Specifications

components: faceplate, lip bracket,
and coil unit. (See photograph 5.) The
adjustability of this unit is integrated
into the jaw and coil unit. To adjust,
simply loosen the two screws holding
the jaw to the coil unit. Slide the jaw
into the desired position and tighten
the screws. There is approximately a
1/8” lateral slide available for ad-
justment, suitable for most trouble
installations. Vòila, it’s done. Check
the door and latch for proper
operation. (See photograph 6.)
The Series 2 strike we will look at
is the model 2134LH. Like the Series
7 strikes, the Series 2 is broken down
into several components: lip/
faceplate assembly, coil unit, and
shims. (See photograph 7.) Unlike
the Series 7, the Series 2 does not
provide lateral jaw movement via an
adjustable jaw. Instead, adjustment is
accomplished through the addition/
removal of a “split pivot shim,” a
piece of metal attached to the jaw,
and the placement of the coil unit
and the two shim plates. Total lateral
movement on this unit is approx-
imately 3/8”. (See photograph 8.)
How you adjust this unit is
dependent on many factors including
lock type and how much lateral
movement is required. If removing/
attaching the split pivot shim, it must
be done before the coil unit is
attached to the lip/faceplate assembly.
(See photograph 9.) Or, using the two
shims, the coil unit can be adjusted
into one of three positions. (See
photograph 10.)
While it’s always best to correct
door/frame problems before installing
an electric strike, as locksmiths, we
know that this is not always possible.
And, as seen, these two Rutherford
strikes, as well as others, can provide
the locksmith with some latitude in
handling a strike installation where
the door/frame are not operating
exactly perfect.
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9. Removing the split pivot shim
from the jaw to make the
necessary adjustment.
10. Using the shims to effect the
lateral movement of the jaw.
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