Install Garage Door Vault Release

Pull on the cable just a little bit more.

Install garage door vault release.

Start by clamping adjustable locking pliers onto the torsion spring shaft and wedging the pliers against the header wall above the door. It can be used on virtually any garage door opener. Buy one right here. This allows you to disconnect the garage door opener from the door.

Two keys and all necessary mounting hardware is included and the cable is 6ft long. There is a garage door accessory called an emergency release kit. It allows garage access during power outages and other opener failures. The lock mechanism is installed into a hole on the garage door.

We may be able to get into your garage if you have a one piece door. This item is a must for vault in type of garages with no other exit entry door. Installing an emergency key release is a simple how to. If you have a roll up door without a vault release a keyed release in the center of the door there is no other way to open the door without damaging it.

The chamberlain outside quick release key allows exterior manual operation of the garage door in case of a power failure. Easy to install includes key switch weather proof mount plate and cable. Universal emergency key release lock switch will work with all garage doors and garage door openers. Using the vault release key provided to you when you had your garage door installed place your key into the key slot and turn it 90 degrees left or right until it releases and a cable pops out.

Release the tension you ll need to release the tension in the torsion spring before you begin working on the garage door. The cable is unrolled and attached to the emergency release lever on the garage door opener s trolley. Once you hear a clicking sound your garage door opener should be disconnected. It is designed for vault style garages without entry doors and is for use on metal or wood doors only.