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A magnetically mounted template for identifying the optimum installation location for a door hardware device. The template has a working element that engages a cooperating door hardware device, for example, a working latch that engages a bolt. The template is particularly suitable for installing ele

A magnetically mounted template for identifying the optimum installation location for a door hardware device. The template has a working element that engages a cooperating door hardware device, for example, a working latch that engages a bolt. The template is particularly suitable for installing electrically operable door hardware devices, such as electric strikes, which require wiring as well as mechanical attachment to a door frame or door.

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1. A three-dimensional magnetic template for identifying mounting locations for affixing a surface mounted door hardware device to a steel door component comprising: a template which is sized the same as the surface mounted door hardware device and a latch that engages a bolt;one or more magnets mou

1. A three-dimensional magnetic template for identifying mounting locations for affixing a surface mounted door hardware device to a steel door component comprising: a template which is sized the same as the surface mounted door hardware device and a latch that engages a bolt;one or more magnets mounted within the template and positioned to hold the template to a steel component of a door jamb or a door;though holes located in the template in the same positions as anchor pins and mounting screw holes in the door hardware device; andan optional through hole for a wire exit location. 2. A method of using the template of claim 1 to locate the optimum position for installation of a surface mounted door hardware device comprising the sequential steps of magnetically mounting the template to a steel door component;adjusting the position of the template to a location on the steel door component where the template is lined up with another door hardware device which is affixed to a cooperating door component;closing the door and moving the template to line it up to an optimum position for installation of the surface mounted door hardware device; andopening the door and marking the mounting location on the door component based on the location of the template. 3. A three-dimensional magnetic template for identifying mounting locations for affixing a surface mounted electric strike to a door jamb having a steel component comprising; a template which is sized the same as the surface mounted electric strike;spring loaded latches positioned in the template in locations which cause them to engage a bolt in the same manner as those of the electric strike, the spring loaded latches being actuable by the bolt;one or more magnets mounted within the template and positioned to hold the template to the steel component of the door jamb;through holes located in the template in the same positions as anchor pins and mounting screw holes in the electric strike; andan optional through hole for a wire exit location. 4. A method of using the template of claim 3 to locate the optimum position for installation of a surface mounted electric strike comprising the sequential steps of magnetically mounting the template to a door jamb having a steel component;adjusting the position of the template to a location on the door jamb where the template can receive a bolt which is affixed to a door;closing the door and moving the template to line it up to an optimum position with the bolt; andopening the door and marking the mounting locations on the door jamb based on the location of the template.