Specification Sheet

7140 Electric Strikes
Specifications
FAIL-SAFE/FAIL-SECURE
• Field convertible from one mode to the other.
However, AC intermittent solenoid must not be used
continuously in either.
CASE
• Approximately 1" x 3-3/8" x 1-5/8" deep.
STRIKE LIP
• Basic 7140 strike has lip of proper length for 1-3/4"
thick door that closes flush with jamb edge. Where
door thickness or jamb shape differs from this standard
relationship, lip extension kits are available, specified by
last dash number.
STRIKE OPENING
• 5/8" x 1-7/16" x 1/2" deep. Bolt retainer jaw is stainless
steel. Strike accepts bolt of any Adams Rite 4500, 4700
(discontinued), or 4900 Deadlatch or cylindrical latches.
FACEPLATE
• Measures 1-1/4 x 4-7/8”. Faceplate is flat, with square
corners. Available in a wide range of architectural finishes.
VOLTAGE
• Available in 12 or 24 volt AC and DC. DC continuous units
are silent, AC intermittent units “buzz" on operation.
CURRENT DRAW/AMPS
VOLTS AC INTERMITTENT DC CONTINUOUS
12 1.42 0.33
24 0.74 0.17
STANDARD PACKAGE
• Individually boxed with mounting screws. Includes
mounting clips and adhesive shims for use where welded
tabs are omitted.
OPTIONS
• Choice of mounting in AC and DC for intermittent or
continuous duty. 7140 Electric Strike (flat faceplate)
available with extended strike lip. Specify assembled
for either fail-secure (locked when unpowered) or fail-
safe (locked when powered) operation, but can be field
converted to the other mode.
7140 ELECTRIC STRIKES
7140 Electric Strikes with 4-7/8" faceplates are designed
for Adams Rite deadlatches or cylindrical locksets with 1/2"
to 5/8" latchbolt projection. For use in hollow metal or wood
doors and jambs.
Function
Remote electrical control of any door equipped with an Adams Rite 4500,
4700, or 4900 Series (or similar) Deadlatch or cylindrical (key-in-knob/lever)
type locksets with 1/2" to 5/8" latchbolt projection. Electrical actuation unlocks
strike jaw, releasing latchbolt so door can be opened without operating latch
itself. Extremely compact mechanism fits into aluminum jamb sections as
shallow as 1-5/8". Fits existing prep for discontinued Adams Rite 7040, 7840N,
7850 Electric Strikes.
HOLLOW
METAL
WOOD
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BURGLARY
LISTED
ELECTRIFIED
PRODUCT
GRADE 1
E09321
FITS STANDARD
MOUNTING
TAB ANSI PREP
3/32"
2.4mm
ELECTRIC STRIKES
ES-7
800.872.3267 • Fax [phone]
10027 S. 51st Street, Ste 102
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
www.adamsrite.com
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