Corbin Russwin Assa Abloy ML2000 Series User manual

FM521 11/21
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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
go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
Attention Installer: Improper
installation may result in damage
to the product and void the
factory warranty.
WARNING
Installation Instructions
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 11/21
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TOC Table of Contents
1 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Indicator Variants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Mortise Lock Handing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4 Rehanding Indicator (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
a Prepare Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
b Install Strike and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
c Install Outside Trim (for standard levers or knobs only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
d Install Inside Trim (for standard levers or knobs only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
e Install Levers (for standard levers or knobs only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
f Attach Levers to Escutcheons (for Muséo®levers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
g Install Outside Trim (for Muséo®levers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
h Install Inside Trim (for Muséo®levers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
i Install Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
j Install Outside Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
k 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 11/21
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1 Tools Required
#1, #2 & #3
Phillips head
screwdrivers
Flat blade
screwdriver
Allen wrench:
• 1/8"for standard levers
• 3/32"for Muséo®levers
• 7/64"for EAC mortise locks
3/8"Drill bit T-20 Torx Screw with
Tamper Pin Driver
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 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 11/21
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3 Mortise Lock Handing
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)
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)
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 Figure6
Catch Plate
Figure2
LOCK HANDING IS
CRITICAL TO ENSURE LOCK
FUNCTIONS PROPERLY
RED Locking Screw
Figure3

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 11/21
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4 Rehanding Indicator (if required)
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 outside of locked door when determining door hand.
Next, verify inside and/or outside indicators are handed correctly, using Spindle Cam Position chart.
(Figure8) If they are handed correctly, skip to Step 5a Prepare Door. If they are not handed correctly:
1. Remove indicator back plate by pulling out from top slot, then remove spindle cam from assembly.
(Figure9)
2. Position spindle cam in correct direction for door hand. (Figure8)
Important: For thumbturn indicators, make sure thumbturn is positioned in the 12 o’clock direction
as shown. (Figure10)
3. Slide spindle cam post into correct slot of display slide. (Figure9)
4. Re-seat back plate into original position.
5. Return indicator to the vacant/unlocked position for installation.
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
Thumbturn
position
Figure10
Scan this QR code for
the Corbin Russwin
Indicator Handing
Charts

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 11/21
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5 Installation
a Prepare Door
Prepare door for function holes, size, and location according to
FM500 door marker template, if not already prepped.
b Install Strike and Lock
1. Install strike using two (2) 3/4"combination mounting
screws. If strike box is needed, insert between strike and
door frame. (Figure11)
2. Make sure handing of lock matches
handing of door.
3. Insert mortise lock into door, and temporarily hand tighten
two (2) 1" combination screws. (Figure12)
Notes:
• Keep door open until installation is complete.
• Make sure lock is unlocked. If lock has a toggle, push bottom of
toggle inward to ensure it is unlocked during installation.
c Install Outside Trim (for standard levers or knobs only)
For Muséo®Levers, skip to step 5f Attach Levers to
Escutcheons (for Muséo® levers or knobs only) on page 7.
1. Verify the indicator is in the vacant/unlocked position.
2. Align trim posts with vertical holes in door. (Figure13)
3. Slide outside escutcheon assembly through
lock body from outside door face.
Note:
If indicator is used on the outside, align hub indicator
spindle with diamond hole in control hub of lock. (Figure14)
d Install Inside Trim (for standard levers or knobs only)
1. Verify the indicator is in the vacant/unlocked position.
2. Align escutcheon and install inside escutcheon assembly onto
inside of door face. (Figure15)
Note:
If indicator is used on the inside, align hub indicator spindle with
diamond hole in control hub of lock. (Figure14)
3. Through-bolt inside escutcheon to outside escutcheon with two
(2) #8-32 x 2-1/4" screws.
Note:
Screw heads should be visible on inside escutcheon.
Figure11
Narrower Hole
Wider Hole
Strike Orientation Strike
3/4"
Screws
Lock
Figure12
1 "
Screws
Outside Escutcheon Assembly
Figure13 Figure14
Control
Hub
Spindle
SpindleCam
#8-32 x 2-1/4"
Screws
Escutcheon
Assembly
Figure15

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 11/21
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5 Installation (cont.)
e Install Levers (for standard levers or knobs only)
1. Install outside lever or knob by inserting
adjustment bolt on opposite side of
door. Tighten bolt finger-tight and loosen
a few turns. (Figure17)
2. Install inside lever or knob by inserting
dowel screw.
Notes:
• Use correct spindle orientation.
(Figure16)
• Make sure adjustment bolt hole is aligned
with lever or knob hole. (Figure18)
Figure18
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
f Attach Levers to Escutcheons (for Muséo®levers only)
For Standard levers, skip to Step 5i Install Cylinder on page 9.
1. Thread lever onto adapter. (Figure19)
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 lever held
horizontally. (Figure20)
Note:
Must attach Muséo®Levers to both outside and
inside escutcheon.
Figure16
Lever
GOODBAD
Figure17
Bushing
OutsideLevel
plus Spindle
Bushing
Inside
Spindle
Adjustment
Bolt
Dowel
Screw
Inside
Lever
Lever
Adapter
Spindle
Figure19
Figure20
Lever
GOODBAD

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 11/21
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whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
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5 Installation (cont.)
g Install Outside Trim (for Muséo®levers only)
1. Verify the indicator is in the vacant/unlocked position.
2. Align trim posts with vertical holes in door, and be sure
lever is horizontal. (Figure21)
3. Slide outside escutcheon assembly through lock body
from outside door face.
Note:
If indicator is used on the outside, align hub indicator
spindle with diamond hole in control hub of lock.
(Figure22)
h Install Inside Trim (for Muséo®levers only)
1. Verify the indicator is in the vacant/unlocked position.
2. Align escutcheon, and be sure lever is horizontal.
(Figure23)
3. Install inside escutcheon assembly onto inside of
door face.
Note:
If indicator is used on the inside, align hub
indicator spindle with diamond hole in control
hub of lock. (Figure22)
4. Through-bolt inside escutcheon to outside escutcheon
with two (2) #8-32 x 2-1/4" screws.
Note:
Screw heads should be visible on inside escutcheon.
Outside Escutcheon Assembly
Figure21
Figure22
Control
Hub
Spindle
SpindleCam
#8-32 x 2-1/4"
Screws
Escutcheon
Assembly
Figure23

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 11/21
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5 Installation (cont.)
i Install Cylinder
1. Thread cylinder into lock until flush with escutcheon surface. (Figure24)
• Pull key slightly out of cylinder to help thread into lock body.
2. Install cylinder clamp screw with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
• Check operation, and adjust cylinder if necessary.
Notes:
• Corbin Russwin logo must be horizontal and on top. (Figure25)
• If double cylinder function is used, repeat steps 1 and 2 for second cylinder.
j Install Outside Front
1. Tighten the two (2) lock screws completely. (Figure26)
2. Attach outside front with two (2) flat head screws #8-32 x 1/4".
k Perform Functional Check
DO NOT FORCE if resistance is encountered during functional
check. Refer back to Rehanding Indicator section (if required)
to ensure correct handing. Rehand if necessary.
1. Insert key into cylinder (if present) and rotate.
• Ensure there is no friction against lock case or any
other obstructions.
2. Check key retracts latch.
• Key should rotate freely.
3. Throw deadbolt (if present).
• Check key retracts both deadbolt and latch.
4. Test levers.
• Confirm latch and deadbolt (if installed) retract.
5. Verify indicator displays correct status when locked
and unlocked.
Cylinder
Cylinder
Clamp Screw
Figure24
Incorrect
Key and cylinder must be rotated as shown.
Correct
Figure25
#8-32 x 1/4"
Screws
Lock
Screw
Outside
Front
Lock
Screw
Figure26

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ML2000 Series Mortise Lock
Installation Instructions
Used with VN Escutcheon Trim and V Series Indicators
FM521 11/21
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6 Indicator Parts
1
3
5
2
4
Figure27
4A
4B
4C
Figure27 Description Part Number Required
1VN Indicator Escutcheon Consult Factory 1
2Indicator 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 – Thumbturn 855F619 1
4B Indicator Spindle Cam – Cylinder / No Input/Blank 855F707* 1
4C Indicator Spindle Cam – Coin Turn 855F747* 1
5Indicator Escutcheon Back Plate 855F638 1
6VN Escutcheon Screw Pack (Not shown) 858F517 x finish* 1
7Door Marker Template (Not shown) FM500 1
* These parts are for 1-3/4"standard thickness doors. For other thicknesses, please consult factory.
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 11/21
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