
Installation Instructions
Bridge
Rectifier
Bridge
Rectifier
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
3/8 Wire Raceway
ETH Hinge Pocket
Bridge
Rectifier
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
3/8 Wire Raceway
ETH Hinge Pocket
Bridge
Rectifier
Wire Transfer Hinge
Bridge
Rectifier
Plug
3/8 Wire Raceway
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
ML45D/ML45W/ML453D
Best Lock modied by Command Access Technologies
STEP 1: The door must be machined with a 3/8” wire raceway,
mortise lock pocket & prepped for a energy transfer
hinge. Make sure the mortise pocket is free of debris.
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
3/8 Wire Raceway
: Run the wires from the ETH hinge through the 3/8”
STEP 2
raceway starting at the ETH hinge & exiting into the
mortise pocket.
STEP 3
: Screw the ETH hinge to the door. At this time DO NOT
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
3/8 Wire Raceway
ETH Hinge Pocket
Wire Transfer Hinge
connect the hinge wires on the jamb side to the wires
coming from the power supply.
STEP 4: Connect the wires exiting the mortise pocket to the
Bridge Rectier (included).
Mortise
Lock
Bridge
Rectifier
STEP 5
: Connect the Bridge Rectier to the plug exiting the
Pocket
mortise chassis.
Mortise
Lock
Pocket
Bridge
Rectifier
Plug
: Carefully slip the connected mortise lock chassis into the
STEP 6
mortise pocket paying close attention not to pinch any
wires.
: Mount the chassis per manufacturer’s instructions.
STEP 7
STEP 8: Connect the wires from the power supply at the ETH
hinge on the jamb side. Connect the hinge to the jamb.
LEGEND OF TERMS
EU
: (Fail Secure) When power is applied, the outside trim will unlock. When
power is removed, the outside trim is locked.
: (Fail Safe) When power is applied, the outside trim will lock. When
EL
power is removed, the outside trim is unlocked.
REX
: (Request to Exit Switch) Monitors the inside handle.
or
Power
Supply
or
Power
Supply
DPS: (Door Position Switch) Monitors the door position via the anti pick
(Deadlatch).
LBM
: (Latchbolt Monitor Switch) Monitors the position of latchbolt.
Bridge Rectifier
Bridge Rectifier
Energy Transfer Hinge
Energy Transfer Hinge
Switch
EU (Fail Secure)
Switch
EL (Fail Safe)
12VAC/DC
24VAC/DC
12VAC/DC
24VAC/DC
EU (Fail Secure)
EL (Fail Safe)
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SOLENOIDS:
VOLTS
24VAC/DC
12VAC/DC
CURRENT
350mA
700mA
SWITCHES: 5A 124VAC/DC
: Green - Common (C)
REX
Blue - Normally Open (NO)
Gray - Normally Closed (NC)
LBM
: Green/Black - Common (C)
: Green/Red - Common (C)
DPS
Blue/Black - Normally Open (NO)
Gray/Black - Normally Closed (NC)
Blue/Red - Normally Open (NO)
Gray/Red - Normally Closed (NC)
COIL RESISTANCE
69 Ohms +/- 10%
18 Ohms +/- 10%

Handing Instructions for ML45D/ML45W/ML453D Mortise Locks
STEP 1: To rotate the latchbolt, insert a blade screwdriver into the
latch access point and press to extend the latch out of the
case. Rotate the latchbolt 180 and allow it to retract into
the case
LH/LHR
Rotate 180 Deg.
STEP 2: Check whether the hub toggles are in proper position for
the lock. (up for locked, down for unlocked)
STEP 3
: To change the position of the hub toggle, remove the
toggle screw, move the toggle into the desired position
and re-tighten the screw.
RH/RHR
Latch
Access
Point
2.75”
3.375”
2.125”
Hub Toggle
Template for ML45D/ML45W/ML453D Mortise Locks
through hole
3/8” diameter
through hole
1” diameter
3/8” diameter
through hole
(Optional for deadbolt locks)
3/4” diameter
thumbturn hole for
interior side only
1-1/4” diameter
cylinder hole for exterior
side only
1.4375”
2”
.875”
.96875”
2.15625”