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Can a panic device be converted to a fire-rated device in the field?
Resolution:
A standard exit device can't be modified to a fire rated exit device. In order to get a product with the UL fire label, a new device must be purchased. This is a UL requirement.:
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:
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...:
Is there a fire rated version of the 33A/35A rim device?
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There is not a fire rated version of the Von Duprin 33A/35A rim device. Only the vertical rod devices (33/3527A-F, 33/3547A-F, 33/3548A-F) can be fire rated.:
What is AFL on fire rated LBR exit devices?
Resolution:
AFL stands for "Auxiliary Fire Latch" on fire rated exit devices.:
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...:
When are Panic Devices required?
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The use of Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware is required by the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, depending on which code and which edition of the code i...: