INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR EL980 ELECTRIC LOCKABLE
NON FIRE-RATED MULLION
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Dim. “x”
Strain relief
Strain relief
Tools Required:
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Drill & Tap Sizes:
#7 drill and 1/4"-20 tap
Concrete Drill: 3/8" dia.
To install mullion in frame:
1. Close and block the doors against the frame stops. Check gap between
door leaves and door to frame and correct if necessary.
2. Locate the center of the opening on the floor. Using the bottom retainer,
mark the positions for the two drop-in fasteners.
a. The bottom of the door should come to rest against the surface of
the mullion.
b. Modify threshold as required.
3. Drill holes with 3/8" diameter cement bit to a minimum depth of 2-1/2".
4. Fasten bottom bracket to floor.
5. Locate the center of the opening on the top of the frame. Using the top
retainer, mark the positions for the four fasteners.
a. The door should evenly rest against both the frame stop and the mullion.
b. If a top retainer mounting kit is used, modify weather-stripping
as required.
6. Drill and tap each location for 1/4"-20 fasteners.
Center Punch
Hammer
#3 Phillips Screw Drivers
5/64" Allen Wrench
1/8" Allen Wrench
7. Mount top retainer on frame with fasteners provided.
8. Measure “Dim X” as shown. Remove material from the bottom of the
Note: This leaves approximately 1/8" clearance between the mullion and
the top bracket when mounted.
9. Place mullion onto bottom bracket and pivot into opening to latch.
10. Tighten bottom bracket set screw to prevent mullion rattle. Do not over
11. Install exit devices according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Set screw for
stabilizing
the mullion
mullion per the formula: length of mullion = “Dim X” - 3/4".
tighten (1/8" allen wrench).
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express written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
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SSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR L980S & 12-L980 STEEL MULLIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR EL980 MULLION
Installation of cylinder:
1
1. Depress latchbolt and hold fully retracted.
2. Carefully thread cylinder with blocking ring into
lock assembly until it bottoms out.
3. Unscrew the cylinder orienting keyway at bottom.
4. Release latch bolt. Note: If latch bolt is not
fully projected loosen cylinder an additional
1-2 full turns.
5. Tighten set screw with 5/64" Allen Wrench
through access hole in side of mullion.
Blocking Ring
Cylinder
5/64
” Allen
Wrench
2
6. Check operation of cylinder and lock assembly.
Note: Key only turns counter-clockwise.
Install standard strain relief (not supplied). Insert
wire so wire connector is 2" from base of top
retainer and tighten securely.
Top
retainer
Keyway
“
Strain relief
Set screw
for stabilizing
mullion location
inside retainer
Latchbolt
Mullion
3
With cylinder installed, place mullion into bottom
retainer and swing mullion up until the retaining arm
can be placed over the retaining pin. With mullion
supported, connect wire connectors. Tuck wires into
slot while pushing mullion into the latched position.
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Group company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the
express written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
Retaining pin
Retaining arm
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