This ERA BS Fortress multipoint door lock features 3 Hooks & 1 Latch.

ERA Fortress multipoint locks are specifically designed to meet the requirements of PAS 3621:2011 and PAS 8621:2011. They also meet the requirements of PAS 24:2012. It does this by adding enhanced security features, such as the hardened drill plates on the main gearbox and the hook boxes.

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 be stamped with brands such as Surelock, Saracen, Spartan, Duraflex, Supa, Westward or Cego, to name but a few. However, the Fortress is exclusive to ERA.

A 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. For the Fortress lock, the snib is red so its easy to spot.

The red snib (which also features the BSI kitemark logo) can be used to hold back the latch. An ERA Fortress multipoint lock, fitted with a 3* cylinder and a 2* handle would offer one of the highest levels of multipoint locking security available on the market.

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

All ERA multipoint locks feature a split spindle mechanism which makes replacements easier as you only need to be concerned with one locking function (excluding the auto locking SureFire locks).

We’d 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. When you do so, you’ll notice the additional hardened drill plates on these locks.

ERA BS Fortress gearboxes are available in 35mm or 45mm backsets and are only available with a latch and hook bolt.

ERA multipoint door lock gearboxes are very distinctive, with a square design and no corner cut outs. The overall length of the gearbox is 221mm and the width is the backset plus 18mm.

The British Standard Fortress lock cannot be interchanged with other ERA multipoint door locks.

The ERA Fortress multipoint gearbox differs slightly to a standard gearbox. The gearbox features the anti drill hard plates and the red snib on the faceplate. You’ll also notice that the latch doesn’t have any screw holes, which differs from standard ERA gearboxes.

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 Fortress multipoint hook locks differ to normal ERA locks. They feature an anti drill hard plate to protect the hooks from attack. The hooks also throw in opposite directions to provide an enhanced anti jemmy feature.

These hooks offer high security and anti-separation resistance. They engage 10mm not the keeps and are manufactured in hardened steel to further resist attack by drilling and sawing.

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 BS Fortress multipoint door locks, including keeps, spindles, handles and accessories.

You may find this lock used as a timber door lock or a composite door lock.