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- Product Name
- Auto-Lock Automatic Garage Door Locking Bolt
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- In Stock
- Condition
- New
- Category
- Home & Garden > Home Security & Safety > Garage Door Security
- Seller
- BnD Garage Doors
Auto-Lock Automatic Garage Door Locking Bolt
Level up your garage door security with Auto-Lock; B&D's advanced automatic locking bolt specially designed to keep your home safe. This wireless, heavy-duty locking bolt automatically engages every time you close your garage door. When used with an automatic opener, Auto-Lock more than doubles the force required at the lock point to lift the door from a closed position, helping protect you and your family.
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| Condition | new |
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| Category | Home & Garden > Home Security & Safety > Garage Door Security |
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Auto-Lock Automatic Garage Door Locking Bolt: Technical Details, Specifications, Features, and Entities
Overview
The Auto-Lock is a safety accessory component of garage door systems designed to provide automatic locking functionality. It represents an important security and safety upgrade feature that enhances the overall security infrastructure of automated garage doors.
Key Features and Functionality
Automatic Locking Operation
The Auto-Lock functions as a safety component that automatically locks the garage door when closed without requiring manual engagement. This automatic locking capability ensures that the door remains secure at all times, providing both convenience and enhanced security for homeowners.
Installation and Configuration
The Auto-Lock must be installed on channel 2 of the system and can be adjusted by sliding a switch to suit specific operational requirements. As an optional installed device, the Auto-Lock requires different channel settings on transceivers of each device to prevent interference and ensure reliable operation without signal conflicts.
Safety and Security Integration
The Auto-Lock is classified as a safety accessory of the garage door system that requires:
- Assessment and adjustment during servicing to maintain proper functionality
- Regular maintenance checks to ensure continued reliability
- Proper configuration during preventative servicing procedures
Space Requirements
The Auto-Lock is a feature affecting sideroom requirements for door installation. This means that when the Auto-Lock is fitted to the door, it may affect the positioning of the bottom guide fixing clip and could influence the amount of space needed on the sides of the door opening.
Relationship with Garage Door Openers
The Auto-Lock functions as a complementary security feature to the inbuilt locking facility found in modern garage door opener systems. While the opener's inbuilt locking mechanism automatically locks the door when the opener is engaged, the Auto-Lock provides an additional or alternative locking solution depending on the door system configuration.
Disengagement Capability
An important safety feature of the Auto-Lock is that it can be disengaged to allow manual door operation during emergencies or power failures. This ensures that users are never locked out of their garage in situations where the automatic system is unavailable or compromised.
Professional Service Provider Availability
The Auto-Lock systems are offered as safety upgrade products by Easylift Garage Doors, an accredited B&D dealer with over 37 years of industry experience. This professional availability ensures that customers can obtain expert installation, maintenance, and support for their Auto-Lock systems.
Distinction from Manual Locking Systems
Unlike traditional manual locking bars that require physical engagement to secure the door, the Auto-Lock provides automated security that activates without user intervention. However, both systems can coexist in garage door installations, with the Auto-Lock providing modern convenience and the manual locking bars serving as backup security mechanisms when the opener is disengaged.
References
- [3] econolift-rdo-manual.pdf
- [5] ata-rolling-door-openers-trade-reference-guide_low-res.pdf
- [6] easylifter-rdo-manual.pdf