Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation Instructions

June 8, 2024
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Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation Instructions

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Check door preparation
dimensions

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Check top strike
cutout

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install
intumescent

Remove knockouts from fire barrier

Remove knockouts per door handing and function.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Remove knockouts from fire
barrier

With fire barrier in correct orientation, slide barrier into door pocket

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - With fire barrier in correct
orientation

Secure the fire barrier inside the mortise pocket with four screws.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Secure the fire
barrier

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Check lock handing before
installation

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Connect cable end
fitting

  • 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Set the door on sawhorses with the
top notch

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Insert the top
latch


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).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Insert the bottom
latch


Check handing. The bottom latchbolt bevel should face opposite the notched cutout side of the door.

Secure the latch(es).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Secure the
latch

Perform cable binding check at the mortise pocket.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Perform cable binding
check

Cable adjustment points

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Check cable
spool

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Attach cable
end

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Turn spool to move cable end
fitting

Install the top and bottom spool covers on the mortise chassis.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install the top and bottom spool
covers

LM9225 ONLY: Install inside mounting plate.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Before the mortise chassis is
completely inside the pocket

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Place the exterior lever
assembly

Put top latch in locked position

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Put top latch in locked
position

Turn top cable adjustment screw clockwise.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Rotate the exterior lever to
release the latch


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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Top latch
released


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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - The tilting
link

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 ).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Observe tilting link at center
slot

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Turn the top cable spool screw
counter-clockwise

The tilting link should now be visible extending slightly at the center slot opening.

Check rotation of the lever.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Check bottom
latchbolt

Lock the latch(es)

Lock (extend) the top latch by hand. If applicable, the bottom latch should also lock.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Lock the
latch\(es\)

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Bottom
latchbolt

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Secure the mortise to the
door

Rotate the lever to release the top latch

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Rotate the lever to release the
top latch

Remove the exterior lever assembly from the door.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - 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).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - With door nearly closed, use
straight edge to transfer

Transfer marks to underside of frame (b).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Transfer marks to underside of
frame

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).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Edge of stop or
gasket

Mark the bottom center point of each slot (e) and prepare door frame as shown.


DO NOT DRILL THIRD HOLE AT THIS TIME.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - DO NOT DRILL THIRD
HOLE

Install top strike.

Install two (2) top strike screws using the slot features on the strike.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install top
strike

Prepare floor for bottom strike (2-point latch only)

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Prepare floor for bottom
strike

Install bottom strike (2-point latch only).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install bottom
strike

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)

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install the exterior
trim

Install interior spindle, spring, spring cage and mounting plate with two

screws.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install interior
spindle

ROSE TRIM ONLY: Install cylinder(s) (if applicable).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - ROSE TRIM
ONLY

For double cylinder applications, follow the steps above for the interior cylinder.

Tighten the cylinder retaining screw.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Tighten the cylinder retaining
screw

ESCUTCHEON TRIM ONLY: Install cylinder(s) (if applicable).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - ESCUTCHEON TRIM
ONLY

Install armor front plate

If necessary, use the armor front as a template to mark for drilling, and

prepare the door.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - If necessary, use the armor
front

Fire-rated wood door only: Insert two anchors for armor front.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Fire-rated wood door
only

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Fire-rated wood door
only

Install armor front plate

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install armor front
plate

Install interior lever assembly

Tighten screws on the interior mounting plate assembly.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Tighten screws on the interior
mounting plate

Install the interior lever assembly.

By hand only, thread the bushing on the mounting plate.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Install the interior lever
assembly

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Insert the
thumbturn

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Tighten the interior
lever

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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Check bottom latchbolt
position

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).

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Rotate the lever to release the
latchCheck 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.

Schlage LM9200 Series Lock Installation - Complete top strike
installation

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