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What is needed to keep the EL device retracted all day?
Resolution:
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 wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
Resolution:
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...:
What is (SD) Special Dogging?
Resolution:
SD is Special cylinder dogging in the center case of 98/99 rim and vertical rod non fire rated devices and is available with standard, EL, QEL, CX and ALK.:
What could cause the Von Duprin EL solenoid not to hold when mechanism cover plate is slide over the solenoid?
Resolution:
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...:
Can the EL or QEL conversion kit be used on the old Von Duprin 33/35 exit device?
Resolution:
Current EL and QEL baseplate conversion kits can be used on all latching types of the 33/35 series (non "A" version which were manufactured prior to 2003). At one time, the obsolete black EL ...:
Does EL or QEL conversion kit for Von Duprin exit devices contain mechanism cover plate?
Resolution:
The conversion kit does not contain a new mechanism case cover plate. If a cover plate is desired, you would need the Fire or Less Dogging Cover Plate for EL/QEL conversion kit and Panic cove...:
What power supply is needed for EL devices?
Resolution:
You can use a Von Duprin PS914 power supply with any of the following option boards depending on the application. 900-2RS board will power 1 or 2 devices that do not require timing from pow...:
Can the Von Duprin exit alarm ALK and electric latch retraction QEL or EL device be in the same device?
Resolution:
No, Von Duprin exit alarm ALK and electric latch retraction QEL or EL are installed in the same location and can't be ordered together with the same device.: