rbaake Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Anyone no the purpose of this wire extending from the garage door release handle to the door? Download Attachment: Forum.jpg 113.2 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Was the wire accessible from the exterior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocon Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Usually there is a key cylinder that can be removed from the outside when the door is down. It is typically on garages that do not have access from the house or an exterior door. If the power goes out you can gain access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 If you looked at the exterior of the door, you would see a keyed lock. After turning the key, the lock can be pulled out of the door. Give it a tug and it will release the trolley from the drive chain and you can manually open the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaake Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 ...Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 This door from Wednesday will only open if you push in at the top with one hand while lifting with the other. Click to Enlarge 41.56 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 The lock and cable are for when there is a power outage and you are on the outside of the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriSpecguy Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Around here the are called a vault lock. I have one myself as I do not have a secondary access to my garage. They do come in handy during a power outage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdewitt Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 John - isn't that top track too short? Shouldn't the wheel always be inside the track even when the door is closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 John - isn't that top track too short? Shouldn't the wheel always be inside the track even when the door is closed? That's probably why you have to "push in with one hand while you lift with the other". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 That's a standard two track low head room setup. The top track isn't too short, the roller is in the wrong bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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