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ELECTRIC LATCH RETRACTION ASSEMBLY FOR FIRE EXIT
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How do I wire an EL device to normally hold open the latch and release it during a fire alarm?
Resolution:
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...:
Can the Von Duprin EL option be added to any existing 98/99 device?
Resolution:
The Von Duprin EL option can be added to any existing 33A/35A, 98/99 series exit devices. :
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.:
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 ...:
How do I add mechanical dogging to my Von Duprin EL device?
Resolution:
HD-EL (Hex Dogging Electric Latch Retraction) solenoid and plunger can be replaced with standard EL solenoid and plunger on non fire rated exit devices, but this should not be used on a daily basi...:
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 ...:
Why doesn't full rotation of the AD or CO Series Exit Trim (993) outside lever fully retract the Von Duprin 98/99 Exit Device latch?
Resolution:
- AD Series and CO series products require that the Night Latch (NL) screw is installed in the exit device. Be sure this screw is installed- Exit hardware and strike must be properly mounted ...:
Can Steelcraft doors be prepped for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device?
Resolution:
Yes, as an option, Steelcraft doors are available with factory prepared for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device.L, B, CE, T and CE-Series doors are available factory preparedDoor prepa...:
Where do I install my Auxiliary Fire Latch (AFL) in a Less Bottom Rod, Fire Rated (LBR-F) exit device?
Resolution:
Installation should be 6" from bottom of the door. See attached templates as reference. T-5494 for HM Doors W-5494 for Wood Doors: