PN# 500-10440
Page 4 Rev. C, 6/07
5.1 SurveyLocation of the lock mounting should be decided before proceeding with the
installation. The door and frame areas need to be examined for mortising capabilities, sufficient
size and without any internal obstructions. The top-of-door installation is the most suitable
location for protection from impact attacks.
5.2 Frame and Door Preparation
5.2.1 Frame Preparation
Locate and mark the center-line position of the strike assembly on the door. Using the door
marks as reference, mark the center locations of the lock onto the door frame. Using the lock
template provided, center the template location onto frame and mark the mortise cut-out area.
Route the area for the lock mounting. Insert the lock into the frame and mark the bracket
locations for the mounting holes. Following the drill size instructions on the template and drill the
proper hole locations for mounting. Offset the lock from the corner of the frame approximately
2”. There is not a recommended distance, but the distance should be as close to the frame
corner as possible to maintain the integrity of the locks holding force. Also check the strike
mounting area for obstacles when planning the locks location. Make certain that the strike
mounting area does not have any obstructions that might hinder the installation.
5.2.2 Door Preparation
Centering the position of the magnet body is more critical because there is not a lot of free width
in the door frame and door to accommodate any centering error when the SAM is mounted. To
set your centerline in the door frame, make sure the door is closed properly (against the stop in
the case of a single acting door or in centered rest position in the case of a double acting door).
Note that the door closer may need adjustment particularly in the case of a double acting door.
Then, using a pencil, trace the edges of the door on the frame indicating precisely how the door
lines up under or adjacent to the frame. Measure the distance between the two “door lines” and
set your magnet body mounting center line in the middle of these two lines. Next, you are ready
to identify the correct template and prepare the frame to receive the magnet body.
Locate the position of the center-line mark for the strike assembly on the door. Close the door
and measure the distance from the edge of frame to the face of the door. Open the door and
measure the distance from the door stop to the center of the lock location. Take the sum of the
center of door location (7/8”) and the stop to door face (1/8”) (exp: (7/8” + 1/8” = 1). Mark the
distance on the frame to the center of the lock measuring from the door stop which equals 1”.
Note: If the bottom mounting is chosen, the two (2) Idle Plate Springs (PN# 560-13025) in the
Strike Assembly need to be replaced with the extra set of (2) Idle Springs (PN#560-13045)
provided in the hardware pack.
5.3 Mounting Magnet Body
The cable exit location needs to be determined when installing the magnet body. The lock is
symmetrical which allows the cable exit from either end into the door frame. There are different
techniques for mounting lock depending on the type of stile of doors and frames. The next three
sections entail installation conditions using hollow aluminum, steel and wood type doors and
frames. The following Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrations display exploded views of the SAM and
SAM2 assembly parts. These parts will be referenced during the following Magnet Body and
Strike Assembly installation procedures. Use the diagrams to understand the names of these
parts.
5.3.1 Hollow Aluminum and Metal Door Frames
Using the template provided reference the center locations previously determine during the
survey of the door/frame preparation. Mark the area of the door frame to be mortised for the
magnet location. By using the router or sabre saw, cut out (mortise) the desired area. Be aware
of the center location of the lock in accordance with the center of the door strike location.
Note: When determining the position the magnet and strike, be sure that the strike will go into
the adjacent area of the door without encountering any obstacles that may interfere with
mounting, such as a door adjustment screws or door closer apparatuses.
Place the lock body into the cutout area to ensure proper fit. Perform any filing or cutting
necessary to finish the mortised area for proper fit. Properly mark and drill all necessary holes
