Installation Info

TYPE B Assemblies turn counterclockwise to latch.
TYPE A Assemblies turn clockwise to latch.

PANEL PREPARATION:

Materials & Finish

PAWL: Steel, zinc plate, chromate, plus sealer.

WASHER: Steel.

RETAINER: 1010 Steel.

BUSHING: Low carbon steel.

MOUNTING NUTS and LOCKWASHERS (for models with mounting studs): Steel.

Components listed above are zinc plated plus yellow chromate dip.

DRAG SPRING: 302 Stainless steel, passivated.

GROOVE PIN: 1112 Steel, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

CONICAL SPRING: Spring wire, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

SHAFT and FLANGE GASKETS (for dust and moisture sealed models): Neoprene, black.

For assemblies with a stainless steel cup:

CUP and HOUSING: 304 Stainless steel, highly polished.

MOUNTING STUDS (optional): 302 or 305 Stainless steel, natural.

SCREW: Low carbon steel.

HANDLE: Die-cast zinc.

CUP WASHER: 1010 Steel; these components are chrome plated.

For assemblies with a steel cup:

CUP, HOUSING, and CUP WASHER: 1010 Steel.

MOUNTING STUDS (optional): Steel.

SCREW: Low carbon steel.

HANDLE: Die-cast zinc. Components listed above are DACROTIZED†.

† Registered tradename of Metal Coatings International, Inc.

Strength Guidelines

Force applied to pawl where it contacts frame.
Maximum working load: 1110 N (250 lbs.)
Average ultimate load: 1550 N (350 lbs.)