Your automatic gate isn’t working. What should you do?

Firstly, don’t panic! We’re going to show you how you can still get in and out of your property by switching the motor to its manual release mode – while you wait for your gate repair technician to pay a visit.

Why ‘Manual Release’?

Putting your gate into manual release is important, as leaving it in automatic may cause additional damage to the motor, or burn it out altogether – and that’s when a relatively easy fix becomes a lot more expensive!

Even though different motors have different ways of manual movement and release, they are all simple to operate. We’ve included a few of the more common ones below.

NOTE: Please ensure your gate is POWERED OFF and stationary before attempting any of the following procedures:

Sliding Gate Motors

BFT Icaro & Deimos

1. Insert and turn the key in the lower front of motor casing
2. Rotate coloured knob anti-clockwise to release gate.

Nice RB400, RB500, RB600 & RB1000

1. Slide the lock cover disc
2. Insert and turn the key clockwise
3. Pull the release handle

Came BX Series

1. Insert and turn the key anti-clockwise
2. Open the trap door and pull on the release lever

Swing Gate Motors

BFT Phobos Mechanical Arm

1. Key release is on top of the motor at the gate post end
2. Insert and rotate the key clockwise to release

BFT Virgo Articulated Arm

1. Key release is within black pull handle at front of motor
2. Insert and rotate the key clockwise to unlock
3. Pull black handle

Nice Wingo

1. Slide the protection membrane on top of the motor at the gate post end
2. Insert and turn the key clockwise
3. Pull the handle upwards

Came Amico Series

1. Slide and open the small door on top of the motor at the gate post end
2. Insert and turn the tri-lobed key clockwise

Of course, we can’t list every gate motor, so if you don’t see yours here, or you’re just not sure, simply note down the make and model number, call us at (07) 5572 8271 and we’ll help you out over the phone when we book you in.