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WD-OD002(683)

DX2PW-FW-INST 2021-11

DX2 PW/FW

Installation Instructions

Grade 1, Three-Point Latching Device (Panic or Fire Exit Hardware)

Installation Sequence

1. Carefully read and understand the installation 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 trim installation steps using supplied components and

mounting hardware.

4. Test function and performance after installing each component.
5. Perform a function and performance test at completion of installation.

Summary of Contents for DX2 FW

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 trim installation steps using supplied components and mounting hardware 4 Test function and performance after installing each component 5 Perform a function and performance test at completion of inst...

Page 2: ...eve Side Screws Rod Guide Screws Bottom Strike Latch Cover Screws Latch Screws Strike Screws Sex Bolts End Cap Bracket Screws End Cap End Cap Screws End Cap Bracket Cover Plate Mechanism Case Spade Drill 5 8 For Wood Door Tap Drill Bits SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED 25 1 8 1 4 5 16 13 32 7 Bottom Rod Push Bar Side Screws 8 32 10 24 1 4 20 2 16 ...

Page 3: ...x 1 1 6 1 PCS DXAS227 Screws No 10 24 x 11 16 3 x PCS No 10 24 x 11 16 7 PCS No 10 12 x 1 11 32 7 PCS L No 1 4 20 x 5 8 1 PCS No 1 4 20 x 5 8 1 PCS E N O B E Trim mount or sex bolts 1 4 20 x 1 11 16 2 PCS H No 10 24 x 11 16 2 PCS Center Case Screws No 10 12 x 1 11 32 2 PCS E A 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 F 1 4 20 x 1 1...

Page 4: ...THRU HOLE FOR TRIM POSTS 1 8 DRILL PILOT HOLE 1 DEEP 13 32 DRILL THRU FOR THRU BOLTS 1 2 DRILL THRU HOLE FOR TRIM POSTS Fire Exit Hardware is to be installed on Fire Doors bearing the marking Fire Door to be equipped with Fire Exit Hardware 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 fie...

Page 5: ...ark horizontal centerline on inner side of door and on door stop The distance of centerline measured from finished floor should be 39 8 If trim is used horizontal centerline should be measured on outer side of door as well A 4 gap is required between the bottom of the door and the finished floor or threshold DX2PW PANIC EXIT DEFAULT STRIKE DXAS103 DX2FW FIRE EXIT DEFAULT STRIKE DXAS108 See page 12...

Page 6: ...age 4 of the door preparation document 7 Attach approprate center chassis strike as per steps 2 and 3 8 Attach approprate top strike as per step 6 C L C L C L Top Latch and Strike Template Bottom Latch and Strike Template Center Case Template 07 CENTER CASE INSTALLATION 08 INSTALL BOTTOM LATCH Round Bottom Latch E DXAS226 DXAS225 1 Verify if exit device rail length needs be shortened If yes refer ...

Page 7: ... Cap Bracket Level Device End Cap Bracket Screws Amount to Cut Off C J F H Figure 1 Figure 2 Cover Plate Anti Rattle Clip 2 Minimum 1 Remove cover plate insert end cap bracket into the push bar rail assembly as shown 2 Level exit device then mark both mounting hole centers Drill and tap then fasten bracket with the appropriate mounting screws 3 Insert cover plate then slide anti rattle clip into p...

Page 8: ... rod guide with rod thread rod into top latch until first hole in connecting bar align with first hole in retractor and fasten with side screws Rod Guide First Holes Close Open Adjustment Screw 1 Pushing on push bar will retract the latchbolt and allow the door to open Latchbolt will stay retracted if not adjust the screw on top of the retractor with a screw driver 2 Once the door is closed the st...

Page 9: ...hat the bottom latch is retracted and stays retracted after the door is opened Adjust the retractor screw if needed 2 Close the door and ensure that the bottom latch engages in the bottom strike Adjust strike on the floor or threshold to ensure proper latchbolt strike engagement 3 Open and close door few times and verify that both latches are engaged and the latch bolt is deadlocked 4 Secure side ...

Page 10: ...3 32 605 mm 48 8 1221 mm Cut off from flat end of rod Step 1 Rod must be shortened if door height is less than 84 Make sure that the rod is shortened cut off on the flat end of the rod Step 2 Tap 1 4 20 1 deep If door height is more than 84 the top rod can be extended special order using an rod extension adaptor two spring washers and a second rod with threaded holes at both ends Example Amount to...

Page 11: ...8 DRILL PILOT 1 DEEP WOOD DXAS106 METAL 25 DRILL 10 24 TAP INSTALL STRIKE AND SHIM Strike Screw E Shim DXAS106 Adjust strike closer or further from the door to properly engage with the latch bolt Secure strike position mark hole center for third screw then drill tap as required Add remove shims as required to ensure proper latch strike engage ment without binding Use strike as template and place o...

Page 12: ...oper latch strike engagement without binding Strike Screws E DXAS108 INSTALL STRIKE HOOK TEMPLATE ALIGNS AS SHOWN 3 SECURE STRIKE 4 2 Mark Four 4 Holes C L C L X X Align template on centerline and against roller of strike WOOD METAL 25 DRILL 10 24 TAP 8 DRILL PILOT 1 DEEP L Strike Screws E DXAS108 Shim Shim Shim C L E Strike Screws Strike Hook Strike Hook 16 C C L L 8 DRILL PILOT 1 DEEP Roller aga...

Page 13: ...and tap for 8 32 machine screws 3 Install Fire Bolt on edge of door and fasten with supplied screws 4 Mark the plug hole on the frame in line with the fire bolt Drill 1 diameter hole x 1 4 deep on frame or inactive door edge at same height as the Fire bolt and install strike hole plug 8 32 TAP Auxiliary Fire Bolt DXAFL Strike Hole Plug 1 01 25 6 mm 1 25 4 mm Hole x 3 8 85 mm Deep 1 16 1 6 mm Thick...

Page 14: ...inder is not installed remove cover plate and install cylinder with cam orientation as shown below Depress push bar and turn flat hex key or cylinder key one full turn for dogging check For Alarm AL or Latch Monitoring LM panel installations follow the instructions supplied with those porducts Install cylinder to the cover plate with the cam facing towards the hinges Slide cover in to position on ...

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