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PowerSwing US23-0922-02
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Fire Door Installation
1.
The Besam Fire Door Accessory Package for SINGLES consists of U.L.
Fire Listed Besam Automatic Door Operator, Activating Device (push
plates, mats, etc.) & Caution labels. For PAIRS the package consists of the
Listed Operators, F50 (Locknetics 490) Series Electric Latching Mechanism
& (Power Supply where necessary), Activating device (push plates, mats,
etc.) & Caution Labels. Installation instructions for the Besam package are
provided below. Follow the installation instructions provided by the man-
ufacturers of the U.L. door(s); frames; hinges; detectors & the Listed Von
Duprin (#8827F, #8847F, #3347F; #9947F & #6213 or similar) fi re exit
hardware.
2.
Fire exit hardware is designed for manual use without automatic door opera-
tors.
2a) For Single Doors With Rim Devices:
Follow the installation instructions for the UL Fire Listed Besam operator
(Electra 150, Swingmaster 350/450/MP series & Power Swing) as applica-
ble. Use wiring diagram US23-0216 sheet # 4 as required in conjunction
with the Listed fi re exit hardware & Von Duprin #6213 (Continuous Duty
Coil – FAIL SECURE) Electric Strike or equivalent Listed Strike & com-
patible Listed hardware.
2b) For Pairs Of Doors With Vertical rods:
Follow the installation instructions for the UL Fire Listed Besam opera-tor
(Electra 150, Swingmaster 350/450/MP series & Power Swing as applicable.
The frame mounted fi xed activators (provided by the hard-ware manufac-
turer) aligning with the Tripper button at the upper latch mechanism; MUST
BE REPLACED with the Besam F50 Series Electric Latching Mechanism.
Connection to the F50 Series Latch is (2) jumper wires from the operator
control board; refer to wiring diagram US23- 0216 sheet # 4 as required.
NOTE: Depending upon doorframe profi le, a fi ller plate may be neces-sary
for F50 Series Latch installation. Mount as required, to frame sur-face using
hardware provided.
3.
Secure the door in a fully closed position. Using a square, extend a centerline
mark on the frame from the fi re exit hardware release button to the face of
the frame where the Besam F50 Series Latch is to be installed. Also, mark a
centerline from the activating plunger of the latch so it can be aligned with
the mark on the frame.
NOTE: Wire harness side of F 50 Series Latch installation on hinge side.
Remove latch cover.
4.
Align release button centerline on the frame with the F50. Series Latch cen-
terline (see sketch fi g. 1), & slowly slide the device towards the release but-
ton until fi re exit hardware is released.
NOTE: Care should be taken in setting up this release stroke. Since only
1/8” of movement is required, mark the two larger mounting holes only.
Drill & tap for #10-24 bolts (supplied) & install the Besam F50 Series Latch
assembly.
5.
Manually push door ajar & reset fi re exit hardware. Allow door to return to
closed position. Fire exit hardware should activate if properly aligned; read-
just if necessary.
