What instructions do I use to fit the door closer?
You have 3 options which are:
Hinge/Pull side mount (hinge side)
Parallel Arm push side mount (non- hinge side)
Over door/Transom push side mount (non- hinge side)
Fitting instructions for all 3 options are included with the closer, determine what side of the door to mount the closer and use appropriate instructions.
What would keep the vertical rod exit devices top latch from being held retracted in the open position?
The following items may cause the exit devices top latch from being held in the retracted position.
1. The top or bottom rods are out of adjustment.
2. The top latch hold back feature is defective.
3. The top latch might be a pullman latch which has no hold back feature.
Following exit devices 2227/F, 33/3527A/F, 33/3547A/48A/F, 98/9927/F and 98/9947/48/F have similar rod adjustment procedures.
All top latches control the bottom latch assemblies. When door is in open position top latch should stay in retracted position and bottom latch should be held up by top latch being held in retracted position. If top latch is not staying retracted follow the installation instruction rod adjustment procedure.33/3547A Rod adjustment 2227 Rod adjustment 98/9927/F Rod adjustment 33/3527A/F Rod adjustment 98/9947 Rod adjustment 98/9947WDC Rod adjustment
What is a cylindrical lock?
Cylindrical Locks: a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross-boreMedium, high to extra heavy duty
Commercial, multi-family and institutional applications
Pros - Heavy duty, unlimited cylinder options
Cons - Large rose (larger footprint on face of door), limited lever designs
Cylindrical locks with levers usually require a spring cage to lift the lever and keep it horizontal. These spring cages lead to a bigger rose (circular, finished plate against the door) – typically around 3.5 inches in diameter. Knob designs do not require this extra spring force and these roses usually have a diameter around 2.5 inches.
Schlage Commercial cylindrical locks·
Falcon cylindrical locks·
What is Master-key system?
A Master keying system regulates access to specific zones and all locks can be operated by a single master-key, this involves each lock being individual pinned up so only certain keys will operate those locks.
What is the difference between rekey & master keying?
Re-keying means changing/replacing the pins in an existing lock so that only a new key can open it, this is recommended if you move into a home or business that was previously occupied by someone else. A Master Key System comprises of a hierarchy of keys with a master key that will operate all locks.
I have a key marked "Do Not Duplicate." Can I get a copy of it anyway?
Restricted Systems use security key blanks which are specifically designed keys which can only be obtained and copied from the Locksmith or manufacture which designed the system. Restricted security key blanks are patent protected (design registered) therefore key manufacturer are not allowed to produce copies of that design
To order or get a key cut you will need authorisation from the owner or nominee of the restricted key system and the letter should be on a company letterhead and identify the key(s) to be made, the number of keys, the person picking up the keys, and the name and number of the person writing the letter.
What is construction keying?
Construction keying is a way to secure a building site throughout the duration of the building proses, in most cases the locks will be keyed to one key (construction key) unless requested by the builder or the building owner to be different. The construction key will generally be one of a set of keys that has been used on a number of building sites so it is highly recommended to rekey the locks once the building has been handed over.
What is a drop ball system, is it the same as construction keying?
A drop ball system is a more secure way to key a building throughout the construction phase. In this method a set of small balls are used inside the lock and act as a master pin, once the home owners key or master key enters the lock and turns the plug the balls are pushed up into the top pin chamber and then dropped into a hole that is located on the side of the plug and this is where they will stay, after this happens the construction key will no longer work as the drop balls are no longer creating the shear line which enables the plug to turn in the cylinder
What is Maison keying?
This system is widely used in apartments, office blocks and hotels, for example in an apartment block each apartment has its own individual key which will not open any other apartments, but all apartment keys will open common entrance doors along with other keys that are in a master-key system, and these doors are called maison keyed doors.
What is a key profile?
A key profile is a Locksmith term that relates to the way a key is shaped this determines what plug the key can go through.
A standard Key profile example would be a SchlageC profile.
there a hold back cylinder available?
No, we do not make or offer a hold back cylinder, however alternatives are available from locksmiths and other distributors.
Is there a double bevelled latch bolt option available for applications on double doors where a vertical rod exit device is on the inactive door leaf and mortice lock on the active door leaf?
Yes, we offer as a mutlifunction lock case, any other specific lock function would need to be nominated.
Is there a rebate attachment available for the wood fix/ timber fix locks?
No, we do not make or offer a rebate attachment, however alternatives are available from locksmiths and other distributors.
Is there a deadlock or sliding door lock option available?
No, we do not make or offer these options, the solution is to use 950 (deadlock) or 951 (sliding door lock)
