Step 2 make a hole.
Residential electric door strike and installation method.
Remove the existing door strike plate by unscrewing it with your screwdriver.
To install the electric strike.
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Cut out the opening for the electric strike.
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Electric door strikes are installed in the door jamb and act as a gatekeeper for your door s locking system working with almost any type of lock cylindrical adams rite exit devices mortise locks etc but electric strike installation and the model of electric strike will vary depending on the setup of you door and the various.
The code was never about electronic access control systems but was developed to address a passive release method for electromagnetic locks used with solid glass doors since it was nearly impossible to install a bar with a switch active release or hide the wiring.
Check to be certain the electric strike will fit in the opening.
How to install an electric strike enjoy this is quick video of me modifying an aluminum frame which is prepped for a adams rites lock strike.
Another downside of installing a conventional electric strike onto an outswing exterior door is the keeper mechanism is exposed to the elements including those wishing to gain unauthorized access.
Install the power supply transformer release mechanism and if necessary the rectifier.
The 7100 510 electric strike comes with mounting clips and adhesive shims to accommodate installation.
Step 1 remove existing door strike.
A step by step guide for installing an electric strike in my 10 years in the locksmith and door service industries i ve completed many electric strike installations.
The electronic strike will often be larger than the previous strike plate.
Be careful not to strip the screws as this will make removal much more difficult.
Use a roto zip or drill to make the hole larger.
An electric strike is an access control device used for door frames it replaces the fixed strike faceplate often used with a latch also known as a keeper like a fixed strike plate it normally presents a ramped or beveled surface to the locking latch allowing the door to close and latch just like a fixed strike would.
