Danalock V3 BT HK EU Mounting Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for mounting and installing your Danalock V3 BT HK EU smart lock.
Works with: ? Apple HomeKit
Tools Needed
To mount the Danalock, you need a Philips screwdriver and two pliers or a wire cutter.
[Image description: Illustration shows a Philips screwdriver with a cross head, and a pair of pliers.]
Parts Involved
[Image description: Diagram showing a mortise plate with screw holes, a lock screw, a cylinder, and a rosette plate.]
- Mortise plate
- Lock screw
- Cylinder
- Rosette plate
Contents of the Danalock box
[Image description: Exploded view of Danalock V3 components. Includes adjustable cylinder, Danalock V3 unit, 4 small screws, keys, rosette spacers, tailpiece adapter, back plate, breakable screws, and cylinder brass tubes.]
- Adjustable cylinder
- Danalock V3 unit
- 4 small screws
- Keys ?
- Rosette spacers
- Tailpiece adapter
- Back plate
- Breakable screws
- Cylinder brass tubes
Installation Guide
1. Remove the old cylinder
First, you have to remove your current cylinder. Unscrew the lock-screw found in the mortise-plate on the side of the door.
[Image description: Diagram of a door lock mechanism. A screw is shown being unscrewed from the mortise plate on the side of the door.]
2. Pull out the old cylinder
Insert your key and turn it so the cam lines up with the body of the cylinder. Now pull out the cylinder.
[Image description: Two diagrams showing how to remove the old cylinder. The first shows a cylinder with a key inserted and turned, with a green arrow indicating cam alignment. The second shows the cylinder being pulled out, with a label 'cam'.]
cam
3. Adjust the new cylinder
Measure the back part (on the outside of your door) of the old cylinder from the middle of the screwhole and away (see illustration). Compare the length of the old cylinder to the length of the adjustable cylinder found in the box.
[Image description: Two diagrams illustrating cylinder measurement. The top diagram shows the 'Back part' of a cylinder, labeled 'Outside' and 'Inside'. The bottom diagram shows how to measure from the 'center of screwhole' and indicates the tailpiece direction. A dashed line shows the measurement point.]
Back part
Outside
Measure from center of screwhole ↔️
Inside
The tailpiece will always be directed towards the inside of the door
If the old cylinder and the adjustable cylinder matches - go to page 15. If they don't please proceed to the next page.
4. Unscrew the small screws
Unscrew the small screws on both sides of the cylinder and pull it apart.
[Image description: Diagram showing an adjustable cylinder being separated into two parts by unscrewing small screws. Red arrows indicate pulling apart.]
5. Insert spacer and brass tube
Insert the same size of spacer piece and brass tube to make the adjustable cylinder match the old cylinder.
[Image description: Diagram illustrating how to assemble the adjustable cylinder. It shows a spacer piece labeled '+7' and a brass tube being inserted into the cylinder body.]
Please look at the size guide on the next pages to find the right length for the spacer piece and the brass tube.
Cylinder Size Guide
When you adjust the size of the Danalock cylinder to the old cylinder, you'll have to exchange the brass tube in the center with another that fits the spacer piece. Here are the different combinations:
| Configuration | Resulting Cylinder Length | Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable cylinder as it is in the box | Fits min. 35 mm | [Image description: Diagram showing the base adjustable cylinder.] |
| 7 mm spacer piece | Fits min. 40 mm | [Image description: Diagram showing the adjustable cylinder with a 7mm spacer piece, resulting in a length indicated by '+7'.] |
| 10 mm spacer piece | Fits min. 45 mm | [Image description: Diagram showing the adjustable cylinder with a 10mm spacer piece, resulting in a length indicated by '+10'.] |
| 15 mm spacer piece | Fits min. 50 mm | [Image description: Diagram showing the adjustable cylinder with a 15mm spacer piece, resulting in a length indicated by '+15'.] |
| 22 mm spacer piece | Fits min. 55 mm | [Image description: Diagram showing the adjustable cylinder with a 22mm spacer piece, resulting in a length indicated by '+22'.] |
| 25 mm spacer piece | Fits min. 60 mm | [Image description: Diagram showing the adjustable cylinder with a 25mm spacer piece, resulting in a length indicated by '+25'.] |
6. Assemble the cylinder
Assemble the cylinder and screw the small screws back in on both sides of the cylinder.
[Image description: Diagram showing the two parts of the adjustable cylinder being rejoined with small screws.]
7. Insert the adjustable cylinder
Insert the new cylinder, and re-insert the lock-screw in the mortise-plate to fix the cylinder. (b) Do not tighten the screw too hard - make sure the cylinder functions correctly by locking and unlocking it with your hand.
[Image description: Diagram showing the new cylinder being inserted into the door lock mechanism. A screw labeled 'b' is shown being inserted into the mortise plate.]
8. The right rosette spacer
To avoid pulling the cylinder out of place, you need to find the right spacer or a spacer combination between the rosette and the back plate.
[Image description: Diagram showing rosette spacers and breakable screws. It illustrates how spacers are attached to the cylinder.]
Rosette spacers
10 mm
5 mm
Breakable screws
Unscrew the two breakable screws that hold the spacers together with the adjustable cylinder.
Choose one or more spacers so they are flush with the rosette surface. (See next page)
IMPORTANT! Spacer Placement
Avoid pulling the cylinder out of place. It is important that the spacer is flush with or sticks out from the hole in the rosette plate.
[Image description: Two diagrams showing correct and incorrect spacer placement relative to the rosette plate. Green checkmarks indicate correct placement.]
9. Break the screws to the right length
Depending on which spacer or spacer combination you chose, it is now important that the screws that fasten the cylinder to the back plate have the right length. Use this chart to find the right length:
| Spacer Combination | Screw Length to Cut | Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| No spacers | cut 30 mm | [Image description: Diagram shows a screw with a 30mm mark and scissors.] |
| 5 mm spacer | cut 25 mm | [Image description: Diagram shows a screw with a 25mm mark and scissors.] |
| 10 mm spacer | cut 20 mm | [Image description: Diagram shows a screw with a 20mm mark and scissors.] |
| 5+10 mm spacers | cut 15 mm | [Image description: Diagram shows a screw with a 15mm mark and scissors.] |
| 10+10 mm spacers | cut 10 mm | [Image description: Diagram shows a screw with a 10mm mark and scissors.] |
Use a wirecutter, two pliers, or bend the screws forth and back several times in a vice to break them.
10. Fasten the back plate to the cylinder
Now fasten the back plate to the cylinder with the rosette spacer in between them.
[Image description: Diagram showing the back plate being attached to the cylinder with screws, with the rosette spacer in place.]
IMPORTANT! Test the lock
Make sure that the lock still works properly by turning the tailpiece. If you can't lock and unlock this way, please loosen the cylinder screws. (b)
[Image description: A hand is shown turning the tailpiece of the cylinder to test the lock mechanism. A screw labeled 'b' is indicated.]
11. Give the tailpiece the right length
To avoid damaging the Danalock, you will have to shorten the new cylinder tailpiece to a maximum of 35 mm from the door surface. Use two pliers or a wire cutter to shorten the tailpiece.
[Image description: Diagram showing pliers or a wire cutter being used to shorten the tailpiece of the cylinder. A measurement of 10-35 mm is indicated.]
12. Attach the tailpiece adapter
Insert the green tailpiece adapter into the center tube on the back side of the Danalock. Press on the adapter until a click ensures it is fixed firmly to the Danalock.
[Image description: Diagram showing the green tailpiece adapter being inserted into the back of the Danalock unit. The word 'Click!' is prominently displayed.]
? Click!
13. Fit the tailpiece to the housing base
Fit the Danalock over the back plate. Make sure the tailpiece hits the slide in the middle of the adapter.
[Image description: Diagram showing the Danalock unit being fitted onto the back plate. Arrows indicate alignment points and the tailpiece engaging with the adapter.]
14. Align the plate marks
Find the small marking on the edge of the back plate and align the mark on the back of the Danalock baseplate with it. Now you are sure to hit the notches on the back plate with the Danalock.
[Image description: Close-up diagram showing alignment marks on the back plate and Danalock baseplate for correct orientation.]
15. Fasten the Danalock
Turn the Danalock clockwise until it clicks to fasten it to the back plate. NOTE: If you need to unfasten and retry, see "Uninstall instructions" at the end of the manual.
[Image description: Diagram showing the Danalock unit being rotated clockwise to attach it to the back plate. The word 'Click!' is displayed.]
? Click!
16. Activate batteries
Pull out the plastic tab to activate the batteries. A light will flash to confirm the Danalock is ready.
[Image description: Diagram showing a hand pulling a plastic tab from the battery compartment of the Danalock. A green arrow indicates the action.]
Note: If the batteries are disconnected, you will have to re-calibrate the Danalock.
17. Add the Danalock in the HomeKit App
When the Danalock has been mounted on the door, it is ready to be set up with the Home app. Instructions on how to use the Home app can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204893
The HomeKit setup code can be found both inside the battery compartment and on the "Simple Guidelines" leaflet.
[Image description: A hand holding a smartphone, likely showing the Home app interface.]
18. Calibrate the lock
The Danalock needs to be calibrated in order to function properly. Calibration can be done either automatically or manually with the commands found on page 29.
The Danalock can be configured further with the commands found on pages 29 and 30.
19. Dismounting
If you need to dismount the Danalock from your door, insert a pen tip into the hole at the top inner edge of the lock and press while turning the lock counter-clockwise until the lock releases.
[Image description: Diagram showing a pen tip being inserted into a small hole on the Danalock and a counter-clockwise arrow indicating the turning direction for dismounting.]
This will not reset the lock or disconnect it from your account, but the lock may need to be re-calibrated if fastened to your door again.
20. LED-Signals
A LED light on the Danalock indicates the status of several operations with different colours:
| LED-Mode | LED color | Status indication |
|---|---|---|
| Constant red till light finishes | ██████████ | Lock has successfully locked |
| Constant green till light finishes | ██████████ | Lock has successfully unlocked |
| Constant white for 3 seconds | ██████████ | Power on. Batteries are activated |
| Red light flashes every 5 minute | -- -- -- -- | Critical battery level |
| Constant blue | ██████████ | Firmware is being updated |
Configuration
21. Configuring the Danalock V3 with click-commands
You can configure the Danalock via the button found in the small hole on the top of the lock. When you click through settings, the LED will change color according to the following scheme. When you get to the setting you want to change, wait for 5 seconds and the Danalock will react to your command. This gives you plenty of time to navigate to the right command. If you make a wrong number of clicks, just stop at a number of clicks where the LED doesn't light up and wait for 5 seconds. The LED will flash red to indicate that it has timed out.
| Clicks | Color | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Yellow ? | Manual calibration | Start by turning the Danalock to the desired unlocked position. Start the calibration with the click command and wait for the LED to start blinking yellow. Turn the Danalock to the desired locked position while the LED blinks and click the button once to save the locked position. The Danalock will confirm with a green blink. If the lock doesn't receive a response from you within 30 seconds, the calibration will be canceled. |
| 3 | White ⚪ | Auto calibration | Start by turning the Danalock to unlocked position and lifting the handle if needed. The door has to be left open while the Danalock auto calibrates. Start the auto calibration with the click command. The Danalock will blink white while auto calibrating. |
| 4 | Blue ? | Brake and go back | Turns the brake and go back functionality on or off. This setting will hold the latch back for 2 seconds to allow entrance. Everytime this command is entered, the setting will switch to the next option.
|
| 5 | Purple ? | Auto lock timer | Toggles between 3 auto locking settings: Off, short wait, and long wait. Everytime this command is entered, the setting will switch to the next option.
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| 10 | Red ? | Reset user settings | This action will delete all user settings on the Danalock. The Danalock will respond by blinking red. |
22. Firmware upgrade
To install the latest firmware on your Danalock, download the Danalock app on the App Store and log in as a "HomeKit only" user. Press the download icon on the front page in the app to start the firmware upgrade process.
Make sure to keep your phone near the Danalock during the entire firmware upgrade process.
[Image description: Diagram showing a smartphone with a download icon, and the Danalock unit nearby, indicating the firmware upgrade process.]
23. Technical information
Controlling this HomeKit-enabled accessory automatically and away from home requires an Apple TV with tvOS 10.0 or later or an iPad with iOS 9.0 or later set up as a home hub.
HomeKit technology provides advanced security with end-to-end encryption and authentication between a HomeKit-enabled accessory and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. HomeKit security communications are encrypted between a HomeKit-enabled accessory and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
24. Legal information
Use of the "Works with Apple HomeKit" logo means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Apple, Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HomeKit is a trademark of Apple Inc.
