How do you get it open quickly if there's an emergency?
943069
There's a small button. When you push that the rectangular white plastic part can easily be slid off, leaving just the thin metal mounting plate. The window should then open. It should be mounted so that the metal plate doesn't block the window. That was not a problem on 2 different types of windows with 2 different mountings for me.
1781766
Easy to open, it took me less than 10 second to open. All you have to do to open is pull the button then lift it up done.
1916012
I honestly don't know. I have since disposed of the unit but don't recall seeing an easy means of opening it (i.e. in a manner similar to oscillating fans)
899358
Press then in quickly. I wouldn't wait over 1 second. Press one, then the other right away.
834928
Yes - very easy. Pull the string and it clicks open as others have described like an umbrella.
2247841
There is a flap on the top near the front. You just snap it open, fill it, and snap it closed. Couldn't be easier.
291636
Dear Mr. Brian, Thank you for your enquiry, it needs to be held open. Kind Regards, Nidhi Ziegler
1985214
There is a way to manually open the lock from the inside using a standard deadbolt lever, and there is an emergency key that can be used from the outside. However before the battery completely dies, the device will let you know long in advance by beeping.
607942
Just grip onto where the wheel is and pull and twist. It's hard to get open the first time
1504845
If you pull it apart, it should just pop open. Just watch out because it is quick and may pop you in the face.
1083303
Make sure the metal clasp is not hooked on, and then push the gray button- it'll pop right open!
2199374
I have not had trouble. Others have said press real hard on lid, maybe with foot pressure and it should open
892079
I just had the same problem. GRRRR What did you end up doing to get it open?
1340080
It is a bit hard to open, so give it a good pull. Hope that helped and you get it open.
616492
There is a little screw type pin that you pull out in an emergency. You just jerk it & it alarms. You just put the pin in back in the hole & turn it a few times to turn it off. It serves the purpose.
758153
Outside in a covered and locked shed with your other emergency supplies. Tents, lights, flash lights, sleeping bags, emergency meals, sturdy shoes, socks, rain slickers etc. It does no good to have your emergency supplies in your house if your house comes down. If your house is OK, you can still get your stuff and come back in. If not, then your supplies are worthless. Keep extra meds, eyeglasses and other items protected from weather. You should also have a plastic box of emergency supplies in your car. You may not be at home when something happens. Also, keep a "go-kit" by your bedside of shoes, socks, flash light and a whistle. If there is glass on the floor between your bed and the door, it helps. Also, if you are trapped, a whistle will help alert someone you need help. There are lots of lists online to augment the information here.
288203
Well, you need to put significant force to open it. I have that problem too. Now I just don't close it tight so it can be easily opened.