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Figure 3. Magnalock Installation on an In-Swinging Door
INSTALLING A MAGNALOCK
Attach the Template and Mark the Drill Holes
1. SELECT a mounting location for the Magnalock and strike assembly.
NOTE:
The edge of the template should be about 1” (25.4 mm) from the latch
side of the door to allow proper access at the mounting locations for
drilling and tool access.
2. ATTACH the template to the
door and frame as shown in
Figure 4, “Attaching the
Template.”
Figure 4. Attaching the Template
a.
IF
Installing a strike
plate horizontally,
THEN
ENSURE the top
edge of the strike will be
approximately
1/8" [3.2 mm] below the
door frame stop.
b.
IF
the strike and magnet are to be mounted vertically,
THEN
INCREASE the clearance between the strike and frame to
3/16" [4.8 mm].
3.
WHEN
the template is
attached,
THEN
MARK the location of
all holes to be drilled using a
center punch (see Figure 5,
“Marking Drill Hole
Locations”).
Figure 5. Marking Drill Hole Locations
