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Does a Von Duprin ALK kit come with an RX switch?
Resolution:
ALK kit comes with standard RX switch. It can be ordered without the RX switch or with LX switch as an option.:
Does the Von Duprin ALK require the RX switch to operate?
Resolution:
The RX switch is required to activate the ALK. The RX switch monitors the pushbar and will signal the ALK to go into alarm when the pushbar is depressed. The RX switch also allows free in...:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be changed to ALK exit alarm?
Resolution:
The Chexit device has a different base plate and center case than the ALK. The Chexit device would need to be replaced with an ALK device.:
Why should you use the LX switch with an ALK being used in Von Duprin surface vertical rod devices?
Resolution:
You should use the LX switch with the Von Duprin surface vertical rod exit device because the rods are exposed and are vulnerable to attack. IE, the top rod can be grasped and forced down to retrac...:
Is a switch required to operate the Von Duprin ALK unit?
Resolution:
Yes. The exit alarm ALK is shipped standard with a RX, request to exit switch, but can work with the optional LX, latch bolt monitor switch. If there is no switch in the device it will never alarm.:
Why is the Von Duprin exit alarm ALK going into alarm on it's own?
Resolution:
The following may cause the ALK to go into alarm: Make sure red and blue wires on the RX switch are connected to the exit alarm ALK terminal block and yellow wire is taped off. Check the red an...:
The Von Duprin 98 or 99 ALK kit will not sound the horn
Resolution:
Followings are the reason for 98/99 exit alarm ALK not sound when push bar is activated. Make sure key switch on exit alarm ALK is turned on, wait for 20 seconds before you activating the pushba...:
Will an ALK sound when the exterior trim is used to enter from the pull side?
Resolution:
The ALK exit alarm will sound when the exterior trim is used to enter from pull side without using access control when an LX latch bolt monitor switch is used instead of RX push bar monitor switch.: