Securitron MCL-24 Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
Magnetic Cabinet Lock MCL-24
1. INTRODUCTION
Securitron’s model MCL-24 is a Magnetic Cabinet Lock designed to work with swing or sliding
cabinets and drawers. The assembly consists of the Magnalock Body, Universal Mounting Bracket
and Armature as well as the installation hardware. The MCL-24 Universal Mounting Bracket
allows the Magnalock Body or the Armature to be mounted in a wide variety of configurations
making it a snap to install just about anywhere.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Holding Force: 200Lbs
(90 Kg)
Dimensions: 4.6” X .75” X 1.14”
(117 X 19 X 29mm)
Voltage: 24 Volts DC Only
Current Requirement: 62mA
Power Consumption: 1.5 Watts
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Upon unpacking this product, an inventory should be made to ensure that all the required
components and hardware have been included. Along with these Instructions and the
Installation Template this product should include the following items:
Universal Bracket
Strike Plate (MCL)
Magnetic Cabinet Lock (MCL-24)
Hardware Pack
(Note that a complete list of all included parts is provided in Section 5.2 of these instructions).
4. RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Drill Motor
Drill Bits:
13/64”, 1/8”, 3/32” and 1/4” (Optional)
Phillips and Standard Screw Driver
Measuring Tool (ruler or tape measure)
Wire Stripper
Crimping Tool
Digital or Analog Volt Ohm Meter (for diagnostics)
5/64” Hex (Allen) Wrench
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. Pre-Installation Survey/Assessment
Due to the wide variety of mounting configurations available for this product, it is strongly
recommended that an initial survey and assessment be made of the physical area to which
the Magnalock will be installed. A determination of the optimal method o f mounting should b e
made prior to installation with considerations made to the following:
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A. Physical strength of mounting area. The structural integrity of mounting surface s must be
strong enough to meet or exceed the holding force of the Magnalock.
B. Protection of the lock from external attack. The Magnalock and the wiring must be
protected to a reasonable degree from potential damage due to intruders or vandals.
C. Convenience and accessibility of area to be protected. The Magnalock assembly sh ould be
installed in a location that will not hinder or create a potential safety hazard to auth orized
personnel routinely accessing the protected area.
5.2. Magnalock Body and Strike Plate Installation
The exploded illustration below displays two mounting configurations available using the
hardware provided:
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Mounting LOCK BODY with BRACKET
Mounting STRIKE PLATE with BRACKET
ITEM QTY
PART
NUMBER
NOMENCLATURE/DESCRIPTION
1 1 772-MCL-24 Magnalock Body
2 1 390-17110 Universal Bracket
3 1 380-20000 Strike Plate (MCL)
4 1 300-11620
5 2 310-11210
#8-32 UNC X 1/2” Long Low Profile Socket Head
Cap Screw
1/2” O.D. X 3/16” I.D. X .093” Neoprene Rubber
Washer
6 1 330-10670 3/32” O.D. X 1/2” Long Roll Pin
7 1 330-12170 Sex Bolt (#8-32 X 7/8” Binder Head)
8 3 300-11790 #10 X 3/4” Long (Phillips) Flat Head Screw
9 4 300-11645 #8-32 UNC X 3/4” Long Socket Head Cap Screw
10 4 300-11710 #6 X 1” Long (Phillips) Pan Head Screw
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5.2.1. Magnalock Body to Universal Bracket Installation
This section will provide step-by-step installation instructions for the option of mounting
the Magnalock Body using the Universal Bracket provided and the Strike Plate th rough a
door/access panel.
The following illustrations display installation of the Magnalock Body t o Universal Bracket
configuration and show examples of some typical Swinging Door and Pull Out Drawer
applications:
Top View Left View Front View
Closed Open (Swing Out) Open (Pull Out)
Cabinet Door Drawer
Using Installation Template (Part #500-20250), layout and prepare mounting surfaces
(See Option #1 of Template).
Strike Plate:
1. Drill 13/64” diameter hole through Door/Panel for Sex Bolt.
2. Drill 1/8” diameter hole x .300” deep for Strike Plate Guide Pin.
3. Insert Strike Plate Guide (Roll) Pin (Item #6) into hole in Strike Plate (Item #3)
and gently tap Pin into hole until it is seated firmly in place.
4. Insert Sex Bolt (Item #7) through Door.
5. Install the two (2) Rubber Washers (Item #5) over the end of the Sex Bolt.
6. Set Strike Plate into place, aligning its center hole with the Sex Bolt and the Guide
Pin into the 1/8” hole previously drilled in Step 2.
7. Insert #8-32 UNC x 1/2” Long Low Profile Socket Head Cap Screw (Item #4)
through Strike Plate and into the end of the Sex Bolt. Tighten the assembly using a
5/64” Hex (Allen) Wrench.
Magnalock Body:
1. Drill three (3) 1/8” diameter x 1/2” deep pilot holes into cabinet mounting surface.
2. Install Universal Bracket (Item #2) using three (3) #10 x 3/4” Long Flat Head
Wood Screws (Item #8). Tighten the screws firmly using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
3. Orient Magnalock Body onto Universal Bracket with Power Cable to the desired end
and mount Lock to Bracket using the four (4) #8-32 UNC x 3/4” Long S ocket Head
Cap Screws (Item #9). Tighten the assembly using a 1/8” Hex (Allen) Wrench.
4. Run Power Cable to terminal connection as required.
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