Install The Lights; Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle - Craftsman Garage Door Opener Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Lights
• Press the release tabs 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 OFR
• Reverse the 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:
• DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLYincandescent.
To prevent damage to the opener:
• DO NOT use bulbs largerthan IOOW.
• ONLYuse A19 size bulbs.
Release Tab
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100 Watt (Max) _ _
Standard Light Bulb
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100 Watt (Max)
Standard
Light Bulb --
Lens
Hinge
INSTALLATION STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope
and 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 release arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet (1.83 m)
above the floor. Ensure that the rope and handle clear
the tops of all vehicles to avoid entanglement. Secure
with an overhand knot.
NOTE: If # is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut
end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor 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
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Emergency _ _ Overhand
Knot
Release Handle ) _./,-
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