Sears 139.53973SRT Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
9
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4 bolt into the cover protection
bolt hole on the back end of the rail as shown.
Tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.
Do NOT overtighten.
Remove the two screws from the top of the motor
unit.
Attach spreaders to the U bracket by snapping
them into place.
Place the U bracket, flat side down, on the motor
unit and align the bracket holes with the screw
holes. Fasten with the previously removed screws.
Align the rail assembly with the top of the motor
unit. Slide the rail end onto the U-bracket, all the
way to the stops that protrude on the top and sides
of the bracket.
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
Motor Unit
Sprocket
"U" Bracket
Screws
Lock Nut
Bolt
Hook Spreader
into Back Slots,
then Snap Tab
Into Front Slot
SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS
ON TOP AND SIDES
OF BRACKET
Nut 3/8"
Lock Washer 3/8"
Idler Bolt
Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4
Idler
Pulley
Grease
Inside Pulley
3/8" Lock
Washer
3/8" Nut
Cable Loop
Idler
Bolt
Locking Pliers
Trolley
Stop Hole
Chain and
Cable
Pulley
Rail
Bolt
Nut
Washer
Trolley
Idler Pulley
Trolley
Stop Hole
Bolt
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Install the Idler Pulley
Lay the chain/cable beside the rail, as shown.
Grasp the end with the cable loop and pass
approximately 12" of cable through the window.
Allow it to hang until Assembly Step 5.
Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside
center should be pre-greased. If dry, regrease to
ensure proper operation.
Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.
Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail
and pulley. Tighten with a 3/8" lock washer and nut
underneath the rail until the lock washer is
compressed.
Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely.
Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4 bolt into the trolley stop hole
in the front of the rail as shown. Tighten securely
with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener,
use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING