
Adams Rite
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Mon-Fri: 6:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Tel: 1-800-872-3267
Fax: 1-800-232-7329
www.adamsrite.com
MS1847 Series MS
®
Deadlock/Deadlatch
Installation Instructions
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SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT: This product must be installed according to all
applicable building and life safety codes!
INSTALLATION
Tools and Equipment Needed
The following common hand tools are needed for installation:
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Preparing the Stile
1. ENSURE the stile is prepared in accordance with the following
figure.
Installing the MS1847
1. DETERMINE the following:
Style of lock face end: rectangular or full radiused
Hub angle: vertical, 22.5 degree, or 45 degree.
Measurement of screw mounting holes
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, fully EXTEND the latch hook out of the
lock body.
3. FASTEN the needle nose vise grips onto the latch hook with a snug
fit.
4. INSERT the lock body into the door.
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5. SCREW the lock into position using the two lock mounting screws on
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Systems, Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. Copyright ©
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Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written
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the door’s edge (see figure below).
6. REMOVE the needle nose vise grips.
7. INSTALL the latch lever and ENSURE it engages the lock.
8. INSTALL the door handle or cylinder pull, if applicable, using the two
door handle mounting screws.
9. CHECK the operation of the door.
NOTE: The lock adjustment screw allows for up to 3/16” [4.8 mm]
of adjustment.
10. IF the door does not lock,
OR there is too much play in the lock,
THEN ADJUST the lock, as necessary, using the adjustment screw
on the front top of the lock.
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