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CAL-Lock

Sliding glass doors have always relied on wobbly pins, ugly bars or a variety of clever but poorly-constructed gadgets for security. While front doors were secured by strong, solid steel deadbolts, sliders were left unsecured despite the greater frequency of burglaries through sliding glass doors than front doors. Now, CAL America, Inc. is introducing a solid steel double-deadbolt for sliders called the CAL Lock.

This is not a gadget or a gimmick. It is a serious piece of hardware that was used during the summer Olympics in Athens, Greece to secure the athletes in their dwellings there. A consumer testing lab in Miami, Florida rated the strength of the lock at 1,000 pounds after applying 1,000 pounds of force trying to force open the door. The lock held.

There is also a child-safety feature to the lock. To protect children from opening a sliding glass door, the CAL Lock can be installed at any height on the frame of a sliding glass door. It can be placed high out of the reach of children or lowered for wheelchair accessibility. Traditional sliding glass door locks have no choice for location. If a door or frame have been damaged, the CAL Lock can be moved or installed to avoid the damage.

The CAL Lock is fast and easy to install. The CAL Lock, latch and handle take about 10 minutes to install. Simply drill 6 or 7 holes, insert 6 or 7 screws and that's it!

And the best part is that the CAL Lock is easy to use: "click - click" and it's opened or closed. To make the door easier to open and close an attractive and ultra-strong handle is available.

The lock comes with a ten-year warranty.

The CAL-Lock

The CAL Double-Bolt Lock works like a deadbolt for your sliding glass doors. You probably have a deadbolt on your front door because of the unsecured nature of normal lock-handle combinations. However, burglaries rarely occur through front doors because of the exposure to streets. Burglars find it easier to enter through a less-exposed and easier-to-enter sliding glass door. NOT ANY MORE!!! Your CAL Double-Bolt Lock absolutely secures your sliding glass door from being lifted or slid open.

It is made of solid steel, extruded aluminum and nylon. The extruded aluminum forms the body and shape of the lock. The two bolts are made from solid steel, the same steel as you may have on your front-door deadbolt. These ultra-strong metals are joined with nylon parts which help everything move smoothly, last a long time, and look good.

THE DELUXE HANDLE
The DELUXE HANDLE makes your door much easier to operate. The sleek design and extruded-aluminum material make the handle attractive and extremely strong.

THE INSERT
The CAL Insert allows you to replace your original sliding glass door lock with the absolute security of a CAL Lock. The Insert completely fills the hole left when you remove the original lock and provides a slot handle on the outside of the door.

THE LONG LATCH
The Long Latch is for those double sliding glass doors which come together "in the middle" like a French door. This Long Latch, when paired with a CAL-Lock, allows the two doors to be securely bolted together. From a distance it will look like you have two locks.

COLORS: White, Black, Silver

Installation
Place latch in door jamb against inside edge. Holding latch firmly, mark holes. Drill 1/8" pilot holes. Install latch using enclosed screws.
Slide door to fully closed position. Open locking bolts on lock. Position lock on door. Center lock over latch and close bolts. Drill 1/8" pilot holes through lock assembly. Install lock using enclosed screws.
Install cover plate by pushing firmly from side-to-side until it snaps into place.

FINISHED! Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are CAL Locks easy to install?
A: Yes! EASY TO INSTALL. Simply drill 6 or 7 holes, insert 6 or 7 screws and that's it!

Q: Will the CAL Lock be able to prevent my sliders from being lifted out of their tracks?
A: Yes! ABSOLUTE SECURITY. A metal piece on the lock slides under the immovable latch to prevent ANY lifting.

Q: Will the CAL Lock prevent my doors from being slid open?
A: Yes! Remember: ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Once the sliding glass door is closed, two (2) steel bolts prevent the door from moving at all!!

Q: Are CAL Locks made from strong (I mean REALLY STRONG) metals?
A: Yes! CAL Locks are made mostly from caste aluminum and steel. The nylon parts improve appearance and help parts move smoothly and securely. The steel locks are very similar to the locks on your front-door deadbolt but are smaller and, of course, there are two of them. One bolt secures the "latch" to the lock from the bottom and the other comes down from the top.

Q: What is a "latch"?
A: The latch is the key to the whole system. It is attached to the frame of the door opening. It secures directly to your house with long screws which are provided. It then becomes a part to your house and does not move. When the lock is secured to the latch with steel bolts, your door cannot be lifted or slid open.

Q: Are CAL Locks exposed to the outside like my current lock?
A: No! There is no part of the CAL Lock accessible from the outside, unlike your "old" lock. This prevents burglars from studying the lock and learning where to drill to unlock your door. Your current lock may as well have a sign on it that reads, "Drill here to open!!"

Q: Any hints to make installation easier?
A: Yes. Before drilling holes, punch a small hole or indentation in the slippery metal with an awl or nail. This will prevent your drill bit from sliding during installation. Also, keep your drill bit moistened with oil to reduce wear.

Products

Primary CAL Lock Insert

The CAL Primary Insert is designed to allow the replacement of an original sliding glass door lock with a new CAL Lock. The CAL Primary Insert completely fills the hole left when an original lock is removed. The CAL Primary Insert is installed from the outside and the new CAL Lock is installed directly over the CAL Primary Insert on the inside of the door.

After installation, there is sometimes a slight gap left around the hole that can be seen only when the lock’s bolts are open. So, each CAL Primary Insert includes a matching, stick-on cover to hide any gaps.

The CAL Primary Insert looks much like a solid metal box with attractive and easy to use nylon parts. The CAL Primary Insert is outfitted with the standard slot handle on the outside, making re-entrance as easy as ever.

Sliding Glass Double-Door Latch

Finding a solid, effective and attractive lock for those sliding glass doors that come together "in the middle" has been virtually impossible until now. Now, the CAL Long Latch will finally give the security and convenience needed for these troublesome doors.

The CAL Long Latch looks just like the attractive, stylish and solid CAL Lock but a bit more narrow. It has a CAL latch on it that absolutely secures the two doors together. From a distance, it will appear that there are two CAL Locks on the two doors. With the convenient flip of the two solid steel bolts on the CAL Lock, the two sliding glass doors will be free to slide open. But when those two solid steel bolts are slid into the new CAL Long Latch the doors cannot be separated.

Double-Bolt Lock

The "CAL Double-Bolt Lock" is not a gadget or gimmick but a serious piece of hardware; serious enough to be used at the Olympic Village in Athens Greece for the 2004 summer Olympics. Other after-market locks are untested, weaker, more difficult to operate, less conveniently located on the door and just plain ugly.

The CAL Lock was tested at a Miami, Florida consumer testing laboratory and was rated at 1,000 pounds. The laboratory applied 1,000 pounds of pressure to the installed lock and it held. Think about it: No burglar can bench press 1,000 pounds!! With its extruded aluminum body and two solid steel bolts, the CAL Lock is the strongest lock on the market. And the "CAL Double-Bolt Lock's" unique design makes it nearly impossible to lift a door out of the tracks.

The moving parts of the CAL Lock are facilitated by nylon enhancements. These provide years of smooth and simple operation. The two steel bolts slide up and down smoothly and easily, so it's also the easiest-to-operate lock around.

With its flexible mounting options, the "CAL Double-Bolt Lock" can be installed anywhere along the door opening to maximize security, safety and convenience. Placing the "CAL Double-Bolt Lock" high up the door makes it difficult for children to reach. Installing the "CAL Double-Bolt Lock" lower on the door makes it convenient for those in wheelchairs. So, there are multiple installation options; anywhere along your door frame.

Most of our competitors' sliding glass door locking systems have the appearance of an after-thought to the actual design of the door. The "CAL Double-Bolt Lock" is elegant, durable, and permanent. Its European look comes from its European designer. Once installed, the lock's break-through design makes a sliding glass door virtually BURGLAR-PROOF.