Keyed Emergency Release - Genie 2024 User Manual

CARRIAGE LOCK
The Carriage Lock can be manually engaged or
disengaged.
• To disengage Carriage Lock
– Pull handle downward opener power head.
• To engage Carriage Lock
– Pull handle towards door.

KEYED EMERGENCY RELEASE

(PURCHASED SEPARATELY)
Obtain standard emergency release kit and remove
S-hook from the cable end that attaches to the
opener carriage.
1. Attach the emergency release cable loop end to
the opener carriage as shown (FIG 6-4).
Properly connecting the release cable to the
carriage fitting will enable the correct carriage
release action for the opener.
WARNING
Improper connection of the emergency release cable
to the opener carriage will result in a failure of the
emergency release.
2. Follow the remaining installation instructions for
the standard emergency release kit.
3. Test for correct operation of emergency release kit.
Keyed Emergency Release Operation Instructions
• Place key in slot.
• Rotate and hold key while lifting garage door 1 to
2 inches.
• Release key and continue opening garage door.
NOTE: The next normal operation of the opener or
fully closing garage door manually will re-engage
the emergency release mechanism.
DOOR
UNLOCK
TO RELEASE
PULL TOWARD
THE OPENER
FIG. 6-3 Engage/Disengage Carriage Lock.
FIG. 6-4 Emergency release cable to carriage.
LOCK
TO RECONNECT
PULL TOWARD
DOOR
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