If the opener doesn t automatically reconnect pull the emergency release cord.
Reconnect garage door emergency release.
When the time comes to reconnect your garage door simply pull the emergency release cord back toward the door to re engage the spring lever.
You will hear a loud click when the trolley attaches back to the carriage.
Once the power is restored to the garage door opener you must.
Press the garage door opener button if there are separate open and close buttons press the close button.
Reattaching the door when power returns.
You need to check the release handle and make sure that it is on the track.
Some units will actually reconnect themselves but this is not typically the case.
The emergency release cord disconnects the trolley through attachment point from the opener carriage so that the door can slide along the track without the automated carriage.
Allow the opener to operate.
The reconnection should be automatic but this isn t always the case.
The next step is to go to the inside of the garage door.
Tie a single overhand knot in the cord about an inch from the end.
This allows you to manually open and close the garage door.
You can then manually move the door to the opener carriage or use the doors remote and it will connect automatically.
Once the power is restored you have to reconnect the opener to the door.
Manually move the garage door and return to down position.
An emergency release cord on the garage door arm opens the trolley to allow you to disengage the garage door from the opener.
If simply hitting the button does not work you will have to take more action.
During a power outage you can manually open and close your garage door the release cord usually red on the garage door arm opens the trolley for you to disengage the g arage door from the opener.
The first thing to do is hit the door button.