Install The Lights; Attachthe Emergency Release Ropeand Handle - Craftsman 139.53903DM Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Lights
• Press the releasetabs on both sides of lens. Gently rotate lens
back and downward until the lens hinge is in the fully open
position. Do not remove the lens.
• Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. Light
bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The lights will
turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when
power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
• Reversethe procedure to close the lens.
• Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for
replacement.
NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. The use of short neck or
speciality light bulbs may overheat the endpanel or light socket.
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light
socket:
• DONOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DONOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent.
To prevent damageto the opener:
• DONOT use bulbs larger than 100W.
• ONLY use A19 size bulbs.
Release Tab
100 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb
/
/
/
/
100 Watt (Max)
Standard
Light Bulb --
Lens
Hinge
INSTALLATION STEP 8
Attachthe Emergency Release Ropeand Handle
• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the
red handle so "NOTICE"reads right side up as shown. Secure
with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the
rope to prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the
releasearm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the
floor. Ensurethat the rope and handle clear the tops of all
vehicles to avoid entanglement. Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE:If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with
a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURY or DEATHfrom a
falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage
trolley ONLYwhen garage door is CLOSED.Weak or broken
springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door
falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVERuse emergency release handle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVERuse handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot
becomes untied, you could fall.
Trolley
I
Emergency-_ _K verhandnot
Release Handle
18