Securitron SAM2-24 - Manual (Page 7)

PN# 500-10450
Page 7 Rev. B, 02/12
5.6.3 Soft Core Wood Door
Use of the end brackets is recommended when installing the strike assembly on soft core wood
style doors because a “pocketed” soft core door is not as strong in supporting the lateral forces
applied to the strike assembly. Use of the end brackets will provide a much more sound and
secure anchoring platform for the installation. Refer to Section 5.6 for use and adjustment of
the end brackets. Figure 9 illustrates the dimensional requirements of the cutout necessary for
installation into wood doors using the strike end brackets.
Figure 9 - Wood door strike mounting with brackets
5.7 Strike Assembly Final Adjustments
5.7.1 Strike Level Adjustment (De-energized)
De-energized adjustment of the strike height is important for proper door/lock operations. The
example in Figure 10 illustrates the Magnalock with the proper adjustment. Without power
applied to the Magnalock, both of the (conical) interference buttons should just clear the lock
brackets. Check this by opening and closing the door. To adjust the clearance to be closer, turn
each of the strike adjustment (shoulder) screws (located in the center of the strike) counter-
clockwise 1/4 turn, one at a time and recheck the clearances. (Both screws do not have to be
adjusted the same amount of turns). The adjustments should be made independently so that
the strike level is uniform to the door frame and Magnalock installation. The strike screws are
allowed up to two (2) full turns of adjustment each. If the adjustment required is two (2)
full turns or greater, then tighten the screws clockwise back to the down position, loosen the end
bracket screws and adjust the end brackets the amount of notches necessary to enable the final
adjustments. Repeat adjustments as necessary until a properly functioning gap setting is
achieved.
THE INITIAL SETTING OF THE STRIKE ADJUSTMENT (SHOULDER) SCREWS SHOULD BE
NO MORE THAN TWO (2) TURNS OUT. THIS WILL ALLOW A LARGER ADJUSTMENT
RANGE TO ACCOMMODATE POTENTIAL FUTURE DOOR SAG.
THE CONICAL INTERFERENCE BUTTONS ON THE STRIKE PLATE SHOULD JUST CLEAR
THE LOCK BRACKET SURFACES TO INSURE THE CORRECT GAP.
Figure 10 - Magnalock and strike assembly (side view)