
CX-ED1579L
‘All-in-One’ Fire Electric Strike
Installation Instructions
This Package Includes:
1 - 4 PIN power connector
1 -3 PIN door status
connector
1 -EMP1, EMP2, EMP3,
EMP4 and EMP5
faceplates
4 - Wire nuts
5 - M5 x 12 mm screws
2 - #10 x 1 1/4” wood screws
2 -#10-32 x 1/2” screws
2 - Mounting brackets
2 -Spacers
1. Description
Camden CX-ED1579L grade 1 electric strike for mortise
and cylindrical locksets offer the very best strike quality and
features, with the added value of built-in latch monitoring,
four stainless steel faceplates and ‘Universal’ performance,
including eld selectable voltage and fail safe/fail secure
operation.
2. Specifications
Voltage
Current Draw
12/24V AC/DC
260mA@12V AC/DC
150mA@24V AC/DC
3. Dimensions
UL 1034
UL 294
UL 294 Performance Levels
- Line Security = Level I
- Attack Level = Level I
- Endurance Level = Level IV
- Standby Power = Level I
1 1/4"
(32mm)
UL10C/
CAN4-S104,
3hr. Fire rating
Static Strength
Dynamic Strength
Endurance
Fire Rating
Mode
Operation
Duty
Latch Bolt Monitor
Dimensions (Body)
1,500 Lbs.
70 Ft-Lbs.
1,500,000 Cycles
(Factory Tested)
250,000 Cycles
(UL Verified)
UL 10C/CAN4-S104
3 hrs. (Fail Secure Only)
Field Selectable
Fail Safe/Fail Secure
AC-Buzz
DC-Silent
Continuous
SPDT, 100mA @ 24V DC
3 3/8” H x 1 5/8” W x 1 13/4” D
(86mm x 41mm x 44mm)
4 7/8"
(124mm)
3/16"
(5mm)
4 1/8"
(105mm)
3 3/8"
(86mm)
3 1/8"
(80mm)
5/8"
(16mm)
1 5/8"
(41mm)
1 3/4"
(45mm)
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4. Installation
DRILL & COUNTERSINK FOR
M5 FLAT-HEAD SCREW(2PCS)
PRESSED METAL NUT
1. Prepare the door jamb as per the appropriate drawing.
2. Install mounting brackets to jamb using M5x12 screws
and pressed metal nuts. Do not tighten.
3. Spacers are used to assure ush nal assembly of
faceplate into jamb. Add one or more spacers between
jamb and mounting bracket when face plate extends
beyond the jamb. When the faceplate sits inside the
jamb, spacers must be added between the mounting
bracket & the lip bracket. Make sure the clearance hole
in the spacer aligns with the hole in mounting bracket.
4. Connect wires coming from the low voltage side of the
transformer to wires from strike.
5. Install electric strike jamb by attaching with # 10-32 screws
and lockwashers.
6. Tighten secure M5x12 screws holding mounting brackets
to jamb.
Note: The products are intended to be installed in accordance
with the installation wiring diagram, mechanical assembly
drawings provided with each product, the local authority
having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the National Electric Code, NFPA
70. When installed in fail secure mode, the local authority
shall be consulted with regard to the use of possible panic
hardware to allow emergency exit from the secure area.
The electric door strike shall be installed in such a way and
in such a location so as to not impair the operation of an
emergency exit device or panic hardware mounted on the
door.
CX-ED1579L ‘All-in-One’ Fire Electric Strike
MOUNTING
BRACKET
JAMB
M5x12 FLAT-HEAD
SCREW(2PCS)
M5x12 SCREW
JAMB
Frame Install
"
3
[43mm]
1
4
3
" [86mm]
3
8
HORIZONTAL
CENTERLINE
7
4
" [124mm]
8
1
6
8
"
[155mm]
Latch Bolt Monitor and
Bracket Installation
DEAD BOLT
BRACKET
LATCH BOLT
MONITOR
PLATE
Keeper Shim
Installation
Note: Figures show typical installation.
The dead bolt bracket, monitor plate
and keeper shims can be mounted in
alternate locations depending on RH or LH
installation.
KEEPER SHIM
Figure 2 Figure 1
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