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Does the wire size of an EPT affect the operation of an EL device?
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Since most wire transfer devices such as an EPT or electric hinges cannot provide large gauge wires, we take the small gauge wire into account when determining the overall wire size for the device....:
What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
Resolution:
If your Von Duprin EL (solenoid) device pulls and releases quickly instead of holding the latch retracted, please check all of the items below.In most cases, one or more of these solutions will r...:
Can the Von Duprin EL option be added to any existing 98/99 device?
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The Von Duprin EL option can be added to any existing 33A/35A, 98/99 series exit devices. :
What is (SD) Special Dogging?
Resolution:
SD is Special cylinder dogging in the center case of 98/99 rim and vertical rod non fire rated devices and is available with standard, EL, QEL, CX and ALK.:
What is needed to keep the EL device retracted all day?
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To keep the Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL or QELA exit device dogged (retracted) all day, have your access control, Key pad, key switch, fire alarm contact or any other signals ...:
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...:
Are the Falcon EL solenoids rated for continuous duty?
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The Falcon EL devices can be operated in a continuous duty cycle.:
What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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Why is the Von Duprin PS873 power supply buzzing or chattering?
Resolution:
Some transformers in the power supplies provide a little humming noise and that is normal. If the humming in Von Duprin PS873 power supply is loud follow these steps. Remove the load from the outp...:
What power supply is required for two EL devices and one LCN auto operator?
Resolution:
Von Duprin PS914 x 900-4RL supports two EL with two auto operator.:
Why is my latch not retracting when I depress the push pad on an XP98/99 device?
Resolution:
Pushing on the push bar or activating the EL/QEL or the trim on Von Duprin XP98/99 exit device does not retract the latch, it releases the latch only. Door must be pushed or pulled when device o...:
Does the PS914-2RS x EL device have time delay?
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The PS914 x 900-2RS option board doesn't have time delay. If time delay is required specify PS914 x 900-4RL. 900-4RL provides up to 75 seconds, 5 second increment unlock time.:
Can an existing 1990 be changed to an EL1490 and use the existing rods?
Resolution:
The EL1490 does not use the same rods as the 1990. However, the EL1690 would use the existing rods which would be the device used to exchange a 1990 device.:
What size wire and run is recommended when using a PS914-2RS?
Resolution:
For Product Shipped Prior to August 2012 using the old (black) potted module:a. 0-100 ft 14 gauge wireb. 0-200 ft 12 gauge wire&nbs...:
Will the MPB-842 or MPB-840 power EL or QEL devices?
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The old MPB842 power supply will power up to two EL electric panic bars but will not power the QEL devices. A defective potted module inside the electric panic bar or defective power supply coul...:
Can the CD and EL options be provided on the same 98/99 rim or vertical rod exit device?
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There is not enough room for both Cylinder Dogging (CD) and Electric Latch Retraction (EL or QEL) options because they both try to occupy the same space in the device.The dogging mechanism for cyli...:
Is there a conversion kit to add Electronic Dogging (ED) or Electric Latch Retraction (EL) to a 1690 or 1790 in the field?
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There is no conversion kit to add EL or ED to an existing 1690 or 1790 series device. All of the components are built into the device, since the device does not have a separate base...:
Will the PS861 power an EL99?
Resolution:
The PS861 will not power an EL device. The high 16Amp current of the EL requires the PS914-2RS, PS914-4RL or the older PS873-2 power supply to operate.:
How many Von Duprin QEL devices can be connected to a power supply?
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Product Ordered before 7/10/2012 - Product identified by no label on QEL motor. You must use the 900-2Q option board with the PS900 power supplies to operate the QEL devices. The attached ta...: