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O Serat,on of Your Opener
BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE e DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR
SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING AREA.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. e OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY
TO AVOID DIFFICU/L,TY DURING INSTALLATION, DO ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND
NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SOs UNOBSTRUCTED.
USING THE OPENER
Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:
1_The 3-Function Transmitter. Hold the LARGE push but-
ton down until the door starts to move..
2_The Well Push Button° Hold push button down until the
door starts to move.
3. The Key Switch or Touch Code Transmitter accessories°
Described on page 4
OPENING THE DOOR MANUALLY
THE DOORSHOULD BE FULLYCLOSEDIF POSSIBLF.LWEAK OR
BROKEN SPRINGS COULD ALLOW AN OPEN DOOR TO FALL
RAPIDLY_PROPERTYDAMAGEORSERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY
COULD RESULT.DO NOT USE EMERGENCYHANDLE TO PULL
DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED.
The door can be operated manually by disconnecting it from
the opener. Pull down sharply on the red emergency release
handle and lift the door manualty.. Toautomatically reconnect
the door to the opener, press the Wall Push Button.
LOCKOUT FEATURE: prevents trolley from reconnecting
automatically, If you need to use this feature, pull emergency
handle down and back (toward the opener)_Trolleywill remain
"Lock, d-Out" and door can be raised and lowered manually.
To reconnect trolley, pull emergency handle straight dowm
WHEN OPENER tS ACTIVATED:
1. If open, the door will close, if closed, the door will open
2. If closing, the door will reverse
3- If opening, the door wiFIstop (allowing space for entry and
exit of pets and for fresh air)
4o If the door has been stopped in a partially open position,
it will close.
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will
reverse.
84If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door
will stop
7- If the optional 'infrared Sensor' is installed, the garage door
will reverse in the closing cycle when the invisible beam
is broken. An open door will not close when beam is broken.
The sensor has no effect in the opening cycle.
OPENER LIGHT will turn on under the following conditions:
when the opener is initially plugged in; when the power is
interrupted; when the opener is activated. It will turn off auto-
matically after 4_,_ minutes. Bulb size 75 watts maximum.
CARE OF THE OPENER
When properly installed, opener will l:_OVidehigh performance
with a minimum of maintenance, The opener does not require
additional lubrication.
Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can be
traced to problems with the door itself. When operated
manually, a properly balanced door will stay in any point of
travel while being supported entirely by its springs.
THE OPENER IS NOT INTENDED TO CORRECT ANY
PROBLEMS THAT ARE CAUSED BY AN UNBALANCED OR
BINDING DOOR, BROKEN DOOR SPRINGS OR BY FAULTY
DOOR HARDWARE.
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: These adjustments
must be checked and progedy set when opener is installed,
Only a screwdriver is required. P,_ge 17 refers to the limit and
force adjustments. Follow instructions carefully.
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST AFTER ANY ADUST-
MENT OF FORCE AND/OR LIMITS. Weather conditions
may cause'some minor changes in door operation requir-
Ing some readjustments, particularly during the first year
of operation.
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT (See
Wpg,18). GARAGE DOOR MUST REVERSE ON CONTACT
ITH A ONE-INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING
GARAGE DOOR.
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT: After installation of the
opener and adjustment of forces and limits, the chain may
appear loose. This is normal, To check the chain tension:
disconnect the trolley by pullingthe red emergengy handle.
If the chain returns to the position described and illustrated
in Step 5 page 9, DO NOT make ANY further adjustmants_
TRANSMITTER: The 3-functiontransmitter willoperate more
than one garage door opener, if desired. The pushbuttons
may also be used to operate other 53000 and/or53000SR
Seriesdevices. The standardtransmitter may be secured to
car sunvisor with clip provided. Additional transmitters can
be purchased at any time_Refer to Accessories on page 4.
Any new transmitters must be set to the same code as the
original transmitterand receiver.Page 19 explains how to
change your existing code and use the transmitter(s) with
other 53000 end,or 53000SR Series receivers_ Self service
of your radio controls is not recommended. If service is
needed, contactyour nearest Sears Service Center.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY: The 12 Volt battery should
producepower for at least one year. As long as the battery
power is adequate, the transmitter test light will glow when
the push button is pressed (and the opener or other control
will operate), tf light doesn't come on, replace the battery. If
transmission range lessens, check battery test light.
TO CHANGEBATTERY:Slidethe battery compartment cover
down (or removecover screw). Position new 12Voltbattery
as directed.
MAINTENANCE OF
AT LEAST 4 'TIMES A YEAR
MANUALLY OPERATE DOOR. If it is unbalanced or binding,
call for professional garage door service.
CHECK TO BE SURE DOOR OPENS & CLOSES FULLY.
Adjust Limits and/or Force if necessary.
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST_ Make any necessary
adjustments (see page 18).
YOUR OPENER
TWICE A YEAR
CHECK CHAIN TENSION. Adjust if necesseryr
ONCE A YEAR
OIL DOOR ROLLERS, BEARINGS AND HINGES.