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Installation procedure – Detex DS-1481 User Manual

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Figure 1

With the door closed,

mark the p0sition of

the bolt on the frame.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

CAUTION: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND

INJURIES, BEFORE DOING YOUR WIRING, TURN OFF

THE POWER FROM THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
1. Mark the end position of the exit devices latchbolt on the

doorframe. (take off the original strike if present). See

Figure 1.
2. Using the marks you just made as your guide, position

over the mark on the frame. Make sure that the

Auxiliary latch rides up properly over the edge, and

is engaged, and that the door is in the fully closed position.

See Figure 2
3. When you are confident with the position,

mark two perpendicular edges on the frame.

See Figure 3
4. Put aside the strike for a moment and place the spacer

supplied inside the marks you just made on the frame
5. Using the spacer as a template; mark the two mounting

holes and the wire exit hole. If you are using the optional

anchor pins, mark the anchor pin positions using the

spacer as a template. See Figure 4
6. Using a #7 bit, drill the two mounting holes and tap them

1/4-20.
7. Using a 3/4 inch diameter bit, drill the power wire exit

hole.
8. If you are utilizing the anchor pin system, use a #30 bit,

drill the four anchor pin holes.
9. Deburr any sharp edges around the holes after drilling,

so wires will not be accidentally cut or damaged while

installing.
10. Pull the power wiring down the door frame and through

the 3/4 inch diameter power wire hole.
11. Using the provided sealed crimp connectors, terminate

the quick connect socket assembly to the power wires.

See Figure 5 (NOTE: not polarized)
12. If you intend to use the anchor pins system, insert

them into the four holes on the back side. See

Figure 6. If you also intend to use the 1/8” thick spacer

plate, you can now slip the plate over the pins.
13. Snap together the power supply side connector coming

off the frame. Carefully push the

wires and connectors back into the frame.
14. Using the 2 mounting screws, mount the strike to

the frame.
15. Adjust the strike to the desired position and tighten the

mounting screws using the 3/16 inch Allen wrench.
16. Using the 3/32 inch Allen wrench turn the two

setscrews on the side until they support the

strike.

DO NOT over tighten the setscrews.

17. Turn the power ON and test your installation.
18. Installation is now complete.

Figure 2

Position on

the frame and mark

position.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Use the spacer as,

template to mark the

holes you desire to use.

Figure 5

Crimp the quick

connect socket

assembly to the

power wires.

Figure 6

Push the anchor pins in

the back if

you sesire to use this

feature

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Power Wire

Crimp Connectors

Quick Connect

Socket Assembly