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Manual door opening – emergency release for your sectional door

What you need to bear in mind when opening the door manually.

In certain situations, such as a power failure or a defect in the automatic door operator, it is necessary to open or close a sectional door manually. Sectional doors that do not have a separate access door or do not have a knob attached to the door can be operated using the integrated emergency release. This article explains how you can use the emergency release function of your garage door safely and effectively.

Step-by-step instructions for using the emergency release

1. Preparation

Make sure you have the special key supplied with your garage door to hand. This key is required to access the emergency release mechanism.

2. Accessing the lock

  • Locate the small lock at the top of the garage door. This lock is usually clearly visible and easily accessible.
  • Take the key and insert it into the lock.

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3. Unlocking

  • Turn the key once completely until you feel that the mechanism is unlocked.
  • Pull the key out of the lock. This will reveal a small lever or “clapper” that you can grab.

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4. Manual opening

  • Grasp the exposed lever with your hand and pull firmly. You will hear a distinct “click,” which indicates that the door is now unlocked.
  • Pull the door upward to open it completely.

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5. Closing the door

  • To close the door, gently push it downward until it is in its fully closed position.
  • Pull the cord in the garage until you hear a click, indicating that the door is locked again.

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6. Reactivating the automatic drive

  • After the door has been operated manually, it is important to reactivate the automatic door drive.
  • Use your door's remote control to open it once and then close it again. This step ensures that the automatic mechanism is correctly paired with the door again.

 

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Summary

The emergency release is an important feature for garage owners, allowing manual operation of the door in emergencies or power failures. By following these instructions, you can ensure that your sectional door can be used effectively even without power or if the automatic drive is defective.