CX-EPD1289L Electric Preload RIM Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This guide has been produced to help installers understand the most important physical considerations that need to be
addressed when installing the CX-EPD1289L RIM strike.
Step 2 – Confirm Door Alignment
Virtually all of Camden’s electric strike models, including the CX-EDP1289L RIM strike, offer
horizontal adjustment, to compensate for doors that are misaligned with the door frame –
but there is a limit to the strike adjustment.
Step 1 – Confirm Latch entry to rim strike
The position of the latch held by the RIM strike is of critical importance to the operation
of the strike. The most important considerations, and potential causes of failure, are as
follows:
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The centerline of the keeper (jaws) of the RIM strike MUST line up with the centerline
of the latch of the crash bar.
Mark the latch centerline on the door frame, prior to mounting the strike, for a point of
reference.
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The crash bar latch MUST NOT apply pressure on the keeper (jaws) of the RIM strike.
Pre-load pressure on the strike jaws will prevent strike operation – it is the most common
reason for a strike failing. Position the RIM strike so that the strike jaws lightly rest against
the latch of the exit device.
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Check that the door is not binding on the frame.
An electric strike cannot compensate for this. If present, the door hinges will need to be
adjusted.
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Check the gap between the door and the stop of the frame (where the top and at the
bottom of the door).
A 1/4" difference in gap is very common and can be compensated for by the strike – if installed
correctly.
If the door stop gap at the top and bottom of the door is different,
the electric strike cannot
be installed plumb (‘straight’ up and down).
The horizontal orientation of the RIM strike
will need to be adjusted to match the angle of the misaligned door.
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The exit device latch MUST depress (activate) the latch monitor ‘paddle’ of the RIM strike.
If the latch monitor is not used, this placement insures the latch of the exit device is fully
held by the keeper (jaws) of the strike.
To do this:
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Mount RIM strike in position on frame, using only the (2) center (elongated) screw holes, top
and bottom.
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Rotate the strike until both jaws of the strike very lightly touch the crash bar latch, with equal
gap, on both jaws.
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Tighten center screws and open/close door to confirm latch does not bind on the strike jaws.
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Affix the 4 screws that permanently mount strike on the frame.
