PN# 500-14220
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Rev. C, 06/11
4.1 Vertical Placement
Because of potential structural obstacles within metal doors and frames, the EPT-SC lead covers
should be positioned a minimum of 6” [152,4mm] from the any hinge recess (as shown in
Figure 2) or centered between hinges.
Note: Due to variances in manufacturing, the door/frame manufacturer should be
consulted for specific construction and configuration information.
4.2 Marking the Door and Frame for Install
Mark a vertical centerline for the EPT-SC lead cover at the center of the door edge. Measure
the distance from this mark to the edge of the hinge half that is attached to the door (see “X”
of “DOOR” prep. in Figure 1 or Figure 2). Use this same distance to mark from the edge of
the hinge half on the frame (see “X” of “FRAME” prep. In Figure 1 or Figure 2).
Using the included template and the information shown in Figure 1 (for wood) or Figure 2
(for metal), align and mark the cutout positions required for the lead covers on both the door
edge and the frame.
Note: Because of the nature of the Swing Clear hinges and the orientation of the edge
of the door in the open position, the door will most likely need to be removed after
marking to perform the preparation process for the lead cover installation.
4.3 Wood Doors and Frames:
Using a router with a 1/4” diameter bit, cut the main recess slot into the edge of the door and
the frame to a depth of .700” [17,8mm] as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Wood Door/Frame Prep.
Using a 1” [25,4mm] diameter bit with the router depth set to .075” [1,9mm], route the two
(2) recesses required for the rounded lead cover end flanges.
One at a time, place each lead cover into its intended position and mark the two (2) mounting
hole locations and the cable feed thru (obround) hole location for each cover.
Note: The 3/4” [19,0mm] diameter holes required for the wire feed thru in the door
and frame must be positioned at opposing ends with respect to each other. (i.e. if the
hole is toward the top of the lead cover to go in the door, then the hole for the wire
feed thru of the lead cover in the frame should be at the bottom (see Figure 1).
Drill the (2) two mounting holes for each lead cover using a 1/8” [3,2mm] diameter drill bit.
Drill all four (4) holes to a depth of approximately 5/8” [15,9mm].
