2950 Series Magnetic Locks
Installation Instructions
I-EA00063
Rev 2, Rev Date: 12/12/13
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HAGER COMPANIES 139 Victor Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 • (800) 325-9995
The 2950 Series MagLock is mounted to the underside of the header, on the
stop side of the door. A top jamb mounting kit (optional) can be used when
mounting on the hinge side of the door. (Fig. 1D)
The armature is mounted to the door. A hardware kit is provided to
compensate for misalignment and wear of the door, by allowing the armature
to pivot on it’s center point.
1. Inspect the frame header to determine if an angle bracket or filler plate
is required. See Figure 1A, 1B, 1C.
FIG. 1A
Regular
FIG. 1B
With Filler Plate
FIG. 1C
With Angle Bracket
FIG. 1D
Top Jamb Installation
Adjustable
TJ Bracket
Filler
Plate
Angle
Bracket
Standard
Lock
2. Fold template as indicated by dotted line. For single doors, locate
template against the door and header on the lock jamb side of the
frame.
3. Mark and drill holes as indicated bt template. For armature plate hole
preparation, see Figure 2A, 2B, 2C.
4. Mount armature to door. To determine proper hardware (provided), see
Figure 2A, 2B, 2C.
5. Install mounting plate to header with the interlock detail away from the
door side of the stop, with #10 Flt Hd. Screws provided.
FIG. 2A HOLLOW METAL DOOR
From Sexnut side of door, drill exactly 1/2” hole thru one metal thickness
only. From Armature side of door, drill 5/8” hole to insert reinforcement
tube. Press in sexnut and reinforcement tube all the way and mount
armature to door using hardware provided per Figure 2B.
6. Holding the magnet housing at each end, engage the entire
length of the interlock detail, by pushing towards the door.
(If necessary, tap with a soft hammer to ensure proper alignment
and engagement).
Caution: The lock body must be held in place until
secured with mounting screws.
Screws provided inside the
housing at each end. Tighten the screws and check alignment.
7. Test operation. When all is operating properly, tighten all
screws. Install anti-tamper plugs over socket head screw
using a soft hammer to avoid damage to the housing.
Electromagnet and armature should be handled carefully.
Any damage to the surface such as paint, burrs, dirt and rust
may hinder bonding of surface and reduce holding power.
SHOULD THE SURFACE PLATING BE DAMAGED:
Do not touch the lock face with your hands.
Using a soft, clean, dry cloth or abrasive cloth (i.e., Scotch-Brite),
clean lock face. Do not use sand paper.
A rust inhibitor such as M1, manufactured by Starret, or LPS3,
manufactured by LPS Laboratories (available at most hardware
stores) can then be applied.
Apply a coat of inhibitor to armature face also.
FIG. 2B SOLID DOOR
Drill 3/8” hole thru door. From sexnut side of door, drill exactly 1/2” hole,
1-3/8” deep. Mount armature to door with hardware provided per Figure 2A.
FIG. 2C REINFORCED DOOR
Drill and tap for 5/16-18 machine screw. Mount
armature to door with hardware provided per Figure 2C.
ARMATURE
RUBBER
WASHER
WASHER
DOOR
1-3/8“
SEXNUT
1/2“
5/16-18 SOC HD
SCREW
WITH 3/16
(5MM) ALLEN
HEX
REINFORCEMENT
TUBE
1-3/4“
HOLLOW
METAL DOOR
5/8“ DRILL
STEEL WASHER
RUBBER WASHER
5/16-18 SOC HD
SCREW
WITH 3/16 (5MM)
ALLEN HEX
ARMATURE
1/2” DRILL
SEXNUT
ARMATURE
RUBBER
WASHER
WASHER
Add as
required
5/16-18
3/8“ MIN
METAL
Reinforceme
nt
by others
DOOR
5/16-18 SOC HD
SCREW
WITH 3/16 (5MM)
ALLEN HEX
DEVICES COVERED IN THIS DOCUMENT:
2951, 2952, 2953, 2954
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