How To Install An Electric Strike

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Installing An Electric Strike

The main objective of this course is to introduce you to what is involved in installing an electric strike in a storefront door. Concerns for security are bringing more and more request for this type of service. On a regular door we have the option of installing either an electric latch or an electric strike. However, the narrow stile on a aluminum storefront doors usually makes the electric strike a better option.

In this video you will see cutouts being made and the components being installed. Many of the procedures are common to the other types of installations.  

This Course is divided into nine parts:

  • Part 1 Get A Plan
  • Part 2 Components
  • Part 3 Tools
  • Part 4 Cutout for latch
  • Part 5 Install the latch
  • Part 6 Cutout for the strike
  • Part 7 Run the wire
  • Part 8 Install the strike
  • Part 9 Check the operation of the strike

Install Electric Strikes

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