How to Install a Magnetic Door Lock

Install a magnetic door lock for added security

If you want to limit and control who comes and goes into your office or place of business, you may want to install magnetic locks on your doors. This type of locking system uses an electromagnet attached to the door frame and an armature plate attached to the door. An electrical current passes through the electromagnets and holds the armature plate, and therefore the door, tightly closed. Only those with access cards can go through the door.

Things You'll Need

• Marking pen
• Electric drill
• Screws
• Hammer

Instructions

1. Place the bracket section of the lock on the top of the door frame in the position you want to install it. Insert a marking pen into the mounting holes to mark the location of all the holes.

2. Use an electric drill to drill only the holes for the electric wiring. Place the drill bit on top of your pen marks and drill in about 1/2 inch.

3. Attach the electric unit, mounting plate, and emlock to the door frame. Position each piece on the door frame and the insert screws in the mounting holes. Insert the screws with an electric drill.

4. Attach the lock to the door. Insert the screws into the holes of the door lock. Drill the screws through the lock and into the door.

5. Insert security plugs on the ends of the screw holes. Position each plug in the end of the hole and push the plug in with your thumb. Tap on each plug lightly with a hammer to secure tightly.

6. Remove the screws holding the front plate on the lock case and take off the front plate. Take out the PC module. Attach one end of the electrical wire to the inside of the lock case. Attach the other end of the wire to the PC module.

7. Place the PC module back into the lock case. Tuck it into its position in the lock case. Put the front plate back on the lock case. Put the screws back in the front plate and tighten the screws.

Tips & Warnings

• If you install a magnetic door lock, make sure the locks can be released during an emergency.

References

• Security Door Controls: Magnetic Lock Installation Video
• Kintronices: Electric Locks for Door Access Entry Control Systems