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How does the Von Duprin 98/99 rim or vertical rod exit device with lever trim convert from L to L-NL function?
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To convert the Von Duprin 98/99 Rim or Vertical (Rod or Cable) Exit Device with functional lever (996L-R/V) to act like a rigid lever (996L-NL-R/V) with key over ride follow these steps: R...:
How do I wire an EL device to normally hold open the latch and release it during a fire alarm?
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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...:
What is the difference between Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware?
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The most obvious difference (in the device) is the lack of mechanical dogging on a Fire Rated Device. There are some internal parts that may be different and the method it is secured to the d...:
Can a panic device be converted to a fire-rated device in the field?
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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.:
Can the 9947-F be converted to 9947WDC-F
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Fire rated exit devices can't be modified to different model per UL requirements.:
Can Steelcraft doors be prepped for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device?
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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...:
Do we offer a lever trim with squared top and bottom for the 98/99 series exit devices?
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The Von Duprin 994L series trims were square on top and bottom. They were discontinued in July 2010.:
Why doesn't full rotation of the AD or CO Series Exit Trim (993) outside lever fully retract the Von Duprin 98/99 Exit Device latch?
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- AD Series and CO series products require that the Night Latch (NL) screw is installed in the exit device. Be sure this screw is installed- Exit hardware and strike must be properly mounted ...:
Is the Von Duprin Guard-X exit device fire rated?
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The Von Duprin Guard-X exit device is not fire rated because the deadbolt is not spring loaded. Therefore, there would be no positive latching as required on a fire rated opening. :
Can the CD cylinder dogging and RX switch be ordered with 33/35 or 98/99 exit device?
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This can be done ONLY with non fire rated exit devices.:
RIM FIRE EXIT DEVICE
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Fire Device, Crashbar:
FIRE RATED MORTISE LOCK FIRE EXIT DEVICE
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9875-F Series,9975-F Series , 5575-F, 8875-F:
Can danmark lever designs be used on Von Duprin Exit Device trims?
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Von Duprin does not offer any of the danmark lever designs by Schlage.:
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.:
Where do I install my Auxiliary Fire Latch (AFL) in a Less Bottom Rod, Fire Rated (LBR-F) exit device?
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Installation should be 6" from bottom of the door. See attached templates as reference. T-5494 for HM Doors W-5494 for Wood Doors:
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,...:
Can dogging be added to a Von Duprin fire rated exit device?
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No, dogging cannot be added to a fire-rated mechanical exit device. Fire rated devices can be only electronically dogged and drop during fire activation.:
What is AFL on fire rated LBR exit devices?
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AFL stands for "Auxiliary Fire Latch" on fire rated exit devices.:
Do Von Duprin Exit devices meet the 5 pound force requirement for opening an ADA handicapped door opening?
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The 5 pound force requirement is in reference to the maximum force to swing the door, not the maximum force allowed to unlatch the exit device. Maximum allowed force to retract the Von D...:
Can a Von Duprin 7500 lock and device replace a Schlage L9000 series lockset?
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While they are both mortise locks they are not interchangeable. You would NOT be able to use a L9000 with a VD panic device. You would NOT be able to use a VD 7500 with Schlage lev...: