Stand Alone (79S), Ambiance RX Ready (79R), Ambiance RX (79Z,Y,Q), and Escape Return (79N) Models 1. Introduction and Disclaimers Note: This installation Guide is for Saflok RT 2. Checklist and Exploded Views and RT Plus lock. Images of the lock may 2.1.
Carefully inspect windows, doorframe, door, etc. to ensure that the recommended procedures will not cause damage. CAUTION dormakaba standard warranty does not cover damages caused by installation. For all mortise models the gap between the mortise front plate and the strike must not exceed 1/4 “...
Inside trim assembly, details depend on lock model (see 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) (N) Outdoor gasket included in cylindrical latch locks only. Order separately for locks with mortise. ESSENTIAL FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS P/N: 033-512017-1 Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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For doors more than 2 1/2" thick up to 3 3/4", order the appropriate hardware bag to receive the correct length of spindles and mounting screws. Part# 062-512868-XXX; (XXX = choice of finish). For outdoor installations, order gasket 033-512017-1. Gasket comes standard with cylindrical locks and ultra finish locks. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
Exploded Views ASM/ESM (For Cylindrical, see Appendix B) Notes: American Standard Mortise illustrated. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(E) are used. See instructions in Appendix A. Parts (E3, E4, E5, E17) also available separately (kit #062- 510484-K) to convert the standard lock to Autodeadbolt ASM, ASM Office or ASM/ESM Storeroom functions. Fully assembled view Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
RHR (right hand and LHR (left hand reverse) reverse) Right Hand Reverse (RHR) Left Hand Reverse (LHR) For LH (left hand) For RH (right hand) and RHR (right and LHR (left hand hand reverse) reverse) Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
“H" on the template with the higher-beveled edge of the door and mark the lock holes on that side of the door. Repeat on the side with the lower-beveled edge using the dashed line marked “L". Remove the template. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(See page 4) 4. Place the outside housing on the door so that the spindles engage the hubs on the mortise. For models 79N see appendix C Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
Torx drive screw (H). IMPORTANT If the lock makes a continuous buzzing noise or the red LED lights continuously, reset the electronics by removing the battery holder for ten seconds then reinsert it. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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Drive tube (E1) (J1) Lever catch (B1) Front Back (A1) (E1) (F1) (I1) (D1) (J1) (O1) (C1) Facing view of drive tube: (E) (I1) (G1) (I1) (H1) (K1) (J1) (K1) (J1) Override Shaft Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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(N1) on the cross are now vertically in line. (Fig.1) Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Indents (N1) (I1) Override In verticle Shaft position (K1) (K1) Push lever catch (J1) in lever catch (J1) (J1) Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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If the lever is not assembled with the key in the position shown in Fig. 6 & Fig. 7, the inside mechanism of the lock could be damaged if the lever is rotated and forced. IMPORTANT Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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(A1). Insert the small screwdriver (M1, page 16) into the small hole on the underside of the lever handle (A1) and push in the lever catch (J1) see page 13. Re-do steps 2, 3, 4 & 5. left-handed lock Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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(H1) (page 12) is probably too (F1) inside drive tight. Use a rubber mallet to hit the lever (A1) carefully hub rotates against the housing to reduce the tension of the spring Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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(Fig. 20) through the process of removing the cap). (Fig.18) Fig. 20 2 Grooves in cross Fig. 18 (D1) (A1) (A1) (M1) (E1) Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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35. Turn the key (L1) approximately 100º clockwise 36. Repeat the steps 1 to 9 to attach the lever handle (A1) to the lock housing. (see Fig. 22) Fig. 22 Right-handed lock (A1) (L1) Left-handed lock Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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38. Turn the key clockwise until it stops (see Fig. 24) for both left-handed and right-handed locks. Now the lock should work with key #3, and key #2 has been cancelled. *Test: Try to use key #2 in the lock. It should no longer work. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
Release the deadbolt (D5) gently. It should extend to approxi- mately 5/16" and stop. If the deadbolt extends past this point, gently press it in until it locks at a protrusion of approximately 5/16" or start step 2 again. " Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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9. Release the latch to the middle of the stroke and hold it CAUTION there. Use a small screwdriver to push the lock mechanism back to the locked position. IMPORTANT The lock mechanism has to be horizontal on the locked posi- tion Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
A.1.2 Reversible ESM 1. Remove the mortise faceplate, and place the mortise on a flat surface for the following steps. mortise LOGO bottom view Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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If the bottom tooth of (D9) is outside the mortise, you will NOT be able to re-assemble the face plate on the mortise. The ESM face plate must be installed so you can read the logo. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(arrow on E3 points UP), or all the way to the left for a LH installation (arrow on E3 points DOWN). The thumbturn should stop in the vertical position, and the stopper cam (E3) will be in the position illustrated below. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(E3) must engage the tab on the plate (E5), so that the thumbturn is locked in the vertical position. Stopper Cam E3 to be assembled in position shown. The thumbturn should be locked in the vertical position Install clip E17 diagonally on hub Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
4. Install strike and strike dust box. IMPORTANT Use only the strike and strike box supplied. The use of non- approved parts will result in a functionality problem and may void the warranty. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(page 10, step 7): Install the additional tension spring (E8) between the plate (E12) and the post (E7), on the side opposite the lever handle spring installed in the last step. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(It will clip in place.) 3. Assemble the gasket onto the outside housing. Assemble the cylindrical plate assembly onto the outside housing. Y- Cylindrical Plate Assembly N - Gasket B1 - Lock Housing Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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6. Three AA Alkaline batteries should already be installed in the battery holder (C). Insert the battery holder into the outside housing and secure it using the 6-32 x 5/16" (7.9mm) Torx drive screw (H). Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
(E12) and the post (E7), on the side opposite the lever han- the extension spring (L) between the handle (E6) and post dle spring installed in the last step. (E7). Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
Instruction sheet attach lever on lock Inside drive hub Nylon washer Spring washer Drive tube Lever catch Override shaft Small flat screwdriver Small indent cross override shaft Set screw cylinder plug Allen Key 5/64" Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. Saflok RT/RT Plus Installation Guide PK3720_T 04-19...
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