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OPERATION
The operation of a Chexit with a door position switch is the same as described in the summary table, but:
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The Chexit enters Armed mode 2.5 seconds after the door position switch contacts close.
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If the door is held open and rearm time expires, the Chexit goes into Alarm mode.
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When in Armed mode, the Chexit goes into Alarm mode if the door position switch contacts open.
The basic function of a Chexit is to sound an alarm and keep an exit door secured for 15 seconds following
an attempt to exit. Test the operation of your Chexit by performing actions Nos. 1 through 6 in the summary
below. Make sure your Chexit matches the descriptions in the summary. If it does not, see “Troubleshooting.”
TROUBLESHOOTING
Turn Chexit off, then back on, using key switch. Compare Chexit operation with the following table to
identify problems and solutions. After troubleshooting, re-test Chexit using steps under “Operation.”
Symptom
Red LED flashes fast and
horn sounds
Problem
Fire alarm contacts open
1. External inhibit contacts open
2. External inhibit function not used
and wires not terminated properly
Red LED flashes once
Solution
Connect normally closed fire alarm contacts
between yellow and white wires
1. Connect normally closed external inhibit
contacts between green and white wires
2. If external inhibit not used, connect green and
white wires together
Red LED does not light
Power not reaching Chexit
Replace/reset AC fuse/circuit breaker;
check power supply input/output voltages;
check input voltage at Chexit cable connector
Red LED on solid then flashes fast
and horn sounds
1. Pushpad pressed
2. Pushpad switch disconnected
1. Release the pushpad
2. Connect pushpad switch connectors (see step
No. 6 of “Installation”)
Red LED on solid then flashes
fast, horn sounds, and solenoid
pulls in for one second (two
sharp sounds)
1. Door open
2. Door position switch contacts
open
3. Door position function not used
and wires not terminated properly
1. Close door
2. Connect normally closed door position switch
contacts between orange and white wires
3. If door position switch not used, connect
orange and white wires together
Action
1. Turn on Chexit with key switch
(turn key clockwise)
Mode
Pushpad
Red LED
Alarm
Duration
Rearm
Unlocked
On solid
Off
Rearm time
(0-28 seconds)
Summary of Chexit Modes
2. Rearm time expires
3. Press pushpad
4. 15 second release delay expires
Armed
Release delay
Alarm
Unlocked
Locked
Locked
Slow flash
Fast flash
Fast flash
Off
On
On
Continuous
15 seconds
Continuous
5. Turn off keyswitch or activate
EI (external inhibit)
Inhibit
Unlocked
Off
Off
R
eturns to rearm mode
when key switch turned
on or EI reset
6. Fire alarm contacts open
Alarm
Unlocked
Fast flash
On if option switch
No. 8 is off
Continuous (turn off key
switch to clear)
