Pinning The Door; Operating Manual Release - Merlin SilentDrive Elite Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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PINNING THE DOOR

Note: A ballooning door may delay the safety reversal
response and can compromise garage door security.
• To remedy any ballooning, insert the supplied self tapping
metal screws into where the curtain leaves the roll. Secure
these through the curtain into the drum wheel at each end
of the roll.
• After determining the correct fastener location as shown, lift
the door approximately half a turn from the closed position
to allow access for securing the screws.
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THE RELEASE HANDLE & CORD
Do not disengage the opener to manual operation
with children, persons or other objects including
motor vehicles within the doorway. The door is
Rope
under significant tension and if the door has
Manual release
Overhand knot
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developed a fault or incorrect tension, it may be unsafe and
may fall rapidly.
Release handle
The manual release mechanism enables the door to be manually
operated during power outages or in an emergency.
Thread the end of the rope through the loop of the manual
release cable.
Adjust rope length so the handle (when installed) will be no higher
than 1.8m above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot. If the
door is greater thatn 2.5m in height the release cord extension kit
is required.
NOTE: Final adjustment of handle height should be completed
after the opener is installed. If it is necessary to cut the rope,
heat seal the cut end to prevent unravelling.
OPERATING THE MANUAL RELEASE
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To disengage the opener
Pull the release cord down firmly,
(the opener will make a clicking noise).
To re-engage the opener
Pull the release cord down firmly,
(the opener will make a clicking noise).
Disable all locks and remove any ropes connected to the garage door.
Take care when operating the manual release as an open door may fall rapidly due to weak or
broken springs, or being out of balance.
Free curtain
Door closed
Overhand knot
Rope
Rope
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Ballooning Add fasteners here
Door secure
Door can be
lifted
Manual release
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Release handle
Overhand knot
Release handle
Overhand knot