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What is the opening force of a 4600 Series (4630/4640) operator when used manually?
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The manual opening force on a 4630/4640 will be approximately 8.5 lbs to 14 lbs depending on the spring setting.:
What are the minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing?
Resolution:
The minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing with standard Spindle centers are:Concealed 2810 Series:2811 single door (offset pivot or butt hinge) -- 33".2811 single door with stop (cent...:
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 a 9500 series operator on the push side be used with Cam lift hinges?
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The Senior Swing will work with Cam Lift Hinges as a PUSH SIDE MOUNT 9542/9553/9563 only. Maximum 3/4" lift. Maximum 15 pounds force to push door up the Cam Lift Hinge. Cam Lift Hinges WILL NO...:
What is the minimum door opening width for mounting the 4640 or 4630 on a double door?
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The minimum door opening width (for mounting a pair of 4640 or 4630 operators on a double door) is 72" wide (2 - 36" door leaves). Mounting the 4640 or 4630 on a double door that is less than 72" w...:
What would cause my 4600 (4630/4640) Series operator to keep trying to open and squeal after opening to 90 degrees?
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"Opening Force" adjustment could be set to strong (high). This adjustment is a turn pot adjustment which can be found on the controller. Try adjusti...:
Can the 4630/4640 cylinder only be replaced?
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The 4040(XP) door closer can be used as a temporary replacement in a 4630/4640 operator to provide manual control of the door while the 4630/4640 closer cylinder is being repaired or a replacement ...:
What power supply do I need for my 2 QELA devices with LCN auto operator?
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Use the PS902-2RS power supply with LCN auto operator on single door, PS904-2RS power supply on double door and PS904/906-2RS-2RS for 2 pair of QELA is required for basic operation with a...:
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...:
What is the part number for the Falcon 8200 (8230/8240) series operator control box?
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The Falcon 8200 Series control box can be ordered as either an 8230-3462 or an 8240-3462. They are the same part.:
Will the Falcon 8200 series operator burn up if someone tries to open it when the door is locked?
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Any good secure setup and installation should be getting an open signal that has already gone through credential access first (ex……card reader, keypad, Key switch) and ignoring a locked door. ...:
What is the difference between the Senior Swing 9540 and 9530 Series power operators?
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The 9542 is the single door operator that mounts on the "push side" of the opening with a REG arm. The 9531 is the single door operator that mounts on the "pull side" of the opening with a STD arm...:
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...:
When did we start shipping the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and Falcon operators with the ES Filter?
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On the Benchmark, if there is line noise from a strike then the unit will lose it's hold open time. Adding the ES Filter, which is a diode, will resolve this issue and the unit will hold it's...:
What is the minimum and maximum reveal for a 9500(IQ) Series Senior Swing operator?
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The 9542(IQ), 9553(IQ), 9563(IQ) surface mounted Senior Swing(IQ) with a regular arm, mounted on the push side of the door, can handle a reveal from 1 1/8" up to 10".The 9542(IQ), 9553(IQ), 9563(IQ...:
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...:
Can a 9100 series Benchmark be used on a high traffic exterior door?
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The recommended application for the 9100 series Benchmark operator is low traffic exterior doors, or low/moderate traffic interior doors. The Benchmark series operator "is not" recommended for use ...:
What could cause a 9100 Series Benchmark operator not to open when the actuator is pushed?
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If the 9100 Series Benchmark operator does not open when the actuator is pushed: Verify the unit has 120 volts applied to it. Verify the the power light on the control box is on. If not, check ...:
Will the 4600 series operator be damaged if activated when the door is locked?
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Any good secure setup and installation should be getting an open signal that has already gone through credential access first (ex……card reader, keypad, Key switch) and ignoring a locked door. ...:
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 would cause a 4600 operator to click a few times when the actuator is pushed, but not open the door?
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If a 4600 clicks, but won't open the door: Verify proper connection of all the control box connectors. Verify correct manual operation of door. Verify actuator connections and any strike/maglo...:
How do I get service on my Astro Swing operator that isn't working properly?
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LCN does not does not have or supply any information for the old (obsolete) "High Energy" Dor-O-Matic Sliding doors, Bi-Fold doors or Astro Swing doors. You MUST be AAADM certified to work on, or g...:
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...:
What power operator is recommended/used for occasional activation with mainly manual traffic?
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The 4630/4640 Series operator is designed/recommended for a door that will see mostly manual traffic with the occasion automatic/ handicap operation.:
Can I make a wireless activated 4640 operator work as alternate action?
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The 8310-865 RF receiver contacts (N.O. and COM) would connect to terminals 15 & 17 (the alternate action input) on the 4600 operator. The first activation would open the door, the s...:
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.:
How do I program my device?
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The programming processes for Allegion devices can be both product and features specific. Some products programming processes are electronic in nature, others are physical in nature. &nb...:
What would cause a Falcon 8200 (8230/8240) operator to slam the door closed?
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The Benchmark 9100 series and Falcon 8200 Series operator will allow the door to slam if: The motor is not connected (plugged into) the controller as the closing speed is controlled by a c...:
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) doo...:
What is maximum reveal for the 9140?
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Maximum Reveal for the 9140 push operator:6" for the REGULAR ARM9 3/4" for the LONG ARM:
How do you install a Senior Swing 9540 on one leaf of a double door?
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Surface Mounting - A 9542 HDR2 (Double Door Header) and a 9540-18 mounting plate can be used on the active leaf. A manual closer with a PA (parallel arm) can then be installed on the inactive leaf....:
What is a Senior Swing 9540 RF?
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The Senior Swing Series used to have a 2 gearbox options, a "standard force" (15 lbs) and a "RF - reduced force" (11 lbs). In November 2009 RF option was eliminated and we made the standard sr...: