980S Non-Fire Rated Mullion Installation Instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 980S AND 12-980 STEEL MULLIONS

FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT SARGENT AT 800-727-5477 or www.sargentlock.com

Tools Required:

  • · Measuring Tape
  • · Pencil
  • · Drill & Tap Sizes: #7 drill and 1/4"-20 tap
  • · Concrete Drill: 3/8" diameter
  • · Center Punch
  • · Hammer
  • · #2 & #3 Phillips Screw Drivers
  • · 5/32" Allen Wrench
  • 1. Close and block doors against frame stops. Check gap between door leaves and door to frame and correct if necessary.
  • 2. Locate the center of the opening on the floor. Using the bottom retainer mark the positions for the two drop-in fasteners.
    • a. The bottom of the door should come to rest against the surface of the mullion.
    • b. Modify threshold as required.
  • 3. Drill holes with 3/8" diameter cement bit to a minimum depth of 2-1/2".
  • 4. Fasten bottom retainer to floor.
  • 5. Locate the center of the opening on the top of the frame. Using the top retainer mark the positions for the four fasteners.
    • a. The door should evenly rest against both the frame stop and the mullion.
    • b. If a top retainer mounting kit is used, modify weatherstripping as required.
  • 6. Drill and tap each location for 1/4"-20 fasteners.
  • 7. Measure "Dim X" as shown. Remove material from the bottom of the mullion per the formula: length of mullion ="dim X" minus 3/4". Note - This leaves approximately 1/8" clearance between the mullion and the top retainer when mounted.
  • 8. Place mullion onto bottom retainer and place top retainer on top of mullion. Pivot into opening and secure top retainer with provided fasteners.
  • 9. Tighten set screws in both top and bottom retainers.
  • 10. Install exit devices according to the manufacturer's Instructions.