Arrow QL MLX Series Cylindrical Lever Locks Installation Instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEVER LOCKSET

Door Preparation

DOOR PREPARATION:

  • 1. Fold and apply template to high edge of door at desired height from floor.
  • 2. Mark hole centers on door and door edge.
  • 3. Drill 5/16" thru-post holes first, then drill 2-1/8" hole.

INSTALL LATCH:

  • 1. Drill 1" diameter hole for latch. Mortise for latch front. (Insert latch and fasten with two screws). NOTE: it is important that both 1" and 2-1/8" holes are on the same
  • For proper alignment of lock chassis and lever, cut out two notches from each side of 21-/8 " hole for bent tabs on both mounting plates.

HOLLOW METAL DOORS:

Must have horizontal and vertical lock and latch case support provided by door manufacturer.

In the 2-18" hole exists, use optional Installation Tool to insure accurate locating and drilling of 5/16" thru-post holes. Drill from both sides of door. 2. For best results, align and clamp the tool to door before drilling.

  • 1. Align strike with latch.
  • 2. Trace strike outline on door jamb.
  • 3. Mortise jamb and install strike.

DOOR THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT

Locks are factory pre-set with for 1-3/4" thick door. Locks can be adjusted for 1-3/8" to 1-7/8" door thickness.

  • . Before installation, use door thickness gauge on template of latch retractor should align with mark on gauge for appropriate door thickness
  • If chassis is not on center, remove outside lever rose and screw chassis in or out of outside mounting plate to align with mark,
  • TO REMOVE OUTSIDE LEVER WITH CONVENTIONAL CYLINDER:
  • 1. Turn Key in cylinder 45° in either direction. 2, Depress outside lever catch with Push Pin through small hole in lever and pull lever off tube.

IC CORE CYLINDER:

  • With IC Core removed, use screwdriver inside lever to depress lever latch.
  • 2. Pull off lever.

INSTALLING LOCK

  • 1. Remove inside lever. Depress the lever catch with the Push pin through the small hole in the lever and pull lever off tube.
  • 2, Remove the inside rose assembly.

INSTALL LOCK:

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  • 1. Align outside rose so rose posts enter thru-post holes in door,
  • 2. Push lock through 2-1/8" hole from the outside so that

INSTALL INSIDETRIM:

  • Place inside rose assembly and assmble using 10-32 screws
  • 2 Snap the rose cover over the inside rose assembly
  • 3. Attach inside lever

INSTALL INSIDE LEVER:

  • 1. Press lever on lock tube, slighlly wiggle and push until lever engages lever catch and connector prongs,
  • 2. Test lever to be sure it is on securely.

  • retractor engages latch tail.
  • 3, Prongs must engage inside lock housing, (See Figure 9) Check from inside of door to see if latch is properly engaged.

Conventional Cylinder CHANGE / REPLACE CYLINDER IC Cor Cylinder

Removal (All Functions)

  • 1, Remove key from cylinder and pull plastic cylinder retainer from lever, then remove cylinder. Installation
  • 1.Tailpiece must be in vertical position in cylinder.
  • 2, Insert cylinder in lever.
  • 3, Press plastic cylinder retainer into lever until flush with base of lever,

Removal (All Functions) 1, Insert control key and turn clockwise, then pull Correct orientation of on key to remove core, spacer for conversion of

With Conventional Cylinders REINSTALLING OUTSIDE LEVER With IC Core Cylinder

  • 1. Turn key in cylinder 45° in either direction. 2. Slide lever on tube until it stops at
  • lever catch. 3. Slightly wiggle and push until the level
  • engages lever catch and connector

1. Turn key in cylinder 45 ° in either

7 pin tailpiece for use

with 6 pin IC Core.

  • 2, Slide lever on tube until it stops at lever catch.
  • 3. Slightly wiggle and push until the lever engages lever catch and connecto

Classroom Function IC Core Cylinder

Classroom Function Conventional Cylinder 1, Insert screwdriver into key carn slot and rotate fully in a clockwise direction,

  • 2, Insert key into cylinder and rotate approximately 45° in a counter-clockwise direction before sliding lever with cylinder on tube,
  • Slide lever on tube, slightly wiggle and push until lever engages with lever catch and connector.
  • Rotate back in a clockwise direction and remove key from cylinder. Lock should remain in passage mode. To lock the lock; insert key into cylinder and rotate 360 ' in a counter-clockwise direction then remove the key. Lock should remain in lock mode,
  • 5. Check lock for proper operation before closing door,
  • Note: For bench testing or re-assembly, mounting post must be held in vertical position
  • 1, Insert screwdriver into kiey cam slot and rotate fully in a clockwise direction, 2. Using control key, insert IC Core and lock in lever,
  • 3. Check lock for proper operation before closing door.