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Can you connect an external horn to a Chexit device?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven:Use the external alarm contact, blue and brown wire on Chexit device.Connect the blue wire to the red wire and connect the brown wire ...:
Will the door unlock if a Von Duprin CX 98 / 99 Chexit device is deactivated with card reader and has a 996LBE trim?
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When a CX99L-BE is not armed the exterior 996L BE lever trim will be free to retract the CX latch for entrance. When the CX99-L BE is armed the exterior 996L BE lever will not move and...:
Why is my Von Duprin CX going into a weak alarm after the rearm delay?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid - the solenoid pulls and drops, the alarm sounds, there is a solid LED or no LED light after the rearm t...:
What is the minimum door width for a 98/99 Rim device with 4954 mullion?
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Minimum door opening for a 98/99 rim device with a 4954 mullion and 299 strike is 26.687" (26 11/16"):
What does BOCA mean for the Von Duprin Chexit device?
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The Von Duprin Chexit-BOCA has special software. Following is the function of this software: When Chexit device push bar is pushed and goes into alarm it will release in 15/30 sec...:
Why does the fuse blow in the power supply when arming the Von Duprin Chexit device?
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The following could cause the fuse to blow in the power supply with devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven when Chexit device is arming. Wrong power supply Confirm PS873 or...:
Does Von Duprin offer an exit device for exterior use?
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Von Duprin now offers the Outdoor Defense (OUT) option for its 98/99 rim and 98/9927 surface vertical rod exit devices. The OUT option protects an exit device's critical operating components ...:
Can the NL key override be used on Chexit Rim or Vertical Rod devices?
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The NL key override will not open the door while Chexit rim or vertical rod device is in the arm mode.:
Is there a way to get a dry contact signal from a Chexit device when it is in alarm?
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To get a dry contact signal from a Chexit device to monitor the alarm, use the blue and brown wires (do not connect the blue to the red) of the harness connector cable tha...:
What is a Door Position Switch (DPS) for a Chexit device?
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A Door Position Switch is a switch and magnet mounted on the door and frame that monitors the door status. If door is held open beyond rearm time or if door is forced open, alarm wil...:
Why does a Chexit device blink once then powers down?
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If Chexit device LED blink once when you turn the unit on, the External inhibit green wire is not by passed or not connected to the access control normally closed contact. For devices sh...:
How do I connect the external inhibit option for the Chexit?
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For Chexit devices shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven connect your normally closed contact from access control system between green and red on the twelve field wire ...:
Where can I find wiring information for the Chexit?
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Chexit devices shipped before 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven:Attached are the single and double door wiring , cable voltage reading documents for trouble shooting, and the installation in...:
What is the minimum opening that a Chexit 4' device can be cut down?
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The Von Duprin CX 98/99-4 feet Rim devices on single doors with 5/8" stops and the standard 299 roller strike can be field sized to fit a minimum of 40.2" door opening. This an...:
How many Chexit devices can be operated from the PS914 power supply?
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Following information determine number of the Chexit devices that were shipped prior to 8-24-2015 from the factory with solenoid driven can be hooked up to a single Von Duprin PS873 or PS914 p...:
Does the Chexit device retract the latch bolt?
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The Von Duprin Chexit device does not have electric latch retraction feature.:
Can a Chexit release delay time be changed in the field?
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The release delay time for the Chexit is programmed into the Chexit module and cannot be changed in the field.The ability to change the delay time is restricted by the UL listing of the device.&nbs...:
Why does the auto operator not open the door when installed with a Chexit?
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Chexits are NOT electric latch retraction devices, therefore the latch will not retract and allow the opener to swing the door open. Chexits block and unblock the latch. In order for a Ch...:
Why is the electric E996L-FSE trim used with a Chexit CX99 exit device?
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The E996L-FSE trim is needed if the application requires fail-secure operation from the trim side of the opening. When power is out on Chexit device, E996L-FSE trim will remain locked to ...:
Chexit goes into alarm with fast flashing LED and not locking after rearm time.
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven: Chexit device has a RX switch with a connector that needs to be connected to the Chexit module otherwise the alarm will sound af...:
What gauge wire is needed for CX red and black power wires?
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For Product Shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid and EPT or Door Loops: a. 0-100 ft, use #14 Gauge Wire ...:
Why would the horn sound when the solenoid tries to engage on a Von Duprin Chexit device?
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Make sure the proper power supply (PS873 or PS914) and proper gauge and run wire is used for Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven. Related Solution: What wire&n...:
What are the amperage and power supply requirements for the Von Duprin Chexit (CX) devices?
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Chexit motor driven devices shipped after 8-24-2015:You can use 1 Chexit device with PS902, 3 Chexit devices with PS904, and 4 Chexit devices with PS914 or PS906 power supplies with proper gau...:
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 ...:
Will a Von Duprin Chexit device automatically rearm itself after a fire alarm clears?
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The Von Duprin Chexit device will not automatically rearm itself after a fire alarm clears. After a Fire Alarm has triggered the Von Duprin Chexit device, the device must be manually reset&nb...:
How does the outside trim function on a Chexit Rim or Vertical Rod device?
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A thumbpiece, knob or lever trim left in the unlock position would be locked when the Chexit is armed and unlock when the Chexit device is disarmed. To keep the outside trim in the lock p...:
Why is my Von Duprin Chexit device not lighting up or arming?
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Devices were shipped from the factory with solenoid driven prior to 8-24-2015. First confirm that you are using a PS873 or PS914 power supply.Measure the DC voltage at the ten wire hardness a...:
Why does my Chexit device open without sounding the alarm?
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Von Duprin Chexit device keeps going into alarm by itself.
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Chexit devices shipped with solenoid prior to 8-24-2015. 1. When Chexit device is set for more than zero second rearm time (factory setting is 10 second rearm time) and device goes...:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be ordered with LX latch bolt monitor?
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The LX switch is not available with Von Duprin rim and vertical rod Chexit devices. If using a mortise Chexit device the SS7500 mortise lock would provide a LX latch bolt monito...:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be changed to ALK exit alarm?
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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.:
What would cause the Von Duprin delay egress Chexit device not to provide delay egress?
Resolution:
For Solenoid driven Chexit devices shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015, the following could cause the device not to provide delay egress:Measure the voltage between green and orange wires o...:
Is there an external horn for use with the Chexit device?
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Schlage Electronics 1910 series horn can be used as an external horn with Von Duprin Chexit device.:
Is the the PS914 EL wiring adapter needed for Von Duprin Chexit device?
Resolution:
The EL Wiring Adapter is not needed for a CX device.:
What is the narrowest door a 99 rim, single door can fit on?
Resolution:
The Minimum single door opening should be 26.32" and use the 299 or 499F strike.: