CAMDEN CX-EPD1289L User manual

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CX-EPD1289L
Electric Preload RIM Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrified Locks, Relays and Timers
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1. DESCRIPTION
Camden CX-EPD1289L Preload RIM strike for pullman latches
oers the very best strike quality and performance. The
strike design delivers unparalleled application exibility, with
eld selectable voltage, fail safe/fail secure operation and
mechanical adjustment of the strike body.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 12/24V AC/DC
Current Draw 560mA @ 12 VDC
280mA @ 24 VDC
Static Strength 1,500lbs. (UL Veried)
Dynamic Strength 70 ft-lbs.
Preload (Fail-Secure Only) 15lbs.
Endurance 1,000,000 Cycles (Factory Tested)
250,000 Cycles (UL Veried)
Latch Projection 3/4"
Fire Rating UL 10C/CAN4-S104
3 hrs. (Fail Secure Only)
Mode Field Selectable
Fail Safe/Fail Secure
Mechanical Adjustment Strike Body
Operation AC-Buzz, DC-Silent
Duty Continuous
Latch Bolt Monitor
SPDT, 100mA @ 24V DC Resistive
Dimensions (Body) 9-3/16"H x 1-15/16"W x 3/4"D
(233mm x 49mm x 19.8mm)
UL 294 Performance
Levels
- Line Security = Level I
- Attack Level = Level I
- Endurance Level = Level IV
- Standby Power = Level I
3. DIMENSIONS
UL10C/
CAN4-S104,
3hr. Fire rating
UL 1034
UL 294
(2) 4-PIN power connector
(1) 3-PIN door status connector
(1) Installation Jig
(4) 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4'' Screws
(4) M3 x 6 Screws
(1) MOV
(1) Cover plate
93
16''
[233.0mm]
115
16''
[49.0mm]
3
4''
[19.8mm]
115
16''
[49.0mm]
3
4''
[19.8mm]
93
16''
[233.0mm]
115
16''
[49.0mm]
3
4''
[19.8mm]
115
16''
[49.0mm]
3
4''
[19.8mm]

CX-EPD1289L Electric Preload RIM Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
RIM electric strikes, used with Pullman latch devices
(i.e. exit devices) are very dierent from installing an electric
strike for cylindrical or mortise lock sets, and therefore require
additional considerations and a dierent installation technique.
Camden CX-EPD1289L is designed to provide up to 15 lbs of
preload on the strike keepers. This unique feature eliminates
typical installation challenges caused by warped or misaligned
doors, frames or locking hardware.
4. INSTALLATION
Step 1: Using the Install Jig
Align template edge with
the jamb edge
(Note : While aligning the
template with the Jamb
edge, If the door keeper
does not align with the
template cavity, Adjust the
template)
Note:
1. Open door slightly. Place template on door jamb
aligning templates edge with jamb edge.
Note:
1. Open door slightly,
and remove the template.
Note:
1. Close door making sure template is in place.
Align Crash bar latch with template latch hole.
2. Mark holes center on the frame with a pencil or marker
3. While aligning the template with the Jamb edge, If the
door keeper does not align with the template cavity,
Adjust the template
Note:
1. Use a hole punch on marked positions.
2. Use drill size 5/8” to drill hole B.
3. Drill and tap holes A for 1/4-20x1-1/4" screws.
Marker/
Pencil
Closed
Door
8
Door Jamb
Crash
Bar Marker/
Pencil
Jamb Jamb
Hole punch
Hole punch
Ø5
8
''
Ø5
8
''
3
8
''
43
16
''
43
16
''
15
8''
Connecting
wire hole
Connecting
wire hole
Holes for
self-tapping
screws
A
A
B
1 2
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CX-EPD1289L Electric Preload RIM Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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2 1
2''
Ø5
8
''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
Jamb
Connecting
Wire hole
1. Using center line, measure 4 3
16'' top and
bottom, and drill Ø5
8'' hole for connecting wires, as per drawing.
2. Close door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door) if necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned,
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike body
and crash bar (approx. 1
8''). Mark remaining screws position.
5. Open door and Remove strike. Drill threads at screws
position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Connect wires as per drawing.
7. Fix strike with remaining screws
(1/4-20 x 11
2(4pcs) at both ends / 10-32 x 1 and Remove latch
for (2pcs) in the middle
8. Door Status Sensor(Closed position)
White = NO
Orange = COM
Grey = NC
POWER：Red/Black,Blue/Green( 12VDC )
Red,Black/Blue,Green( 24VDC )
> Red / Green ( Short Black,Blue )
9. A varistor is provided to prevent strike from
spike.Connect varistor to between input wires.
10. How to modify fail-Secure to fail-safe or vice versa.
(1) Remove the cover plate. Remove the 6 screws at the Front of
the Electric strike as per the diagram below.
(2) Rotate status mechanism 180 degree to change operation
mode
Red
Green
Black
Blue
12V
24V
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
(-)
Varistor
(+24V)
(-)
Varistor
Jamb
Jamb
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
R
Horizontal
Centerline
Fail-Secure Type Fail-Safe Type
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Remove 6 screws
To Change Mode
Of Operation
R+1''
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar
(Approx. 1/8'')
Crash Bar
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
R +
3
4
''
M3 x 6
(4pcs)
Closed
Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not touch
strike keeper while closing door,
and while adjusting strike
1
OPERATION MODE CHANGE
2
4
576
Latch
Monitor
Blue Green
3
2 1
2''
Ø5
8
''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
Jamb
Connecting
Wire hole
1. Using center line, measure 4 3
16'' top and
bottom, and drill Ø5
8'' hole for connecting wires, as per drawing.
2. Close door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door) if necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned,
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike body
and crash bar (approx. 1
8''). Mark remaining screws position.
5. Open door and Remove strike. Drill threads at screws
position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Connect wires as per drawing.
7. Fix strike with remaining screws
(1/4-20 x 11
2(4pcs) at both ends / 10-32 x 1 and Remove latch
for (2pcs) in the middle
8. Door Status Sensor(Closed position)
White = NO
Orange = COM
Grey = NC
POWER：Red/Black,Blue/Green( 12VDC )
Red,Black/Blue,Green( 24VDC )
> Red / Green ( Short Black,Blue )
9. A varistor is provided to prevent strike from
spike.Connect varistor to between input wires.
10. How to modify fail-Secure to fail-safe or vice versa.
(1) Remove the cover plate. Remove the 6 screws at the Front of
the Electric strike as per the diagram below.
(2) Rotate status mechanism 180 degree to change operation
mode
Red
Green
Black
Blue
12V
24V
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
(-)
Varistor
(+24V)
(-)
Varistor
Jamb
Jamb
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
R
Horizontal
Centerline
Fail-Secure Type Fail-Safe Type
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Remove 6 screws
To Change Mode
Of Operation
R+1''
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar
(Approx. 1/8'')
Crash Bar
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
R +
3
4
''
M3 x 6
(4pcs)
Closed
Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not touch
strike keeper while closing door,
and while adjusting strike
1
OPERATION MODE CHANGE
2
4
576
Latch
Monitor
Blue Green
3
1
Jamb
1. Remove the strike cover. Using center line, measure 4 3
16'' top
and bottom, drill Ø5
8'' hole for connecting wires, as per drawing.
2. Secure strike in place with the 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 ( 2 screws).
3. Close the door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door) if necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned.
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike body
and crash bar (approx. 1
8''). Remove the latch on strike and mark
the remaining 2 middle mounting screw positions on frame.
5. Open the door and remove the strike from the frame, drill and
thread the 2 middle mounting screw holes for the 1/4 - 20 x 1 -
1/4 screws.
6. Secure strike with all 1/4 - 20 x 1 - 1/4 screws and fix back the
latch on the strike. Use the M3 x 6 to secure the strike cover.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
7. Door Status Sensor(Closed position)
White = NO
Orange = COM
Grey = NC
POWER：Red/Black,Blue/Green( 12VDC )
Red,Black/Blue,Green( 24VDC )
> Red / Green ( Short Black,Blue )
8. A varistor is provided to prevent strike from
spike.Connect varistor to between input wires.
9. How to modify fail-Secure to fail-safe or vice versa.
(1) Remove the cover plate. Remove the 6 screws at the Front of
the Electric strike as per the diagram below.
(2) Rotate status mechanism 180 degree to change operation
mode
Jamb
Jamb
R
HORIZONTAL
CENTERLINE
Fail-Secure type Fail-safe type
Rotate 180° To
Change
Operation Mode
Remove 6 screws
To Change Mode
Of Operation
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar.
(Approx. 1
8'')
Crash Bar
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
Rotate 180° To
Change
Operation Mode
M3 x 6
(4pcs)
Closed Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not
touch strike keeper while
closing door, and while
adjusting strike.
OPERATION MODE CHANGE
Strike Latch
8
3
8''
4
3
16
''
4 3
16
''
1
5
8''
Ø5
8''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
Connecting
Tighten Set
Screws onto
Fixing Bolts
Wire Hole
R+1''
R+
3
4''
1/4-20 x 1-1/4
screws x 4pcs
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
Blue Green
1. Mark the location and drill the 5/8" diameter hole for the
electrical cable as per template or dimensions shown below.
2. Secure strike in place with the 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 (2 screws).
3. Close the door (ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door). If necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned.
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike
body and crash bar (approximately 1/8"). Remove the latch
on strike and mark the remaining 2 middle mounting screw
positions on frame.
5. Open the door and remove the strike from the frame, drill
and thread the 2 middle mounting screw holes for the 1/4 - 20
x 1-1/4 screws.
6. Secure strike with all 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4 screws and x back the
latch on the strike. Use the M3 x 6 screws to secure the strike
cover.
Step 2: Aligning the Strike
23
2 1
2''
Ø5
8
''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
Jamb
Connecting
Wire hole
1. Using center line, measure 4 3
16'' top and
bottom, and drill Ø5
8'' hole for connecting wires, as per drawing.
2. Close door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door) if necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned,
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike body
and crash bar (approx. 1
8''). Mark remaining screws position.
5. Open door and Remove strike. Drill threads at screws
position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Connect wires as per drawing.
7. Fix strike with remaining screws
(1/4-20 x 11
2(4pcs) at both ends / 10-32 x 1 and Remove latch
for (2pcs) in the middle
8. Door Status Sensor(Closed position)
White = NO
Orange = COM
Grey = NC
POWER：Red/Black,Blue/Green( 12VDC )
Red,Black/Blue,Green( 24VDC )
> Red / Green ( Short Black,Blue )
9. A varistor is provided to prevent strike from
spike.Connect varistor to between input wires.
10. How to modify fail-Secure to fail-safe or vice versa.
(1) Remove the cover plate. Remove the 6 screws at the Front of
the Electric strike as per the diagram below.
(2) Rotate status mechanism 180 degree to change operation
mode
Red
Green
Black
Blue
12V
24V
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
(-)
Varistor
(+24V)
(-)
Varistor
Jamb
Jamb
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
R
Horizontal
Centerline
Fail-Secure Type Fail-Safe Type
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Remove 6 screws
To Change Mode
Of Operation
R+1''
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar
(Approx. 1/8'')
Crash Bar
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
R +
3
4
''
M3 x 6
(4pcs)
Closed
Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not touch
strike keeper while closing door,
and while adjusting strike
1
OPERATION MODE CHANGE
2
4
576
Latch
Monitor
Blue Green
3
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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2 1
2''
Ø5
8
''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
Jamb
Connecting
Wire hole
1. Using center line, measure 4 3
16'' top and
bottom, and drill Ø5
8'' hole for connecting wires, as per drawing.
2. Close door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door) if necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned,
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike body
and crash bar (approx. 1
8''). Mark remaining screws position.
5. Open door and Remove strike. Drill threads at screws
position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Connect wires as per drawing.
7. Fix strike with remaining screws
(1/4-20 x 11
2(4pcs) at both ends / 10-32 x 1 and Remove latch
for (2pcs) in the middle
8. Door Status Sensor(Closed position)
White = NO
Orange = COM
Grey = NC
POWER：Red/Black,Blue/Green( 12VDC )
Red,Black/Blue,Green( 24VDC )
> Red / Green ( Short Black,Blue )
9. A varistor is provided to prevent strike from
spike.Connect varistor to between input wires.
10. How to modify fail-Secure to fail-safe or vice versa.
(1) Remove the cover plate. Remove the 6 screws at the Front of
the Electric strike as per the diagram below.
(2) Rotate status mechanism 180 degree to change operation
mode
Red
Green
Black
Blue
12V
24V
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
(-)
Varistor
(+24V)
(-)
Varistor
Jamb
Jamb
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
R
Horizontal
Centerline
Fail-Secure Type Fail-Safe Type
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Remove 6 screws
To Change Mode
Of Operation
R+1''
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar
(Approx. 1/8'')
Crash Bar
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
R +
3
4
''
M3 x 6
(4pcs)
Closed
Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not touch
strike keeper while closing door,
and while adjusting strike
1
OPERATION MODE CHANGE
2
4
576
Latch
Monitor
Blue Green
3
2 1
2''
Ø5
8
''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
Jamb
Connecting
Wire hole
1. Using center line, measure 4 3
16'' top and
bottom, and drill Ø5
8'' hole for connecting wires, as per drawing.
2. Close door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door) if necessary, adjust strike so that strike
and crash bar latch are well aligned,
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike body
and crash bar (approx. 1
8''). Mark remaining screws position.
5. Open door and Remove strike. Drill threads at screws
position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6. Connect wires as per drawing.
7. Fix strike with remaining screws
(1/4-20 x 11
2(4pcs) at both ends / 10-32 x 1 and Remove latch
for (2pcs) in the middle
8. Door Status Sensor(Closed position)
White = NO
Orange = COM
Grey = NC
POWER：Red/Black,Blue/Green( 12VDC )
Red,Black/Blue,Green( 24VDC )
> Red / Green ( Short Black,Blue )
9. A varistor is provided to prevent strike from
spike.Connect varistor to between input wires.
10. How to modify fail-Secure to fail-safe or vice versa.
(1) Remove the cover plate. Remove the 6 screws at the Front of
the Electric strike as per the diagram below.
(2) Rotate status mechanism 180 degree to change operation
mode
Red
Green
Black
Blue
12V
24V
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
(-)
Varistor
(+24V)
(-)
Varistor
Jamb
Jamb
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
R
Horizontal
Centerline
Fail-Secure Type Fail-Safe Type
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180° to
Change
Operation Mode
Remove 6 screws
To Change Mode
Of Operation
R+1''
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar
(Approx. 1/8'')
Crash Bar
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
R +
3
4
''
M3 x 6
(4pcs)
Closed
Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not touch
strike keeper while closing door,
and while adjusting strike
1
OPERATION MODE CHANGE
2
4
576
Latch
Monitor
Blue Green
3
6 7
Step 3: Wiring the Strike
A varistor is provided
to protect the strike
from spikes. Connect
the varistor between
the input wires.
Door Status Sensor
(Closed Position)
White = N/O
Orange = COM
Grey = N/C
Red
Green
Black
Blue
12V
24V
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
(-)
(-)
Varistor
(+24V)
Varistor
Orange
White
Grey
Black Red
12V
24V
Blue Green
24V
Black
Blue Green
Red
12V
Black
Black
Black
Red Black
Red
Grey
White
Orange
Note:
The products are intended to be installed in accordance with the installation wiring diagram, mechanical assembly drawings
provided with each product, the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the National Electric Code, NFPA 70.
When installed in fail secure mode, the local authority shall be consulted with regard to the use of possible panic hardware to
allow emergency exit from the secure area.
The electric door strike shall be installed in such a way and in such location so as to not impair the operation of an emergency
exit device or panic hardware mounted on the door.

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Rotate 180°
to Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180°
to Change
Operation Mode
Fail-Secure type Fail-Safe type
Remove 6 screws To
Change Mode Of
Operation
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
Rotate 180°
to Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180°
to Change
Operation Mode
Fail-Secure type Fail-Safe type
Remove 6 screws To
Change Mode Of
Operation
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate
Fail-Secure Type Fail-Safe Type
Step 4: Setting
Fail-Secure/Fail-Safe
How to modify fail-secure to
fail-safe or vice versa.
1. Remove the cover plate.
Remove the 6 screws at the
front of the electric strike as
per the diagram below.
2. Rotate status mechanism
180 degree to change
operation mode.
NOTE: Strikes are shipped fail-secure.
Changing to fail-safe voids the UL
re rating.
Rotate 180°
to Change
Operation Mode
Rotate 180°
to Change
Operation Mode
Fail-Secure type Fail-Safe type
Remove 6 screws To
Change Mode Of
Operation
Remove Cover
Plate
Remove Cover
Plate

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This guide has been produced to help installers understand the most important physical considerations that need to be
addressed when installing the CX-EPD1289L RIM strike.
Step 2 – Conrm Door Alignment
Virtually all of Camden’s electric strike models, including the CX-EDP1289L RIM strike, oer
horizontal adjustment, to compensate for doors that are misaligned with the door frame –
but there is a limit to the strike adjustment.
Step 1 – Conrm Latch entry to rim strike
The position of the latch held by the RIM strike is of critical importance to the operation
of the strike. The most important considerations, and potential causes of failure, are as
follows:
2
• The centerline of the keeper (jaws) of the RIM strike MUST line up with the centerline
of the latch of the crash bar.
Mark the latch centerline on the door frame, prior to mounting the strike, for a point of
reference.
•The crash bar latch MUST NOT apply pressure on the keeper (jaws) of the RIM strike.
Pre-load pressure on the strike jaws will prevent strike operation – it is the most common
reason for a strike failing. Position the RIM strike so that the strike jaws lightly rest against
the latch of the exit device.
• Check that the door is not binding on the frame.
An electric strike cannot compensate for this. If present, the door hinges will need to be
adjusted.
•Check the gap between the door and the stop of the frame (where the top and at the
bottom of the door).
A 1/4" dierence in gap is very common and can be compensated for by the strike – if installed
correctly.
If the door stop gap at the top and bottom of the door is dierent, the electric strike cannot
be installed plumb (‘straight’ up and down). The horizontal orientation of the RIM strike
will need to be adjusted to match the angle of the misaligned door.
•The exit device latch MUST depress (activate) the latch monitor ‘paddle’ of the RIM strike.
If the latch monitor is not used, this placement insures the latch of the exit device is fully
held by the keeper (jaws) of the strike.
To do this:
•Mount RIM strike in position on frame, using only the (2) center (elongated) screw holes, top
and bottom.
•Rotate the strike until both jaws of the strike very lightly touch the crash bar latch, with equal
gap, on both jaws.
•Tighten center screws and open/close door to conrm latch does not bind on the strike jaws.
•Ax the 4 screws that permanently mount strike on the frame.

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File: CX-EPD1289L Manual.indd
Rev/Date: 24 March 2023
Part No.: 40-82B249
Cover plate
flush with
frame
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CX-EPD1289L Electric Preload RIM Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Other Considerations
Although the considerations above will address the majority of installation steps needed for
a successful installation, there are a few additional items that you will need to check for:
Summary
Adherence with the recommendations of this guide will avoid the most common problems
associated with the installation of RIM strikes. If you require additional assistance, please
contact our Technical Support department by phone at 1-877-226-2269 or email
[email protected].
• Consideration for deadlocking latch (as shown here).
If exit device has a deadlocking latch, the CX-EPD1289L RIM strike must be mounted so that
the deadlocking latch does not enter the latch cavity of the RIM strike. Position the strike so
that the deadlocking latch rests against the face of the strike.
• Consideration of the free movement of the exit device latch and the keeper (jaws) of the
RIM strike.
Ensure the exit device latch and the keeper (jaws) of the electric strike have free and easy
movement to operate together, with minimum friction. In this, a small amount of silicone
lubricate on both the latch and jaws of the strike will improve operation. Do not over spray.
• Consideration for a professionally nished retrot installation.
Replacing electric strikes used with cylindrical or mortise locksets, with an exit device and RIM
strike, will leave holes in the door and door frame that must be lled or covered. Cover or plug
holes and check that new cover plates are ush with the frame and will not interfere with
the RIM strike.