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Will a Senior Swing work with swing clear hinges?
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Push Side Surface Mount Senior Swing can be used with swing clear hinges, standard templating. Pull Side Surface Mount Senior Swing cannot be used, the pull arm will h...:
Why does the QEL cycle 3 times with a solid red led and does not work?
Resolution:
Improper mechanical adjustment or QEL calibration could cause the QEL cycle three times with solid LED and not work. First check mechanical adjustment on vertical rods or mortise lock device and co...:
How do I get service on my Astro Swing operator that isn't working properly?
Resolution:
LCN does not does not have or supply any information for the old (obsolete) "High Energy" Dor-O-Matic Sliding doors, Bi-Fold doors or Astro Swing doors. You MUST be AAADM certified to work on, or g...:
Can Von Duprin QEL/EL and CX be in the same device?
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You can not use these options together on the same device per the following reasons: QEL/EL device retracts the latch bolt of the exit device allowing entry. CX (Chexit) device ...:
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...:
When did we start shipping the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and Falcon operators with the ES Filter?
Resolution:
On the Benchmark, if there is line noise from a strike then the unit will lose it's hold open time. Adding the ES Filter, which is a diode, will resolve this issue and the unit will hold it's...:
How do you get the digital read out to light up on the Senior Swing Control Box?
Resolution:
There is a total of 4 red buttons on the front of the Senior Swing control box. To turn on the display, press and hold any 2 of the 4 red buttons at the same time for approximately 3-5 seconds. Y...:
Can you use a Senior Swing controller as a replacement for an obsolete Mid Swing controller?
Resolution:
The Mid Swing was discontinued Sept. of 2009. The Sr. Swing control box has the power boost feature which the Mid Swing control box did not have. If you replace only the Mid Swing control box...:
Can a Senior Swing 9560 be converted to a 9550 or a 9550 converted to a 9560?
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To convert a Senior Swing 9550 to a 9560:You will need an additional control box (9560-3462) and cable/parts bag (9560-518).Remove the companion harness (9550-982) from one of the motor/g...:
Is the 9500 Series Senior Swing handed?
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The Senior Swing "control box" is not handed. All Senior Swing motor "gearboxes" are handed, both the 2800 Series concealed and 9500 Series surface mounted operators. The 2800 Series "concealed a...:
What is the Senior Swing 9540 REG arm part number?
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The part number for the threaded rod "only" on the Senior Swing regular arm is 9540-82, 9550-82, or 9560-82 or -82L for the long rod option. The part number for the threaded rod, turn buckles, an...:
How do you install the LCN 9530 Senior Swing (STD) pull arm?
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When installing the arm; the gearbox shaft and door must be at the (+90°) full open position. The following step are used to install the Senior Swing (STD) pull arm. Install...:
Will the QEL+ still work with the 900-2Q?
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You can use the QEL+ device with 900-2Q option board. The 900-2Q board is obsolete with no stock remaining. :
Why is the 2Q option board required to operate Von Duprin QEL devices?
Resolution:
Communication takes place between the 2Q option board and the Von Duprin QEL exit device. If this communication does not occur then the device will not retract. The 900-2Q board is not ...:
Can you use a 4040SE with swing clear hinges on the pull side?
Resolution:
Push Side Mount: Take the dimensions for the closer and track from centerline of swing clear hinge pin for the push side mount.:
Can a 4010 be mounted with swing clear hinges?
Resolution:
Locate closer and arm from the centerline of the swing clear hinge pin.:
How do I identify the new QEL motor launched in 2012?
Resolution:
The new QEL motor has a label affixed to the cover, the older QEL motor has no such label. See attached image.:
Do all Senior Swing operators come with the Push-N-Go feature?
Resolution:
All Senior Swing models are heavy duty operators and have the Push-N-Go (PNG) feature. This feature is a programmable function in the control module. The PNG settings are:&nb...:
How do you install a Senior Swing 9540 on one leaf of a double door?
Resolution:
Surface Mounting - A 9542 HDR2 (Double Door Header) and a 9540-18 mounting plate can be used on the active leaf. A manual closer with a PA (parallel arm) can then be installed on the inactive leaf....:
What is the difference between 4600 and Senior Swings from an application purpose?
Resolution:
The 4600 is designed for an opening with (MOSTLY) manual traffic, and the (OCCASIONAL) automatic activation. The Senior Swing is designed for an opening with (MOSTLY) automatic activation, and (OC...:
What is the minimum and maximum reveal for a 9500 Series Senior Swing operator?
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The 9542, 9553, 9563 surface mounted Senior Swing with a regular arm, mounted on the push side of the door, can handle a reveal from 1 1/8" up to 10". The 9542, 9553, 9563 surface mounted Senior S...:
What parts are needed to change a Senior Swing 9530 to a 9540 operator?
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To convert a 9530 to an 9540 you need to purchase the 9540-3077 REG push arm assembly for reveals up to 10” or 9540-3077L long arm for reveals from 10” to 20”.To convert a 9540 ...:
Where does the 8310-877 safety sensor attach to the Senior Swing controller?
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The 8310-877 Bodyguard Safety Sensor attaches (plugs in) to the P1 connector on the Senior Swing controller. The 8310-846 (761462-00) wiring harness "included" with the 8310-877 safety sensor is us...:
Can you power an electric strike or maglock from the 9500 Series Senior Swing?
Resolution:
An electric strike or maglock (24 volt only) can be wired to a Senior Swing 2800/9500 series operator using the P10 Lock Interface cable.For Current Sr Swing control boxes with ID# 72940 on th...:
What would cause a Senior Swing to open too far?
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The Senior Swing operator is designed to power open the door to 90°. The built in dead stop (in the gearbox) prevents it from opening any further. If the Senior Swing operator is opening to far (pa...:
What causes a Senior Swing door to hang open and not close?
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First, turn off the power to the Senior Swing. If the door closes, check controller for a constant activation signal from an activation device. If door continues to hang up and will not close...:
What wires are the activation inputs for the Senior Swing?
Resolution:
The current (digital control box) activation input wiring harness (# 761464-00) is included in the Sr. Swing parts bag (-518), and has 4 wires in it, Black, White, Yellow, & Gray. ...:
How do you order a Senior Swing header for a 2810 on one leaf and a 2010 on the other?
Resolution:
LCN does offer a 2810 Senior Swing / 2010 manual closer combo for a pair of doors. Both units contained within the same Senior Swing header. To order a paired operator with a 2810 o...:
Can a Senior Swing 2850 or 2860 be used on a Double Egress (DE) door?
Resolution:
The overhead concealed operators (2850/2860) will not work on a Double Egress frame because the doors are not in the same plane. You will have to use the surface mount (9553 / 9563) on Double Egres...:
How do you install the LCN 9540 Senior Swing (REG) push arm?
Resolution:
When installing the arm; the gearbox shaft and door must be at the (+90°) full open position. The following step are used to install the Sr. Swing (REG) push arm. Install t...:
Can a 9500 series operator on the push side be used with Cam lift hinges?
Resolution:
The Senior Swing will work with Cam Lift Hinges as a PUSH SIDE MOUNT 9542/9553/9563 only. Maximum 3/4" lift. Maximum 15 pounds force to push door up the Cam Lift Hinge. Cam Lift Hinges WILL NO...: