Edwards CS2595 & CS2598 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARMATURE CATCH PLATE KITS HOLDER CATCH PLATE KITS Number ARMATURE ASSEMBLY Mount the armature assembly vertically Figure 2 to ob the correct alignment with the electromagnet 2595 5 2595 6 2598 5 2598 6 short armature short armature long armature long armature 2 armature assembly view ref 1 of Kit Transfer points line Screws 10 X 1 1 2 for mounting using concealed mounting plate Bolts 1 4 20 X 2 for armature using door plate Using a 5 32 Allen wrench turn the contact plate adjusting Figures 3 and 4 counterclockwise just enough to loos the contact plate Place the transfer marking points in the armature mounting Figure 2 Holding the contact plate centered against the magnet open door and press against the transfer marking points on the base This locates the two mounting holes in the door the door and remove the transfer marking points Se a mounting method are two armature mounting options one for hollow metal and com doors and the other for solid core wood doors Issue 1 Thru bolt mounting Figure 3 Recommended for standard hollow metal hollow core or composite type wood Center punch the two marked points and drill 5 16 di through the door The distance between their center should equal 1 3 4 If a 2 door is used two 2 2 1 4 1 4 20 bolts are recommended Figure 3 3 mounting view plate 1 4 20 X 2 screws for a 1 3 4 door floor to of door armature shown for illustration purposes only Surface concealed mounting Figure 4 Not recommended hollow metal hollow core or composite type wood doors punch the two marked points and drill 1 8 diameter X deep The distance between their center points should 1 2 Install the concealed mounting plate using the two X 1 1 2 screws provided Figure 4 4 concealed mounting view for plate adjusting screw plate X 1 1 2 provided floor to screw with 6 32 Allen to secure armature mounting plate armature shown for illustration purposes only Secure the armature assembly to door using Figure 3 or Fig 4 as a guide The contact plate adjusting screw should upward Align the contact plate against the electromagnet it must be and lie flat against the magnet to ensure sufficient force Tighten the contact plate adjusting screw Do overtighten The plate must be firm but not overly rigid Check alignment and adjust if necessary Adjust the door closer to exert 3 pounds of force when the is open and the armature and magnet are in contact Energize the electromagnet and open the door If the door check the alignment of the contact plate and electro Also check that power is turned on to the unit and the magnet is energized