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When did we start shipping the Senior Swing, Benchmark, and Falcon operators with the ES Filter?
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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...:
Will a 4040SE open and hold at 180°?
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No, LCN does not have an electronic hold open closer (SE/ME Series) that will provide a solid 180° hold open position. The 3130SE has an adjustable hold open position from 85° to 110° maximum. ...:
Can I get a Senior Swing with a reduced opening force gearbox?
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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 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 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 are the minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing?
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The minimum header lengths for a Senior Swing with standard Spindle centers are:Concealed 2810 Series:2811 single door (offset pivot or butt hinge) -- 33".2811 single door with stop (cent...:
What is a Senior Swing 9540 RF?
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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...:
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...:
What causes the top latch of a 1690 to not hold in the retracted position while the door swings?
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The top rod is adjusted too short, so when pushpad is pressed it is not operating the top latch enough to get into the hold down position. The top rod would need to be lengthened by turning the lat...:
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 9540 Senior Swing need a separate relay board for wiring to electric locks?
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The Senior Swing control box has a built in (programmable) relay output for connection to a Fail Safe/Fail Secure electric strike/maglock or to an EL Device power supply.:
Can you power an electric strike or maglock from the 9500 Series Senior Swing?
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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...:
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...:
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...:
Do all Senior Swing operators come with the Push-N-Go feature?
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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?
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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....:
How do you get the digital read out to light up on the Senior Swing Control Box?
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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...:
What are ElectroMechanical Automatic Operators?
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ElectroMechanical Automatic Operators are designed to automatically open when activated. The Benchmark Series are Medium Duty "Commercial" automatic operators, often used on of...:
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...: