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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...:
What power supply is needed for EL devices?
Resolution:
You can use a Von Duprin PS914 power supply with any of the following option boards depending on the application. 900-2RS board will power 1 or 2 devices that do not require timing from pow...:
Can the Von Duprin EL option be added to any existing 98/99 device?
Resolution:
The Von Duprin EL option can be added to any existing 33A/35A, 98/99 series exit devices. :
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...:
Why is the 2390 top latch not staying retracted when dogged?
Resolution:
Most likely need to length the top rod so latch can engage it's internal latch retention state. See 2390 Instructions for adjusting rod lengths.:
Does the QEL retract the latch bolt and the pushpad?
Resolution:
Yes the Von Duprin QEL exit device retracts the latch bolt and pushpad. Pushpad and latch bolt stay retracted as long as power is applied to the QEL exit device. :
What would keep the vertical rod exit devices top latch from being held retracted in the open position?
Resolution:
Following exit devices 2227/F, 33/3527A/F, 33/3547A/48A/F, 98/9927/F and 98/9947/48/F have similar rod adjustment procedures. All top latches control the bottom latch assemblies. When do...:
Why would bottom latch on 98/9927 drop when top latch stays retracted?
Resolution:
Check the adjustment and if this does not resolve then you may possibly have a defective center case or bottom latch.:
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 ...: