Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation Instructions
- June 8, 2024
- Allegion
Table of Contents
- LM9200 Product description and overview
- Door preparation
- Fire barrier installation (fire-rated wood door only)
- Install latch(es)
- IMPORTANT! Check lock handing before installation.
- FOR ELECTRIFIED LOCKS ONLY: If necessary, move EL/EU switch to desired
- Confirm top latch is marked for LM9200 LOCK ONLY, then remove label.
- Connect cable end fitting(s) to latch(es).
- Set the door on sawhorses with the top notch cutout (door stop side)
- Feed the cable(s) through the door.
- Secure the latch(es).
- Perform cable binding check at the mortise pocket.
- Cable adjustment points
- Check cable spool(s) position
- Install mortise chassis
- FOR ELECTRIFIED LOCKS ONLY: Route the wire harness and wiring into the
- Attach cable end(s) to spool(s).
- Turn spool to move cable end fitting
- Install the top and bottom spool covers on the mortise chassis.
- LM9225 ONLY: Install inside mounting plate.
- Hold the mortise chassis away from the pocket so that the cables are
- Check latch operation – top latch
- Check latch operation – bottom latch
- Lock the latch(es)
- Secure the mortise
- Strikes and fire pin
- Install levers and cylinders (if applicable)
- Install armor front plate
- Install interior lever assembly
- Check latch position(s)
- Complete top strike installation
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Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation Instructions
LM9200 Product description and overview
- Two-point latching system that utilizes concealed cables to secure the opening at the top and bottom of the door.
- Available less bottom latch for “top latch only” applications.
- Intended for use in pair door applications where both leaves need to be active.
- Based on Schlage L mortise lock and available with most Schlage L levers, trims and options.
- Requires door prepped specifically for the Schlage LM9200.
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Door preparation
Check door preparation dimensions
If door preparation dimensions do not match, go to www.schlage.com for door preparation instructions or refer to the enclosed template.
Check top strike cutout
IMPORTANT : THE CUTOUT FOR THE TOP STRIKE MUST BE ON THE STOP SIDE OF THE DOOR.
If the cutout is not on the stop side of the door, contact the door distributor.
Fire barrier installation (fire-rated wood door only)
Install intumescent.
Fire components must be installed to maintain fire rating of the opening.
Note door handing on intumescent. The intumescent is applied to the side of the fire barrier that will be opposite the door stop.
CAUTION!
Intumescent must be properly aligned before adhesive contacts the fire barrier surface. Adhesive is permanent and not repositionable.
Peel one side of the adhesive backing from intumescent as shown.
Apply the intumescent adhesive to the fire barrier.
Remove knockouts from fire barrier
Remove knockouts per door handing and function.
With fire barrier in correct orientation, slide barrier into door pocket
Secure the fire barrier inside the mortise pocket with four screws.
Install latch(es)
IMPORTANT! Check lock handing before installation.
LM9210 does not use a lock handing screw. ****
To change handing:
Remove the lock handing screw from one side of the chassis and install it on
the opposite side. The lock handing screw should always be on the interior
(door stop) side of the door.
FOR ELECTRIFIED LOCKS ONLY: If necessary, move EL/EU switch to desired
position before
Confirm top latch is marked for LM9200 LOCK ONLY, then remove label.
Connect cable end fitting(s) to latch(es).
Top latch: Pull cable link down. Slide cable end into cable link.
Bottom latch: Bend cable slightly to access cable link, then install.
- Refer to illustrations to identify top and bottom latches.
- For 2-point latches, the bottom cable is black.
Set the door on sawhorses with the top notch cutout (door stop side)
facing down.
Feed the cable(s) through the door.
The ends of the cables will rest in the mortise pocket.
Insert the top latch into the door.
Check handing. The top latchbolt should swing toward the notch cutout side of the door.
Insert the bottom latch into the door (2-point latch only).
Check handing. The bottom latchbolt bevel should face opposite the notched cutout side of the door.
Secure the latch(es).
Perform cable binding check at the mortise pocket.
Cable adjustment points
Check cable spool(s) position
Check spool(s) to be sure they are in unretracted state (toward top and bottom of the mortise chassis).
If the spool cable hole is not visible or only partially visible, rotate the cable spool screw with hex wrench to reveal the cable hole.
Install mortise chassis
FOR ELECTRIFIED LOCKS ONLY: Route the wire harness and wiring into the
prepared channel before proceeding with installation.
Attach cable end(s) to spool(s).
Feed the cable through the spool. Fit the cable end into the cable hole.
Check that the cable is properly routed through the spool.
For 2-point latch only:
The bottom spool access is on the opposite side of the mortise. Turn the
mortise over to access the bottom spool.
Turn spool to move cable end fitting
Turn the cable spool screw(s) clockwise at top and bottom (if applicable) of the mortise chassis to rotate the spool until the cable end fitting is beneath the mortise cover. Do not turn counter-clockwise.
Install the top and bottom spool covers on the mortise chassis.
LM9225 ONLY: Install inside mounting plate.
Hold the mortise chassis away from the pocket so that the cables are
slightly taut
Turn the cable spool screw(s) clockwise.
For 2-point latch, alternate between top and bottom.
The mortise chassis will pull into the pocket.
****Before the mortise chassis is completely inside the pocket, check that the cable is not caught on the mortise chassis or a spool cover.
Continue to turn the cable spool screw(s) clockwise (alternating top and bottom for 2-point latch).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Stop turning the spool screw(s) when the mortise chassis is completely inside
the door.
Additional adjustment will be done at a later step.
IMPORTANT
If clicking noises are heard during clockwise adjustment, unwind the cable
with one -half turn counter-clockwise. Then, continue clockwise adjustment. If
clicking persists, check that cable is not caught on an edge or jammed at
spool covers.
Check latch operation – top latch
The following steps are shown with rose trim. Escutcheon is installed in the same manner except where shown otherwise.
Assemble the exterior lever.
Place the exterior lever assembly and the spindle and spring into the
door
Do not fasten the exterior lever to the door at this time.
Put top latch in locked position
Turn top cable adjustment screw clockwise.
Rotate the exterior lever to release the latch(es).
After lever is rotated, latch(es) should stay in released position.
If lever droops or does not return to home position, check spring cage for
correct orientation (see illustration at step 6a).
If lever does not rotate enough to release latch(es), turn the bottom
cable spool screw counter-clockwise (2-point latch only) until the lever
rotates fully and releases the top latch.
If the latch(es) do not stay in the released position, rotate the top
latchbolt by hand to released position. See illustrations below.
If the top latch does not rotate when pushed by hand, then turn the top cable spool screw clockwise until clicking is heard from the top spool.
If clicking is heard immediately, check that the cable is not caught or jammed.
Check latch operation – bottom latch
The tilting link indicates a 2-point system is properly adjusted.
With latches released as described at step 6e, check the center slot on the
front edge of the mortise case. The tilting link should be visible extending
slightly at the opening as shown below.
If the tilting link is visible slightly extended at the center slot, skip to
page 10, step 7d.
If the tilting link IS NOT extended slightly at the center slot opening as
shown, follow the instructions at step 7a below.
Turn the bottom cable spool screw counter-clockwise 3 turns.
The tilting link should be visible extending slightly at the center slot (see illustration above ).
If the tilting link is visible slightly extended at the center slot, skip to page 10, step 7d.
If the tilting link IS NOT visible extended slightly at the center slot, follow the instructions at step 7b.
Turn the top cable spool screw counter-clockwise one additional turn.
The tilting link should now be visible extending slightly at the center slot opening.
Check rotation of the lever.
If the lever does not rotate, turn the bottom cable spool screw counter- clockwise 1-2 turns. Then, repeat rotation of the lever. Both latches should be released.
Check bottom latchbolt.
- The bottom latchbolt should be flush with the bottom of the door, or may extend not more than 1/8” past the bottom surface of the door.
- If the bottom latchbolt extends more than 1/8” past the bottom surface of the door, adjust the bottom cable adjustment screw clockwise until the latchbolt is flush or not more than 1/8” past the bottom surface of the door.
Lock the latch(es)
Lock (extend) the top latch by hand. If applicable, the bottom latch should also lock.
For 2-point latch only:
Check the bottom latch to be sure it is extended. The bottom latchbolt should
extend >\znʺ past the bottom door surface. Additional adjustment of the bottom
latch is described in later steps.
While turning the lever, tape the bottom latchbolt to the door flush with the bottom of the door.
Secure the mortise
Secure the mortise to the door with two mounting screws.
Rotate the lever to release the top latch
Remove the exterior lever assembly from the door.
Hang the door
Strikes and fire pin
Prepare door frame for top strike
If using a door seal or gasket, install first.
With door nearly closed, use straight edge to transfer location of inside edges of top latch housing to underside of stop (a).
Transfer marks to underside of frame (b).
With flat end of strike against stop, center strike to marks on frame (c).
Use a pencil to trace contour of the two slotted holes (d).
Mark the bottom center point of each slot (e) and prepare door frame as shown.
DO NOT DRILL THIRD HOLE AT THIS TIME.
Install top strike.
Install two (2) top strike screws using the slot features on the strike.
Prepare floor for bottom strike (2-point latch only)
Install bottom strike (2-point latch only).
Install fire pin (fire door one-point application only).
Follow the instructions included with the fire pin kit.
Install levers and cylinders (if applicable)
IMPORTANT
FOR LOCKS WITH INDICATOR, REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDICATOR TRIM INSTALLATION
Install the exterior trim (all except LM9225)
Install interior spindle, spring, spring cage and mounting plate with two
screws.
ROSE TRIM ONLY: Install cylinder(s) (if applicable).
For double cylinder applications, follow the steps above for the interior cylinder.
Tighten the cylinder retaining screw.
ESCUTCHEON TRIM ONLY: Install cylinder(s) (if applicable).
Install armor front plate
If necessary, use the armor front as a template to mark for drilling, and
prepare the door.
Fire-rated wood door only: Insert two anchors for armor front.
Fire-rated wood door only: Peel adhesive backing from intumescent. Apply
intumescent to armor front plate.
CAUTION
Intumescent must be properly aligned before adhesive contacts the armor plate. Adhesive is permanent and not repositionable.
Install armor front plate
Install interior lever assembly
Tighten screws on the interior mounting plate assembly.
Install the interior lever assembly.
By hand only, thread the bushing on the mounting plate.
For interior escutcheon trim with thumbturn see step 13c.
THUMBTURN FUNCTIONS ONLY: Install thumbturn assembly
Make sure the lock is unlocked. Insert the thumbturn with the turn vertical.
Rose trim only : Rotate the turn 90° to horizontal position and secure the thumbturn with two screws.
ALL FUNCTIONS: Tighten the interior lever bushing with spanner wrench.
Check latch position(s)
Remove tape from bottom latch (2-point latch only).
Check bottom latchbolt position (2-point latch only)
The latches should be released.
Check bottom latch function (2-point latch only).
- Confirm bottom latchbolt does not drag against floor when door is opened.
- With door closed, bottom latch should be secure.
Rotate the lever to release the latch(es).
Check that the top latch (and bottom latch, if applicable) is in the released position.
If necessary, adjust the latch(es).
For 1-point latch refer to steps 6d and 6e on page 9.
For 2-point latch refer to step 7 on page 9 and page 10.
Complete top strike installation
Adjust top strike as necessary, then install the third strike screw to fix the strike position.
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