Dorex DX2 FC Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 8

Outside

Outside

Outside

See "FRAME PREPARATION" on page 9 for cut-out and holes.

After preparing, install top strike into door frame and mount 

with two(2) strike screws.

DXAS216 Strike

Strike 

Screws

Release Plunger

Plunger Screws

Shim (if using)

P

E

Connector

L

Retractor

1. Deadbolt should be extended.

2. Pass side screws (1) through support bracket, connector 

 and retractor, then tighten the screw.

3. Fasten screws (2). through support bracket on retractor.

Note: Fasten screws (2), then adjust deadbolt before tighten them

1

2

1

1

1

2

2

2

Support 

Bracket

Adjustment Screw

 Screws

M

11. HANG DOOR AND INSTALL TOP STRIKE & 

 

RELEASE PLUNGER 

10. INSTALL ROD SIDE SCREWS

Pullman Latch

(Default)

Round Bottom Latch

(Option)

2. Attach cover to center case with two(2) center case screws.

1.For Rod Adjustments SEE PAGE 9

Cover Screws

I

Cover

13. ADJUST RODS AND INSTALL CASE COVER

12. INSTALL BOTTOM STRIKE

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DXAS227

N

O

E

DXAS225

DXAS226

Mark fand prepare floor according to the type of strike and fastener 

furnished as per illustrations below. Thresholds will have to be modified 

to accommodate strike. For floor strikes not shown, please refer to the 

installation instructions for those stikes. 
See Page 10 for details. 

See "FRAME PREPARATION" on page 9 for holes.

After preparing, install release plunger wih two (2) plunger 

screws. Ensure hole in door aligns with plunger pin (see 

page 6.)

Summary of Contents for DX2 FC

Page 1: ...instructions templates and door preparation BEFORE starting any installation or door preparation 2 Prepare door for the installation of the exit device and any applicable trim 3 Follow exit device and...

Page 2: ...10 24 1 4 20 Concealed Rod Strike Screws Top Strike Top Latch Bottom Latch Latch Screws Bottom Latch Screws Bottom Strike Floor Anchor Rod Screws Connector Release Plunger Plunger Screws End Cap Screw...

Page 3: ...32 2 PCS E B No 10 24 x 1 11 32 2 PCS C G No 10 24 x 1 11 16 2 PCS C A No 10 12 x 1 11 32 2 PCS No 10 24 x 1 11 32 2 PCS Plunger Screws P No 10 24 x 1 5 8 2 PCS E No 10 24 x 11 16 2 PCS No 10 12 x 1...

Page 4: ...dware Any retrofit or other field modification to a Fire Rated opening can potentially impact the Fire Rating of the opening IMPORTANT Use supplied templates for field installations Use door preparati...

Page 5: ...e Backset of Device L C Vertical of Device L C Door Stile Backset Door Type Wood Door Metal 5 12 BACKSET REFERENCE TABLE All Panic Two Vertical Rods Panic Single Door Select the appropriate backset an...

Page 6: ...ake the required cut outs on the interior side of the door for the exit device as indicated on page 4 2 Make the required cutouts on the exterior side of the door using the trim template or door prepa...

Page 7: ...h rod screws Notch of Connector of Device L C L Bottom Rod Top Rod Bottom Rod Top Rod Rod Screws Connector Trim Optional Center Case Screws E F 1 16 Minimum clearance with end cap removed If device is...

Page 8: ...OOR AND INSTALL TOP STRIKE RELEASE PLUNGER 10 INSTALL ROD SIDE SCREWS Pullman Latch Default Round Bottom Latch Option 2 Attach cover to center case with two 2 center case screws 1 For Rod Adjustments...

Page 9: ...ract the latch bolt and open the door 2 Check top latch for HOLDBACK Latchbolt stays retracted in latch case See Figure 1 3 Loosen top locking screw 4 Rotate top adjustment screw until top latchbolt i...

Page 10: ...r transfer exit device rod centerline backset to the floor Open door and using inside door edge mark as reference mark strike center and cavity outline 2 Create the floor recess cavity as indicated 3...

Page 11: ...ng sure the cut is perpendicular to the rod NOTE Cutting is required for doors shorter than 84 Step 2 Tap 1 4 20 1 deep If door height is more than 84 the top rod can be extended using an adaptor spec...

Page 12: ...ING INSTALLATION Hinge Side Cylinder Cylinder Locating whasher Cam Cover Plate If cylinder is not installed remove cover plate and install cylinder with cam orientation as shown below Depress push bar...

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