Assa Abloy Corbin Russwin CL3500 Series User manual

FM237 03/19
Installation Instructions
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
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
go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
CL3500 Series
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1
Key-In-Lever
Cylindrical Lockset

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CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
Attention Installer
Please read these instructions carefully to prevent missing important steps.
Notes
• Improper installation may result in damage to lock and void factory warranty.
• Other product brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
and are mentioned for reference only.
TOC Table of Contents
1 Standard Installation ............................................................3
a Install Latchbolt, Lockbody and Inside Trim ......................................3
2 Door and Frame Preparation ....................................................4
a Mark Door.......................................................................4
b Drill Door........................................................................4
c Install Strike .....................................................................4
3 Optional Installations............................................................5
a For CL3580 and CL3581 Function Only ...........................................5
4 Cylinder Installations ............................................................5
a Interchangeable Core Installation................................................5
b Interchangeable Core Removal ..................................................6
c Standard Cylinder Installation ...................................................7
d Conversion Kit...................................................................7
5 Lever Removal Installation.......................................................8

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CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
1 Standard Installation
a Install Latchbolt, Lockbody and Inside Trim
Important
The accuracy of door preparation is critical for proper functioning and security of lever handle lock.
Misalignment can cause premature wear and lessening of security.
C
A
B
Figure 1 CL3500 Cylindrical Lockset — Standard Installation
AInstall Latchbolt 1 ►2
BInstall Lockbody 3
CInstall Inside Trim 4 ►5 ►6
TEST OPERATION:
Rotate levers to be sure
latchbolt moves freely.
DO NOT FORCE.
If lockset does not operate
properly, remove lockset from
door and check door preparation.

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CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
2 Door and Frame Preparation
a Mark Door
Locate and mark horizontal center line at desired
height above floor. Fold template over edge of
door, centering on horizontal line. Mark centers
of holes at proper backset. Mark both sides of the
door.
Note
Be sure to verify backset before marking and
drilling door.
b Drill Door
1. 2-1/8" (54mm) hole through door. Cut ANSI
tab notches as shown on template (except
CL3550 and CL3570).
2. Drill 1" (25mm) hole in edge of door. Cut
out for latch front 5/32" (4mm) deep. 1-1/8"
(29mm) wide x 2-1/4" (57mm) high. Check
latch unit for proper width front and square or
round corners (except CL3550 and CL3570).
3. Drill two (2) 11/32" (8mm) diameter holes
through door for all functions.
Caution
To avoid splintering wood doors, drill holes from
both sides.
c Install Strike
Figure2 Mark Door
Door
Template
1
2
3
Figure3 Drill Door
Figure4 Install Strike
Attaching Screws
#12-24 x 1" #8-32 x 3/4"
Optional Strike
Box
Strikes

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CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
3 Optional Installations
a For CL3580 and CL3581 Function Only
4 Cylinder Installations
a Interchangeable Core Installation
To install interchangeable core (with lever already installed on lock), see Figure6:
• Install tailpiece.
Figure5 Optional Installation
Cassette Assembly
#12-24
Machine
Screws
Blank
Plate
Figure6 Tailpiece Installation
** Verify that security disc is
installed for either 6 or 7
pin Corbin Russwin or small
format cores.
Tailpiece
Tailpiece
Corbin Russwin
Core
Security Disc**
Spacer
(Used with 6-pin
Core only)
Small Format Core
6- or 7-Pin
Schlage
®
Core
Tailpiece with retaining
ring oriented for all Schlage
cores except Primus
Tailpiece with
retaining ring
oriented for Primus

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CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
4 Cylinder Installations (cont.)
a Interchangeable Core Installation (cont.)
• Insert key marked CONTROL and turn clockwise
approximately 15°. See Figure7.
• Insert core into lever and return key to its
original horizontal position locking core in place.
See Figure8.
• Withdraw key. Test lockset for correct function
with operating key.
• Control key has no further use in lockset
installation and must be safeguarded for return
to security personnel when installation is complete.
b Interchangeable Core Removal
To remove interchangeable core:
• Insert key marked CONTROL and turn clockwise
approximately 15°. See Figure9.
• Pull core and tailpiece completely out of lever.
Figure7 Interchangeable Core Installation
Control Key
Core
Interchangeable Core
Lever Assembly
Control Key
Figure8 Locking Core
Figure9 Locking Core
Control Key
Core
Lever

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CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
4 Cylinder Installations (cont.)
c Standard Cylinder Installation
• Before installing cylinders, be sure lock is
unlocked and cylinder tailpiece is aligned
in same direction as cylinder bible.
To install standard cylinder (Figure10):
• Slide cylinder all the way into lever.
• 6-pin cylinder: fold retainer at hinge
and press fit retainer halves together.
• 7-pin cylinder: break retainer at hinge
and discard spacer section. Remove
black cylinder spacer from inside of
chassis rollback for clearance.
d Conversion Kit
To convert Schlage®cylinders with
CL3500 lockset (Figure11):
• Remove threaded collar and Schlage®tailpiece.
• Install CL3500 tailpiece with threaded collar.
Adjust collar for proper end play of plug.
11/16"
(17 mm)
7/8"
(22 mm) 6 PIN 7 PIN
ACTUAL SIZE SHOWN
Figure10 Cylinder Installation
Lever
Retainer
Cylinder
Cylinder
Bible
Cylinder
Tailpiece
Fold Retainer Halves
Actual Size Shown
For 7-pin Cylinder
7-pin
6-pin
7/8"
(22 mm) 11/16"
(17 mm)
For 6-pin Cylinder
Hinge
Hinge
Remove Spacer
and Discard
Figure11 Conversion Kit Installation
Schlage®Tailpiece Threaded
Collar
Schlage®
Cylinder

CL3500 Series
Installation Instructions
Cylindrical Lockset
FM237 03/19
Copyright © 2012, 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
1-800-607-5703 • [e-mail]
5 Lever Removal Installation
Lever Style Removal Install
Push / Turn Button
Release Hole
Lever
Assembly
Button
Hold in button, push release
tool into release hole, remove
lever.
Push button in.
Slide lever on.
Make sure lever will not pull off.
Plain Lever Release Hole
Lever
Assembly
Push release tool into release
hole, remove lever.
Slide lever over lever catch.
Make sure lever will not pull off.
Cylinder Lever
Key
Release Hole
Lever
Assembly
Rotate key 45° clockwise
(from shed position). Push
release tool into release hole,
remove lever.
Lever
Key
Cylinder
Insert key and rotate 45°
(from shed position).
Slide lever on.
Make sure lever will not pull off.
Interchangeable Core Lever
Rose
Lever
Lever Catch
(Move in direction of arrow)
Remove core and tailpiece
(page6). Use flat blade
screwdriver to pull back lever
catch, remove lever.
Slide lever over lever catch.
Make sure lever will not pull off.
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