Sears 139.53975SRT1 Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tighten the Chain
Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the
threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction
shown (Figure 1).
When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the
base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner
nut to secure the adjustment.
Sprocket noise can result if chain is too loose.
When installation is complete, you may notice some
chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If
the chain returns to the position shown in Figure 2
when the door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.
NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the
emergency release handle to disconnect trolley
before adjusting chain.
NOTE: You may notice loosening of chain after
Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal
System). Check for proper tension and readjust
chain if necessary. Then repeat Adjustment Step 3.
You have now finished assembling your garage
door opener. Please read the following warnings
before proceeding to the installation section.
Figure 1
Outer Lock Trolley
Nut Washer Shaft
Figure 2
Chain i
Base of Rail Mid length of Rail
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced
and lubricated garagedoor. An improperly balanced
door may not reversewhen required and could result in
SEVEREINJURYor DEATH.
3. All repairsto cables,spring assembliesand other
hardware MUST be madeby a trained door systems
technician before installing opener.
4. Disableall locks and remove all ropes connectedto
garagedoor BEFOREinstalling openerto avoid
entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet or more above floor.
6. Mount emergency releasehandle 6 feet above floor.
7. NEVERconnect garage door openerto power source
until instructed to do so.
8. NEVERwear watches, rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing opener.They could be caught in
garagedoor or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garagedoor control:
within sight of the garage door
out of reachof children at minimum height of 5 feet
awayfrom all moving parts of the door.
10. Placeentrapment warning label on wall next to garage
door control.
11. Placemanual release/safetyreversetest label in plain
view on inside of garagedoor.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a one-
inch high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
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