Install The Lights; Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle - Craftsman 139.53985DM 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 OFF.
• 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 speciafity 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 spedalty light bulbs.
• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLYincandescent.
To prevent damage to the opener:
• DO NOT use bulbs largerthan IOOW.
• ONLY useA19 size bulbs.
Release Tab
100 Watt
Standard Light Bulb
/
/
s
/
s
100 Watt (Max)_
Standard I )
Light Bulb _.._._J
Lens
Hinge
INSTALLATION STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope
and Handle
1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope through
the handle. Make sure that "NOTICE" is right side up.
Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the
emergency release rope.
2. Insert the other end of the emergency release rope
through the hole in the trolley release arm. Mount the
emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet
(1.83 m) above the floor, avoiding contact with vehicles
to prevent accidental release and secure with a knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the emergency release
rope, seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent
unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and
handle are above the top of all vehicles to avoid.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
failing 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 failing 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
Release arm
Overhand
Emerc Knot
Release Handle
18