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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...:
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.:
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.:
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.:
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 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...:
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...: