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What would cause an EL exit device to pull and release repeatedly?
Resolution:
Following could cause the EL device to pull and drop repeatedly. Short to ground on EL wiring. Incorrect wire gauge used. For wire run and gauge requirements, click HERE Wrong power suppl...:
How do I wire an EL device to normally hold open the latch and release it during a fire alarm?
Resolution:
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...:
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...:
How many times can an EL device be operated when using a PS914-2RS with battery backup?
Resolution:
The Von Duprin PS914-2RS retracts the EL or QEL device approximately 200 times with five second hold time after each pull.:
What is needed to keep the EL device retracted all day?
Resolution:
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 ...:
What could cause the Von Duprin EL solenoid not to hold when mechanism cover plate is slide over the solenoid?
Resolution:
If mechanism cover plate causes the EL solenoid to drop when slid over the solenoid, the solenoid plunger requires adjustment. You must lengthen the rod by turning the hex nut in front of the plun...:
Can you manually pull a 4040SE out of hold open?
Resolution:
The holding force on an SE/ME Series door closer is approximately 35 lbs. and they can be manually pulled out of hold open with approximately 35 lbs of force. :