Let's start with the basic
problem that most locksmiths face, the fear of wires! Understanding
and installing low voltage electrified hardware can be a source
of extra income and can make your business more profitable.
There is no secret to wiring, but there are tricks you can
learn that will make it easier.
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| The first thing to remember
is that there are only two wires to hook up. All that is needed
is a basic circuit with a two conductor jacketed wire. 18 gauge
stranded (18 GA is the size of the wire, stranded is that there
are many wires twisted together to form a larger wire) will
carry the voltage to the door with little or no loss of power.
I will discuss wire |
| runs at a later date, but
for now, lets just wire theelectric release. The red wire goes
from the transformer to the release, the black wire goes to
one side of the switch or button. |
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| A black wire then comes from
the other side of the switch or button to the other side of
the release, this will complete the circuit. |
The second problem is cutting the door frame, which is not as
hard as it sounds. The edge of the door frame where the strike
lip comes out will need to be removed. If the frame is metal,
you can use a |
| jig saw with a metal cutting blade.
For wood frames you can use a router or hammer and chisel to
remove the wood. On some frames you may need to make the hole
inside the frame deeper. This is to allow the strike to fix
flat on the frame. The standard ASA strike has a 3 3/8"
cut out on the edge of the door frame. Where the Trine No. 3478
(see figure 1) has a 1 3/8" cut out. |
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| If they do not want the frame
cut you can use the Securitron Unlatch (see figure 2) that has
no cut at all. |
