Magnalock Maintenance
Perform an Inspection
1
CHECK the rubber washers for elasticity and
proper pivoting; TIGHTEN as required.
2
CHECK for the build-up of debris on the Magnalock
and strike armature; CLEAN as required.
3
CHECK for rust on the Magnalock and strike
plate armature; CLEAN as required.
Cleaning the Magnalock
1
CLEAN the Magnalock at the following intervals:
• Once a year for normal maintenance
• Every 6 months when minor rusting occurs
• Every 3 months if rust conditions are severe
2
APPLY rubbing alcohol onto a clean cloth and
thoroughly WIPE DOWN the Magnalock and
strike plate armature (indoor applications).
3
APPLY a silicone-based cleaner/lubricant onto a clean
cloth and thoroughly WIPE DOWN the Magnalock
and strike plate armature (outdoor applications).
NOTE: An example of a silicon-based cleaner/lubricant
is the following: Super Lube
(PTFE) Part Number: 31040 ~ 6oz. / 31110 ~ 11 oz. / 32015
~ 14 oz. Phone: (631) 567-5300 / Website: super-lube.com
4
USE a plastic dishwashing scrub pad
to aid in the removal of rust.
Warranty
For information on warranty coverage and replacement options,
please visit assaabloyesh.com/warranty
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Troubleshooting A Magnalock
PROBLEM
Lock does not generate
a magnetic field
Reduced holding force
BondSTAT does not
report secure
DPS does not report
door status
Magnalock does
not release
Magnalock is dirty or rusty
Electronic noise
interference with Access
Control System
SOLUTIONS
• CHECK for specified voltage at Magnalock.
• CHECK for specified current draw at Magnalock.
• CHECK DC power source is Full-Wave Rectified
(Half-wave Rectifier or AC Power unacceptable).
• CHECK for specified voltage at Magnalock.
• CHECK for specified current draw at Magnalock.
• CHECK strike mounting for proper installation.
• CHECK the Magnalock and strike for obstructions
and that contact surfaces are properly cleaned.
• CHECK for specified voltage at Magnalock.
• CHECK for specified current draw at Magnalock.
• CHECK strike mounting for proper alignment and
pivoting for proper closure to Magnalock.
• CHECK the Magnalock and strike for obstructions
and that contact surfaces are properly cleaned.
• CHECK strike mounting for proper alignment.
• CHECK for proper door closure.
• CHECK for proper voltage/current on switch.
• CHECK resettable protection device.
• ENSURE no voltage is present at Magnalock.
• ENSURE the Magnalock is not drawing current.
• CHECK if the strike is sticky and hard to release.
• CHECK the Magnalock and strike for obstructions
and that contact surfaces are properly cleaned.
• ENSURE the Magnalock is properly cleaned.
• CHECK for voltage from Magnalock to door
frame; there should be no voltage present.
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