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What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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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....:
Why is the Von Duprin PS873 power supply buzzing or chattering?
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Some transformers in the power supplies provide a little humming noise and that is normal. If the humming in Von Duprin PS873 power supply is loud follow these steps. Remove the load from the outp...:
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 size wire and run is recommended when using a PS914-2RS?
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For Product Shipped Prior to August 2012 using the old (black) potted module:a. 0-100 ft 14 gauge wireb. 0-200 ft 12 gauge wire&nbs...:
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...:
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...:
What is the difference between the EPT 2 and the EPT 10?:
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The EPT2 has (2) 18 gauge wires and the EPT10 has (10) 24 gauge wires. Even though they are 18 gauge or 24 gauge wires they are special high stress, high flex, & high current wires specifically u...:
CX will not arm. Red light on solid waits 10 sec, light goes out and cycle repeats
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Inadequate power or wrong gauge wire is used. The inrush current demand by CX will overload and shutdown the power supply if undersized. You must use the Von Duprin PS873 or...: