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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EH SERIES

ELECTRICAL ELECTROMAGNETIC DOOR HOLDER
This product is a high quality electromagnetic holding device intended for use in fire door
applications, but can be used for other magnetic applications.
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
PERFORMANCE DATA SURFACE MOUNTING
MODEL VOLTAGE DC / mA AC / mA TERMINALS Lb. Kg.
12 V 40 38 C&L 30 13.6
1224
24 V 40 36 C&H 30 13.6
24 V 20 19 C&L 40 18.1
24120
120 V - 20 C&H 35 15.8
24 V 20 19 C&L 20 9.0
24220
220 V - 15 C&H 22 9.8

HIGH HOLDING FORCE / SPECIAL APPLICATIONS:

MODEL VOLTAGE DC / mA AC / mA TERMINALS Lb. Kg. GENERAL MOUNTING

1224 24 V 85 81 C&L 75 34.0
24120 120 V - 100 C&L 110 49.8
To obtain performance values in table above, apply high
listed voltage to low voltage terminals (C & L).

NOTE: This configuration can only be applied to Models

1224 & 24120.

C -COMMON
L – LOW VOLTAGE
H – HIGH VOLTAGE
WALL

#6-32 SCREW & EXAMPLE:

SEM PLATE 5" OVERALL DISTANCE
USE EHR2 (2" EXTENSION) 5"
[127mm]
LOW VOLTAGE
C L H 90o
DOOR
EXTENSION:
TO CALCULATE EXTENSION LENGTH;
HIGH VOLTAGE SUBTRACT 3" (117mm) FROM WALL TO
DOOR AT DESIRED ANGLE.
POWER INPUT TO NEXT UNIT
EHRA4

EHR1
MIS-ALIGNMENT
8"
[203mm]

Any suggestions or comments to this instruction or

product are welcome. Please contact us through
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 GENERAL DIMENSIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DOOR MAGNET CATCH PLATE MOUNTING

4-5/8” 3-5/16”

WRONG
[117.5mm] [84.1mm]

RIGHT
2-3/4” 15/16” 1-1/16”
[70mm] [24mm] [27mm]
STEP 1: STEP 2:
With door magnet securely Attach swivel portion to magnet,
CATCH PLATE ASSEMBLY fastened, aligned and energized, being careful to center the catch
proceed with swivel base plate over the magnet.
assembly.

1-3/4”
[ 44.5mm] NOTE: If door extensions are
required, install before step 2.

2-1/8”
[54mm] STEP 3:
LL
With catch plate assembly WA

SURFACE MOUNT BACK BOX attached magnetically to door

magnet, peel adhesive backing
off mounting template and slide
over catch plate, making sure
adhesive side faces door.
4-5/8” 2-3/8”
[117.5mm] [60mm]
3-5/16”
[84mm]

WALL
1-3/4”
[44.5mm]
1-1/2”
[38.1mm] STEP 4:
2-3/4” Gently close door and with one
[70mm]
hand adjust base of catch plate
DOOR
WALL

to lie flat against the door.

EXTENSION RODS

EHR1 EHR15 EHR2

1” 1-1/2” 2”
[38.1mm]
STEP 5:
[25.4mm] [50.8mm]

EHR3 EHRA4 While keeping slight pressure on

door, slide mounting template
3”
over catch plate to door surface
and apply pressure to template
DOOR
WALL

[76.2mm]
4”
[101.6mm]
in a few spots.
PART NUMBER + A = CHROME // PART NUMBER + C = BRASS

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 DOOR

STEP 6: STEP 8C:

Opening door will reveal UN
TING TEMP If mounting catch plate assembly directly to door, drill
mounting template. Apply 1/8”dia. pilot hole approximately 1 to 1-1/2” deep,

MO

LA
TE
final pressure to insure being careful not to go through door.

NS
template does not fall off

IO
EA T
while assembly takes place.

R
D I N TRUC
S STEP 9:
For either style of mounting (thru door/direct) remove
ONLY alignment template, then place swivel in center.
Align holes, then insert screws and tighten assembly
fully. Lastly, remove mounting template.

STEP 7: OR
DO
Insert alignment template into
center of mounting template.

DOOR
Use tab to rotate to fine
adjustment. While holding
alignment template with one
hand, remove adhesive
backing of tab, then push flat
against door.

DOOR
STEP 8 A:
If not using door assembly OR
1/8”
DO
drill fixture, center punch CATCH PLATE EXTENSION ROD
points indicated on 5/16” ASSEMBLY:
alignment template for either
horizontal or vertical
mounting. For best results,
drill 1/8” pilot holes first, then
follow with 5/16” dia drill.

STEP 8 B:
If using door assembly drill fixture,
alignment template is not required.
Locate drill bushing end into mounting
template, holding firmly flat against door,
then tighten slightly. Make sure fixture is
flat against edge of door, tighten fully and
drill through using 5/16” dia. drill.

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