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ED8400 Series
Installation Instructions
Vertical Rod Exit Devices
FM22 06/19
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [email protected]
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Door Preparation (cont .)
a
Mark Centerlines (cont .)
Screw Chart
Various factors prevent recommendation of drill sizes for screws and sex nuts; such as type of door and
frame construction. Thickness and type of metal, etc. can affect the final hole diameter and resulting
holding strength of the fastener.
Item
Qty . Fastener
Top Strike
2
12-24 x 1/2" Lg. Pan Head Machine Screw or #12 x 1-1/4" Lg. Round
Head Wood Screw
Top and Bottom Latch
2
1/4-20 x 3/4" Lg. Binding Head Machine Screw and Sex Nut P/N
101F74 or #14 x 3/4" Lg. Pan Head Wood Screw
Top Latch Cover
1
1/4-20 x 1-7/8" Lg. Oval Head Machine Screw and Sex Nut P/N
101F74 or #14 x 2-1/4" Lg. Oval Head Wood Screw
Top and Bottom Rod Guides
4
#8 x 3/4" Lg. Round Head Tapping Screw Type "A"
Front Plate Assembly and Rear Bracket
4
12-24 x 3/4" Lg. Pan Head Machine Screw and Sex Nut P/N 376F37
or #12 x 1-1/4" Lg. Pan Head Tapping Screw Type "A"
Front Bar Insert
1
1/2" Lg. Pan Head Tapping Screw
Rear Cover
1
1" Lg. Flat Head Screw with Washer
Bottom Latch Cover
1
1/4-20 x 2" Lg. Oval Head Tapping Screw Type "F" or #14 x 2-1/4" Lg.
Oval Head Wood Screw
Bottom Strike
2
1/4-20 x 5/8" Lg. Flat Head Machine Screw and Anchors P/N 361F30
or #14 x 1-1/4" Lg. Flat Head Wood Screw
b
Spot and Drill Template Holes
Using template furnished, spot and drill mounting holes for trim (if furnished),
and device. Be sure the template is aligned with horizontal and vertical
centerlines on the inside of door.
Note:
If your door has cylindrical lock cutout for ANSI/BHMA A156.115 prep
doors:
A.
Extend horizontal and vertical centerlines of ANSI /BHMA cutout as shown at
right.
B.
Align ANSI/BHMA cutout centerlines on template with centerlines on door.
Spot and drill holes as needed.
Figure 4
