Can a QEL device be wired so that it stays open during a fire condition?

This must not be done on a fire rated opening.

From a wiring standpoint, wiring the fire alarm signal as an input to a power supply  logic board (using it as an access control input) would accomplish this.

Please contact Allegion product support to review your application question.

Our support number is 877-671-7011,  option 2.


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