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After I install a Private-Door, can I still open and close my door
manually? |
Yes. Private-Door will "FreeFloat,” providing resistant-free
manual operation of the door.
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Can I manually close and lock my door with Private-Door? |
Yes. Private-Door will not interfere with the normal manual
operation of your door.
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Will Private-Door unlatch my locked door? |
Yes. A Private-Door Duo with an
electric strike release will open a locked door. The
Private-Door System and Assistant uses the
Door Release, exclusive with Private-Door, and a
lever handle that eliminates the need for an electric strike..
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How will I activate my Private-Door? |
Many optional devices are available to activate the Private-Door,
the most common is a radio control. Call us if you have a special
need.
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Do I need to wire expensive high voltage wiring to the door? |
No. Private-Door is powered by a safe 12-volts transformer that
plugs into a convenient wall outlet.
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How large of a door can Private-Door open? |
Private-Door can be installed on a 36 inch weighing up to 100
pounds. Request a Pre-Installation Guide, which will provide all
the information on private-Door’s capacity and the door’s
operation.
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What is an electric strike release? |
An electric strike release is an electrical device that is
installed in the doorframe. When activated, it permits the door to
be opened without turning the door handle. The installation of an
electric strike release is involved and time consuming.
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What happens if the door encounters an obstacle? |
Private-Door will stop and go into FreeFloat, allowing the
obstacle to be removed.
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Private-Door's color does not match well with my home's doors.
Can I paint it? |
Private-Door's covers and raceway can be painted to match your
décor.
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When my door is open, it is close to a wall. How much room do I
need? |
The Private-Door Duo and System require 5 inches of space between
the wall and the face of the door. The Private-Door Assistant and
Solo require 3 1/2” inches.
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How many degrees will my door open? |
The door can swing up to 120 degrees.
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I have and expensive door and don’t want to mount Private-Door to
it. What can we do? |
The Private-Door's components mount to the edge of your door so no
holes are drilled in the face of the door. When stained or
painted, the Private-Door virtually disappears into the surface of
the door.
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Can I install a Private-Door on the entrance to my commercial
building or store? |
No. Private-Door is designed to be installed on entrance doors of
residences and the interior office doors of professional
buildings. Private-Door is not intended and should not be
installed on the entrances of commercial buildings.
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Our door opens to the outside, can I install a Private-Door? |
Sorry, Private-Door can only be installed on the inside of the
residence. It can be installed on a door that swings into a garage
but not into a porch, breezeway or carport.
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Why can a Private-Door be installed on a door that swings into a
garage and not into a porch? |
The Private-Door's electronics is not designed to be exposed to
the elements. A garage provides ample protection for the
Private-Door's electronics.
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Can I install a Private-Door on French doors? |
You can install Private-Door on French doors under these two
conditions.
1) The two doors swing into the home.
2) Only one door is to be automated.
3) The door to be automated functions like a traditional single
door. |
