Craftsman 139.18687, Owner'S Manual

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Assembly Step 2
Fasten the Rail to the Opener
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Assembly Step 3
Install the Idler Pulley
To fasten rail, use only those screws mounted
in the top of the opener. Any other screws will
cause serious damage to the opener.
CAUTION CAUTION
Idler Pulley
Trolley
Connector
Idler
Pulley
Trolley
Stop Hole
Pulley
Rail
Bolt
Nut
Washer
3/8" Lock
Washer
3/8" Nut
Idler
Bolt
Locking Pliers
Trolley
Stop Hole
Grease
Inside Pulley
Bolt
Nut 3/8"
Lock Washer 3/8"
Idler Bolt
Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
Screws
Lock Nut
"U" Bracket
Belt
Spreader
Hook Legs
Into Back Slots,
then Snap Front
Tab into Slot
SLIDE RAIL TO STOPS
ON TOP AND SIDES
OF BRACKET
Bolt
• Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4 bolt into the cover
protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as
shown. Tighten securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.
• Remove the two screws from the top of the
opener.
• Place the U bracket, flat side down, on the opener
and align the bracket holes with the screw holes.
Fasten with the previously removed screws.
• Attach spreaders to the U bracket by snapping
them into place.
• Align the rail assembly with the top of the opener.
Slide the rail end onto the U-bracket, all the way
to the stops that protrude on the top and sides of
the bracket.
Lock Nut
1/4"-20 Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4
Hardware Shown Actual Size
• Lay the belt beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the
end with the hooked trolley connector and pass
approximately 12" of belt through the window.
Keep the ribbed side toward the rail, and allow it
to hang until Assembly Step 5.
• Remove the tape from the idler pulley. The inside
center should be pre-greased. If dry, regrease to
ensure proper operation.
• Place the idler pulley into the window as shown.
• Insert the idler bolt from the top through the rail
and pulley. Tighten with a 3/8" lock washer and
nut underneath the rail until the lock washer is
compressed.
• Rotate the pulley to be sure it spins freely.
• Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4 bolt into the trolley stop
hole in the front of the rail as shown. Tighten
securely with a 1/4"-20 lock nut.