Precision PLS-24 Pro Concealed Magnetic Catch Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- PRECISION
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Top of door installation example:
Step 1
Measure approx. 2″ in from edge of door and mark position. (fig 1)
Transfer the mark onto the jamb. (fig 1)
Continue (both) mark points across top of door and underside of jamb towards
door stop strip. (fig 2)
Locate the centre point of the door along the mark and drill a 1/8″ pilot
hole. (fig 2)
Locate the centre point of the jamb along the mark, then offset that centre
position by approx. 1/8″- 3/8″ (towards the door stop strip) and mark the new
offset position. (fig 2)
Drill a 1/8″ pilot hole into the jamb in the new offset position as marked.
Use the pilot holes as a guide to drill 2 x 15/16″ diameter holes into door
and jamb (to a depth of approx. 3/8″) to accept magnet assemblies. (fig 2)
(15/16″ spade bit or Precision FB-23 forstner bit required).
Step 2
Place the 1st magnet assembly into the hole in the door and screw into
position (#2 phillips head screw driver required).
Place the 2nd magnet assembly into the hole in the jamb and screw into
position.
Test operation of catch to make sure the door magnet is attracted to (not
repelled away from) the jamb magnet.
Step 3
If a stronger hold of the catch is required (e.g large/heavy door or door in
drafty location), remove the 1st magnet assembly from top of door and insert
the power adjustment packers (supplied) as required into the bottom of the
housing cup (underneath magnet) therefore decreasing the gap between magnets
(a gap less than 1/32″ is not recommended). (fig 3)
Step 4
Once the desired level holding strength has been achieved, fit the (self-
adhesive) s/steel cover plates to the surface of the magnets (especially the
visible
magnet/s)- to protect magnets from corrosion and to conceal the magnet and
screwhead from view, for a more seamless and aesthetically pleasing finish.
(fig 3)
Step 5
Fit the plastic door buffer into the door stop strip (or into door) to reduce
impact noise and bounce of door against jamb when shutting. (fig 3)
Both door buffers (supplied) will be required for single door application –
fitted to top and bottom of the vertical door stop strip.
Note: to further reduce impact noise and bouncing effect when shutting
door (especially when fitting the PLS24PRO to a double door set), also fit the
Poron Xrd foam pad (supplied) to the door stop strip.
(see the Poron info card inside the PLS24PRO package for fitting details).