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force. Note that if the door swings away from the protected area and is single acting (closes
against a stop) an impact attack would not be anticipated as an intruder needs to pull on the
door to defeat the lock.
If side mounting is chosen, security will be about the same as top mounting when the lock is
positioned near to the top of the door. What is often preferred, however, in side mounting is to
position the lock about half way up the frame, near to the door handle. This gives a feeling of
solidity when the door is tried and by not allowing the door to flex, the risk of the door taking on
a permanent bend is eliminated.
FIG. 1: SHEAR ALIGNING MAGNALOCK ASSEMBLY (SAM)
Bottom mounting is a last resort. It is problematical because a space must be cut into the floor
and wires must be run from this point. Also dirt is able to accumulate on the magnet which can
Idle Bracket (1)
PN# 390-15920
Strike Shoulder Screw (2)
PN# 300-12411
Strike Compression Spring (2)
PN# 560-13035
Plate Compression Spring (2)
PN# 560-13025 (Standard)
PN# 560-13045 (Floor Mount)
Flush Mount Bracket (4)
PN# 390 15900 (US)
PN# 390-15950 (Metric)
Shear Strike Plate
PN# 775-40200
1/16" Shim Plates (8)
PN# 390-11420
Idle End Bracket (2)
PN# 390-15910
10-32 x 3/8" FHSC Screws (4)
M5-.8 x 10mm