Sears 139.18203SR - 1/3 HP- User Manual

Page 2 - Start By Reading These Important Safety Rules

THESE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS MEAN CAUTION - PERSONAL SAFETY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DANGER FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OFFER REASONABLY SAFE SERVICEPROVIDED IT IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SA...

Page 3 - changed easily and as often as you would like.; MOTOR; SAFETY; DIMENSIONS

Before you begin, please check the contents of the cartons. Illustrations of parts and hardware areshown on pages 26 and 27. Separate the hardware for assembly and installation as shown. SPECIFICATIONS Pliers Wire Cutters Claw Hammer Hack Saw Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench Socket Wrench Electric ...

Page 5 - Operation of Your Opener; Use any of the following devices:; ACCESSORIES

Operation of Your Opener CAUTION TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER: Use any of the following devices: 1. The 3-Function Transmitter. The LARGE push button has been factory pre-set to activate thegarage door opener. Hold the LARGE push buttondown until the door starts to move. 2. The Wall Push Button. Hold push...

Page 6 - CARE OF THE OPENER; MUST REVERSE ON; Adjusts Limits and/or Force if necessary.; MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER; TWICE A YEAR

CARE OF THE OPENER When properly installed, opener will provide highperformance with a minimum of maintenance. Theopener does not require additional lubrication. Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation canbe traced to problems with the door itself. Whenoperated manually, a properly balanc...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY STEP 1; WRONG

TO GARAGE DOOR T-Rail (Center Section) 1/4'' Lock Nut T-RAIL FRONT (TO DOOR) Chain pulley bracket attaches to FRONT END of t-rail T-Rail (End Section) T-RAIL BACK (TO CHASSIS) T-Rail (End Section) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" Brace Brace Square Carriage Bolt Holes Step 1- Assemble T-Rail &...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY STEP 2; Install Trolley; Slide trolley assembly along rail to screwdriver stop.; ASSEMBLY STEP 3; Fasten Tee Rail to opener

8 ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Install Trolley A S A T E M P O R A R Y S T O P , I N S E R T ASCREWDRIVER INTO HOLE IN FRONT END OFTEE RAIL. Attach threaded shaft to trolley with lock washer andnuts as shown. Slide trolley assembly along rail to screwdriver stop. NOTE: If trolley hits against nut on Tee rail, bo...

Page 9 - ASSEMBLY STEP 4; FROM THE DISPENSER CARTON

9 ASSEMBLY STEP 4 Install Chain//cable &Attach Sprocket Cover Detach cable loop from carton and fasten to trolleywith a master link from coin envelope. MASTER LINK PROCEDURE: Push pins of masterlink bar through cable loop and hole in front end oftrolley (See Figure A,) Push cap over pins and int...

Page 10 - INSTALLATION STEP 1; Position and Install Header Bracket; Close door and mark the inside vertical centerline

THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BER I G I D L Y F A S T E N E D T O H E A D E RW A L L . R E I N F O R C E W A L L W I T H A 2x4 IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO COMPLYMAY RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION OFSAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM (SEE PAGE 22). 10 INSTALLATION STEP 1 Position and Install Header Bracket I n s t a l l a t...

Page 11 - ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK; Close door and mark inside vertical centerline of; EXAMPLE; INSTALLATION STEP 2

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS ON PAGE 10. THEY APPLY TO THE INSTALLATIONOF THE HEADER BRACKET REGARDLESS OF DOOR TYPE. 1. Close door and mark inside vertical centerline of garage door. Extend line onto header wall abovedoor. 2. Open door to highest point of tr...

Page 12 - INSTALLATION STEP 3; Position the Opener; Measure the distance from floor to

INSTALLATION STEP 3 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated. T O P R E V E N T D A M A G E T O A L LLIGHT-WEIGHT DOORS AND DOORSWITH WINDOWS, DO NOT REST THEOPENER ON THE DOOR. INSTALLATION — SECTION DOOR & 1-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK NOTE: A 2x4 is conven...

Page 13 - INSTALLATION STEP 4; Hang the Opener

INSTALLATION STEP 4 Hang the Opener THE OPENER MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF THE GARAGE. Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled(Fig1) or crossed (Fig. 2) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Fig. 3). a...

Page 14 - INSTALLATION STEP 5; Install Wall Push Button; OPERATION OF THE WALL PUSH BUTTON; Press to open or close door.; WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSORIES; To red and white opener terminals

LOCATE WALL PUSH BUTTON (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE THE GARAGE DOOR ISVISIBLE, AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF THE 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 REM...

Page 15 - INSTALLATION STEP 6; Install Light and Lens:; INSTALLATION STEP 7

INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install Light and Lens: 15 Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in socket. Lightwill turn ON and ramain lit for 4-1/2 minutes whenpower is connected. Then light will turn OFF. If bulb burns out prematurely due to vibration,replace with "Garage Door Opener' bulb. INSTALL LENS:...

Page 16 - INSTALLATION STEP 8; Connect Electric Power; RIGHT; PERMANENT WIRING

INSTALLATION STEP 8 Connect Electric Power TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYFROM ENTANGLEMENT, REMOVE ALLROPES CONNECTED TO THE GARAGEDOOR BEFORE OPERATING OPENER. TO AVOID DAMAGE TO GARAGE DOOR ANDOPENER, MAKE DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVEBEFORE CONNECTING ELECTRIC POWER. USE AWOOD SCREW OR NAIL TO HOLD TH...

Page 17 - Fasten Door Bracket and Plate; B) Directly below any structural support across top; All One-Piece Door Installation Procedure

INSTALLATION STEP 8 Fasten Door Bracket and Plate Follow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated below. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS (OR ONESWITH GLASS PANELS), ALWAYS REIN- F O R C E T H E I N S I D E O F D O O R — B O O T HV E R T I C A L L Y A N D H O R...

Page 18 - INSTALLATION STEP 10; Connect Door Arm to Trolley

INSTALLATION STEP 10 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow only those instructions which apply toyour door type. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY 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 sh...

Page 19 - ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES; OPEN DOOR ADJUSTMENT; With door closed, join curved arm to connector hole in trolley with

ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS A S S E M B L E D O O R A R M : F a s t e n s t r a i g h t a n dcurved door arm sections together to their longestpossible. With door closed, connect straight door armsection to door bracket with a clevis pin. Secure witha ring fastener. Before connecting door arm to trolley, li...

Page 20 - ADJUSTMENT STEP 1; Adjust UP and DOWN Limits; IF DOOR DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY; LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CHART; Adjustment Label

ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Adjust UP and DOWN Limits LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings regulate the points atwhich the door will stop when moving up or down. N O T E : D o o r S T O P S i n t h e U P d i r e c t i o n i fa n y t h i n g i n t e r f e r e s w i t h d o o r t r a v e l . D o o rREVERSES in the DOWN di...

Page 21 - ADJUSTMENT STEP 2; Adjust Force; PROCEED TO STEP 3; IF DOOR DOESN’T OPEN AT LEAST 5 FEET

ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 Adjust Force Force Adjustment Controls are located on rear panelof opener. FORCE ADJUSTMENT settings regulateamount of the power required to open and closedoor. NOTE: The door STOPS in the UP direction ifa n y t h i n g i n t e r f e r e s w i t h i t s t r a v e l . D o o rREVERSE...

Page 22 - ADJUSTMENT STEP 3; Test Safety Reverse System; REPEAT ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 AFTER:

ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test Safety Reverse System THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TESTIS IMPORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUSTREVERSE ON CONTACT WITH ONE- I N C H O B S T A C L E P L A C E D O N T H E F L O O R .FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAYRESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROMA CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST...

Page 23 - Press the RECEIVER SR code button on the back panel of; STAND AWAY FROM THE DOOR and press the selected; push button on the transmitter.; Radio Controls; SET RECEIVER TO MATCH TRANSMITTER(S) CODE; SET CODE SWITCHES IN ALL TRANSMITTERS TO MATCHING POSITIONS; (Illustration B shows representative code switches); Select a transmitter push button to operate the receiver as

Garage Door Openers (with receiver code button) (Illustration A shows a garage door opener receiver) 1.Press the RECEIVER SR code button on the back panel of opener (Illustration A.) The indicator light will turn ON. 2.STAND AWAY FROM THE DOOR and press the selected push button on the transmitter. C...

Page 24 - Review Pages 2 and 3 Before Proceeding; SITUATION; Remove any obstruction.; REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.; Review the Travel Limits Adjustment Chart on page 20.

Having a Problem? Review Pages 2 and 3 Before Proceeding SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION OPENER DOESN'T OPERATEFROM WALL PUSH BUTTON OR TRANSMITTER 1. Have you disengaged all door locks? Review Step 8, page 16. 2. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn'...

Page 25 - Review the Force Adjustment Chart on page 21.; Door may be out of balance or springs are broken. Close door and use

Having a Problem? (Continued) SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION DOOR REVERSES FOR NOAPPARENT REASON 1. Is something obstructing the door? Pull red emergency release handle. Operate door manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call for professional garage doorservice. 2. Clear any ice or snow...

Page 27 - Chassis Assembly Parts List; Repair Parts

Chassis Assembly Parts List 1 2 10 8 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 4 17 3 DN UP Brown Wire (Down) Contact LIMIT SWITCH ASSY. Grey Wire Yellow Wire (Up) Contact Center Limit Contact Drive Gear 9 20 16 7 5 6 12 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 31C290 Sprocket cover 2 41A2827 Gear and sprocket assyComplete with: ...

® Garage DoorOpener Models:139.18205SR139.18203SR HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Now that you have purchased your Sears Garage Door Opener, should aneed ever exits for repair parts or service, simply contact any SearsService Center and most Sears Canada, Inc. stores. Be sure to provideall pertinent facts...

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