“Although you do not have to use the template, it sure does make the installation go a bit more smoothly.” 9. Show the completed installation to the client, and answer any questions the client may have. Then have the client sign off and, if possible, col- lect payment and move on to your next project. NOTE: The HESCUT- MTK Template I wanted to take a moment to further dis- cuss the template that I used in the HES 5200C installation above. As noted, it’s not necessary to have a jig or a template to complete the task, but it does make the job easier. The template that I used is the HESCUT-MTK template (“MTK”). The MTK template replaces using a carpenter’s square (or ruler) to mark the cutout for the electric strike (as described in step 3 in the installation instructions above). It’s a metal template plate that will fit into the ANSI door frame cutout (Figure 27) with attaching screws. The template plate attaches to one of eight lip template extension attachments for different HES electric strikes. They are 1006, 1500, 1600, 4500, 5000, 5200, 7000 and 7501 series electric strikes. The kit also includes two attaching screws that screw onto the main template plate. Each lip extension has a cutout slot so you can adjust the template to the exact WWW.ALOA.ORG thickness of the doorframe. Figure 28 shows the box it comes in, with the part number HESCUT-MTK. Figures 29 and 30 show the front and back of the attachments. The template is quick to set up and very easy to use. Although you do not have to use the template, it sure does make the installation go a bit more smoothly. I would say that this is a good tool to have if you continually install HES electric strikes or think you may in the future. Rick Karas, RL, CFDI, AFDI, started in the locksmith in- dustry in 1983. A licensed locksmith, he has experi- ence with many physical security disciplines, in- cluding access control systems, intrusion detection systems and video monitoring systems. He works in both commercial and institutional settings. Rick owns Phil-Rich Lock, which serves the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. TIMELESS INNOVATION. FOUNDATIONAL DESIGN. Spacesaver® 1090 / 1290 Series Concealed Mortise Bolt Locks Before Spacesaver®, installing electric bolt locks often required cutting of studs and costly recon- struction. Now commonly used everywhere, the Spacesaver® - first designed and patented by SDC in 1975 - is a fundamental innovation in electric locking technology for access control applications. The stainless steel bolt projects at right angles to the lock mechanism, allowing installation of Spacesaver® locks by means of a simple cutout in virtually any standard 1.75” frame or in most door lock stiles. With the entire lock concealed, esthetic acceptability is complete, security is greater and installation in old or new construction is fast, easy and economical. • Concealed mortise right angle design • Specification grade solenoid • Stainless steel bolt • Automatic relock www.sdcsec.com/spacesaver the lock behind the system sdcsecurity.com • 800.413.8783 OCTOBER 2022 KEYNOTES 37
