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P/N DKML-065 REV C 5/02 

 

 

Magnetic Lock (DKML-S12-1, DKML-S12-1L, DKML-S12-1LT) 
Mounting and Wiring Instructions 

 

Armature Plate Mounting 

1. Follow the instructions on the 

supplied template to mount the 
armature plate to a hollow metal 
frame door
.  Use the supplied 
aluminum spacer as shown at right.  
The armature plate mounts to the 
door using 1 rubber washer between 
2 steel washers as shown. 

2.  If mounting the armature plate to a 

solid wood door, follow the drilling 
instructions for this type door as 
shown at the right. 

3.  Remember to insert the guide pins on 

each side of the armature plate. 

 

Magnetic Lock Mounting 

1.  Remove the mounting bracket from 

the magnetic lock. 

2.  Using the supplied template, drill two 

1/8 inch holes (4 ½ O.C.) and install 
the mounting plate using two 5/8-inch 
flathead screws. Note the type of 
doorframe header and install spacer 
bar or angle bracket as required to 
provide a flat surface (see 
illustrations). 

3.  Adjust the mounting plate so that it 

and the armature plate form a right 
angle to each other. 

4.  Use the mounting plate as a template 

and drill the wire hole. 

5.  Install four 1 ¼-inch flathead screws 

through the mounting plate into the 
header. 

6.  Route wiring through the mounting 

plate and install the lock using the 
screws removed in step 1. 

 

SOLID DOOR

HOLLOW METAL DOOR

STEP 1

Drill 5/16 through door.

STEP 2

Drill 7/16 from sexnut side
1 3/8 deep.

STEP 1

Drill 5/16 through door.

STEP 2

Drill 11/16 from sexnut side
of door through this side only.

DOOR

HEADER

ARMATURE PLATE

MAGNET

SPACER BAR

ANGLE BRACKET

MOUNTING BRKT

Insert 5/8 Screws

Insert 1 ¼ Screws

MOUNTING BRACKET

7/16 Hole for Wiring

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