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Guardian G9066 P.Brass Standard Frame For Escape Lock
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Guardian G9066 P.Brass Standard Frame For Escape Lock
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Guardian G9066 P.Brass Standard Frame For Escape Lock
Emergency egress hardware must operate with absolute predictability every single time. When fire doors and emergency exits settle over months of routine operation, slight misalignments between the door latch and the timber frame strike plate often lead to binding, sticking, or intermittent latch failures. In an emergency situation, any mechanical resistance can have severe consequences, compromising building safety and failing critical escape inspections. High footfall commercial settings demand components that balance heavy structural resilience with rapid, snag-free latch release.
The Guardian G9066 P.Brass Standard Frame For Escape Lock provides a precise architectural solution for timber door assemblies fitted with commercial emergency exit locks. Engineered to deliver reliable alignment, this strike frame guides the lock bolt smoothly home during routine closing while permitting an instantaneous release whenever the panic hardware is triggered. Manufactured to exact manufacturing tolerances by Guardian, it eliminates mechanical play, protects the surrounding timber frame from repeat impact wear, and ensures your fire doors latch reliably under normal operation.
Featuring an elegant polished brass finish, the Guardian G9066 P.Brass Standard Frame For Escape Lock proves that robust security hardware does not require utilitarian aesthetics. It complements traditional brass architectural ironmongery across commercial venues, corporate offices, listed heritage developments, and retail spaces. By combining structural longevity with refined finishing, this frame ensures full emergency egress readiness without detracting from the surrounding interior joinery.
Stage by Stage Architectural Specification and Fitting
Stage 1 Timber Frame Preparation
Carpenters mark out the frame rebate accurately against the fitted escape lock body. Recessing the plate flush against the timber stop prevents unwanted friction, creates clean lines, and establishes a rigid foundation capable of handling heavy structural use.
Stage 2 Strike Box Alignment
Accurate positioning ensures the escape lock latch and deadbolt clear the strike opening effortlessly. Correct morticing into the structural jamb eliminates binding, ensuring the door closes consistently without manual intervention.
Stage 3 Mechanical Securement
The plate is secured directly into the timber frame using countersunk fixings. Tight mechanical anchoring prevents plate movement during rapid egress cycles and maintains precise tolerances throughout years of continuous door opening.
Stage 4 Operational Commissioning
Installers test the exit device across normal swing cycles and simulated emergency releases. The smooth surface profile allows the latch to retract effortlessly under panic bolt activation, confirming safe, certified operation.
Key Operational Advantages
- Instant Latch Disengagement Tailored aperture dimensions ensure immediate release whenever escape panic hardware is operated, avoiding dangerous door binding during emergencies.
- Surface Protection for Frames Deflects mechanical impact away from exposed timber joinery, preserving frame integrity along busy traffic routes and entrance ways.
- Premium Polished Brass Coating High quality brass aesthetic blends seamlessly with classical commercial door furniture, antique brass suites, and refined interior designs.
- Robust Solid Build Engineered by Guardian to maintain shape and resist bending forces, ensuring dependable long term performance across busy public doors.
- Versatile Compatibility Fits standard commercial timber door frames running compatible Guardian escape lock mechanisms, simplifying on site specification.
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Rating or Standard | Practical Details |
|---|---|---|
| Product Manufacturer | Guardian Lock and Engineering | Industry recognised British security hardware manufacturer |
| Product Code | G9066 | Identifies the standard profile escape lock frame plate |
| Hardware Category | Emergency Escape Hardware Component | Standard frame strike plate for escape lock mechanisms |
| Architectural Finish | Polished Brass | Gloss surface treatment matching brass door furniture |
| Substrate Suitability | Timber Door Jambs | Flush morticing into hardwood and softwood frame profiles |
| Emergency Egress Function | BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125 Compatible Assemblies | Ensures free movement of the bolt upon escape device depression |
| Fixing Type | Countersunk Woodscrews | Maintains a clean flat profile flush with the frame face |
| Maintenance Requirements | Routine Visual Check | Wipe down periodically and confirm fixings remain tight |
Important Installation Guidance
When installing escape door assemblies, make sure the timber mortice depth completely clears the lock bolt without bottoming out. Check that door leaf clearance conforms to building guidelines so that positive latch engagement is maintained whenever the door is shut. Regular visual inspections are recommended as part of routine commercial fire safety audits.
Need Assistance With Your Escape Hardware?
Our technical ironmongery team is ready to help you verify compatibility, schedule commercial door schedules, and ensure complete compliance with UK safety regulations.
Contact Our TeamSpecification
| Manufacturer | Imperial |
|---|---|
| Finish | Polished Brass |