May 2007

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Announcing Price Book 9A
Revised May 1, 2007

What's Changed?
No price changes except for Hardware Kit #301000
Added 2280 SlimLine 1200lbs HF Maglock
4000 Series and Specialty Hardware New Items
Added Options on 6451 and 6000



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Product Spotlight ...
Exit Button Considerations

What's the right exit button to use when installing a maglock? A door in the means of egress, according to the Life Safety Code - NFPA 101, is required to meet certain criteria concerning egress control.

In short, you need three ways to release the mag:
1) A sensor to detect an occupant trying to get out, without any prior knowledge - this is most likely a PIR, motion sensor or exit sensor bar.
2) A manual release(button), which needs to be marked "PUSH TO EXIT" and provide a minimum of 30 seconds relock delay. This device must directly break power to the lock.
3) Any electronics that control the door must automatically unlock it during a loss of power.

Let's concentrate today on the manual release (#2). The DynaLock 6290 was designed to meet these requirements - it's a single gang palm switch marked "PUSH TO EXIT" with pneumatic (non-electronic) time delay. As long as it's installed within 5 feet of the door, 40 to 48 inches from the floor, and wired properly you're covered. The only problem - it's not the most inexpensive choice.

You might ask, "Why not just wire a regular button to the REX input on the access panel?" The problem with this is it doesn't provide a "direct interruption of power to the lock".

Next you ask, "How about an inexpensive momentary button with separate electronic time delay?" Well, in my experience, some officials are okay with this. Most, however, are concerned that the time delay might fail ... it wouldn't be truly fail-safe.

DynaLock's 6290 adheres to the guidelines in the Life Safety Code, which is the most used template among the confusing myriad of local building codes and accepted by the mysterious "AHJ". In conclusion, you might consider spending a few extra bucks to cover yourself - avoid possible fines and/or time and material in returning to a job with the right button.

Tech Tips ...
Mixed Bag

Adjusting the sensors on 3121B & 3121B2 - When in setup mode, both sensors work together. To temporarily isolate them, try jumpering the side you are not working on: Remove the sensor plug from the board and place the blue jumper from the audible disable on the left two pins.

Snaking Wires - Next time you have to snake a wire from one hole to another inside a wall or frame, try this trick: Take a length of small gauge multi-conductor wire (22-6 works good), strip off the outer jacket back about 6", and tape the ends of the single conductors to the end of the snake. Shove the snake in the wall past your "destination" and then pull just the snake back a little. The wires will spread giving you multiple things to grab at with your small piece of "hooking" snake.

Maglocks with Dynastat - For any lock ordered with DYN or HSM(DSM + DYN), there are a few things to keep in mind when installing: Each lock and armature is calibrated together as a set at the factory - don't mix and match. Also, it's essential that you mount the armature so it's centered vertically and horizontally on the magnet's face.

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