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Question: closing and opening of the doors during freezing conditions

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bratulf, Schenectady, NY, December 21, 2009, 05:32
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Hi there,

i have a problem to open the doors when its below zero, and down to like -10 Celsius. The elctronic opener is functioning, but the lifring of the locker itself is not functioning, so it remains closed. Are there any solution to this problem, and is it a pump that activate the locking of the door, by air?

Best Regard
Ulf Bratlie,
Oslo

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    TurboSDCharger December 22, 2009, 14:48
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    Ulf,
    Are the doors frozen shut? If there's any moisture around the door seal when you shut the door, it will freeze shut when the temperature drops.

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    some guy December 26, 2009, 05:55
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    if you can;t lift the handle you may need to take the panels off to lube the mechanism to prevent water from getting in and freezing. if the handle works, it's prob frozen at the rubber door seals. this often happens after a car is washed, wet, etc and temps drop. if thats the case, use silicone spray or even "pam cooking spray" to prevent the water from collecting and freezing.

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