Multipoint & UPVC

This ERA Passive multipoint door lock features no locking points and is suitable for the passive door on a pair of French doors.

This passive lock accepts the deadbolt from the ERA 7145 to create a locking solution for a pair of french doors.

Passive locks are fitted to the secondary (or passive) door on a pair of French doors. They are used in conjunction with the primary lock, which is a normal multipoint door lock, fitted to the main door. Locking is achieved by shootbolts which secure the secondary door leaf to the frame when the door is locked.

This ERA Vectis Deadbolt multipoint door lock features 4 Rollers, 1 Deadbolt & 1 Latch.

This ERA Vectis multipoint has a latch, deadbolt and 4 rollers.

Identifying an ERA Vectis multipoint door lock can be straightforward but there are some traps to watch out for.

The first trap is that ERA make locks for a huge number of different door and window companies, many of whom rebrand the locks. Often faceplates are stamped with the ERA logo, but they can also stamped with a range of other manufacturers.

However, if your multipoint door lock features a 5 lever mortice lock key (or has a UK key hole if you client has lost the key), you can be sure that the lock is an ERA Vectis.

Another good indication as to whether the lock you are identifying is made by ERA is the holdback snib on the faceplate. This is often grey on deadbolt and hook bolt locks and blue on Vectis locks. However, some of the brands named above have changed the colour of the snib to black or green.

Its also worth noting that sometimes ERA locks are referred to Saracen. This goes back to the days when Laird made locks for the double glazing industry, before they were rebranded as ERA.

All ERA Vectis multipoint locks feature a split spindle mechanism which makes replacements easier as you only need to be concerned with one locking function.

Please also note that ERA Vectis locks feature the same levers as the British Standard ERA Fortress mortice lock. The Fortress mortice lock is one of the most popular mortice locks and allows you the ability to key alike your multipoint door lock to a timber door with a traditional mortice lock. Please contact us as we can key alike your locks as you require. ERA Vectis locks may require a slightly longer key, depending on the thickness of the door profile, but we can assist with that too.

We would always recommend removing the multipoint from the door to help identify it. This is especially important if you can’t identify the brand from the faceplate or it has been rebranded.

ERA Vectis multipoint door lock gearboxes are very distinctive, with a square design and no corner cut outs. The big give away is the UK key way, designed to accept a traditional mortice key. The overall length of the gearbox is 221mm and the width is the backset plus 18mm.

Available in 35mm or 45mm backsets only (regular ERA Gearboxes are also available in 30mm backset), all ERA gearboxes have the same dimensions. They can feature a classic deadbolt with either a standard euro cut out, Invincible cylinder cut out or Vectis 5 lever mechanism. They can feature either a deadbolt or hook bolt (which throws upward). Look out for the British Standard Fortress invincible gearbox which features hardened drill plates.

With the exception of the British Standard Fortress lock, all ERA gearboxes can be interchanged, so if your client needs a hook lock, instead of a deadbolt or a Vectis locking multipoint door lock, contact us and we’ll build the lock to order.

ERA multipoint door lock gearboxes feature a 24mm high latch (with 2 distinctive screws in the latch), a 30mm high deadbolt and 61mm between them. Gearboxes are held on to the faceplate with 4 screws, which is unusual for a multipoint door lock. The first screw hole to the second measures 37mm, the second to the third measures 85mm and the third to the fourth screw measures 43mm.

When measuring the backset, allow 2-3mm for the faceplate, so a 35mm backset gearbox will measure 32mm when not fixed to the strip.

ERA Multipoint door lock deadbolts (referred to by ERA as linear bolts) feature an 18mm throw and are chamfered to pull the door against the frame.

Deadbolt locks are most frequently found fitted to timber and composite doors.

Rollers are used for compression, to pull the door against the frame, to help prevent dust or water ingress. They do little for security, but they also have the added benefit of helping to prevent the door from becoming warped as it is supported across its full height. This is dependent on the rollers being engaged into their keeps.

Rollers are normally adjustable by +/- 1mm to help achieve optimum weather sealing.

Operation: Split Spindle

To lock the door

1. Lift the handle upwards to engage the locking points.

2. Lock the locking points and main deadbolt (if present) by turning the key.

To unlock the door

1. Unlock the system by turning the key.

2. Push the handle downwards to disengage the locking points and retract the latch.

• Meets the requirements of BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 4 Corrosion Resistance (240 hours).
• Endurance tested to 50,000 cycles
• Designed to meet the requirements of a PAS24:2012 compliant door set.

We stock a range of associated products for ERA Vectis Deadbolt multipoint door locks, including keeps, spindles, handles and accessories.

Latch Reversal: Undo the screws in the latch to remove. Reverse, reinsert and replace screws