3.
Position the handle so the adjustable tongue is in central position vertically position to compensate for movement of
guarding in either direction overtime.
Note:
The distance between the interlock and handle mounting points should within the specified range to allow the tongue to
fully insert into the interlock mechanism while ensuring the door can be opened and closed without the handle body making
contact with the unit head.
The unit has been designed to be mounted in 3 different ways; onto extruded aluminium section, flat plate and onto plates or
guards greater than 25mm thick.
Extruded Aluminium Section
• The handle will be delivered in this configuration.
• Cut a Ø50mm hole for the handle boss of the red escape release handle to go through the guard in the appropriate
location.
• Fix the handle to the Aluminium section using 2 x M6 T-Nuts and 2 x M6 Bolts.
• Use a third M6 bolt to attach the rear mounting to the guard.
• A spacer may be required for the rear fixing.
Figure 7 & 8:
Plates and Guards up to 25mm thick
• The handle will be delivered in this configuration.
• Cut a Ø50mm hole for the handle boss of the red escape release handle to go through the plate / guard in the appropriate
location.
• Cut 3 x M6 threads into plate / guard using the panel cutout dimensions given below in Figure 9.
• Insert red escape release handle through Ø50mm hole and secure handle to plate / guard using 3 x M6 Bolts.
Figure 9:
Plates or Guards between 25mm and 40mm thick
To mount to guards greater than 25mm thick but less than 40mm thick, the red escape release handle assembly may need to
be removed and refitted through the guard. If this is required, care must be taken to ensure the correct cam orientation and
operation during reassembly – Contact your Fortress Representative for more details. Once re-assembled, secure the handle
to the guard using the instructions detailed above for plates and guards up to 25mm thick.
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Fortress
Interlocks
ALUMINIUM SECTION
M6 T-NUT
M6 T-NUT
3 X M6 MOUNTING
BOLTS
RED EMERGENCY HANDLE
SILVER ACCESS HANDLE
Operating Instructions: Single Action Escape Release Head & Handle
7
RED ESCAPE RELEASE
HANDLE
ALUMINIUM
SECTION
3 X M6 MOUNTING
BOLTS
SILVER ACCESS HANDLE
M6 T-NUT
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Fortress
Interlocks
ALUMINIUM SECTION
M6 T-NUT
M6 T-NUT
3 X M6 MOUNTING
BOLTS
RED EMERGENCY HANDLE
SILVER ACCESS HANDLE
M6 T-NUT
RED ESCAPE
RELEASE HANDLE
FLAT PLATE UP
TO 25MM THICK
3 X M6 MOUNTING
BOLTS
EXTERNAL PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
M6 THD
(3 PLACES)
Ø50 THRU ALL
MINIMUM
