RCI MicroMag 8365 Installation

I N S T A L L A T I O N
Pre-Installation Instructions
1. This product must be installed according to all applicable
building and life safety codes.
2. Due to the variety of mounting configurations available with
this product, a survey and assessment of the physical area
in which the product will be installed must be performed.
3. The door frame must be inspected and deemed structurally
sound prior to installation of the electromagnetic lock. The
structural integrity of the mounting surfaces must be strong
enough to meet or exceed the holding force of the product.
4. The product must be protected from potential damage due
to intruders or tampering.
5. The product should be installed in a location that will not
hinder or create a potential safety hazard to authorized
personnel accessing the protected area.
6. Because electromagnetic locks are used in a variety of
applications and different door frame configurations, an
experienced installer with knowledge of this product must
1. Mortise Cutouts
Hold lock against frame at desired level. Mark the lock's horizontal
centerline on the frame and transfer that mark to the door.
Determine the vertical centerline of the door thickness and
mark this on both the door and the frame.
Using these centerline references, cut out the frame lock
mortise and the door armature mortise, as illustrated.
2. Lock Mounting Tabs
Temporarily fasten the two mounting tabs under the lock
flanges. Insert the lock assembly into the frame cavity until the
tabs are resting on top. Mark the location of the tab mounting
holes.
Drill and countersink these four holes to accept the 3/16"
screws provided.
Remove tabs from lock. Mount the tabs inside the frame.
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NOTE: It is highly recommended that thread locking compound
be applied to all screws during installation to reduce chance of
screws loosening over extended time.
WARNING: Improper installation, maintenance, inspection or
usage of the product or any related accessories or parts may cause
the electromagnetic lock, armature plate and associated hardware
to disengage and fall, causing serious bodily injury and property
damage. Rutherford Controls Int'l Corp. will not be liable to the
installer, purchaser, end user or anyone else for damage or injury
to person or property due to improper installation, care, storage,
handling, maintenance, inspection, abuse, misuse or act of God or
nature involving this product or any related accessories or parts.
Instructions
3. Wire and Mount Lock
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Mortise Electromagnetic Lock
make a determination of the optimal mounting method
for this specific application.
Do not install this product on the exterior of buildings.
Do not use as a doorstop. This will void warranty.
Installation of this product should be done by an
experienced installer with knowledge of this product.
Remove endcap.
Set voltage jumpers as follows:
12VDC operation = two jumpers are used.
Contact pins 1 to 2 and 3 to 4.
24VDC operation = only one jumper is used.
Contact pins 2 to 3. (factory setting)
Connect the positive (+) power lead to the red and the negative
(-) lead to the white wire.
Connecting wire should be of sufficient gauge for the lock
being installed and the distance being run.
See table for current draw
specifications and wiring
gauge chart.
Secure lock on tabs in
mortise cavity, carefully
applying thread locking
compound to the hardware
provided, as in Fig. 1
8365
MicroMag ®
PCN110045
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