Before You Begin; Installation - Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON 5200 Series Installation Instructions Manual

5200 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator

Before You Begin

y Thickness recommended for reinforcements in hollow
metal doors and frames as specified in the chart.
y This template information is based on use of 5" (127mm)
maximum width butt hinges.
y Maximum frame reveal is 3" for 5231 units.
y Before beginning the installation, verify that the door
frame is properly reinforced and is well anchored in the
wall.
For concealed wiring:
y Use template on page 8 to drill conduit holes in the
door frame, prior to running concealed electrical conduit
and switch/sensor wires.
y Wires should be pulled through the frame prior to operator

installation.

Fasteners for Frame:
y 1/4-20 machine screws for hollow metal and aluminum.
y #14 x 1-3/4" self-drilling, self tapping screws for wood.
Installation
A. Mount backplate.
1. Determine right hand or left hand installation. (Figure 1)
2. Measure, mark, and drill the first mounting hole according to the
template referenced on page 8. (Figure 2)
For Metal Frames:
Use #7 drill and 1/4-20 tap for 1/4-20 machine screws.
For Wood Frames:
Use 3/16" drill and supplied screws for self drilling, self tapping
screws.
3. Place backplate against the frame so that the first hole in the
backplate is aligned with the first mounting hole in the frame.
OR
Attach backplate to the frame with the provided screw.
Do not fully tighten the screw at this time. (Figure 3)
4. Ensure the backplate is aligned parallel with the door frame. Using
the backplate as a guide, mark and drill the second mounting hole.
(Figure 3)
5. Insert the second screw and tighten both screws.
6. Using the backplate as a guide, drill and tap the remaining
three (3) holes in the frame. (Figure 3)
7. Secure the backplate with three (3) additional screws and securely
tighten all screws.
Optional: Drill and tap the additional mounting hole in the frame for
added support and secure with an additional screw.(Figure 3)
8. For concealed wiring: Using the backplate as a guide, mark and pre-
drill two (2) conduit holes with the 3/16" drill. Then use the Ø7/8" hole
saw or equivalent to drill two (2) conduit holes.
1st Hole
Optional
Remaining 3 Holes
Support Hole.
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80-9352-0020-020 Rev 2 06/23
2nd Hole
Left Hand Shown
Figure 3
Hollow Metal Door Frame Reinforcing
Frame Material
Recommended
12 Ga. 12 Ga.
.104 .104
(2.66) (2.66)
14 Ga. 10 Ga.
.074 .134
(1.90) (3.41)
16 Ga. 10 Ga.
.059 .134
(1.52) (3.41)
18 Ga. 8 Ga.
.047 .164
(1.21) (4.18)
Push Side
Pull Side
Right Hand
PULL
Figure 1
Right Hand Shown
Figure 2
2nd Hole
Right Hand Shown
Reinforcing
Min. Required
18 Ga.
.047
(1.21)
12 Ga.
.104
(2.66)
12 Ga.
.104
(2.66)
10 Ga.
.134
(3.41)
Left Hand
PULL
1st Hole
Optional
Remaining 3 Holes
Support Hole.
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