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EL Device Troubleshooting Guide
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What could cause the Von Duprin EL solenoid not to hold when mechanism cover plate is slide over the solenoid?
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If mechanism cover plate causes the EL solenoid to drop when slid over the solenoid, the solenoid plunger requires adjustment. You must lengthen the rod by turning the hex nut in front of the plun...:
What is needed to keep the EL device retracted all day?
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To keep the Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL or QELA exit device dogged (retracted) all day, have your access control, Key pad, key switch, fire alarm contact or any other signals ...:
What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
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If your Von Duprin EL (solenoid) device pulls and releases quickly instead of holding the latch retracted, please check all of the items below.In most cases, one or more of these solutions will r...:
How do I wire an EL device to normally hold open the latch and release it during a fire alarm?
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Use a normally closed fire alarm as the input to the power supply option board (PS873-2 or PS914-2RS), this will hold the latch retracted. During a fire alarm, the contact will open, dropping...:
Are the Falcon EL solenoids rated for continuous duty?
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The Falcon EL devices can be operated in a continuous duty cycle.:
Why does the DC output voltage on the PS914-2RS or PS914-4RL drops when access control is activated?
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Following items could cause the DC output on PS914 series power supply to drop when access control is activated. Wrong gauge wire from power supply to the the power transfer. Excessive wire run...:
Why do you need the potted circuit breaker for the Von Duprin EL device?
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The potted circuit breaker for the Von Duprin EL device does the switching from the 16 amp pull coil on the solenoid to the .33 amp holding coil of the solenoid.: