3
of 12
Installing the Magnalock
on a METAL DOOR frame
NOTE: Drilling a pilot hole first or using a step
bit will ensure a snug fit for the blind nuts.
1
DRILL two (2) 3/8" diameter holes in the
frame at the bracket mounting hole marks
(see
Diagram 7)
. DO NOT oversize.
NOTE 1: Blind nuts provide a highly secure and tamper-
resistant system for mounting and are provided for this unit.
NOTE 2: A blind nut installation tool (Securitron BPT-
2, Blind Nut Placement Tool, or similar) can be used
instead of using a box end wrench and hex wrench.
2
INSTALL a blind nut into each 3/8" diameter hole
using the provided tool (see
Diagram 8)
.
• Hold the collapsing nut with a 1/2"
open or box end wrench.
• Maintain pressure against the mounting
surface while tightening the cap screw using a
3/16" hex wrench to collapse the blind nut.
3
DRILL 1/2" diameter wire access holes as needed, on
one or both sides of the bracket (see
Diagram 9)
.
4
REMOVE the protective tape from the frame.
5
Temporarily INSTALL the mounting bracket with
template pins against the closed door using
a Phillips screwdriver and two (2) 1/4-20 x 1"
Phillips pan-head screws (see
Diagram 10
).
Installing the Magnalock
on a WOOD DOOR frame
1
DRILL two (2) 3/16" diameter mounting
holes by 1-1/4" deep at the bracket-
mounting hole marks (see
Diagram 7)
.
2
DRILL 1/2" diameter wire access holes as needed, on
one or both sides of the bracket (see
Diagram 9)
.
3
REMOVE the protective tape from the frame.
4
Temporarily INSTALL the mounting bracket with
the template pins against the closed door using a
Phillips screwdriver and two (2) #12 x 1-1/2" Type
A, Phillips pan-head screws (see
Diagram 10
).
5
MARK the frame through the two (2) oblong
(slotted) bracket mounting holes (see
Diagram 5)
.
6
MARK the frame for a wire feed-through hole
at the end closest to where the wire run will be
accessed and ensure the hole marking is centered
at least 5/16” from the end and aligned with the
rear edge of the bracket (see
Diagram 6)
.
7
REMOVE the mounting bracket from the frame.
Diagram 6
Marking the wire feed-through hole
Diagram 7
Drilling the
bracket mounting holes
Diagram 9
Drilling the
wire access holes
Diagram 8
Installing the blind nuts
Diagram 10
Installing the bracket
5/16"
3/16"
