Adjustment; Program The Travel Limits - Craftsman 139.53918D Owner's Manual

ADJUSTMENT STEP 1
Program the Travel Limits
Travel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop
when movingup or down.
Figure 1
Black Button
)le Button
Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons
(particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLYINJUREDor
KILLEDby a closing garage door.
• Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere
with proper operation of safety reversal system.
• NEVERuse force adjustments to compensate for a binding or
sticking garage door.
• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system
MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on contact with
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
Adjust the position of the door by using the black and purple
buttons. Black moves the door UP (open) and purple moves the
door DOWN(close).
Settingthe UP position:
1. Press and hold the black button until the LED starts flashing
slowly, then release.
2. Push and hold the black button until the door reaches the
desired UP (open) position (Figure 2).
NOTE:Make sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle.
3. Push the door control or programmed remote control.
This sets the UP (open) limit and begins closing the door
(Figure 3).
4. Immediately when the door begins to close, press and release
either the black or purple button. This will stop the door.
Settingthe DOWN position:
5. Push and hold the purple button until the door reachesthe
desired DOWN(closed) position (Figure 4).
6. Oncethe door is closed, if there appearsto be too much
pressure on the door, you may toggle the door back and forth
using the black and purple buttons to reach the desired closed
position.
7. Push the door control or programmed remote control
(Figure 3). This sets the DOWN(close) limit and the door
should open.
Proceed to Set the Force.
To prevent damage to vehicles, be sure fully open door
provides adequateclearance.
Figure 2
LED
Push and hold
until the door
is at desired UP
position
t
Figure 3
Figure 4
LED
Push either
button to stop
door at desired
DOWN position
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