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PaxLock APN-1173 PaxLock Pro – Installation and Commissioning Guide Overview When installing a PaxLock Pro it is important to ensure the environment the PaxLock Pro is to be installed in is fit for purpose. This application note covers the preparation that...
The door keep should also be ≤15mm to avoid clashing with the PaxLock Pro when the door is closed. Door usage The PaxLock Pro is recommended for use on doors being operated up to 75 times per day. For usage above this number we would recommend a Paxton hard wired solution.
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PaxLock APN-1173 Figure 3 Floor The distance between the bottom of the door and the floor must be sufficient to allow the door to freely open and close without rubbing on the floor.
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PaxLock APN-1173 Door Closer If a door closer is being used it must be adjusted to ensure the door closes without slamming but does not require excessive force to open. Door Stop The use of a door stop is advised on doors that can hit an adjacent wall when fully opened. This will prevent damage being caused to the PaxLock Pro.
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PaxLock APN-1173 Ordering the right kit Once you are happy the site is suitable for the PaxLock Pro you will need to ensure you have the right information to order the correct products. There are 4 sales codes to choose from depending on whether you want an internal or external PaxLock Pro in either black or white.
PaxLock APN-1173 Sales Code: 901-015 PaxLock Pro - Euro, EN179 kit You can view the PaxLock Pro’s BS EN179 certification at the following link < paxton.info/3689 > Fire Doors The PaxLock Pro is certified to EN 1634-1 covering both FD30 and FD60 rated timber fire doors. All door furniture used in the installation must have equivalent fire certification in order to comply.
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PaxLock APN-1173 PaxLock Pro Installation The supplied template < Paxton.info/3585 > should be used to check that the holes in the door are in the right location and correctly sized for the PaxLock Pro. To ensure the PaxLock Pro is perpendicular to the door edge it is important to mark and drill the anti- rotation screw in the correct location, as indicated below.
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PaxLock APN-1173 After terminating the power and data cables it is important to tuck the cables behind the PCB in the centre of the device, as indicated below Post installation commissioning Once the PaxLock Pro has been installed there are several checks that can be made to ensure the PaxLock Pro has been installed and is functioning correctly.
PaxLock APN-1173 Replacing the Batteries To replace the batteries of the PaxLock Pro: Carefully insert a terminal screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of the battery side fascia and angle downwards to pop off the fascia Open the battery case lid...
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PaxLock APN-1173 PaxLock Pro The edge of the PaxLock Pro or handle is If this occurs, it may be a result of the backset clipping the door frame when opening and on the lock case being too low. We recommend closing the door.
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PaxLock APN-1173 Net2 This occurs when the handle of the PaxLock Pro Event in Net2: “Handle held down during is held down when a token is presented to the operation reader. To correctly use the PaxLock Pro present your token, wait for green LED & beep, then depress the handle Event in Net2: “Secure-side handle stuck”...
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