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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 to turn th...:
Does the Chexit device retract the latch bolt?
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The Von Duprin Chexit device does not have electric latch retraction feature.:
Is there an external horn for use with the Chexit device?
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Schlage Electronics 1910 series horn can be used as an external horn with Von Duprin Chexit device.:
Where can I find wiring information for the Chexit?
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Chexit devices shipped before 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven:Attached are the single and double door wiring , cable voltage reading documents for trouble shooting, and the installation in...:
What took the place of the Von Duprin 873-DE option board?
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The delay egress is controlled in the exit device (Von Duprin Chexit), the magnetic lock, or other locking device.:
How do I connect the external inhibit option for the Chexit?
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For Chexit devices shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven connect your normally closed contact from access control system between green and red on the twelve field wire ...:
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.:
Why does a Chexit device blink once then powers down?
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If Chexit device LED blink once when you turn the unit on, the External inhibit green wire is not by passed or not connected to the access control normally closed contact. For devices sh...:
Do you have a micro-switch with orange wires?
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The micro-switch with two orange wires is probably the Chexit switch assembly for devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven, part number 13-065-00. :
What is the part number for the CX-RX switch?
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For solenoid driven Chexit devices shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015, the RX switch is no longer available. This part was discontinued in 2019.If the RX Switch of a solenoid driven ...:
Why does my Chexit device open without sounding the alarm?
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Why would the horn sound when the solenoid tries to engage on a Von Duprin Chexit device?
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Make sure the proper power supply (PS873 or PS914) and proper gauge and run wire is used for Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven. Related Solution: What wire&n...:
Why does the fuse blow in the power supply when arming the Von Duprin Chexit device?
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The following could cause the fuse to blow in the power supply with devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven when Chexit device is arming. Wrong power supply Confirm PS873 or...:
Solenoid on Chexit pulls back and immediately lets go and alarm goes off with red solid light.
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The following could cause the Chexit solenoid ( devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015) pulls in then drop out with no alarm. Mechanical adjustment such as vertical rods. Disconnect t...:
Is there a Von Duprin delay egress Chexit conversion kit?
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There is no conversion kit for Von Duprin Chexit device. If delayed egress Chexit device is required, the entire device must be replaced.:
Does Von Duprin offer an exit device for exterior use?
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Von Duprin now offers the Outdoor Defense (OUT) option for its 98/99 rim and 98/9927 surface vertical rod exit devices. The OUT option protects an exit device's critical operating components ...:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be ordered with LX latch bolt monitor?
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The LX switch is not available with Von Duprin rim and vertical rod Chexit devices. If using a mortise Chexit device the SS7500 mortise lock would provide a LX latch bolt monito...:
Will the door unlock if a Von Duprin CX 98 / 99 Chexit device is deactivated with card reader and has a 996LBE trim?
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When a CX99L-BE is not armed the exterior 996L BE lever trim will be free to retract the CX latch for entrance. When the CX99-L BE is armed the exterior 996L BE lever will not move and...:
What would cause the Von Duprin delay egress Chexit device not to provide delay egress?
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For Solenoid driven Chexit devices shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015, the following could cause the device not to provide delay egress:Measure the voltage between green and orange wires o...:
What are the amperage and power supply requirements for the Von Duprin Chexit (CX) devices?
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Chexit motor driven devices shipped after 8-24-2015:You can use 1 Chexit device with PS902, 3 Chexit devices with PS904, and 4 Chexit devices with PS914 or PS906 power supplies with proper gau...:
Why is my Von Duprin Chexit device not lighting up or arming?
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Devices were shipped from the factory with solenoid driven prior to 8-24-2015. First confirm that you are using a PS873 or PS914 power supply.Measure the DC voltage at the ten wire hardness a...:
What gauge wire is needed for CX red and black power wires?
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For Product Shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid and EPT or Door Loops: a. 0-100 ft, use #14 Gauge Wire ...:
What is the Von Duprin Chexit module part number?
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Part number for Von Duprin standard 15 sec. release Chexit module shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven is 040086-00. Part number for Von Duprin standard 15 sec. release Chexit module shi...:
What does BOCA mean for the Von Duprin Chexit device?
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The Von Duprin Chexit-BOCA has special software. Following is the function of this software: When Chexit device push bar is pushed and goes into alarm it will release in 15/30 sec...:
Will a Von Duprin Chexit device automatically rearm itself after a fire alarm clears?
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The Von Duprin Chexit device will not automatically rearm itself after a fire alarm clears. After a Fire Alarm has triggered the Von Duprin Chexit device, the device must be manually reset&nb...:
Is the the PS914 EL wiring adapter needed for Von Duprin Chexit device?
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The EL Wiring Adapter is not needed for a CX device.:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be changed to ALK exit alarm?
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The Chexit device has a different base plate and center case than the ALK. The Chexit device would need to be replaced with an ALK device.:
Von Duprin Chexit device keeps going into alarm by itself.
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Chexit devices shipped with solenoid prior to 8-24-2015. 1. When Chexit device is set for more than zero second rearm time (factory setting is 10 second rearm time) and device goes...:
Is the Von Duprin Chexit part number 050228 a module or a kit?
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The circuit board is sometimes referred to as a "module" in the field.:
What is the part number for the Von Duprin 15 second CX sign?
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113781 is the part number for Von Duprin 15 second CX sign.:
How many Chexit devices can be operated from the PS914 power supply?
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Following information determine number of the Chexit devices that were shipped prior to 8-24-2015 from the factory with solenoid driven can be hooked up to a single Von Duprin PS873 or PS914 p...:
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...:
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 ...:
Why is my Von Duprin CX going into a weak alarm after the rearm delay?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid - the solenoid pulls and drops, the alarm sounds, there is a solid LED or no LED light after the rearm t...:
What is the minimum opening that a Chexit 4' device can be cut down?
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The Von Duprin CX 98/99-4 feet Rim devices on single doors with 5/8" stops and the standard 299 roller strike can be field sized to fit a minimum of 40.2" door opening. This an...: