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Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
Power Door Lock Location
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1. Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so
“NOTICE” reads right side up. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 inch
(2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
2. Thread the other end of the rope through the loop in the emergency release
cable. Adjust rope length so the handle is within reach but is no lower than
6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor, and avoid contact with vehicles to avoid
accidental release. Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal cut rope end with a match or
lighter to prevent unraveling.
1. Determine where to install the power
door lock.
• Mount the door lock on the same side
as the opener. The third roller from
the floor is ideal for most installations.
• The power door lock MUST be
mounted within 10 feet (3.05 m)
of garage door opener with
approximately a 3 inch (7.6 cm)
distance between the center of a door
roller and the hole for the power door
lock bolt.
Garage Door
Opener
Emergency
Release Cable
Overhand
Knot
Overhand
Knot
Emergency
Release Handle
To prevent possible SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH from a falling
garage door:
• If possible, use emergency
release handle to disengage
door ONLY when garage
door is CLOSED. Weak or
broken springs or unbalanced
door could result in an open
door falling rapidly and/or
unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release
handle unless garage doorway is
clear of persons and obstructions.
10 feet (3.05 m) max.
3"(7.6 cm)
Garage Door
Track
Rope
Handle
YOU WILL NEED
Installation
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