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Do Von Duprin Exit devices meet the 5 pound force requirement for opening an ADA handicapped door opening?
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The 5 pound force requirement is in reference to the maximum force to swing the door, not the maximum force allowed to unlatch the exit device. Maximum allowed force to retract the Von D...:
Can I get a Senior Swing with a reduced opening force gearbox?
Resolution:
The older model Senior Swing came with 2 spring options. The "standard force" spring required 15 lbs of manual opening force, and reduced force "RF" required 11 lbs of manual opening force. All S...:
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 is a Senior Swing 9540 RF?
Resolution:
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 gearbox...:
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...:
Why would a 4600 not open a full 90 degrees?
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A 4600 (4630/4640) not opening to a full 90 degrees could be caused by a couple things: The Opening Force could be set too low. Try increasing the opening force adjustment on the controller a 1/...:
How do you adjust a door closer?
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How to: What are the steps to adjust a door closer? Facts: All LCN and FALCON door closers will have 3 regulating valves and a spring adjustment. All cl...: