
ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCK Installation Manual
MOUNTING THE
A.Drill holes for the mounting plate and armature plate (see fig. 1 and 2) by doing the following:
1.Fold the mounting template along the dotted line.
2.Close the door. Find a mounting location on the door frame near the upper
3.Place the template against the door and frame.
4.Drill two holes in the door frame and three holes in the door as indicated on the template.
NOTE — A filler plate or an
B.Mount the armature plate to the door using at least two steel and one rubber washer (fig. 2):NOTE — Actual installation varies according to door style.
1.Put one rubber washer between two steel washers, and place them over the armature screw between the armature plate and the door. This will allow the armature plate to pivot slightly around the armature screw in order to compensate for door misalignment.
2.Tighten the sexnut bolt enough so the armature plate can withstand the force of someone attempting to break down the door while the electromagnet is engaged.
3.Do not tighten the armature plate against the door. The plate must be able to pivot around the armature screw.
4.Make sure the
C.Screw the mounting plate to the door frame or optional bracket:
1.Screw the two short
2.Once the position is correct, use the long
3.Remove the two short screws.
D.Drill the cable access hole.
E.Mount the electromagnet to the door frame (fig. 1) — Use the Allen wrench to screw the
F.Connect the power leads (fig. 3):
1.Open the electromagnet.
2.Run two power leads from the power supply through the cable access hole into the electromagnet.
3.Connect the power leads to the terminal block.
4.Close the electromagnet.
Note:
G. Test the unit.
H.Insert the tamper caps into the mounting screw access holes. This should be the last step, as once the tamper caps are in place, they will be difficult to remove.
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