Commercial Security FAQs

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·        

  • Heavy Duty (high use, high abuse applications - educational facilities, hospitals, etc.)
  • D-Series – knob style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door
  • ND-Series – lever style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)·         Standard Duty
  • A-Series - knob style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)
  • AL-Series – lever style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)

 

Falcon cylindrical locks·        

  • Heavy Duty (high use, high abuse applications - educational facilities, hospitals, etc.)
  • X-Series – knob style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)    
  • T-Series – lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)·         Standard Duty
  • W-Series – knob and lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)    
  • B-Series – lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door

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·        

  • Heavy Duty (high use, high abuse applications - educational facilities, hospitals, etc.)
  • D-Series – knob style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door
  • ND-Series – lever style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)·         Standard Duty
  • A-Series - knob style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)
  • AL-Series – lever style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)

 

Falcon cylindrical locks·        

  • Heavy Duty (high use, high abuse applications - educational facilities, hospitals, etc.)
  • X-Series – knob style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)    
  • T-Series – lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)·         Standard Duty
  • W-Series – knob and lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)    
  • B-Series – lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door
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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)