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© Copyright, 2003, all rights reserved • Securitron Magnalock Corp., 550 Vista Blvd., Sparks NV 89434, USA Tel: (775) 355-5625 • (800) MAGLOCK • Fax: (775) 355-5636 • Website: www.securitron.com An ASSA ABLOY Group company PN# 500-10420 Rev. A.5, 8/03 SECURITRON 32, 34, 62 AND 82 SERIES MAGNALOCK TABLE OF CONTENTS AND GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL [...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 SECTION 3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION -----------------------------------------------Page 14 SECTION 3.1 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS -----------------------Page 14 This section explains technically the Magnalock's electrical characteristics as a load and is for reference. SECTION 3.2 STANDARD LOCK ---------------------------[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Use of the Magnalock (or any lock) can lead to an unsafe condition within the building if it is controlled in a manner that improperly restricts passage through certain doors. The most important area of concern is to insure that building evacuation is not impeded in the event of a fire or other emergency condition. Consult with the l[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 1 SECURITRON 32, 34, 62 AND 82 SERIES MAGNALOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. DESCRIPTION Securitron’s Magnalock family repres ents the state of the art in electric locking. Three different size models are available: The Model 32 and Model 34 series with a holding force of 600 lbs. (275 Kg.); The Model 62 series with a holding[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 2 FIG. 1: STEPS IN MOUNTING THE STRIKE Step four is to insert roll pins furnished with the stri ke. The pins are hammered into the strike but be careful not to hit them too hard as it is possible to raise dents on the strike surface by over driving the pins which degrades strike flatness and therefore holding force. In step fiv[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 3 FIG. 2: STANDARD MAGNET DIMENSIONS AND ASSEMBLY Blind Nut PN# BN-250 or PN# BN-6MM (Metric) (Pack of 40 with tool) Gold Washer PN# FW-1 (Pack of 24) Tamper Cap PN# FC-1 (Pack of 24) Length Width Depth 32 8" 1.88 1.5 (mm) 203 47.8 38.1 34 9.5" 1.75 1.125 (mm) 241 44.5 28.6 62 8" 2.9 1.75 (mm) 203 73.7 44.5 82 12[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 4 FIG. 3: STRIKE DIMENSIONS AND ASSEMBLY Once a solid flat surface has been prepared for the magnet, it must be positioned so that its face is parallel and centered to the strike plat e. When the magnet ha s been experimentally positioned this way, it's ready for mounting. In step two , holes must be drilled for the mounti[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 5 FIG. 4: COLLAPSING THE BLIND NUTS HEADER TOOL BLIND NU T NUT AS SHOWN PRESS IN BLIN D COLLAPSES WHEN CAP SCREW IS T URN E D W IT H A LLE N W RE NC H WH IL E TO O L IS H E LD FAS T WITH BOX WRENCH WH IL E TU R N IN G W IT H AL L E N WRENCH, PRESS IN TO KEEP NUT SEATED IN HEADER HOL D WITH WRE NCH OR CAP SCREW VISE GRIP WHILE T[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 6 sheet rock do not constitute a secure mounting s ubstrate). Note that when the roll pin bushings are used, they protrude through the Z bracket and interfere with the Z bracket cover. If a Senstat lock is being employed, the roll pin bushings must be used to provide insulation. They should be cut with a hacksaw to function in [...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 7 FIG. 7: F MAGNALOCK MOUNTING Sex Bolt Drill 1/2" (12.7mm) hole Washer Stack Header T-Nut requires 3/8" (9.5mm) Dia hole in bracket and accepts strike mounting screw Roll pin plastic bushing require 1/2" (12.7mm) holes and must be shortened to work in Z bracket. Roll pin bushings may be omitted if lock is not Se[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 8 method is to space the magnet down so as to cl ear the blade stop. This generally requires 1/2” of spacing (12.7mm) and Securitron offers bra ckets of the appropriate width with pre-drilled clearance holes for the Magnet mounting screws. These are the ASB-32, ASB-62 or ASB-82 (with finish suffix CL or BK). Figure 8 shows th[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 9 FIG. 9: USE OF THE UMB BRACKET WITH THE MODEL 34 MAGNALOCK STOP HEADER DOOR STRI KE MAGNET BLA DE UMB BRACKET ALUMINUM DOOR A ND FRAME WITH BL ADE STOP STOP HEADER DOOR STRI KE MAGNET UMB BRACKET ALUMINUM DOOR A ND FRAME WITH BL ADE STOP NOTE HOW B RACKET CAN BE RE VE RSED TO COPE WITH DI FFERENT STOP THICKNESSES THE TWO LA R[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 10 2.5.4 DOUBLE DOOR MOUNTING Several possibilities exist for this application. In some cases, one of the door leaves is pinned so that only one leaf is used and this is secured by a single Magnalock. If both leaves are to be active, two Magnalocks can be used. For the most attractive installation, they should be butted togethe[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 11 FIG. 12: WOOD FRAME AND CONCRETE HEADER BRACKET S P L I C E C H A M B E R MA G NE T S C R E WS IN TO 4 OUTSIDE TAPPED HOLES 1/2" SHEET METAL SCREWS HEADER USED FOR C ONCR ETE WOOD SCREW S USED FOR W OO D FRA M E CWB-62 AND C WB-82 S P L I C E C H A M B E R MA G NE T S C R E WS IN TO 2 OUTSIDE TAPPED HOLES 1/2" SHEE[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 12 alignment, side alignment and twisting. The Magnalo ck is also fully sealed and waterproof so it is generally unaffected by tough environments. FIG. 13: MOUNTING TECHNIQUES FOR GATES Z BRACKET B OLTED TO SWING ARM STRIKE GF MA GNE T CONDUIT FITTIN G MAY EXI T TOP OR BOT T OM Z BRACKET B OLTED TO SWING AR M INTERFERENCE PIECE[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 13 The drawings and descriptions, show conceptual in stallation concepts for different types of gate security applications. Note that the model 62 and model 82 are most commonly used in gate installations. They have conduit fittings available (“G” option) while this is not available on the model 32 or 34 Most gate installat[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 14 compatibility. Dress covers are available in clear aluminum, satin black aluminum, polished stainless and polished brass finishes. Double dress covers are also available for insta llations on double doors. In this case, the cover fits over two locks so long as they are not separated by more than 2" (50mm). Double dress [...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 15 wires, while observing correct pol arity. The lock, however, automatically detects whether it is receiving 12 or 24 volts and draws the correct amount of current for that voltage (the current is twice as high when the lock is re ceiving 12 volts than when it is receiving 24 volts). The model 32 series has separate models for[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 16 installations, the calculation can become quite complex so refer to Appendix B for a more complete discussion. Distance Gauge 12V Gauge 24V Distance Gauge 12V Gauge 24V 80 FT 20 GA 24 GA 800 FT 10 GA 16 GA 200 FT 17 GA 22 GA 1500 FT. 8 GA 14 GA 400 FT 14 GA 20 GA 3000 FT N/A 12 GA 3.5 SENSTAT MAGNALOCKS: “SC” Securitron&[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 17 3.7 DOUBLE DOOR CONTROL SWITCHING It’s common to control two locks from a single access and/or exit switch on double doors or on an installation where two locks ar e mounted on a single door. In nearly all cases, this works with no problem but occasionally the release c an appear to be “sticky” for similar reasons to t[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- 18 MAGNACARE ® LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY SECURITRON MAGNALOCK CORPORATION wa rrants that it will replace at cu stomer’s request, at any time for any reason, products manufac tured and branded by SECURITRON. SECURITRON will use its best efforts to ship a replacem ent product by next day air fr eight at no cost to the customer[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- i APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM -- No magnetic attraction betw een magnet and strike plate. First be sure the lock is being correctly powered with DC voltage. This includes connecting the power wires with correct polarity. Positive must go to red and negative to bla ck. If the Magnalock is wired in reverse polarity, it wil[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- ii PROBLEM -- Apparent electronic noise interference w ith the access control system. Electric locks, being inductive devices, return voltage spikes on their power wires and also emit microwave radiation when switched. This can interfere with acce ss control electronics causing malfunctions. Access control contractors often emp[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- iii Note that a Magnalock operating on 12 vo lts has 1/4th the resistance of a uni t operating on 24 VDC. This means that wire voltage drops are 4 times more significant in a 12 volt system than in a 24 volt system. In any job that has wire runs long enough to be of concern, alw ays use 24 volts. Note also that it's common[...]
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Rev. A.5, 8/03 Page- iv attackers will not be familiar with it. Expecting a conv entional lock which secures between the door and frame, the attacker will employ the crowbar in an attempt to spread the door edge from the frame to clear the securing latch rather than to pry the door open against t he strength of the Magnalock. Electric strikes, howe[...]