Knox Vault 4100 Series Installation Instructions

1. The Knox-Vault tamper switch is designed to be connected to an
®
existing alarm system and should be installed only by a qualified
alarm technician.
2. Position Knox-Vault on wall so wires from alarm panel protrude
into box through hole (A) in back plate. See figures 1, 2 & 3.
3. Bolt Knox-Vault to wall, following directions provided in mounting
instructions
Important: Keep tamper switch hole (B) clear of caulk, debris or
other foreign material, otherwise tamper switch may not operate.
4. Recessed Mount Knox-Vault uses door tamper switch only,
therefore the rear tamper switch is omitted. To install tamper
switch assembly: Align tamper switch mounting holes with threaded
holes in back plate. Insert and tighten two tamper switch mounting
screws provided. (See figures 1 and 2).
Surface Mount Knox-Vault: Align rear tamper switch plunger with
hole (B) in back plate, as shown in figure 1. Check length of plunger
and, if necessary, adjust plunger screw to give proper travel. Check
plunger contact by GENTLY pressing the bracket flush against the
back plate. CAUTION: If the rear tamper switch adjustment screw
protrudes too far, the rear tamper switch will break when bracket
is tightened. Use of an ohm meter is recommended to assure that
switch trips (0 ohms – for red/green wire, open for yellow wire)
when bracket is GENTLY pushed flush against the back plate.
Secure tamper switch to back plate with screws provided.
5. Connect tamper switch wires to building alarm. Alarm wiring must
be pulled back though the Alarm Wire Opening (A) to prevent
interference with the lock mechanism. Green and Red wires must
be secured tightly so that if box is removed, wires will be broken
in the process, thereby causing alarm activation. Yellow wires
should be loosely secured so that if box is removed the wire can
pull out about an inch to allow rear switch to close and cause an
alarm before wires break.
Door Tamper
Switch Plunger
(Green Wire)
Rear Tamper
Switch Plunger
(Red Wire)
Rear Tamper
Switch Hole (B)
B
Alarm Wire
Exit Opening (A)
(Backplate and Door Frame shown without Housing for Clarity)
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TAMPER SWITCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Tamper Switch
Mounting
Screws (2)
Adjust screw to correct
height so that plunger
is depressed with some
overtravel when Knox-Vault
is mounted
A
Figure 1
Knox-Vault
Rear
Tamper
Switch Plunger
(Red Wire)
Rear Tamper
Switch Hole (B)
Door Tamper
Switch Plunger
(Green Wire)
Backplate
mounts to wall
All Mounting
Holes are 7/16"
Diameter
Tamper Switch
Mounting Holes
Alarm Wire
Exit Opening
Door Tamper Switch
1
Green Wires
to Security Alarm Panel
NOTES:
A) Electrical: maximum 24V, 50mA.
B) Red and Green wires indicate Normally Open Switch (Closed when Knox-Vault is secure)
C) Yellow wires indicate Normally Closed Switch (Open when Knox-Vault is secure)
4100 Series
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Top Side of Vault
Tamper Switch
Mounting
Screws (2)
Alarm Wire
Exit Opening (A)
Figure 2
(Housing cut-away and Door Frame removed for clarity)
Rear Tamper
Plunger Hole
B
A
Figure 3 – Inside View of Backplate
Wiring Diagram
Rear Tamper Switch
1
2
Red Wires
to Security Alarm Panel
Adjust screw to correct
height so that plunger
is depressed
when door is closed
2
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