Rev. A.3, 5/00
Use of the Magnalock (or any lock) can lead to an unsafe condition within the building if it is controlled in a manner that improperly restricts passage through certain doors. The most important area of concern is to insure that building evacuation is not impeded in the event of a fire or other emergency condition. Consult with the local building or fire department to insure that the controls installed with the Magnalock create a safe and code legal installation.
The Magnalock has an unlimited operating life and receives a great deal of cumulative shock over this life from the door closing and from persons attempting to open the door when it is secured. It is therefore vital that it be firmly mounted to the door header. If this is not done, a person's use of the door could cause the magnet body to fall and possibly cause an injury. The blind nuts furnished with the Magnalock will create strong and permanent mounting when correctly collapsed inside the header. If they are not collapsed, an unsafe condition will result. Make sure you understand section 2.3.2 in the manual on magnet mounting and collapsing the nuts.
- SHOCK HAZARD. The Magnalock must be operated from a DC power supply of appropriate capacity and voltage. The DC output of the power supply must not be connected to earth ground but must be isolated, or a shock hazard and possible damage to the product could result. All Securitron power supplies are delivered with isolated DC outputs and the majority of commercial supplies are also furnished this way. If you are not certain that the DC outputs of your power supply are isolated, check with an Ohmmeter between earth ground and +V, and then between earth and 0V (negative). You should not have continuity.
