Craftsman 139.53625SR - Manual (Page 20)

Having a Problem? F^evtew Pages 2 and 3 Before Proceeding
SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION
OPENER DOESN’T OPERATE
FROM EITHER THE WALL PUSH
BUTTON OR TRANSMITTER 1 Have you disengaged all door locks? Review Step 8, page 14,
2, Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp Into the outlet. If it doesn’t
light, check fuse box or circuit breaker (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.}
3 Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor Wait
15 minutes. Try again.
4. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under door? Door may be frozen to ground. Re­
move any obstruction,
5, Remove bell wire from opener terminals. Short red and white terminals by touch­
ing both terminals at same time with a piece of metal (screwdriver or coin). If operver
runs, check for a faulty wire connection at wall push button or a short under staples.
OPENER OPERATES FROM
TRANSMITTER BUT NOT
FROM WALL PUSH BUTTON
1 Is w/all push button lit? If not. refer to No, 5 above and follow same procedure.
2 Are wiring connections correct? Review Step 6. page 13
DOOR OPERATES FROM
WALL PUSH BUTTON BUT NOT
FROM THE TRANSMITTER Does the battery test light glow when transmitter push button is pressed? If not,
replace the battery
If you have two transmitters and only one operates, review the code setting
procedures on page 19. ALL transmitters must be set to same code.
Is transmitter(s) operating any other remote control devices? See the code setting
procedures on page 19,
Did you press the transmitter button designated to operate garage door opener?
Reprogram receiver and ALL transmitters, Try setting ALL transmitter code switches
on plus, center or minus positions. If transmitter(s) works, you can try a random
code switch setting again, if you desire.
TRANSMITTER HAS
SHORT RANGE
THE GARAGE DOOR OPENS
AND CLOSES BY ITSELF
1 Check battery test light If the light is dim, change the battery
2. Change the location of the transmitter in the car.
3 A metal garage door or foil-backed insulation or metal siding will reduce the
transmission range Antenna extender kit is available from any Sears Store or
Service Center
4 Check to be sure antenna on the back panel of opener extends fully downward.
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Is there a neighbor with a garage door opener using the same frequency code?
Change your code Review page 19
Check to be sure that none of the transmitter push buttons is stuck in the ‘down’
position-.
Remove belf wire from opener terminals and operate from transmitter only. If this
solves the problem, the wall push button is faulty (replace), or there is a short or
broken wire between push button and opener.
DOOR DOESN’T OPEN
COMPLETELY Is something obstructing the door?
if door opens at least 5 feet, travel limits may need to be increased. One turn equals
2 inches of travel. See page 17.
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.
If door has been working properly but now doesn't open all the way, increase the
UP FORCE. See page 17.
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after the adjustment is complete.
DOOR DOESN’T CLOSE
COMPLETELY 1. Is something obstructing the door?
2. Review the Travel Limits Adjustment Chart on page 17.
REPEAT SAFETY REVERSE TEST after any adjustment of door arm length,
close force or down limit.
DOOR WON’T CLOSE 1, The Infrared Reversing Sensor (If you have installed this accessory) may
misaligned or obstructed. Disconnect sensor and check door operation, f
problem disappears, correct alignment
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