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Performing a
pre-installation survey
1
Before installing the Magnalock, determine and
assess the mounting location for the following:
• Physical strength of the frame
— should
be strong enough to meet or exceed the
holding force of the Magnalock.
• Frame and vicinity
— should offer protection
for the wiring to prevent vandalism, and provide
adequate protection from rain exposure.
• Door
inspection
— inspect for any obstacles
that may interfere when mounting the strike
plate and ensure that there is minimum door
movement when the door is latched.
• Proper
mounting
—The Magnalock comes
with factory default mounting hardware
for use with an out-swing door.
Preparing the Magnalock
1
Ensure that there is at least 2-1/4" between
the closed door and the edge of the header.
If not, a header bracket (sold separately)
may be required (see
Diagram 2)
.
Removing the cover
and mounting bracket
1
Using a Phillips screwdriver, REMOVE the two
(2) screws that secure the cover, as shown in
Diagram 3a
, and the (3) screws that secure
the mounting bracket to the top of the
lock chassis as shown in
Diagram 3b
.
2
SET the cover and screws aside to re-attach later.
3
SLIDE the bracket to disengage from
the top of the lock chassis.
Installing the Magnalock
on a METAL DOOR frame
NOTE: Drilling a pilot hole first or using a step
bit will ensure a snug fit for the blind nuts.
1
DRILL two (2) 3/8" diameter holes in the
frame at the bracket mounting hole marks
(see
Diagram 7)
. DO NOT oversize.
NOTE 1: Blind nuts provide a highly secure and tamper-
resistant system for mounting and are provided for this unit.
NOTE 2: A blind nut installation tool (Securitron BPT-
2, Blind Nut Placement Tool, or similar) can be used
instead of using a box end wrench and hex wrench.
2
INSTALL a blind nut into each 3/8" diameter hole
using the provided tool (see
Diagram 8)
.
• Hold the collapsing nut with a 1/2"
open or box end wrench.
• Maintain pressure against the mounting
surface while tightening the cap screw using a
3/16" hex wrench to collapse the blind nut.
3
DRILL 1/2" diameter wire access holes as needed, on
one or both sides of the bracket (see
Diagram 9)
.
4
REMOVE the protective tape from the frame.
5
Temporarily INSTALL the mounting bracket with
template pins against the closed door using
a Phillips screwdriver and two (2) 1/4-20 x 1"
Phillips pan-head screws (see
Diagram 10
).
Installing the Magnalock
on a WOOD DOOR frame
1
DRILL two (2) 3/16" diameter mounting
holes by 1-1/4" deep at the bracket-
mounting hole marks (see
Diagram 7)
.
2
DRILL 1/2" diameter wire access holes as needed, on
one or both sides of the bracket (see
Diagram 9)
.
3
REMOVE the protective tape from the frame.
4
Temporarily INSTALL the mounting bracket with
the template pins against the closed door using a
Phillips screwdriver and two (2) #12 x 1-1/2" Type
A, Phillips pan-head screws (see
Diagram 10
).
Marking the frame
1
PINCH and insert the template pins
flush into the dovetail slots of the
mounting bracket (see
Diagram 4)
.
2
APPLY MASKING TAPE to the door and
frame surfaces to protect from any possible
damage during marking and drilling.
3
PLACE the mounting bracket against the frame stop
on the secure side of the door and on the side of the
door that does not have hinges. Ensure that there
is a minimum a clearance of 1" from the frame.
4
CLOSE the door and adjust the bracket so that
the template pins rest against the door.
5
MARK the frame through the two (2) oblong
(slotted) bracket mounting holes (see
Diagram 5)
.
6
MARK the frame for a wire feed-through hole
at the end closest to where the wire run will be
accessed and ensure the hole marking is centered
at least 5/16” from the end and aligned with the
rear edge of the bracket (see
Diagram 6)
.
7
REMOVE the mounting bracket from the frame.
Diagram 2 Assessing the installation site
Diagram 6
Marking the wire feed-through hole
Diagram 7
Drilling the
bracket mounting holes
Diagram 9
Drilling the
wire access holes
Diagram 8
Installing the blind nuts
Diagram 10
Installing the bracket
Diagram 3a Removing the cover
Diagram 4 Inserting
the template pins
Diagram 5 Marking the frame
1-1/8"
Bracket
Mounting
Surface
Anchor Screws
1-11/16" from
door to center
of bracket slots
1/4-20
Blind Nut
A
A
2-1/4" from door to trailing
edge of bracket
Diagram 3b Removing
the mounting bracket
1" Min.
5/16"
3/16"
