PN# 500-10440
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Rev. F, 02/12
Locate and mark the desired lateral centerline position for the Magnalock/strike assembly on the
face of the door. Using this door mark as reference, mark the same lateral center location of the
Magnalock onto the door frame.
Setting the depth center position of the Magnalock is more critical because there is not a lot
of free depth in the door frame or door to accommodate any centering error. To locate the
centerline in the door frame:
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For a one-way swing door: Make sure the door is closed completely and measure the
distance between the face of the door and the frame stop (usually about 1/8”). Open the
door and measure the thickness of the door. Divide the thickness of the door in half (this
will be the center of door) and add the distance measured between the door and stop.
Measure the total distance out from the face of the stop and mark the centerline for the
Magnalock.
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For a bi-directional swing door: Ensure the door is in the centered at-rest position. (A
door closer may require adjustment). Using a pencil, trace the inside and outside edges
of the door onto the frame. Measure half the distance between these two marked door
silhouette lines and mark the centerline for the Magnalock.
Using the Magnalock mounting information in Section 5.5 and the lock template provided,
align the appropriate template into position on the frame and mark the mortise cutout area.
Using a router or saber saw, or chisel (for wood) cut out the area for the Magnalock
mounting. Insert the Magnalock into the frame and mark the bracket locations for the
mounting holes.
Using the drill size information on the template and a power drill, bore the holes required.
5.4.2 Door Preparation
Locate the previously marked lateral centerline position for the strike assembly on the face of
the door.
Open the door and measure the total depth distance (thickness) of the door. Divide this
distance in half to locate the depth centerline of the strike assembly.
Using the strike assembly mounting information in Section 5.6 and the strike template
provided, center the template into position on the door and mark the mortise cutout area.
Using a router, saber saw or chisel (for wood) cut out the area for the strike assembly
mounting. Insert the strike assembly into the door and mark the bracket locations for the
mounting holes.
Using the drill size information on the template and a power drill, bore the holes required.
IF MOUNTING THE STRIKE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (FLOOR MOUNT) IS CHOSEN,
THE TWO (2) IDLE PLATE SPRINGS IN THE STRIKE ASSEMBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED
WITH THE ALTERNATE SET OF IDLE SPRINGS PROVIDED IN THE HARDWARE PACK.
5.5 Mounting the Magnalock
The desired cable exit location should be determined prior to installing the Magnalock. The
Magnalock is symmetrical which allows the cable exit from either end into the door frame. There
are many different techniques for mounting the Magnalock depending on the type or style of
doors and frames. The following sections describe installation methods for use on hollow
aluminum, steel and wood type doors and frames.
5.5.1 Hollow Metal Door Frames
Prepare the door frame in accordance with Section 5.4.1.
Place the Magnalock into the cutout area to ensure proper fit. As necessary, perform any filing
or cutting necessary to ensure the mortised fit. Ensure all necessary holes required to mount
the Magnalock and flush mount brackets into place as indicated on the template have been
provided. Install the Magnalock using a hex wrench, the listed mounting screws and the flush
mount brackets as shown in Figures 4 and 5 below.
The adaptation to variation in frame material thicknesses can be obtained by flipping the
orientation of the flush mount brackets. Shim plates are also provided which may be used in
conjunction with the flush mount brackets to create the desired exposed height of the Magnalock
and/or to compensate for the various material thicknesses of door frames.