Does the cylinder have to be horizontally mounted in VR910 x 98EO?

The instructions and template for the VR910NL and VR914NL trim used with Von Duprin 98/99 Rim or Vertical Rod devices show the cylinder mounted with the keyway horizontal.  This keeps the trim from being a handed trim.

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