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Other options available include a plug-in buzzer that replaces the familiar "click" of the strike with an audible buzzing sound. You may also order installation kits that include mounting tabs and templates.
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1006Order Body + FaceplateModel 1006 is the most popular HES model due to it's flexibility. It's an all-purpose strike that adapts to most any lock with the addition of a faceplate. Many faceplate options are offered, and in stock. Faceplates are stocked in 630 stainless steel, but we also keep a handful of other finishes, but these are in small quantities only. Call if you need a finish other than stainless steel. The body of 1006 is the same for all models, it's just the faceplates that change.
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5000Low Price, Highly AdaptableLike model 1006, the 5000 electric strike has many faceplates available. The Installation Instructions is the best place to see the variety available. Besides the low price, the 5000 model has the advantage of field selecting function, either fail secure or fail safe. Functions are explained in detail below. |
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9600Surface Mounted for Exit DevicesThe 9600 is designed to replace the strike furnished with rim exit devices. It is a completely surface mounted unit meaning no jamb prep. If you have a new device installation, you can line up the device with the 9600. If you are replacing a standard strike, check the dimensions of the both the strike and the 9600 to see how closely they match. Do this by measuring how far the strike protrudes from the frame. You can also check the strike specs for this information. It should be close to 3/4", which is the exact thickness of the 9600. This is a critical dimension as the exit device must line up properly to do it's job. Since being introduced by HES several years ago, the 9600 has quickly become a favorite among installers. Requiring no jamb prep saves a great deal of time and money. |
Strike FunctionsThe two choices are FS and NFS.NFS is the most popular choice by far. The purpose of an electric strike is to lock the door the majority of the time. It only opens (unlocks) when a person needs to enter from the outside. The NFS function allows the strike to be locked when it is at rest. It will only open when power is applied to the strike. NFS = Non-Fail Safe: Another name for this function is Fail Secure because if the power should fail the door is secure. The easiest way to think about this function is to imagine taking a new strike out of the box. As you hold the strike in your hand it is in the locked position. Most applications use the NFS function because they want the strike to last a long time. Since the door is locked 99% of the time you want the strike to be at rest 99% of the time. The moving parts will last a long time if the strike is resting most of the time. Another reason NFS is the most popular choice is the possibility of a power failure. Most people want their doors to be locked should the power fail. The term Fail Secure comes from this idea (power fails, door is secure). Functions can be confusion only because the industry uses multiple names for the same function. Non-Fail Safe is not a very good name. Fail Secure is not a very good name either. But they both mean the same thing. A better term (only used by a few manufacturers) is Power Unlocked. Apply power and the door is unlocked. It would be better for everyone if functions were described as Power Unlocked or Power Locked. FS = Fail Safe = Power Locked This function is typically only used in large buildings with stricter fire codes. In an emergency, the fire alarm system will signal all entry doors to unlock so fire and police personnel can enter from the outside. The fire alarm signal to these doors cuts power to them and when you have the FS function strike cutting power means they are unlocked. Apply power, door is locked. Cut power and door is unlocked. |