garage door manual release instructions for sectional garage  doors

The manual release mechanism enables the door to be manually operated during power outages or in an emergency.

The RED manual release cord is preassembled to the trolley. When the opener is installed the handle should be no higher than 1.8 metres from the floor. The cord may need to be extended.

Safety Precautions

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:

• Disable ALL locks and remove any ropes before operating the manual release.
• If possible, use the manual release to disengage the door ONLY when the garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced doors could cause an open door to fall rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use the manual release unless the garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• DO NOT USE THE RED HANDLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR.

To Operate the Manual Release

1. DISENGAGE. Pull the manual release cord and handle down once to disconnect. This will disengage the trolley, allowing the door to be moved by hand, UP and DOWN as many times as needed.
2. RE-ENGAGE. Press the “GREEN” button in the centre of the trolley assembly. This will re-engage the trolley. Operate the door by pressing the transmitter, wall button or button on the opener. This will activate the motor and engage the door when it passes the trolley’s position.