Gaplock FAQ - US Door Control

Q1.

What is Gaplock?

A1.

Gaplock is an automated lock for automated garage doors.

Q2.

Why do automated garage doors need automated locks?

A2.

When consumers secure their automated garage door with a non-automated, manually operated lock (slidebar, padlocked hasp, etc.), as many often do, this:

•	Interferes with and diminishes convenience (door must be manually unlocked before it is opened and manually locked after it is closed); and
•	Frequently results in costly damage to the door and/or opener (when the opener is activated while the door is still locked).

Q3.

How does Gaplock provide users of automated garage doors with convenience and security?

A3.

Mounted inside the garage, Gaplock is the automated garage door lock that works with the automated opener to automatically lock a home’s garage door every time it is closed and unlock it before it is opened.

Gaplock enables users of automated garage doors to have convenience and security, so they no longer have to sacrifice one for the other.

Q4.

Is Gaplock unique in terms of the benefits it provides?

A4.

Yes, Gaplock has set a new standard for securing automated garage doors by providing consumers with the following unique benefits and features:

•	Works with the automated opener to automatically lock a home’s garage door every time it is closed and unlock it before it is opened
•	Replaces and renders obsolete all other locks (such as slidebars, padlocked hasps, etc.) used to secure automated, sectional roll-up garage doors
•	Can be mounted on either side of a sectional roll-up garage door
•	Operated by the same controls that operate the automated opener (remote controls, wall switch/consoles, wireless keypads, etc.)
•	Works with new or existing automated openers
•	Mounts inside the garage to avoid being visible (and therefore vulnerable to tampering) from outside the garage
•	Can be manually operated in the event of a power outage
•	Can be connected to a home security system to detect when the garage door is unlocked
•	Provides consumers peace-of-mind assurance that their home’s largest and most commonly used exterior door is automatically locked every time it is closed

Q5.

How adaptable is Gaplock to different types of garage doors and automated openers?

A5.

Gaplock is used to secure sectional roll-up garage doors (operated by AC motor-equipped garage door openers).

Q6.

How long does it take to install Gaplock?

A6.

The time required for a professional to install Gaplock is typically less than 15 minutes.

Q7.

Who should install Gaplock?

A7.

It is recommended that a professional install Gaplock. However, most people with basic skills and tools can install Gaplock.

Q8.

What happens if there is a power outage?

A8.

Gaplock has a manual release mechanism (emergency release) so the garage door can be manually unlocked and opened in the event of a power outage.

Q9.

Is there a risk of Gaplock damaging an automated garage door/opener?

A9.

Gaplock is designed to minimize the risk of damaging automated garage doors by shutting down the opener if it fails to release, unlike a manual lock where the opener can be activated even if the door is still locked.

Q10.

Can Gaplock be connected to a home security system?

A10.

Yes, Gaplock can be connected to a home security system to detect when the garage door is unlocked.

Q11.

Can Gaplock work with a wireless keypad?

A11.

Yes, Gaplock works with wireless keypads.

Q12.

What is Gaplock made of?

A12.

The Gaplock GL200 is made of steel.

Q13.

Will Gaplock withstand a forcible entry attempt?

A13.

Gaplock products have proven to withstand more force than the doors they are securing. The typical door will break before Gaplock will.

Q14.

Will adverse climate conditions affect Gaplock?

A14.

Extreme climate conditions do not affect Gaplock's ability to operate. Gaplock has been tested to successfully withstand temperature variations from -50 degrees to +200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q15.

Can I still utilize my existing garage door opener (GDO) remotes?

A15.

Yes, Gaplock is operated by the garage door opener remotes. However, as emphasized in Security Tips Step 2, only use remote controls with rolling-code technology to protect against the risk of code-grabbing. Accordingly, if fixed-code remote controls are being used, replace them with rolling-code remotes.

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