Swing Bar Door Guard Installation

Failing to gain instant access to a room in an emergency can lead to dangerous situations.

Swing bar door guard installation.

To make the installation easier for you it comes with mounting hardware. The u channel is installed on the door s face and the offset bar is installed on the door frame. Got it at lowes. Attach a screwdriver bit to the power drill and drive the screws into the jamb.

The swinging arm should be on the door frame and close to the edge so that the arm extends out over the doorway. Its sturdy steel construction with a white powder coated enamel like finish makes sure to withstand the breaches effectively. The security latch opener allows hotel employees immediate entry through doors w a locked swing arm security latch. Bar holder is 2 1 2 x 13 16.

For the door side screws with a length 1 8 to1 4 shorter than the thickness of the door will give the most strength. We wanted to remove our chain lock and replace it with the bar lock so the first step in our installation was to take off the old chain lock and then lineup our new lock in the same location. When someone tries to open it by pulling outward the door won t open because it s blocked by the bar. Stand inside the room with the door closed.

Insert the screws provided with the swing door guard though the screw holes in the base and into the pilot holes. Installation a swing bar lock can be added to any combination of door locks as long as there is enough space on the door to install it. Door plate is 2 1 2 x 7 8. You can use a broom stick or a metal bar that s longer than the door s width.

For example the door frame side could use screws up to 3 to firmly attach it to the structural frame of the door. Speaking of size it ideally fits with the in swing doors of 24 to 48 wide. Place a security bar perpendicular to the door and under the handle or door knob. Hold the two pieces of the lock against the door interlocking about a foot above the doorknob.

Latch guards for inswinging doors are made up of two pieces known as the u channel and the protector plate or offset bar. Door bar pro security bar is no exception. When the door is closed the two pieces come together to form a barrier to protect the latch. Easy installation screws included.

The two pieces should be in the position they will be in when closed.