Detex ML-1549W - Manual

During installation, care must be taken to assure full electro -magnet and armature contact .
The ElectroMagnetic Lock and armature should be handled carefully . Any damage to the surface such as paint , burrs and dirt
will hinder full holding power .
Although all ElectroMagnetic Locks are provided with the best possible plating for corrosion resistance , the continued impact
of the armature against the ElectroMagnetic Lock may cause eventual wear of the plating .
If wear causes rust to occur, clean the surface using a fine abrasive pad . Do not use
coarse material to clean surfaces .
After cleaning, do not touch the ElectroMagnetic Lock face or armature with your hands .
A rust inhibitor such as M1 manufactured by Starret , or LPS3 manufactured by LPS
Laboratories (available at most hardware stores ) may be applied .
Mount the ElectroMagnetic Lock to a fence post or similar structure . The armature is mounted to the gate . The fabrication of
additional mounting plates and angle brackets may be required by the installer . Due to various gate and fence designs , there
is not a standard or recommended method of installation .
ElectroMagnetic Locks are fail-safe (locked when energized ) devices and require power to remain locked . A power supply
with battery backup is required when power outages may interfere with desired security .
ML-1549W / ML-1549WF ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCK
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect the gate and post to determine if any modifications are required . Install mounting hardware as required .
2. Mark the mounting surfaces per the template . Be sure the centerline of the armature template matches the centerline of
the ElectroMagnetic Lock template . Drill and tap holes as indicated .
2A. Add spring pins to armature . See page 3
3. Mount the armature to the gate . Determine the proper hardware (provided ) see Figure 1. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
ARMATURE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND DO NOT WELD THE ARMATURE DIRECTLY TO THE MOUNTING
SURFACE.
When properly mounted , the armature will pivot slightly around the mounting screw .
INSTALLATION:
FIGURE 1
From Sexnut side of door, drill exactly 1/2” hole thru one metal thickness only.
From armature side of door, drill 5/8” hole to insert reinforcement tube.
Press in sexnut and reinforcement tube all the way and mount armature to
door using hardware provided.
3/8“ MIN METAL
MOUNTING SURFACE
ARMATURE
SPACER
RUBBER
WASHER
WASHER
Add as required
5/16-18 x 1-½
REINFORCEMENT
TUBE
1-3/4“ HOLLOW
METAL DOOR
5/8“ DRILL
STEEL WASHER
RUBBER WASHER
ARMATURE
1/2” DRILL
SEXNUT
3/8"
5/16-18 x 2
Drill and tape for 5/16 machine screw.
Mount armature to door with hardware provided .
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Detex Corporation
302 Detex Drive
New Braunfels , Texas 78130
www.detex.com Tel: (800) 729-3839
P/N 103163 September 18, 2008
Life Safety, Security and Security Assurance
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