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What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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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 is a raceway?
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A raceway in a door provides a clear wiring access through the door core from hinge to lock edge. In a steel (hollow metal) door, the raceway is typically a length of conduit installed during d...:
What is the most common practice for running electric power from a frame to the door and hardware?
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Electrical hinges or a power transfer units are the most commonly used practices to run electric power to locks and/or strikes. Electric Hinges: Most electric hinges will fit into...:
Can doors be prepared for raceways in the factory?
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Raceway availability: Optional factory installed raceways are available in doors but are not available in frames. Preparation Info: Steelcraft installs a flexible 3/4" ID steel...:
What is required to be ordered with the Chexit?
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The following are needed for a basic installation: Fire alarm contact is always required with Von Duprin Chexit device. 1 1/4" Mortise cylinder with straight cam is required&nbs...:
Is the Von Duprin 2' door device provided with a UL label?
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The Special Von Duprin 2' door device as of 02-07-14 is now shipped with UL Panic Hardware label or UL Fire Exit Hardware label. The 2’ devices are most commonly used in...:
Is the Von Duprin EPT10 required for CX device?
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The wires in the EPT are larger than the wires in an electric hinge and are less prone to breaking. This is why we recommend the Von Duprin EPT10 with CX device but if necessary yo...:
Why is the electric E996L-FSE trim used with a Chexit CX99 exit device?
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The E996L-FSE trim is needed if the application requires fail-secure operation from the trim side of the opening. When power is out on Chexit device, E996L-FSE trim will remain locked to ...:
Can you have a security stud hinge with a TW option?
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The Security Stud and TW4/8 (through wire) options are in the same location on a hinge and cannot be ordered together.:
Can we do TW on swing clear hinges?
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Swing clear hinges are available with TW (through wire).:
How does the outside trim function on a Chexit Rim or Vertical Rod device?
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A thumbpiece, knob or lever trim left in the unlock position would be locked when the Chexit is armed and unlock when the Chexit device is disarmed. To keep the outside trim in the lock p...:
Why does the auto operator not open the door when installed with a Chexit?
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Chexits are NOT electric latch retraction devices, therefore the latch will not retract and allow the opener to swing the door open. Chexits block and unblock the latch. In order for a Ch...:
Does the Chexit device retract the latch bolt?
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The Von Duprin Chexit device does not have electric latch retraction feature.:
Can the Chexit 98/99 be used with the E996 lever trim?
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You can use the E996L electric trim with Chexit 98/99 series exit device.: