Smart garage door opener for residential use only (92 pages)
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Thank you for purchasing your Craftsman Smart Garage Door Opener. ® Check your Wi-Fi ® Signal Strength Make sure your mobile device is connected to your Wi-Fi network. Hold your mobile device in the place where your garage door opener will be installed and check the Wi-Fi signal strength.
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Owner’s Manual SMART CONTROL SMART GARAGE DOOR OPENER For Residential Use Only MODEL 139.54931 Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that...
Preparing your garage door Before you begin: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: 1. Disable locks and remove any ropes connected to the ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door garage door. binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door 2.
® Check Signal Strength. If you see: Test the Wi-Fi Signal Strength in your garage You will need a router with Wi-Fi and a smartphone or other Wi-Fi signal is strong. You’re all set! mobile device. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your Install your new garage door opener.
Planning Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your not, Model 139.53702 Emergency Key Release is required. See installation.
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Planning (Continued) ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement. If Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or your door is lightweight, refer to the information relating to KILLED by a closing garage door.
Carton Inventory Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on the next page. Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which Save the carton and packing material until installation and contains the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. adjustment is complete.
Hardware Inventory Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures. ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Lock Washer 3/8" Lock Nut Nut 3/8"-16 Master Link 1/4"-20 Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4" Idler Bolt Threaded Shaft with Spring Trolley Nut INSTALLATION HARDWARE Carriage Bolt Handle Ring...
ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Assemble the Rail and Install the Trolley To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and fingers away To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage from the joints while assembling the rail. door opener until instructed to do so. The front rail has a cut out “window”...
ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Install the Idler Pulley 1. Lay the belt beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the end with the hooked trolley connector and pass approximately 12" (30 cm) of belt through the window. Keep the ribbed side toward the rail, and allow it to hang until Assembly Step 4.
ASSEMBLY STEP 4 HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Install the Belt 1. Pull the belt around the idler pulley and toward the trolley. The ribbed side must contact the pulley. 2. Hook the trolley connector into the retaining slot on the Master Link trolley as shown (Figure 1).
ASSEMBLY STEP 6 Install the Sprocket Cover 1. Position the sprocket cover over the sprocket as shown and To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage fasten to the mounting plate with 8x3/8" hex screws provided. door opener: ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
INSTALLATION STEP 1 Unfinished OPTIONAL Determine the Header Bracket Location Ceiling CEILING MOUNT HEADER BRACKET To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Header Wall Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural Vertical Centerline support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door of Garage Door might NOT reverse when required.
INSTALLATION STEP 2 HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Install the Header Bracket You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will Lag Screw work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the 5/16"-9x1-5/8"...
INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket 1. Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way, you will need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.
INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. on 2x4 placed on top section of door. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK Figure 1 A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.
INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY brackets into rigid support.
INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install the Lights To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light 1. Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently rotate socket: lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in the fully Use ONLY A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact open position.
INSTALLATION STEP 8 Fasten the Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL below or on the following page. REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for reinforcement kit. A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports.
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Fasten the Door Bracket (Continued) ONE-PIECE DOORS Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement HARDWARE SHOWN instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors ACTUAL SIZE also. Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown.
INSTALLATION STEP 9 Pulley Figure 1 Connect Door Arm to Trolley 8" (20 cm) min. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the following page. Inner Outer IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face Trolley Trolley away from the curved door arm (Figure 4).
Figure 5 Connect Door Arm to Trolley (Continued) CORRECT INCORRECT ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS Straight IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face Door Arm Straight away from the curved door arm (Figure 5). Door Arm Curved Curved 1. Close the door. Disconnect the trolley by pulling the (Groove Door Arm Door...
INSTALLATION STEP 11 Install the Door Control INTRODUCTION To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: NOTE: Older Craftsman door controls and third party products are not compatible. Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control. Your garage door opener is compatible with up to 2 Smart Garage Door Opener door controls.
INSTALLATION STEP 12 Install The Protector System ® IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage door opener SENSORS BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The safety reversing sensors must be connected and aligned To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from closing garage correctly before the garage door opener will move in the door:...
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® Install The Protector System (Continued) Figure 1 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align Door the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage Track door, with the beam no higher than 6"...
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® Install The Protector System (Continued) Figure 5 MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS Wing Carriage Mounting: Bolt 1. Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door.
INSTALLATION STEP 13 Electrical Requirements To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from this time. electrocution or fire: To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin.
INSTALLATION STEP 14 Aligning the Safety Reversing Sensors The door will not close if the sensors have not been installed Figure 1 and aligned correctly. When the light beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times.
ADJUSTMENT Introduction Your garage door opener is designed with electronic controls to Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons make setup and adjustments easy. The adjustments allow you to (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or program where the door will stop in the open (UP) and close KILLED by a closing garage door.
ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Program the Travel Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons 1. Press and hold the (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or Adjustment Button until the KILLED by a closing garage door. UP Button begins to flash and/or a beep is heard.
ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or 1. With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) board (or KILLED by a closing garage door. a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the garage door.
BATTERY BACKUP Install the Battery To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons: Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE 1. Unplug the garage door opener. performing ANY service or maintenance. 2. Open the light lens on the right side panel of the garage door Use ONLY Craftsman part #41B822 for replacement battery.
3. CONNECT THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER TO YOUR HOME SMARTPHONE CONTROL Wi-Fi NETWORK Get Connected Launch the web browser (such as Safari or Chrome) on your mobile device and go to setupgdo.craftsman.com. Follow the on- …and control your garage door opener with the Craftsman Garage screen prompts to add the garage door opener to your home Wi-Fi Door app.
OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 9. After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system 2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. MUST be tested.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Features For energy efficiency the garage door opener will enter sleep Your garage door opener is equipped with features to provide you mode when the door is fully closed. The sleep mode shuts the with greater control over your garage door operation. garage door opener down until activated.
Door Control The following features are accessible through the screen SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL using the navigation buttons on the Smart Control Panel: To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press LEARN A DEVICE the push bar until the garage door opener activates (it may take Any compatible remote controls, wireless keyless entry, or Smart up to 3 presses).
Smart Control Panel Setup SCREEN AND MENU NAVIGATION Push Bar The main screen displays the time, temperature, and current Navigation battery charge (if applicable). Screen Buttons The features on the door control can be programmed through a series of menus on the screen and the navigation buttons. Refer to the descriptions below.
Programming ® Your garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to operate with your remote control. Older Craftsman accessories are not compatible, see page 46 for compatible accessories. Programming can be done through the door control or the learn button on the garage door opener.
To Erase the Memory ERASE ALL REMOTE CONTROLS AND KEYLESS ENTRIES ERASE THE CONNECTION FROM GARAGE DOOR OPENER TO HOME Wi-Fi NETWORK 1. Press and hold the learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). All remote 1.
To Open the Door Manually Trolley DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling 1. The door should be fully closed if garage door: possible. Trolley If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage 2. Pull down on the emergency release Release Arm trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED.
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CHART Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The UP and DOWN arrows on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. UP ARROW DOWN ARROW SYMPTOM SOLUTION FLASH(ES) FLASH(ES) The garage door opener will not Safety sensors are not installed, connected, or wires may be close and the light bulbs flash.
TROUBLESHOOTING UP ARROW DOWN ARROW SYMPTOM SOLUTION FLASH(ES) FLASH(ES) Opener runs approximately 6-8" Communication error to travel module. Check travel module (15-20 cm), stops and reverses. connections, replace travel module if necessary. The garage door opener will not Safety sensors are misaligned or were momentarily close and the light bulbs flash.
REPAIR PARTS Rail Assembly Parts PART DESCRIPTION 4A1008 Master link kit 41C5141-2 Complete trolley assembly 41A5665 Complete rail 41B4103 Spring trolley nut 144C54 Pulley kit 41A5250 Full belt assembly 12D598-1 “U” bracket NOT SHOWN 183A163 Wear pads Installation Parts PART DESCRIPTION 41A7563 Smart Control Panel...
Motor Unit Assembly Parts PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 041C1751 Sprocket and Sprocket Cover 041D8233 Cover 41B4245-1 Line Cord 108D0077 Light Lens 041D8006-1 Motor with Travel Module 041C0279 Light Socket 041D8071-4 Travel Module 41A3150 Terminal Block 049DCTWF Receiver Logic Board 041D8234 Receiver Logic Board End Panel 041D8385 End Panel with Light Socket...
ACCESSORIES 139.53702 Emergency Key Release: 139.30498 Remote Control: Required for a garage with NO access door. Works with all Craftsman openers 1993- Enables homeowner to open garage door Present. Includes visor clip. manually from outside by disengaging trolley. 139.3050 Wireless Keypad: 139.53728 8 Foot (2.4 m) Rail Extension: For use outside of the home to enable access...
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