Open and close it a few times noting any irregularities with functionality.
How to install garage door emergency key release.
Installing an emergency key release is a simple how to.
If it is a smooth test close the garage door and reset the emergency release cord by simply plugging it back in.
Garagedoorlock quickreleaselock in this video dave is going to show us how to do that garage door quick release lock installation.
You drill a hole through the door large enough for the barrel of the emergency key release to install in it.
To test your door walk over to it and try to lift it up.
Once you are done maneuvering your garage door and are ready to re engage the automatic door opener please return the garage door back to the down position.
Tie a single overhand knot in the cord about an inch from the end.
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The lock mechanism is installed into a hole on the garage door.
Pull the emergency release cord toward the door.
Attach the emergency key release to the door and connect the end of the cable to the trolley where the emergency release rope is attached.
The cable is unrolled and attached to the emergency release lever on the garage door opener s trolley.
Once closed reach up and pull the cord down disengaging the carriage from the trolley.
Push the cable and the barrel of the emergency key release through the opening.
When the key is turned the body of the lock can be pulled through the door bringing the cable with it.
This allows you to disconnect the garage door opener from the door.
3 feed the other end of the cord through the emergency release lever on the door opener.
Now you know how to use your garage door s emergency release.
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