Operation; To Open The Door Manually - Chamberlain ELITE 8557W User Manual

Operation

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a
falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release handle to
disengage trolley 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.
• NEVER use emergency release handle to pull door
open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you
could fall.
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To Open the Door Manually

1. The door should be fully
closed if possible.
2. Pull down on the emergency
release handle.
Lockout Feature
1. Pull the emergency release
handle down and back. The
door can then be raised and
lowered manually as often as
necessary.
2. To disengage the lockout
feature, pull the handle
straight down.
The trolley will reconnect on the next time the opener
is activated.
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