What is Chamberlain auto lock?
The Chamberlain Liftmaster Automatic Garage Door Lock works in tandem with your garage door opener to automatically deadbolt your garage door after it is closed, providing an extra layer of security and ensuring the door cannot be forced open.
How do I lock my garage door from the outside?
There are two common ways to lock your garage door from the outside:
- A sliding bar lock with an L-handle or T-handle, which is installed as a component of the door.
- A garage door defender (stop bar), which is a separate locking mechanism that gets bolted to the ground.
How do you unlock a garage door?
Here are the steps to get your door opened without a problem:
- Door Must Be in Down Position.
- Pull the Emergency Release Cord.
- Manually Move the Garage Door and Return to Down Position.
- Pull the Emergency Release Cord Toward the Door.
- Re-connect the Trolley to the Opener Carriage.
How do I reset my garage door lock?
Below are some simple instructions so you know exactly how to quickly reset your garage door.
- Door Must Be in Down Position.
- Pull the Emergency Release Cord.
- Manually Move the Garage Door and Return to Down Position.
- Pull the Emergency Release Cord Toward the Door.
- Re-connect the Trolley to the Opener Carriage.
How do I unlock my garage door?
To unlock it, push the release lever away from the track (towards the center of the door). The sliding bolt should automatically spring open. If it doesn’t, you can manually retract it while holding the release lever in the open position.
Can garage doors be locked?
Standard garage doors come with two locks in either corner, and you often have the option to specify additional locks. Electric doors are designed so that the locks are actuated by the door motor, and can be locked or unlocked at the press of a button.
How do you open a locked garage door from the outside?
How to Manually Open a Garage Door From the Outside
- Locate the emergency release kit: Centered near the top of your garage door, you should find a small lock.
- Unlock the emergency release cord: Turn the key and pull out the lock tumbler to reveal a cable.
How do I know if my garage door is locked?
To see if the garage door is locked, have a look at the green LED light on the wall-mounted garage door opener button. This light may be located beneath the plastic button, requiring you to pop the button off with a screwdriver. If the green button is blinking, the garage door is locked.
How do I unlock my garage door from the outside?
From Outside:
- Locate the Emergency Release Kit and insert the appropriate key into the lock socket.
- Turn the key and pull the lock tumbler out of the lock to engage the release mechanism on the garage door opener carriage.
- Lift the garage door open until it stops moving.