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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Read all notes in Figure 2 for locating each component.
This product is designed to unlatch and open residential doors remotely while maintaining normal operation. This system allows the
door, lock, and existing key to continue to function manually without fear of damage to any of the components in the opening system.
This opener is pneumatic and requires an air compressor (not included) that will provide regulated 90 PSI of air pressure to power the
system. Multiple openers can operate from a single air compressor. If there is an existing system, it may be used if it meets the above
criteria.
The Easy Gentleman is comprised of many precision pneumatic controls and requires a clean source of air with minimal
moisture. Draining the air compressor tank periodically is essential to eliminate moisture in the air.
NOTE
: DURING INSTALLATION, DO NOT KINK, PINCH, PUNCTURE OR CRUSH TUBING.
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3. LATCH RELEASE – Separate instructions begin on page 7 for installing the Latch Release.
A small black plug is included to insert into Latch Release fitting if you are not utilizing the Latch Release option.
4. INSTALL DOOR STOP
CAUTION: IF THE DOOR IS ALLOWED TO SWING PAST 90 DEGREES, THE OPENING CYLINDER WILL BE DAMAGED!
If the door meets a perpendicular wall and stops with a bumper before 90 degrees, no further action is needed. Otherwise, a hinge pin
mounted door stop is included. Install the door stop and adjust to stop the door at slightly less than 90 degrees.
5. INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Included with the opener you will find mounting hardware for either wood or metal. The self-tapping screws will work for wood and
residential metal doors. Installing the opener on a commercial metal door or jamb requires machine threads (10-32) be tapped into the
metal. Use a #21 (0.159”) drill bit and then tap thread 10-32. Your local hardware store should stock the thread tap with proper size drill bit
as a set.
NOTE: If the opening has separate wooden door stop moulding, remove a small section to allow the Hinge Side Mount to locate properly.
6. OPENING CYLINDER
HINGE SIDE MOUNT:
Locating the rear pivot point for the cylinder is very important to insure proper operation. The dimensions are critical
to enable the door to open 90 degrees. Note that the cylinder mounting bracket is drilled to accommodate both right and left hand doors.
Figure 5 – (Right Hand Example)
