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What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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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...:
What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
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If your Von Duprin EL (solenoid) device pulls and releases quickly instead of holding the latch retracted, please check all of the items below.In most cases, one or more of these solutions will r...:
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...:
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...: