Corbin Russwin CL3500 Series User manual

IMPORTANT: The accuracy of the door preparation is critical for the proper functioning and security of this lever
handle lock. Misalignment can cause premature wear and a lessening of security.
(4)
Attention Installer
Please read these instructions carefully to prevent
missing important steps.
Please note: Improper installation may result in
damage to the lock and void the factory warranty.
Installation Instructions
Grade I Key-In-Lever
Cylindrical Lockset
CL3500 Series
(1)
TEST OPERATION: Rotate levers to see that latchbolt moves freely.
DO NOT FORCE.
If lockset does not operate properly, remove lockset from door and check
door preparation.
FM 237 10/05 617417570
In U.S.: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
225 Episcopal Road
Berlin, CT 06037-4004
www.corbinrusswin.com
Technical Product Support:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
In Canada: Yale-Corbin Canada LTD.,
6940 Edwards Boulevard,
Mississauga, ONT L5T 2W2
www.yalecorbin.on.ca
LEVER STILE REMOVAL INSTALL
Push / Turn 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
Push release tool
into release hole,
remove lever
Slide lever over
lever catch
pull on lever.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Cylinder Lever Rotate key 45° clockwise
(from shed position),
Push in release tool into
release hole, remove lever
Insert key and rotate
45° (from shed
position), slide lever
on.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Interchangeable Core Lever
Remove cylinder and
tailpiece, (see page 3)
Use flat blade screwdriver
to pull back lever catch,
remove lever
Slide lever over
lever catch
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Lever Removal and Installation
LEVER CATCH
(Move in direction of arrow)
LEVER
ROSE
RELEASE
TOOL
RELEASE
TOOL
RELEASE
TOOL
C
A
B
AInstall Latchbolt 12
BInstall Lockbody 3
CInstall Inside Trim
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Tailpiece
Other product brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are mentioned for reference only.
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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 & drilling door.
Drill door
A. 2-1/8” (54mm) hole thru door. Cut ANSI tab notches
as shown on template (except CL3550 and CL3570).
B. 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).
C. Drill two (2) 11/32” (8mm) Dia. holes through door
for all functions.
Caution:
To avoid splintering wood doors, drill holes from both sides.
Door & Frame Preparation
C. Insert core into lever
and return key to its
original horizontal
position locking
core in place.
See Figure 3.
D. Withdraw key.
Test lockset for
correct function
with operating
key.
E. Control key has no
further use in lockset installation and must be safeguarded
for return to Security personnel when installation is
complete.
A. Insert key marked
CONTROL and turn
clockwise approximately
15 degrees. See Figure 4.
B. Pull core and tailpiece
completely out of lever.
Cylinder Installation
Make sure lock is unlocked.
A. Make sure cylinder tailpiece is aligned in same direction as
cylinder bible. Slide cylinder all the way into lever.
•For 6-pin cylinder: Fold retainer at hinge and press fit
retainer halves together as shown.
•For 7-pin cylinder: Break retainer at hinge and discard
spacer section. Also remove black cylinder spacer from
inside of chassis rollback for clearance.
7/8" 11/16"
Standard Cylinder Tailpieces
6 PIN 7 PIN
ACTUAL
SIZE
SHOWN
A. Install Tailpiece
Tailpiece
Corbin Russwin
Core
Security Disc
B. Insert key marked
CONTROL and turn
clockwise approximately
15 degrees.
See Figure 2.
Schlage®Core
Tailpiece
Set for Primus
Tailpiece Set for
all except Primus
Corbin Russwin conversion kit for Schlage®
cylinders with CL3500 lockset.
1. Remove threaded collar and Schlage®tailpiece.
2. Install CL3500 tailpiece
with threaded collar.
(adjust collar for proper
end play of plug.)
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
To Install Interchangeable Core
(With lever already installed on lock)
To Remove Interchangeable Core
Install Standard Cylinder
Install Strike
For CL3580 & CL3581 Function Only.
Optional Installation
Install Strike

Tailpiece
Other product brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are mentioned for reference only.
(2)
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 & drilling door.
Drill door
A. 2-1/8” (54mm) hole thru door. Cut ANSI tab notches
as shown on template (except CL3550 and CL3570).
B. 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).
C. Drill two (2) 11/32” (8mm) Dia. holes through door
for all functions.
Caution:
To avoid splintering wood doors, drill holes from both sides.
Door & Frame Preparation
C. Insert core into lever
and return key to its
original horizontal
position locking
core in place.
See Figure 3.
D. Withdraw key.
Test lockset for
correct function
with operating
key.
E. Control key has no
further use in lockset installation and must be safeguarded
for return to Security personnel when installation is
complete.
A. Insert key marked
CONTROL and turn
clockwise approximately
15 degrees. See Figure 4.
B. Pull core and tailpiece
completely out of lever.
Cylinder Installation
Make sure lock is unlocked.
A. Make sure cylinder tailpiece is aligned in same direction as
cylinder bible. Slide cylinder all the way into lever.
•For 6-pin cylinder: Fold retainer at hinge and press fit
retainer halves together as shown.
•For 7-pin cylinder: Break retainer at hinge and discard
spacer section. Also remove black cylinder spacer from
inside of chassis rollback for clearance.
7/8" 11/16"
Standard Cylinder Tailpieces
6 PIN 7 PIN
ACTUAL
SIZE
SHOWN
A. Install Tailpiece
Tailpiece
Corbin Russwin
Core
Security Disc
B. Insert key marked
CONTROL and turn
clockwise approximately
15 degrees.
See Figure 2.
Schlage®Core
Tailpiece
Set for Primus
Tailpiece Set for
all except Primus
Corbin Russwin conversion kit for Schlage®
cylinders with CL3500 lockset.
1. Remove threaded collar and Schlage®tailpiece.
2. Install CL3500 tailpiece
with threaded collar.
(adjust collar for proper
end play of plug.)
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
To Install Interchangeable Core
(With lever already installed on lock)
To Remove Interchangeable Core
Install Standard Cylinder
Install Strike
For CL3580 & CL3581 Function Only.
Optional Installation
Install Strike

IMPORTANT: The accuracy of the door preparation is critical for the proper functioning and security of this lever
handle lock. Misalignment can cause premature wear and a lessening of security.
(4)
Attention Installer
Please read these instructions carefully to prevent
missing important steps.
Please note: Improper installation may result in
damage to the lock and void the factory warranty.
Installation Instructions
Grade I Key-In-Lever
Cylindrical Lockset
CL3500 Series
(1)
TEST OPERATION: Rotate levers to see that latchbolt moves freely.
DO NOT FORCE.
If lockset does not operate properly, remove lockset from door and check
door preparation.
FM 237 10/05 617417570
In U.S.: Corbin Russwin, Inc.
225 Episcopal Road
Berlin, CT 06037-4004
www.corbinrusswin.com
Technical Product Support:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
In Canada: Yale-Corbin Canada LTD.,
6940 Edwards Boulevard,
Mississauga, ONT L5T 2W2
www.yalecorbin.on.ca
LEVER STILE REMOVAL INSTALL
Push / Turn 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
Push release tool
into release hole,
remove lever
Slide lever over
lever catch
pull on lever.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Cylinder Lever Rotate key 45° clockwise
(from shed position),
Push in release tool into
release hole, remove lever
Insert key and rotate
45° (from shed
position), slide lever
on.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Interchangeable Core Lever
Remove cylinder and
tailpiece, (see page 3)
Use flat blade screwdriver
to pull back lever catch,
remove lever
Slide lever over
lever catch
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Lever Removal and Installation
LEVER CATCH
(Move in direction of arrow)
LEVER
ROSE
RELEASE
TOOL
RELEASE
TOOL
RELEASE
TOOL
C
A
B
AInstall Latchbolt 12
BInstall Lockbody 3
CInstall Inside Trim
456
BHMA
CERTIFIED