Paxton APN-1181-US PaxLock Pro – Mortise Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Paxton
Table of Contents
Paxton APN-1181-US PaxLock Pro – Mortise
Overview
When installing a PaxLock Pro – Mortise, it is important to ensure the environment the PaxLock Pro – Mortise is to be installed in is fit for purpose. This application note covers the preparation that should be carried out before, during and after installation to ensure the longevity of the product as well as correct installation. This application note also covers a few common problems which may impact the performance and quality of the PaxLock Pro – Mortise.
Checks to make prior to installation
When preparing a new door, follow this drilling template: www.Paxton.Info/6464. For the 901-053-US PaxLock Pro – Latchbolt Mortise lock, follow the instructions and drill holes.
- Outside: A, B, E,
- Inside: A, E
For the 901-054-US PaxLock Pro – Deadbolt Mortise lock, follow the instructions and drill holes.
- Outside: A, B, E
- Inside: A, C, E, F
Note: The F markings are to hold the rose of the thumbturn in place. These are not very deep and can be done when the thumb turn is being installed. Before installing the PaxLock Pro – Mortise onto the door, it is important to check that the door, frame and any relevant door furniture are in good working order. This is important to ensure both the longevity and the smooth operation of the product once installed.
Door usage
The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is recommended for use on doors being operated up to 75 times per day. For usage above this number we would recommend a Paxton hard wired solution.
Through door holes
The PaxLock Pro – Mortise has been designed to work with the Yale 8800 series lockset as shown in Figure 1. The through door holes must be 5/16″ diameter and the central follower must have at least 15/16″ clearance around it.
Lock case
The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is compatible with the PaxLock Pro – Latchbolt
Mortise lock or the PaxLock Pro – Deadbolt Mortise lock, both of which are
available from Paxton.
Sales Codes:
901-053-US PaxLock Pro – Latchbolt Mortise lock
901-054-US PaxLock Pro – Deadbolt Mortise lock
The lockset must be both horizontally and vertically aligned to the door as
shown in Figure 2.
Fire doors
The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is certified to UL10C 3 hour fire test. All door furniture used in the installation must have equivalent fire certification in order to comply. This includes the use of interdens as recommended by the lockset manufacturer.
Door Frame
It is best practice to ensure there is a gap of 1/8″ from the door edge to the frame. This is to ensure that if a deadbolt is present on the lock case, it can function correctly. The door strike plate should also be 5/8″ to avoid clashing with the PaxLock Pro – Mortise when the door is closed.
Floor
The distance between the bottom of the door and the floor must be sufficient to allow the door to freely open and close without rubbing on the floor.
Door Closer
If a door closer is being used it must be adjusted to ensure the door closes without slamming but does not require excessive force to open.
Door Stop
The use of a door stop is advised on doors that can hit an adjacent wall when fully opened. This will prevent damage being caused to the PaxLock Pro – Mortise.
Acoustic and draft seals
Should a door have either an acoustic or draft seal around the outer edge, it
is important that the door can still easily close without putting undue stress
on the latch and strike plate. If this is not the case, the strike plate may
need adjusting.
Metal doors
The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is suitable for installation onto metal doors
providing both the width and lockset are within the specifications outlined on
the PaxLock Pro – Mortise datasheet. To ensure correct operation, the
following must be checked.
If using in online mode, the bridge may have to be positioned well within the 50ft range as a metal door will reduce the range of the bridge. To ensure reliable operation, standalone mode may be more appropriate.
Ordering the right equipment
Once you are happy the site is suitable for the PaxLock Pro – Mortise, you
will need to ensure you have the right information to order the correct
products. There are 4 sales codes to chose from for PaxLock Pro – Mortise.
You’ll need to know if you prefer the Galaxy or Eclipse handle as well as if
you would like the black or white fascia.
Door Widths
Notes will need to be taken on the door thicknesses across a potential site, this information will be required when ordering the PaxLock Pro – Mortise.
- Out of the box, the PaxLock Pro – Mortise will work with 1 ¹/₂” – 1 ³/₄” door widths.
- Before installing a PaxLock Pro – Mortise on a unit that is 1 ³/₈” – 1¹³/₃₂”, both the spindle and through door bolts will need to be cut down to the correct length as per the drilling template.
- For door widths of 1²⁹/₃₂” – 2 ¹/₈” or 2¹³/₆₄” – 2¹³/₃₂”, a separate Wide Door kit will need to be purchased.
During installation
The supplied template < www.Paxton.info/3586 > should be used to check that the holes in the door are in the right location and correctly sized for the PaxLock Pro – Mortise. To ensure the PaxLock Pro – Mortise is perpendicular to the door edge it is important to mark and drill the anti-rotation screw in the correct location, as indicated below. When passing the PaxLock – Mortise through the door to fit it, the unit must sit completely flush against the face of the door. If this is not the case, the holes in the door may need adjusting.
After terminating the power and data cables, it is important to tuck the cables behind the PCB in the center of the device, as indicated below.
Post-installation commissioning
Once the PaxLock Pro – Mortise has been installed, there are several checks that can be made to ensure the product has been installed correctly and is functioning correctly. When the PaxLock Pro – Mortise is first powered up it will remain in an unlocked state. This will give you the chance to check the following.
- Does the latch fully retract when depressing the handle?
- Does the door open smoothly without rubbing on the frame, latch or floor?
- When letting go of the handle, does the latch fully return to its natural position?
- Is it smooth and easy to open the door?
- When closing the door, does the latch sit within the strike plate?
- When the door is closed does the deadbolt (if present) project smoothly into the keep?
If the answer is yes to all the above, then either a standalone pack can be
enrolled, or the unit can be bound to a Net2Air bridge or a Paxton10 Wireless
Connector. If the answer is no, refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
Please note: In the event a door has been manually locked via the key
cylinder, if a token is subsequently presented to the PaxLock Pro – Mortise
and access granted, excessive force applied to the lever when rigid can damage
the unit.
Replacing the Batteries
To replace the batteries of the PaxLock Pro – Mortise.
- Carefully insert a terminal screwdriver into the groove at the bottom of the secure-side fascia and angle downwards to pop off the fascia
- Open the battery case lid
- Replace the 4 AA batteries inside and close the battery case lid
- Feed the rear fascia over the handle and fix to the chassis, inserting it at the top first and then pushing down on the bottom, until you hear a click.
Lock Case
It is recommended that the PaxLock Pro – Mortise is installed with a new lock
case to ensure the smooth operation of the PaxLock Pro – Mortise.
The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is compatible with the Yale® Latchbolt Mortise Lock
or the Yale® Deadbolt Mortise Lock, both of which are available from Paxton.
Sales Codes:
901-053-US Yale® Latchbolt Mortise lock.
901-054-US Yale® Deadbolt Mortise lock.
Troubleshooting
To help improve the quality of the installation and the longevity of the product, several common issues and potential solutions are listed below.
| Problem | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Lock case | |
| Lock case is old, worn, or not freely m oving. | Applying the manufacturer |
recommended lubricant may improve this operation. If not, a replacement lock
case is recommended. A broken or worn lock case could cause permanent
damage to the PaxLock Pro – Mortise which would not be covered under the
warranty.
The latchbolt is not fully retracting when the handle is fully depressed?| The
turning angle of the lock case must be 45° or lower for the PaxLock Pro –
Mortise to fully retract the latch. If it is over this, the lock case will
need replacing.
When the door is closed the latch does not sit in the strike plate.| The
position of the strike plate should be adjusted so that the latch sits
comfortably in the strike plate when the door is closed. Failure to do this
compromises the security of the door.
