Assembly, Assemble the rail & install the trolley, Warning caution warning warning – Craftsman 13953985 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1

Assemble the Rail & Install the Trolley

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
garage door opener until instructed to do so.

8" (20 cm) Distance from
Idler Pulley Hole

Front Rail
(TO DOOR)

Window
Cut-Out

Locking Pliers

Idler
Pulley
Hole

Tabs

Back Rails
(TO MOTOR UNIT)

Trolley

Tapered
End

Tapered
End

Inner Trolley

Wear Pads

Outer Trolley

Tapered
End

Tapered
End

Clip

Tapered
End of
Rail

FRONT RAIL
(TOP)

KEEP LARGER
HOLE ON TOP

To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and
fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

The front rail has a cut out “window” at the door end
(see illustration). The hole above this window is
larger on the top of the rail
than on the bottom. A
smaller hole 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) away is close to the rail
edge. Rotate the back rail so it has a similar hole
close to the opposite edge, about 4-3/4" (12 cm)
from the far end. A 5-piece rail uses four back rails.
NOTE: Using the sequence above ,the clips will be
facing down.

1. Remove the straight door arm and hanging

brackets packaged inside the front rail and set
aside for Installation Step 5 and 12. NOTE: To
prevent INJURY while unpacking the rail carefully
remove the straight door arm stored within the rail
section.

2. Align the rail sections on a flat surface as shown

and slide the tapered ends into the larger ones.
Tabs along the side will lock into place.

NOTE: Rail sections may be assembled with the
clips up or down (down is preferred) disassembly of
rail may damage clips.

3. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect

the cover, and rest the back end of the rail on top.
For convenience, put a support under the front
end of the rail.

4. As a temporary trolley stop, clamp a locking pliers

onto the rail, 8" (20 cm) from the center of the
idler pulley hole, as shown.

5. Check to be sure there are 4 plastic wear pads

inside the inner trolley. If they became loose
during shipping, check all packing material. Snap
them back into position as shown.

6. Connect the inner and outer trolleys as shown.

7. Slide the trolley assembly along the rail from the

back end to the locked pliers.

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