Major Manufacturing HIT-45 Guide

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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
HIT-45
MORTISE LOCK
INSTALLATION
WHEN USING POWER TOOLS
ALWAYS WEAR
EYE AND EAR PROTECTION!!
Copyright 2008—Major Manufacturing

Use the HIT-45
clamp system to
route faceplate
openings in
wood doors.

PREPAIRE YOUR HIT-45 CLAMP
Using your left hand (if you are right handed)
squeeze together the spring loaded jaws of
the HIT-45 clamp to release the spring
pressure.
Loosen the black plastic knob until you can ro-
tate the vise block 180 degrees, this will allow it
to rotate freely. Repeat this procedure with the
other end of the clamp.
The clamp heads will now spin left to right.
This will allow the clamp to align to the door
bevel.
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Attach the bevel blocks both top and bottom
on the inside of the HIT-45 clamp with the
supplied 10-32 x 1/2” flat head socket
screws. These blocks pick up the door bevel.
THE BLOCKS MUST BE REMOVED WHEN
DRILLING THE LOCK FUNCTION HOLES
LATER OR IF USING THIS CLAMP ON
ALUMUNUM DOORS! FAILURE TO
REMOVE THEM WILL CAUSE THE LOCK
BACKSET TO BE MIS-DRILLED.
Install the HIT-45AR5 template using the
supplied 10-32 x 1/2” long flat head socket
screws. Using a 5/8” router template guide
and a 1/2” router bit, this template will route a
1-1/4” wide x 8” tall faceplate.
Thread the pointer in the center hole of the
five tapped holes as shown.
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SET UP YOUR ROUTER
Set up your router by installing a 5/8” outside
diameter template guide and a 1/2” diameter router bit.
Start by extending the router bit 1-1/16” past the base
plate and test. This will be very close to the proper
depth. It is best to test on a scrap wood block prior to
installation. By measuring the distance from the router
base to the end of the router bit, this set up can now be
duplicated at any time.
To center the template we must find the center of
the lock mortise. Using a combination square,
make a pencil line at the top and bottom of the
mortise as shown.
Pencil mark at top of lock mortise, mark the bottom
the same way.
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Measure the distance between the top and
bottom of the mortise and divide by two.
Make a mark at this point, this will be the
center of the mortise pocket and the center of
the mortise faceplate.
Hold the HIT-45 to the door with the locating
pointer pointing to the center line, allow the
bevel blocks to conform the door bevel and
tighten clamps. Double check the pointer is
located to center and remove the pointer.
Failure to remove the pointer will
result in it being struck by the router bit.
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ROUTE THE OPENING
With the router bit adjusted to the proper depth
and the HIT-45 clamp and template properly
located, place the router in the template guide
with the bit extending into the mortise pocket.
Using both hands for control, turn on the router
and route the opening in a clockwise direction.
When completed, let the router come to a
complete stop before removing it from the
template. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO YOUR TEMPLATE, THE DOOR
OR INJURY TO YOURSELF. Check the work
area and make a clean up pass if needed.
When completed, remove the clamp from the
door and square the corners with a chisel.
Shown is the use of a corner squaring chisel.
Use a standard chisel to finish removing the
round corners and final cleanup.
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Finished faceplate ready for the mortise lock
installation.
That’s all there is to it!
If using your HIT-45 clamp for drilling the
function holes, don’t forget to
remove the bevel blocks and turn the clamp
blocks back to the locked
position.
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information or router recommendations, template
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Using the
HIT-45 clamping
system to
install mortise
locks.
The HIT-45 modular clamping system utilizes a unique design that is both
self aligning and self centering on all types of doors. The HIT-45 uses two
internal locating studs that always assures that the backset is located from
the center of the door edge regardless of the door type of the door edge
encountered (flat, beveled or radius door edge). With the appropriate
templates installed, the HIT-45 can be used to route lock openings in
aluminum frames or install mortise locks on wood and hollow metal doors.
To setup your job simply attach the appropriate templates to the HIT-45
modular clamp and tighten the assembly to the door. Remember,
clamping pressure is always positive and therefore moderate clamping
torque applied to the clamping knobs is all that is needed.

This is the HIT-45 clamp that will be used to install a
mortise lock. It can be used to install a variety of
hardware using interchangeable templates.
There is a backset stud located in the center of the top
and bottom clamp. It will set the correct backset
calculated from the center of the door regardless of door
bevel.
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE USED THIS CLAMP TO ROUTE
THE FACEPLATE—BE SURE TO REMOVE THE
BEVEL BLOCKS, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT
IN A MIS-DRILLED DOOR.
When attaching the mortise lock template to the clamp,
be sure the center hole of the template is fastened to the
center hole of the clamp.
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Shown is the HIT-45ML1 alignment fixture. This is used
to align the function holes used by the mortise lock to
the correct location in the mortise pocket. It will work
with any of our mortise lock templates that use a
1-1/4” wide by a 8” tall faceplate.
One half of the template will screw to the face of
the HIT-45 clamp as shown. Be sure to use the
shorter ( 1/2” long ) of the screws supplied.
The second half of the
template will attach to the
faceplate area. Use a self
centering drill to locate the
screw holes required by
the mortise lock. This will
help with alignment and
prevent binds when the
lock is installed. Use the
factory supplied screws to
attach to the door.
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To attach the clamp, just slide over the post and tighten
to the door.
Working from one side of
the door, drill all holes that
are required for the lock
function you are using. Drill
holes that go through the
door only half way. The
back of this manual will
identify hole locations and
sizes. All large holes will be
piloted with a 1/4” drill bit
and enlarged with a hole
saw once the clamp is
removed.
This clamp can be used with one or two
templates. If using only one template prep
one side of the door and with the clamp
still in position, remove the template and
install on the other side.
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Once all holes and pilot
holes have been drilled,
enlarge per the mortise
lock specifications. In this
example the spindle hole is
being enlarged from the
1/4” pilot hole to the re-
quired 1-1/8” size. Drill all
other holes in the same
manner.
Remove HIT-45ML1 guide from the faceplate
pocket.
Completed installation, install mortise lock
per factory instructions.
That’s all there is to it!!
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ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
ALARM LOCK MORTISE LOCK
HIT-45AL1 TEMPLATE GUIDE
FOR USE WITH ALARM LOCK DL3500 MORTISE LOCK
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS:
(A) FOR THRU BOLT HOLES.
Drill half way from both sides of door. Template hole size: 3/8”
Total of six holes to be drilled.
(B1) FOR WIRE HARNESS - NON FIRE RATED DOOR
(B2) FOR WIRE HARNESS - FIRE RATED DOOR
Drill half way from both sides of door. Template hole size: 1/4”.
Enlarge hole to 3/4” with a hole saw after all holes are drilled and
HIT-45 has been removed from door.
(C) FOR MORTISE CYLINDER HOLE. DRILL ONLY ON
OUTSIDE OF DOOR.
Drill to mortise pocket only. Template hole size: 1/4”. Enlarge
hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw after all holes are drilled and HIT-45
has been removed from door.
(D) TURNPIECE HOLE DB MODEL ONLY.
Drill only on inside of door to mortise pocket only.
Template hole size: 1/2”.
(E) FOR LEVER SPINDLE HOLE
Drill to mortise pocket from both sides of door.
Template hole size: 1/4”.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw after all holes are drilled and
The HIT-45 has been removed from door.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
IMPORTANT: If using HIT-45 Clamp for faceplate routing you must remove
bevel blocks prior to drilling function holes. Failure to do so will result in
incorrect backset.

ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
ARROW MORTISE LOCK
HIT-45AW3 TEMPLATE GUIDE
FOR ARROW AM & BM SERIES MORTISE LOCKS WITH THRU-BOLTED ESCUTCHEON, WROUGHT AND
ROSE TRIM, USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH FACTORY PAPER TEMPLATE AND DIRECTIONS.
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS:
(A) FOR ESCUTCHEON TRIM.
Drill only if using H escutcheon trim.
Template hole size: 3/8”, drill half way from both sides of door.
(B) FOR MORTISE CYLINDER
Drill only on side of door with a mortise cylinder.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw.
(C) FOR THUMB TURN
Drill only on side of door with a thumb turn.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 5/8” for rose trim or to 13/16” for escutcheon trim.
Hole “C” is also used on outside door if installing 02 privacy function.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 5/8” with a hole saw.
(D) FOR KNOB OR LEVER THRU-BOLT HOLES
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 3/8”, drill only to mortise pocket.
(E) FOR KNOB OR LEVER SPINDLE HOLE
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 7/8” with a hole saw.
(F) FOR SURFACE APPLIED WROUGHT TRIM.
Match trim to drill guide. Drill only if using wrought trim.
Drill template size is 1/16”. Redrill to proper diameter for wood or
Steel door. In wood door drill only to the length of screw used.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
IMPORTANT: If using HIT-45 Clamp for faceplate routing you must remove
bevel blocks prior to drilling function holes. Failure to do so will result in
incorrect backset.

ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
BEST MORTISE LOCK
HIT-45BE7 TEMPLATE GUIDE
FOR USE WITH BEST 30H MORTISE LOCKS
WITH “M” AND “N” STYLE FORGED TRIM
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS:
1) FOR MORTISE CYLINDER
Drill only using the side of the door that has a mortise cylinder.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw.
(2) FOR THUMB TURN OR EMERCENCY ENTRANCE
Drill only on side of door with a thumb turn or emergency entrance.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1/2” with a twist drill.
(4) FOR KNOB OR LEVER SPINDLE
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 7/8” with a hole saw.
(5) FOR THRU-BOLT HOLES
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 13/8”, drill to mortise pocket.
(6) FOR FORGED ESCUTCHEON TRIM
Drill only if using escutcheon trim.
Template hole size: Top hole 5/32”, bottom hole 1/4”. Drill
half way from both sides of door. Enlarge both holes to
9/16” with a hole saw,
(7) FOR “J” SERIES WROUGHT TRIM
Drill only if using “J” wrought trim.
Template hole size: 5/32”, drill half way from both sides of door.
Enlarge hole to 3/8” with a twist drill.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
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NOTE: THE NUMBERS ON THIS TEMPLATE CORRESPONDS TO BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS (formerly
Best Lock Corporation) HOLE PATTERN CHART FOR 30H MORTISE LOCKS. TEMPLATE #HO4.

ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
BALDWIN MORTISE LOCK
HIT-45BH1 TEMPLATE GUIDE
FOR USE WITH TRIM AS INSTALLED WITH BALDWIN SUPPLIED PAPER TEMPLATE FORM #PK-1076B (6-93)
EXCLUDING MORTISE LOCK SERIES 8550, 8555 AND 8560. REFER TO BALDWIN SUPPLIED BLUE INSTALLATION TEMPLATE
GUIDE CHART FORM #PK-1076C (10-93) TO DERTERMINE HOLE PATTERN TO DRILL ON DOOR.
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS:
1) FOR ESCUTCHEON TRIM
Drill only if using escutcheon trim.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill half way from both sides of door.
Enlarge hole to 1/2” after all other holes are drilled and HIT-45 clamp
Has been removed from door.
(2) FOR MORTISE CYLINDER
Drill only on side of door that has a mortise cylinder.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw.
(3) FOR TURN-KNOB
Drill only on side of door with a turn knob.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 5/8” with a hole saw.
(4) FOR KNOB OR LEVER SPINDLE
Drill to mortise pocket from both sides of door.
Template hole size: 1/4”.
Enlarge to 3/4” with a hole saw.
(5) THUMB PIECE HOLE
Drill only on side of door with a thumb piece.
Template hole size: 1/4”.
Enlarge to 1” with a hole saw.
CONTINUTED……...
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NOTE: THIS TEMPLATE WIL DRILL HOLES AT FOUR DIFFERNET BACKSETS. BE SURE TO CHECK THE BACKSET OF
THE LOCK YOU ARE INSTALLING. WHEN CHANGING THE TEMPLATE FROM ONE SIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE OTHER BE
SURE TO USE SAME BACKSET AS USED ON THE OTHER SIDE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A MISDRILLED
DOOR. THE HOLES USED TO ATTACH BACKSETS 1-1/2” AND 2-1/2” ARE NOT ALL LOCATED IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON THE
TEMPLATE. THEY ARE OFFSET AND USE THE TWO BOTTOM HOLES OF THE HIT-45 CLAMP. ALL BACKSETS ARE
MARKED AND LINES CONNECT THE CORRECT HOLES TO USE.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
IMPORTANT: If using HIT-45 Clamp for faceplate routing you must remove
bevel blocks prior to drilling function holes. Failure to do so will result in
incorrect backset.

ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
HIT-45BH1 TEMPLATE GUIDE (cont’d.)
6) TOP PULL THROUGH-BOLT, ESCUTCHEON TRIM HOLE OR
THUMB PIECE COUNTER BORE.
Template hole size: 1/4”.
For top pull through bolt; enlarge to 5/16” ONLY AFTER DRILLING
COUNTER BORE ON OUTSIDE OF DOOR, IF USING THUMB
PIECE EQUIPPED TRIM.
Drill counter bore with a 1” hole saw to a depth of 5/16”, connect lines
to the 1” thumb piece hole above and chisel area out to allow
clearance for the thumb piece assembly.
For escutcheon trim, enlarge to 1/2” with a twist drill.
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS:
(7 TO 13) THROUGH-BOLT HOLES FOR PULLS. Determine center-
To center distance by using blue trim chart supplied by Baldwin; or
By measuring the distance on the actual lock.
Template hole size: 9/64” drill, drill halfway from both sides of the
Door. Enlarge hole to 5/16” with the use of a twist drill. Center-to-
Center dimensions for holes as follows:
(7) 5-1/2” Center to center.
(8) 5-3/4” Center to center.
(9) 6” Center to center.
(10) 6-1/2” Center to center.
(11) 7” Center to center.
(12) 8” Center to center.
(13) 10” Center to center.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
www.majormfg.com
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
IMPORTANT: If using HIT-45 Clamp for faceplate routing you must remove
bevel blocks prior to drilling function holes. Failure to do so will result in
Incorrect backset.

ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
CORBIN/RUSSWIN MORTISE LOCK
HIT-45CR1 TEMPLATE GUIDE
FOR ML220 SERIES MORTISE LOCKS WITH ROSETTE TRIM
OR “M” SERIES ESCUTCHEON TRIM. THIS TEMPLATE TO BE USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH FACTORYPAPER TEMPLATE AND DIRECTIONS.
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS:
(A) FOR ESCTECEON THRU BOLTS
Drill only using “M” series escutcheon trim.
Template hole size: 3/16”.
(B) FOR MORTISE CYLINDER
Drill only on side of door that has cylinder
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw.
(C) FOR THUMB TURN MOUNTING HOLES
Drill only on side of door with turn thumb.
Template hole size: 1/16”, drill only to mortise pocket.
(D) FOR THUMB TURN OR LOCK INDICATOR
Drill only on side of door with thumb turn or lock indicator.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
(E) FOR THRU BOLT HOLES
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 5/16”, drill only to mortise pocket.
(F) FOR KNOB OR LEVER SPINDLE HOLE
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 3/4” with a hole saw.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
IMPORTANT: If using HIT-45 Clamp for faceplate routing you must remove bevel blocks
prior to drilling function holes. Failure to do so will result in incorrect backset.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
www.majormfg.com

ANUFACTURING, INC. [phone] FAX [phone]
FALCON MORTISE LOCK
HIT-45FL4 TEMPLATE GUIDE
FOR MORTISE LOCKS WITH LM, MM OR SM TRIM USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH FACTORY PAPER TEMPLATE AND DIRECTIONS
USE MARKED HOLES AS FOLLOWS
(A) FOR ESCUTCHEON TRIM
Drill only for cast/forged escutcheon trim.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill half way from both sides of the
door.
Enlarge hole to 19/32” with a hole saw.
(B) FOR MORTISE CYLINDER
Drill only on the side of the door that has cylinder.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/4” with a hole saw.
(C) FOR THUMB TURN OR LOCK INDICATOR
Drill only on side of door with thumb turn or lock indicator.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1/2”.
(D) FOR THRU BOLT HOLES
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 3/8”. Drill only to mortise pocket.
(E) FOR KNOB OR LEVER SPINDLE HOLE
Drill only on side of door with a knob or lever.
Template hole size: 1/4”, drill only to mortise pocket.
Enlarge hole to 1-1/8” with a hole saw.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
www.majormfg.com
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN USING POWER TOOLS!
IMPORTANT: If using HIT-45 Clamp for faceplate routing you must remove
bevel blocks prior to drilling function holes. Failure to do so will result in
Incorrect backset.