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How does the Von Duprin 98/99 rim or vertical rod exit device with lever trim convert from L to L-NL function?
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To convert the Von Duprin 98/99 Rim or Vertical (Rod or Cable) Exit Device with functional lever (996L-R/V) to act like a rigid lever (996L-NL-R/V) with key over ride follow these steps: R...:
How do I wire an EL device to normally hold open the latch and release it during a fire alarm?
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Use a normally closed fire alarm as the input to the power supply option board (PS873-2 or PS914-2RS), this will hold the latch retracted. During a fire alarm, the contact will open, dropping...:
When are Panic Devices required?
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The use of Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware is required by the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, depending on which code and which edition of the code i...:
What is the difference between Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware?
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The most obvious difference (in the device) is the lack of mechanical dogging on a Fire Rated Device. There are some internal parts that may be different and the method it is secured to the d...:
Can a panic device be converted to a fire-rated device in the field?
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A standard exit device can't be modified to a fire rated exit device. In order to get a product with the UL fire label, a new device must be purchased. This is a UL requirement.:
Can the 9947-F be converted to 9947WDC-F
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Fire rated exit devices can't be modified to different model per UL requirements.:
Can Steelcraft doors be prepped for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device?
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Yes, as an option, Steelcraft doors are available with factory prepared for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device.L, B, CE, T and CE-Series doors are available factory preparedDoor prepa...:
Do we offer a lever trim with squared top and bottom for the 98/99 series exit devices?
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The Von Duprin 994L series trims were square on top and bottom. They were discontinued in July 2010.:
Why doesn't full rotation of the AD or CO Series Exit Trim (993) outside lever fully retract the Von Duprin 98/99 Exit Device latch?
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- AD Series and CO series products require that the Night Latch (NL) screw is installed in the exit device. Be sure this screw is installed- Exit hardware and strike must be properly mounted ...:
Is the Von Duprin Guard-X exit device fire rated?
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The Von Duprin Guard-X exit device is not fire rated because the deadbolt is not spring loaded. Therefore, there would be no positive latching as required on a fire rated opening. :
Can the CD cylinder dogging and RX switch be ordered with 33/35 or 98/99 exit device?
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This can be done ONLY with non fire rated exit devices.:
RIM FIRE EXIT DEVICE
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Fire Device, Crashbar:
FIRE RATED MORTISE LOCK FIRE EXIT DEVICE
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9875-F Series,9975-F Series , 5575-F, 8875-F:
Can danmark lever designs be used on Von Duprin Exit Device trims?
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Von Duprin does not offer any of the danmark lever designs by Schlage.:
Is there a fire rated version of the 33A/35A rim device?
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There is not a fire rated version of the Von Duprin 33A/35A rim device. Only the vertical rod devices (33/3527A-F, 33/3547A-F, 33/3548A-F) can be fire rated.:
Where do I install my Auxiliary Fire Latch (AFL) in a Less Bottom Rod, Fire Rated (LBR-F) exit device?
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Installation should be 6" from bottom of the door. See attached templates as reference. T-5494 for HM Doors W-5494 for Wood Doors:
Is the Von Duprin 1609 strike fire rated for pairs of doors?
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The Von Duprin 1609 cannot be used on a pair of fire rated doors. We recommend using the Von Duprin fire rated mortise exit device in lieu of the rim device such as the Von Duprin 5575-F,...:
Can dogging be added to a Von Duprin fire rated exit device?
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No, dogging cannot be added to a fire-rated mechanical exit device. Fire rated devices can be only electronically dogged and drop during fire activation.:
What is AFL on fire rated LBR exit devices?
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AFL stands for "Auxiliary Fire Latch" on fire rated exit devices.:
Can a Von Duprin 7500 lock and device replace a Schlage L9000 series lockset?
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While they are both mortise locks they are not interchangeable. You would NOT be able to use a L9000 with a VD panic device. You would NOT be able to use a VD 7500 with Schlage lev...: