SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 139.53525SRT 139.53627SRT 139.53636SRT 139.53640SRT 139.53641SRT For Residential I:RRFTSMRNo Use 1/2 HP GARAGE DOOR OPENER Only Caution: Read and follow • Safety Precautions all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this • Assembly • Installation • Adjustment • Care and Maintenance product. • Operation Fasten the manual • Troubleshooting • Parts List near the garage door after installation.
Contents Page A review of safety alert symbols ................................. 2 You'll need tools .......................................................... 3 Contents Page Install the light and lens ................................................. 19 Safety information regarding garage door locks and ropes .................................................................. 3 Electrical requirememts ................................................. 20 Safety reversing sensor information ..............
You'll Need Tools During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below. Pencil Level Hack Saw Tape Measure Wire Cutters CIaw Hammer 3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Dritt Bits D) StepIadder ts An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required and someone under the door could be seriously injured or killed. If your garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance, call for professional garage door service.
Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation.
One-Piece Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation, Door without Track FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. See page 17. Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is ctosed.
Opener Carton inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on page 7.
Separate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener shown below, for the assembly and installation procedures.
Assembly Section: Pages 8To avoid installation Assembly Assemble difficulties, do not run the garage door opener Make sure Step 1 bolt necks until instructed to do so. are seated in the square holes and rails are the T=rail & Attach the Cable Pulley 11 aligned before you tighten lock nuts, (See right and wrong views). Improper assembly can cause jerky trolley operation, noise and/or Bracket Align the 3 T-rail sections on a flat surface exactly as shown. The end sections are identical.
Assembly Install Hardware Shown Actual Size Step 2 the Trolley on the T-rail • Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with the lock washer and nuts as shown. © Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16" Outer Nut Trolley Threaded Shaft Inner Nut 5/16" TroIiey Temporary Stop Screwdriver • As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole in the front end of the T-rail. \ • Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to the screwdriver stop.
Assembly Step 4 Install the Chain/Cable & Attach the Sprocket Cover Dispensing Serious injury can result if fingers become entangled in moving opener sprocket. Attach sprocket cover securely. Never operate opener while your hand is near the opener sprocket. Carton Opener Sprocket Figure 2 Leave Chain and Cable Inside Dispensing Carton to Prevent Kinking.
Assembly Step 5 Tighten the Chain & Cable Outer Nut • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded shaft, away from the trolley. Lock Washer Inner Nut \\ / • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown. As you turn the nut, keep the chain from twisting. • When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment. TroIley _ Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose or too tight.
Installation Installation Determine Section: Step 1 Header Bracket Location If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to a structural support on the header wall or ceiling, the safety reverse system may not work properly (see page 30). The door might not reverse when required, and could cause serious injury or death. Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door.
Read the Safety instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks. Unfinished Header Wail \ Vertical Centeriine 2x4 • Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door. If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14.
Installation Install 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. Step 2 the Header Bracket Fasten the Header • Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
Installation Step 3 Attach the T-rail to the Header -- Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. Header WalI 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 T-rail to clear the spring. Header Bracket Cable Putley Bracket • Position the cable pulley bracket against the header bracket. • Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown.
Installation Position Step 4 the Opener Follow instructions type as illustrated. which apply to your door A 2x4 laid fiat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-T-rail distance. 2x4 Laid Fiat • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not taft enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid fiat on the top section beneath the T-rail.
nstallation Step 5 Hang the Opener Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied. See accessory page 38. Figure 1 / Supports / • Measure the distance from each side of the opener to the structural support.
Installation Step 6 Install the Deluxe Lighted Console Wall Control Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others. The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death. • Strip 1/4" of insulation from one end of the bell wire; connect the wire to the two screw terminals on the back of the Wall Control: white to 2, and white/red to 1.
Installation I Step 7 Install the Lights and the Lenses Install the lights: • Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF. 75WattMax Lens _ Light Bulb Tab Lens Guide • If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace them with standard neck "Garage Door Opener" bulbs. Lens ....
Installation Electrical Step 9 Requirements To prevent electrocution or fire, installation and wiring must be in compliance with local electrical and building codes. Do NOT use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change the plug in any way to make it fit your outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will onlyfit into a grounding type outlet.
The Safety Reversing System Information you'll need before you begin the installation The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. of the safety reversing sensor. Without a properly working safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly children) could be injured or killed by a closing garage door.
Installation install Step 10 the Safety Reversing Sensor Figure 2 Figures 2 and 3 show assembly of brackets and "C" wrap based on the recommended installation of the sensors as shown on page 21. Mounting Bracket With Square Holes / However, Figures 4 and 5 are variations which may fit your installation requirements better. Make sure the wraps and brackets are aligned so the sensors will face each other across the garage door.
• Insertthewireconnectorintoeach sensorandpushuntilyouheara click,Figure6.Thewhitetabonthe sensorshouldbeflushwiththeback oftheconnector. Figure 6 Safety Sensor < _ Tab J I shoutd be flush with back onnector / Push connector Wire Connector " in until you hear a click Figure 7 Connect Wire to Opener Terminals BelI Wire __ Finished __ o._.--"_ Cei,ing "__ ..........
Installation Step 11 Fasten Door Bracket To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel doors, always reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with an angle iron. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on page 25. A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports. A vertical brace should cover the height of the top panel. The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace.
Please read and comply with the warnings They apply to one-piece doors also. Header Wall and reinforcement instructions on page 24. - Finished Ceiling 2x4 Support Header Bracket Door Bracket HodzontaI and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fibergIass, aluminum, steel, door with glass paneI, etc.) OptionaI PIacement of Door Bracket VerticaI Garage Door For a exposed framing or for theo_on, use_ screw (not supplied) to fasten door bracket _ _ v ± ..............
Installation Connect Step 12 Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 27. Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3. Figure 1: Figure 2: • Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with a clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring fastener.
Door Bracket Assemble the Door Arm: Ring • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length, with a 2 or 3 hole overlap. • With the door closed, connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with a clevis pin. • Secure with a ring fastener. 5/16"-18x7/8 Curved Door Arm On one-piece doors, before connecting the door arm to the trolley the travel limits must be adjusted. Limit adjustment screws are located on the left side panel as shown on page 28.
Adjustment Adjustment Section: Pages 28 - 30 Step 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Do not make any limit adjustments until the safety reversing sensors are completely installed. Improper adjustment of the travel limits will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system. The door might not reverse properly when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it. Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to the travel limits. See page 30.
Adjustment Adjust Step 2 the Force Too much force on the door will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system. The door might not reverse properly when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it. Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door. Do not use the force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door. Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to force levels. See page 30.
Adjustment Step 3 Test The Safety Reversing Sensor Without a properly working safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly children) could be seriously injured or killed if trapped by a closing garage door. Repeat this test once a month, • Press the remote control push button to open the door. • Place the opener carton in the path of the door. • Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door will not move more than an inch, and the opener light(s) will flash.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children. 3. Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction. Keep the door in sight until it is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. 4. Check safety reversal system monthly. See page 30.
Operation of Your Opener Activate the opener with any of the following devices: 1. The 3-Function Remote control. Hold large push button down until the door starts to move. Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall (either rapidly or unexpectedly), resulting in serious injury, death or property damage. If possible, use the emergency release rope and handle only when the door is fully closed. 2. The Wall Control. Hold push bar down until the door starts to move. 3.
Receiver and Remote Control Programming To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modifications of this receiver] and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or I replacing the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE| PARTS. J Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others. The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death. Do not allow children to operate the wall push button(s) or remote control(s).
Having a Problem? Situation Probable Cause and Solution The opener doesn't operate from either the Wall Control or the remote control: 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 are controlled by a wall switch.) 2. Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on Page 11. 3. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The door may be frozen to the ground.
Having a Problem? (continued) Situation Probable Cause & Solution The door opens but won't close: 1. If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 23. 2. If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See Adjustment Step 2, page 29. For an existing installation, see below. Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete• The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights don't blink: 1.
Repair Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1A995 41A3489 1B3117 183Bl10 83A4 41A3473 41B2616 Master link kit Complete trolley T-rail - center assembly section T-rail - end section (each) Rail grease Chain and cable Cable pulley bracket assembly NOT SHOWN 41A3534 Installation KEY NO. PART NO.
Repair Parts Opener Assembly Parts I 7 20 19 18 Brown Wire (Down) Contact \\[p_ LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Drive_ Gear . . _ .... Center Limit Contact KEY NO. PART NO.
Accessories Sears offers many useful accessories for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with Sears model numbers and descriptions. 53702 53759 Emergency Key Release: 3-Function Compact Remote Control: Required for a garage with NO access 53703 door. With key ring & Velcro fastening strip. 53773 Outdoor Key Switch: Opens the garage door automatically from outside when remote control is not handy. 53704 Wire-In Light Control: H ......
Index Chain Tension .............................................................................................................................................. 4, 5, 11 Electrical Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 2, 20, 31 Garage Door Testing for balance, binding and sticking ...................................................................................................
SEARS I:RRFTSMRN OWNER'S MANUAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART Model No. 139.53225SRT1 139.53325SRTI 139.53425SRTI 139.53628SRTI 139.53629SRTI 139.53635SRTI 139.53637SRT1 139.