP 1 Adjust UP and DOWN Limits LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings (left side panel) regulate the paints at which the door will stop when moving up or down, _0 0"0 00_F I LirnitAdjus_'rcent NOTE: Door STOPS in the UP direction if anything interferes with door travel. Door REVERSES in the Lef! Side Panel _ o Screws DOWN direction if anything interferes with the door travel (including binding or unbalanced doors). PROCEDURE: Press Wall Control push button or trans- mitter. Run opener through a
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Adjustment STEP 3 Test Safety Reverse System THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IMPORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT WITH A ONE INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND ADJUST AS NEEDED. PROCEDURE: Place a 1-inch obstacle on the floor under the garage door. Operate door in DOWN direction. The dOor MUST reverse on the obstruction. If the door STOPS on t
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Radio Controls EC.C. rules prohibit adjustments to or modification of receiver and transmitter circuitry except for changing the code setting and replacing the transmitter battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Manufactured under 1 or more of the following U.S. patents: RF.29,525; 4,037.201; 4,750.n8; 4,806,g30. Other patents pending. Your 53000SR SERIES garage door opener (with RECEIVER 'SR' CODE BUTTON) has been factory set to operate with the LARGE push button on the transmitter.
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Having a Problem? Review Pages 2 end 3 Before Proceeding SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE 1. Have you disengaged all door locks? Review Step 8, page 14. FROM WALL CONTROL OR 2. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't TRANSMITTER light,check fuse box or circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.) 3. Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait 15 minutes. Try again. 4. Is there
