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Can flush bolts be used on double egress doors?
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DOUBLE EGRESS DOORS
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; two way corridor openings:
Can a 4640 operator be mounted on a Flush Ceiling application?
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4640 Flush Ceiling mounting requires a minimum 1-3/4" Header, and a minimum 3-3/4" Top Rail on the door.:
What mounting group do I use if my hinge type is not listed in the Glynn Johnson overhead door holder and stop instructions?
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To determine if a Glynn Johnson overhead device will fit on a door with special considerations, we will need the following details: What overhead stop/holder series and size are you w...:
How do I get a special template for a Glynn Johnson overhead stop or holder with special door considerations?
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To determine if a Glynn Johnson overhead device will fit on a door with special considerations, we will need the following details: What overhead stop/holder series and size are you want...:
What is the purpose for using a 12 gage head reinforcement?
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Purpose: When there is concern for the weight of overhead wall construction, or, when multiple surface applied hardware components are being used. This continuous channel has the ability to spre...:
What is the maximum size of a UL fire rated three (3) sided frame?
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Fire Rated three (3) frames are available in the following maximum door opening sizes: F and FN-Series frame:4' 0" X 10' 0" single door opening8' 0" X 10' 0” double door openingMU-Series frame...:
PB405 Power Bolts and Fire Rated Doors
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No it cannot, as the PB405 is not a life-safety, fire-rated device. It is not recommended for use on pedestrian doors, especially fire egress paths. :
What is delayed egress hardware?
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Delayed egress hardware prevents a door from being opened from the egress side, usually for a period of 15 seconds. This type of device is often used to prevent theft, while maintaining life safe...:
What cylinder is used for the Von Duprin -2 double cylinder function?
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The 98/99 rim device can be converted to double cylinder 98-2 or 99-2.Double cylinder features an inside key cylinder which locks or unlocks the outside trim (Classroom Function) and an&n...:
ND70X80
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Classroom by Storeroom Lock - Outside lever locked or unlocked by key - Inside lever is fixed and key retracts latch - Caution: These locks on residences and any door in any structure which is use...:
ND72VANDLGARD
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Communicating lock with Vandlgard - Same as ND72. Vandlgard allows outside spindle to disengage from latch when locked - Inside function is Same as ND72. Vandlgard allows outside spindle to disenga...:
What type of switch is used for the RX and latch monitoring options for the ND and L locks?
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The ND-Series RX, the L-Series RX and latch monitoring switches are Form C - Single Pole Double Throw (also known as SPDT).:
Is the Von Duprin 1609 strike fire rated for pairs of doors?
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The Von Duprin 1609 cannot be used on a pair of fire rated doors. We recommend using the Von Duprin fire rated mortise exit device in lieu of the rim device such as the Von Duprin 5575-F,...:
What is the backset for a 98/99 rim device with a 1609 strike?
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The backset for a 98/99 rim PANIC device with 1609 strike is 2 3/8" from center of the opening to center line of the device. See template :
What electric strike can be used on a pair of doors with an L9000 lock?
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Von Duprin 6223 electric strike is the most common closed back strike or the 6221 for open back strike on inactive leaf that can be used with Schlage L9000 or Von Duprin 7500 mortise lock.:
What anchors are used in FEMA Tornado Resistant openings?
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The following anchors are approve for use in FEMA Tornado Resistant openingsMasonry walls:Jamb anchors - Wire masonry anchorsSill (base) anchors - Adjustable base anchorsExisting walls:Jamb an...:
What strike is required when using the 2670 Guard-X on a pair of doors?
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With a mullion: Use the standard strike 267 With no mullion and inactive leaf being held closed with flush or surface bolts: Use the 2609 double door strike :
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...:
Can Von Duprin QEL/EL and CX be in the same device?
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You can not use these options together on the same device per the following reasons: QEL/EL device retracts the latch bolt of the exit device allowing entry. CX (Chexit) device ...:
Are flush bolts available on the inactive leaf of hurricane double doors with either FBC or NOA approvals?
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Ives SB360 surface bolt at top and bottom are the only flush bolts approved for use on H-Series hurricane FBC or NOA applications? The only approved latching hardware for inactive leaf of pairs w...:
Can a Senior Swing 2850 or 2860 be used on a Double Egress (DE) door?
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The overhead concealed operators (2850/2860) will not work on a Double Egress frame because the doors are not in the same plane. You will have to use the surface mount (9553 / 9563) on Double Egres...:
Can wood doors be used with with double egress frames?
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Yes, wood doors can be used and installed in most hollow metal frame applications including FE-Series and DE-Series Double Egress frames. Caution - For fire rated applications the wood door manufa...:
What strike do I use with a Von Duprin rim device on a pair of doors with flush bolts?
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NON Fire Rated doors would use the 1609 strike applied to the inactive leaf with flushbolts. This may NOT be used on Fire Rated openings.:
Can the Von Duprin 8827 latch be used for flush transom doors? Does Von Duprin make a strike for surface vertical rod devices with flush transom applications?
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Yes, the Von Duprin model 260U strike is intended for surface vertical rod devices with flush transom applications. There is also a fire rated model called the 260U-F.:
Are astragals required on fire doors?
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Astragals are required on: 3 hour fire rated pairs: Double doors - swinging in the same direction Double Egress - swinging in opposite directions Fire rated Dutch Doors Fire rated 1 3/4" t...:
Do you need Double Egress arm to install a 4040SE on the Push Side of a door?
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The 4040SE uses the regular arm for any Push Side mounting (minimum 28" door width). ST-2788 (a special arm and track) can be used to mount a 4040SE on the Push Side of a smaller (narrow) door. Sm...:
What astragals are available?
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Types of astragal offered from Steelcraft are as follows: "Z" Astragal - For information on "Z" astragal types and attachment refer to the TD Manual page 3.3.17. Most commonly used on double ...:
What is an astragal?
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An Astragal is an applied molding attached most commonly to the meeting edge of doors to: Protection against weather conditions Minimize the passage of light between the doors Retard the passa...:
What is the difference between the FE and DE-Series frames
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A Double Egress frame is a double door frame prepared to receive two single-acting doors swinging in opposite directions (both doors are) the same hand. These openings are installed in cross corrid...:
Is there a mullion for use in double egress applications?
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There is no mullion for double egress openings. Mullions only applies to the doors that open in the same direction.:
What is the definition of double egress?
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Double Egress Opening: A pair of swinging doors, each leaf which swings in the opposite direction of the other. DOORS: A pair of doors swinging in opposite directions without a vertical mullion....:
Does a SEH require a door closer?
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The SEH is an "electronic holder" (ONLY) that is used to hold open a Fire Rated opening. It requires a door closer to be mounted on the opposite side. It is normally used on an existing opening wit...:
How to remove a double cylinder deadbolt?
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Schlage and Falcon double cylinder deadbolts have concealed screws to prevent tampering. The two methods used to conceal the thru-bolts are using screw caps or a faceplate. Use the below instructio...:
LM9293EL/EU
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Electrified both levers lock two-point latch (outside cylinder) - Electrically locking/unlocking both levers. Latchbolt(s) retracted by outside key and lever, by electrically unlocking door, and by...:
LM9295EL/EU
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Electrified both levers lock two-point latch (inside and outside cylinder) - Electrically locking/unlocking both levers. Latchbolt(s) retracted by outside key and lever, by inside key and lever, or...:
L9462
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Double cylinder mortise lock - Deadbolt is operated by key on either side. - Caution: Double cylinder locks on residences–or on any door in any structure which are used for egress–are a life safety...:
L462
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Double cylinder lock - Deadbolt is operated by key on either side. - Caution: Double cylinder locks on residences–or on any door in any structure which are used for egress–are a life safety hazard ...:
Can a 4600 operator be mounted with pivots?
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On a single door take the mounting dimensions from centerline of pivots. On a pair of doors, depending on the door width and pivots being used, the operators can butt up against each other or ov...:
LM9291EL/EU
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Electrified both levers lock, two-point latch - Electrically locking/unlocking both levers. Latchbolt(s) retracted by outside or inside lever when unlocked. Requires doors specifically designed for...:
L9495EL/EU
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Electrically locking and unlocking both levers (inside and outside cylinder with deadbolt) - Both knobs/levers continuously locked (EL) or unlocked (EU) by 12 or 24V DC. EL is fail safe (power fail...:
L9466
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Storeroom/utility room lock - Latchbolt is operated by knob/lever from either side. Deadbolt is operated by key from either side. - Caution: Double cylinder locks on residences–or on any door in an...:
L9493EL/EU
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Electrically locking and unlocking both levers (outside cylinder, inside thumbturn with deadbolt) - Both knobs/levers continuously locked (EL) or unlocked (EU) by 12 or 24V DC. EL is fail safe (pow...:
LM9271
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Classroom security lock* two-point latch - Latchbolt(s) retracted by lever from either side unless locked by key from either side. When outside is locked, latchbolt(s) retracted by key and lever ou...: