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[vdotmatrix]

Why don't you just put an interlock and generator inlet on the panel? Way easier than what you're suggesting if your panel will take an interlock and has available breaker space.



Most of us have never seen a commercial door that doesn't have a release and can't be disengaged. That's why you're getting all the "WTF". But seems like someone managed to get in a pickle...

I stand corrected.

I have never had the need to to activate the door release for any reason so I am unfamiliar with it and had to call our diesel mechanic to get the low down on what actually happened.:

“The problem wasn't opening the door, per say.

It was partially open when power went out. So you have the weight of the door suspended against the release mechanism. And these doors don't have the manual hand operated chains to assist. And being one person, really is a challenge. Even for me. Lol. So what you do is lift up on the door to relieve the gravity weight of the door, while someone pulls the chain to release the latch mechanism. Easy if the nose of the truck isn't blocking the access to door to do so. I had quite the challenge to make it work, but I got it. Then the power came on....all good now.

And a 14' X 16' door is quite heavy. We ll try it sometime. Lol.
Have to chuckle at the thought of not knowing how to operate a garage door. I used to install them back in the day. Ha ha. ”

i am interested in the interlock system. I will check it out. Thx

cheers

 

[vdotmatrix]

How many times do you plan on opening and closing the door while the power is out?

I don’t know how long an APC will hold a charge in subfreezing NH weather. We might not even know the power is out, well i guess ADT will tell is. The main house has a giant standby but that is 400 yrds down the driveway.

 

[67King]

I stand corrected.

I have never had the need to to activate the door release for any reason so I am unfamiliar with it and had to call our diesel mechanic to get the low down on what actually happened.:

“The problem wasn't opening the door, per say.

It was partially open when power went out. So you have the weight of the door suspended against the release mechanism. And these doors don't have the manual hand operated chains to assist. And being one person, really is a challenge. Even for me. Lol. So what you do is lift up on the door to relieve the gravity weight of the door, while someone pulls the chain to release the latch mechanism. Easy if the nose of the truck isn't blocking the access to door to do so. I had quite the challenge to make it work, but I got it. Then the power came on....all good now.

And a 14' X 16' door is quite heavy. We ll try it sometime. Lol.
Have to chuckle at the thought of not knowing how to operate a garage door. I used to install them back in the day. Ha ha. ”

i am interested in the interlock system. I will check it out. Thx

cheers

This makes more sense. I was as baffled as everyone else reading through this, and though it seemed to go unnoticed, someone pointed out that a motor failure won't be able to be fixed by a generator or battery backup. Seems like a weird, crazy, random freak thing to have the power go out like that.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Why don't you just put an interlock and generator inlet on the panel? Way easier than what you're suggesting if your panel will take an interlock and has available breaker space.



Most of us have never seen a commercial door that doesn't have a release and can't be disengaged. That's why you're getting all the "WTF". But seems like someone managed to get in a pickle...

https://www.geninterlock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GEN1-ABB-instructions.pdf

 

[JordanOH]

A 14’x16’ is not even close to a large door. And no door is heavy if the springs are done right.

 

[larry4406]

Why did the the thread title change?

 

[PCustoms]

Why did the the thread title change?

I think the OP was upset about the responses

 

[HalfTonTom]

I'm really hoping this is satire/sarcasm. (Or auto-correct got you)
However, your state (NY) does check out.

So one day there were some new yorkers riding in the bed of a pickup truck and it went off the bridge and into the river.
They all drown because the tailgate was stuck closed.

Yes, it was pure satire. Now, please excuse me while I go out to lubricate my truck's tailgate.

 

[niget2002]

Yes, it was pure satire. Now, please excuse me while I go out to lubricate my truck's tailgate.

Be sure and use a dry lube.

 

[ATC]

Yes, it was pure satire. Now, please excuse me while I go out to lubricate my truck's tailgate.

Best just put a flatbed on it. People will be looking for the handle on the inside of the tailgate and still drown

 

[racecougar]

Why not adjust the door so that it can be easily opened/closed by hand (the way it should be)? Side benefit: it will reduce the load on your operator.

 

[racecougar]

Why did the the thread title change?

Strange, right?

 

[Relax]

How many times do you plan on opening and closing the door while the power is out?

Apparently twice so far.

 

[NORTON'S SHOP]

I stand corrected....

“The problem wasn't opening the door, per say.

It was partially open when power went out. So you have the weight of the door suspended against the release mechanism. And these doors don't have the manual hand operated chains to assist. And being one person, really is a challenge. Even for me. Lol. So what you do is lift up on the door to relieve the gravity weight of the door, while someone pulls the chain to release the latch mechanism. Easy if the nose of the truck isn't blocking the access to door to do so. I had quite the challenge to make it work, but I got it. Then the power came on....all good now....

How far was it open? The person stranded inside could have done the limbo to get out....per say?

 

[PCustoms]

How far was it open? The person stranded inside could have done the limbo to get out....per say?

The problem with this thread (like many others) was the unclear title and OP.

The person was never trapped, they just couldn't get their vehicle out because the door opener had no power.

 

[NORTON'S SHOP]

The problem with this thread (like many others) was the unclear title and OP.

The person was never trapped, they just couldn't get their vehicle out because the door opener had no power.

No ****?

 

[finn]

Why do you need a transfer switch? Why can you not jumper the generator to the main panel; any electrician, or a person of electric knowledge could do that safely ?

Correct. As long as the main breaker/disconnect is tripped, a generator can be rigged in place to run the whole building or an individual circuit.

I don’t think my 14’ tall door has a disconnect on its commercial opener. It’s by no means a new opener, though.