Gate key

Just some advice to automatic gate owners who don’t have a key, you need to have an exit strategy when there is a power cut or gate failure. Find your key, or get one- before you need it. The key disengages the motor from your gate system, so you can push the gate open manually. Almost all gate operators have a key system of some sort. Don’t force your gate open if you don’t have the key, because many gate operators will be damaged by forcing.  Not all keys work! They get stuck too. Spray some WD40 or similar into the lock if it is stuck. Undo or disconnect the arm if you are unable to find a key and you are still stuck. I will put priority on a job where people are stuck in or out of their property, but I am not always available late or on weekends, and I have a call out premium for after hours work. Also, my priority is to unstick the gate and I’ll need to come back in normal hours to fix it properly when parts are available and there is daylight etc.