STEP 4: Installing the Autolatch
Locate the inside handle and uncoil the lock cable, then thread the cable
through the inside handle as illustrated (SEE FIG. 8).
Locate the autolatch striker plates over the pre-punched holes in the ver-
tical track nearest the center of the lock section. Fasten the striker plates
to the vertical track using (2) 1/4" - 20 x 9/16" track bolts and flanged hex
nuts. Align the autolatch flippers such that the arm will engage the striker
plates. Position the autolatch flipper 1/8" from the edge of the section
and secure it to the section with (3) 1/4" - 20 x 11/16" self drilling screws
(WOOD DOORS will use 1/4" - 14 x 1" lag screws). Bend the bottom edge
of the Autolatch flipper arm away from the door slightly for smoother
operation.
Feed one end of the lock cable through the slotted hole of an Autolatch
flipper and secure with (1) 1/4" - 20 x 9/16" track bolt. Pull the cable taut,
but not enough to lift the flipper out of the striker plate. While holding taut,
feed the lock cable through the slotted hole of the remaining Autolatch
flipper, secure with (1) 1/4" - 20 x 9/16" track bolt and flanged hex nut,
(SEE FIG. 9).
NOTE: Ensure that the bolt is through the front of the flippers and the
nut is on the back of the flippers with cable going through the front of the
flippers.
6100 DOORS: Feed end of the lock cable through the slotted hole of
autolatch flipper. Pull cable taut, but not enough to lift the flipper out of the
striker plate and secure with (1) 1/4" - 20 x 9/16" track bolt and flanged
hex nut.
NOTE: Ensure that the bolt is through the front of the flipper and the nut
is on the back of the flipper with cable going through the front of the flip-
per.
Operate the lock several times to make sure the Autolatch flippers clear
the striker plates when the handle is turned and the flippers engage the
striker plates when the handle is released. Adjust the cables if necessary.
Trim off the excess cable with wire cutters after the lock is operating
satisfactorily.
Striker plate
Vertical track
Lock
cable
8a
8b
8d
Lock
cable
6100 doors
Inside
handle
Lock cable
FIG. 9
4
Lock cable
Inside
handle
Inside
handle
FIG. 8
1/8" Offset from
edge of door
1/4" - 20 x 11/16"
Self drill screws
Flipper
Inside
handle
Lock cable
8c
Inside
handle
Lock
cable
Inside
handle
Lock cable
1/4" - 20
Flanged
hex nut
1/4" - 20 x 9/16"
Track bolts
Use pliers to bend
lock arm slightly