Builders Hardware Guides

Installing a Corbin Russwin ML2000 mortise lock? Here is where to find the official template, handing and trim instructions, the documents for electrified ML20900, ML20600 NAC and MELR locks, and how to read ML2000 model numbers.

Prepping a door for a Von Duprin 98 or 99 exit device? We link the official instructions and templates for rim, 9827/9927 surface vertical rod, 9847/9947 concealed vertical rod and 9875/9975 mortise devices, with what each contains and how to pick the right template by device number.

Fitting a Pemko 4131, 4301, 411 or 420 automatic door bottom? Here is where each installation sheet covers mounting, cutting to length and plunger adjustment, and how to read Pemko numbers such as 4131CRL36 and the 2005AT threshold.

Looking for the Ives FB31P, FB51P or FB458 template? Links to the official Ives flush bolt templates, what each drawing shows, which models are for metal or wood doors, and how to read the model numbers in our product names.

Will a Schlage or Emtek knob, lever, deadbolt or handleset fit your door? Compare the cross bore, backset, edge bore, door thickness and strike dimensions printed in the manufacturers' instructions and templates, and see the thick-door kits and where the installation steps are.

Installing an HES 1006, 9600 or 5000 electric strike? We link the HES installation instructions and show where each document prints the cutout and dimension drawings, the 12 and 24 VDC ratings and minimum wire gauge, and what it says about fail secure and fail safe operation.

Each of these Pemko templates shows the fastener hole pattern of one full mortise geared hinge model in one length. Download the FM, FMHD, FMSLF, FMSLF-HD, KFM, KFMHD, SPFM and WTFM templates and see how to match a hinge number such as CFM83HD1 to its drawing.

Links to the Securitron EPT, EPTL and EPT-SC templates and CEPT instructions, with the printed dimensions, the wire and current ratings from manufacturer documents, the hinges each unit is made for and how a power transfer differs from an electric hinge or door cord.

Laying out a door for an ABH 4024, 9024 or 1023? Here are ABH's current templates for the 1000, 1000A, 4000, 9000 and 9000A overhead stops and for other ABH series, with the door openings behind the size digit of the 1000, 4000 and 9000.

A page-by-page guide to the Von Duprin electrical installation instructions for the CX98/99 and CX33A/35A Chexit delayed egress device: wiring diagram wire colors, electrical specifications, option switches, troubleshooting and a link to the full PDF manual.