4500 Series Rim Exit Device
Installation Instructions
Grade 1
I-ED00789
REV 2
1. CUT EXIT DEVICE TO LENGTH
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3. INSTALL DEVICE
4. INSTALL END CAP
2. MARK DOOR AND DRILL MOUNTING HOLES
Measure center line of exit device, typically 40” from finished floor. Fold and
apply template to door and up against stop. Mark and drill holes as shown
on template. Be sure the vertical line of the exit device mounting holes is
2-7/16” from the face of the stop. Do not drill center hole on strike until after
strike has been mounted and adjusted.
-For metal doors, drill and tap for 1/4” - 20 machine screws for both exit
device and strike.
-For wood doors, pre-drill 1/8” holes.
-If mounting trim, drill 5/16” clearance holes on exit device side (push
side) of door and 1/2” holes on pull side. Trim requires an additional 1/2”
clearance hole for the trim actuating shaft (not required for dummy trim).
-If using sex bolts, drill 5/16” clearance holes on exit device side (push side)
of door and 3/8” holes on pull side.
The exit device comes in two sizes: one sized for a 36” door width
and one sized for a 48” door width. For other door widths, cut
exit device to appropriate length. Recommended overall length of
the exit device is equal to door width minus four inches. Cut with
hack saw or metal cutting saw blade. Deburr edges.
Remove end cap from end cap bracket. Mark hole locations by either using
template or holding end cap bracket up against door. Be sure exit device is
level before inserting end cap bracket lip into end of device body. Mark and
drill/tap holes. Install end cap bracket and end cap.
-For metal doors, drill and tap for 1/4” - 20 machine screws.
-For wood doors, pre-drill 1/8” holes.
-For sex bolts, drill 5/16” clearance holes on exit device side (push side) and
3/8” on pull side.
Screws
Metal door/sex bolt:
1/4” - 20 machine
screws (2)
Wood door:
#12 wood screws (2)
Screws
Metal door, sex bolt, or
trim: 1/4” - 20 machine
screws (4)
Wood door:
#12 wood screws (4)
Remove head cover
from exit device chassis.
Mount exit device using
the 4 mounting holes
indicated on template.
If using trim, be sure to line up
trim actuating shaft (tailpiece)
with cam located on back of exit
device chassis.
