Assa Abloy Corbin Russwin BLSS ML2000 Series User manual

FM521 08/19
Installation Instructions
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WARNING
This product can expose you to lead
which is known to the state of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information
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ML2000 Series
Mortise Lock
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim
and V Series Indicators

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
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TOC Table of Contents
1 Tools Required ..................................................................3
2 Indicator Variants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Mortise Lock Handing Instructions...............................................4
4 Rehanding Indicator (if necessary) ...............................................5
5 Installation Instructions .........................................................6
a Prepare Door....................................................................6
b MUSÉO®LEVERS ONLY: Attach Levers to Escutcheons ............................6
c Install Lock and Outside Trim ....................................................6
d Install Cylinder ..................................................................7
e Install Inside Trim................................................................7
f STANDARD LEVERS ONLY: Attach Levers..........................................8
g Install Outside Front .............................................................9
h Perform Functional Check .......................................................9
6 Indicator Parts................................................................. 10

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
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1 Tools Required
• Phillips screwdriver (#1, #2 and #3 sizes)
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• 1/8" Allen wrench - standard trim
• 3/32” - Muséo®
• 7/64” - ML20900/ML20600 - NAC
• 3/8" dia. drill bit
2 Indicator Variants
Depending on function and option ordered,
indicators are provided in the following variations.
These instructions detail how to install with
cylinder, however other variations follow similar
instructions. (Figure1)
Contact factory with any questions.
Cylinder – For installation on
inside or outside of door.
Coin Turn – For installation on
outside of door.
Thumbturn - For installation
on inside of door.
No input/blank - For
installation on inside of door.
Figure1

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
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3 Mortise Lock Handing Instructions
1. Move red locking screw to side of lock body
being locked.
2. Push in latch. Depress catch plate with
screwdriver. (Figure2)
3. Pull latch out of lock body and turn latch
over. (Figure3)
4. Push in latch while holding screwdriver
behind latch tail. (Figure5)
Figure4
Figure5
MAKE SURE CATCH PLATE IS EVEN
WITH TOP SURFACE
GOOD BAD
WARNING: LOCK-IN CAN
OCCUR IF LATCH IS NOT
PROPERLY INSTALLED
Note:
Ensure that latch is pushed in until catch plate is
no longer depressed. (Figure4)
5. Rotate lock front to match bevel of door as
shown. (Figure6)
Catch Plate
Figure2
LOCK HANDING IS
CRITICAL TO ENSURE LOCK
FUNCTIONS PROPERLY
RED Locking Screw
Figure3
Figure6

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
Copyright © 2019, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
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4 Rehanding Indicator (if necessary)
1. Verify hand and bevel of door. (Figure7)
LH
Left Hand
Hinges Left
Open Inward
RH
Right Hand
Hinges Right
Open Inward
LHRB
Left Hand
Reverse Bevel
Hinges Left
Open Outward
RHRB
Right Hand
Reverse Bevel
Hinges Right
Open Outward
Figure7
Note:
Stand on outside of locked door when determining door hand.
2. Remove indicator back plate by pulling out from top slot.
3. Remove spindle cam from assembly.
4. Position the spindle cam in the correct direction for door hand. (Figure8)
5. Slide spindle cam post into the correct slot of the display slide (Figure9).
6. Press back plate back into original position.
Note:
Verify handing on both outside and inside
indicators.
Door Hand:
RH/RHRB
Door Hand:
LH/LHRB
Spindle Cam Position
Inside Indicator
Outside Indicator
Outside Indicator
Inside Indicator
Figure8
Spindle Cam
Back
Plate
Plate slot
for removal
Display Slide
Slot
Figure9

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
Copyright © 2019, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
5 Installation Instructions
a Prepare Door
Prepare door for function holes, size, and location according to FM500 door marker template, if not
already prepped.
b MUSÉO®LEVERS ONLY: Attach Levers to Escutcheons
1. Thread lever onto adapter.
2. Insert spindle into adapter and fully tighten onto lever. Loosen smallest amount that allows spindle to
engage lever.
3. Verify correct spindle orientation with the lever held horizontally. (Figure10)
Lever
GOODBAD
NOTE:
Use correct spindle orientation.
(Figure10)
Lever
Adapter
Spindle
Figure10
c Install Lock and Outside Trim
1. Verify strike location according to template.
Clean out door pocket and door edge of debris.
2. Make sure handing of the lock matches handing of
door. Slide lock into the door and hold.
3. Slide outside lever and escutcheon assembly through
door; lock body and hold. (Figure11)
4. Verify indicator is in unlocked position.
NOTE:
• Keep door open while installing lock.
• Make sure lock is unlocked.
Outside of door
Inside of door
Lock
Outside
Escutcheon
Assembly
RH door
shown
Figure11

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
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5 Installation Instructions (cont.)
d Install Cylinder
1. Thread cylinder into lock until flush with surface.
2. Install the cylinder clamp screw (#2 Phillips screwdriver).
3. Check operation, and adjust cylinder if necessary.
4. Secure lock in door with two (2) Combination screws
Do NOT tighten completely at this time. (Figure12)
NOTE:
• CORBIN RUSSWIN logo must be horizontal and on top
portion of cylinder.
• Designed for 1-1/8" cylinders. For longer cylinders consult
factory.
e Install Inside Trim
1. Install inside escutcheon assembly Using two (2) through-bolt screws. (Figure13)
NOTE:
Engage both spindle and spindle cam with lock body.
2. Verify indicator is in unlocked position.
Note:
• Screw heads should be visible on inside
escutcheon.
• If a turn-piece is required, it should be oriented
vertically.
Inside of door
Outside of door
Cylinder
RHdoor
shown
Cylinder Clamp
Screw
Lock Screw
Figure12
Escutcheon
Assembly
Spindle
SpindleCam
#8-32 x 2-1/4"
Screws
Figure13

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
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5 Installation Instructions (cont.)
f STANDARD LEVERS ONLY: Attach Levers
1. Install outside lever or knob by inserting
adjustment bolt on opposite side of door.
Tighten bolt finger-tight and loosen a few turns.
2. Install inside lever or knob by inserting dowel
screw. (Figure14)
Figure15
Lever
GOODBAD
NOTE:
Use correct spindle orientation.
(Figure15)
NOTE:
Make sure adjustment bolt hole is aligned with lever or knob hole. (Figure16)
Figure16
Misaligned.
Adjustment bolt
needs to be threaded
in farther.
Misaligned.
Adjustment bolt needs
to be unthreaded.
Adjustment bolt fully
aligned with lever
hole and ready to be
secured with set screw.
Adjustment Bolt
AdjustmentBolt Adjustment Bolt
Figure14
Bushing
OutsideLevel
plus Spindle
Bushing
Inside
Spindle
Adjustment
Bolt
Dowel
Screw
Inside
Lever

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
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5 Installation Instructions (cont.)
g Install Outside Front
1. Tighten the two (2) lock screws completely.
2. Attach the outside front with two (2) flat head screws
#8-32 x 1/4". (Figure17)
h Perform Functional Check
1. Insert key into cylinder and rotate.
• There should be no friction against lock case or any other obstructions.
2. Check that key retracts latch.
• Key should rotate freely.
3. Throw deadbolt (if present).
• Check that key retracts both deadbolt and latch.
4. Test inside lever.
• Ensure it retracts latch and deadbolt (if installed).
5. Verify indicator displays correct status when locked and unlocked. See step 4 if it does not.
#8-32 x 2-1/4"
Screws
Lock
Screw
Outside
Front
Lock
Screw
Figure17

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
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in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
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6 Indicator Parts
1
3
5
2
4
Figure18
4a
4b
4c
Figure18 Description Part Number Required
1 VN Indicator Escutcheon Consult Factory 1
2 Indicator Window 856F049 1
3
Indicator Display Assembly – Green ‘Unlocked’ / Red ‘Locked’ 858F241
1
Indicator Display Assembly – Green ‘ Vacant’ / Red ‘Occupied’ 858F251
Indicator Display Assembly – Green Unlocked Icon / Red Locked Icon 858F261
Indicator Display Assembly – White ‘Unlocked’ / Red ‘Locked’ 858F271
Indicator Display Assembly – White ‘ Vacant’ / Red ‘Occupied’ 858F281
Indicator Display Assembly – White Unlocked Icon / Red Locked Icon 858F291
4A Indicator Spindle Cam – Thumb Turn 855F619 1
4B Indicator Spindle Cam – Cylinder / No Input/Bank 855F707 1
4C Indicator Spindle Cam – Coin Turn 855F747 1
5 Indicator Escutcheon Back Plate 855F638 1
6 VN Escutcheon Screw Pack (Not shown) 858F517 x finish 1
7 Door Marker Template (Not shown) FM500 1
NOTE:
Reference ML2000 parts manual for all lock body parts.

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 08/19
Copyright © 2019, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
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