Mounting "ZEE" and "L" Brackets
Mounting Instructions for Strikes and Closer Brackets
These pictures are to help explain how to mount strikes, closer brackets and a coordinator onto the frame with the use of "Zee or L" brackets. The main problem is that if a strike or closer bracket is mounted onto the seal cap directly, then the function of the seals will be damaged. Seal caps are not strong enough to support the repeated opening and closing of the door. "Zee or L" brackets are attached to the frame, and will allow the strike or closer bracket to mount in the same position over the seals.
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Mounting of a #2 strike onto a "Zee" bracket. Make sure to pre-drill the holes for the strike onto the "Zee" bracket before mounting on to the frame.
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Mounting of a rim panic strike to a "Zee" bracket. Make sure to pre-drill the holes for the strike onto the "Zee" bracket before mounting on to the frame.
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Mounting of a closer bracket to a "Zee" bracket. Make sure to pre-drill the holes for the closer bracket onto the "Zee" bracket before mounting on to the frame.
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Step 1
The "Zee" bracket is mounted in the necessary position and attached with 3 ea. - 1/4 - 20 P.H.M.S.
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The closer bracket is then mounted onto the "Zee" bracket.
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Step 2
The reason for mounting a coordinator to a "Zee" bracket is because the seals will get in the way of the coordinator arms. To avoid cutting the seals, the coordinator is again mounted to the "Zee" bracket, and then the whole assembly is then mounted onto the frame.
Step 3
Then another "Zee" bracket with a closer bracket mounted on top of the coordinator "Zee" bracket.
Mounting of a "L" bracket with a closer bracket
This is very similar to the "Zee" bracket mounting. "L" brackets are used on frames that are less than 6-3/8". "L" brackets are mounted onto the face trim of the frame whereas "Zee" brackets are mounted onto the soffit of the frame.
What not to do
These are improper ways of mounting any strike, bracket, or coordinator because they are directly mounted onto the seal caps. Seal caps are not strong enough, and are sometimes made of only aluminum. The seals will become damaged, and sound will leak through.
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