INSTALL AUXILIARY FIRE LATCH
10
CUT TOP ROD / EXTEND TOP ROD
Step 1: Make sure the flat side of rod, and measure
amount to cut off rod.
NOTE:
Rod cutting is required for doors shorter than 7'.
Install rod extension & spring washer to connect two(2)
rods tightly.
Rod Extension
Spring Washer
CUT TOP ROD
Cut off from flat
side of rod
.
EXTEND TOP ROD
TOP ROD LENGTH
SPECIFICATION
For 7'
High door
For 8'
High door
For 10'
High door
Amount
to
Cut Off
Actual
Door
Opening
Height
Top Rod
Length
36-3/32"
(916mm)
48-3/32"
(1221mm)
23-27/32"
(605mm)
48-3/32"
(1221mm)
Step 2: Tap #1/4-20 ; 1" deep.
Install fire latch on edge of door
4"-6"from finished floor as shown
Drill 4 Holes and TAP(#8-32).
NOTE:
Fire rated device with less bottom rod (LBR) applications must use an auxilary FIRE LATCH.
Please refer to DXAFL installation instructions for more detail.
DXAPL
Fire latch
4"-6"
#8-32 TAP
