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13 TOP ROD INSTALLATION
The Top Rods (
13A
&
13B
) are provided to ?t a 7’ [2134 mm] & 8’ [2438 mm] door. For an 8’ door connect Top Rods (
13A
&
13B
) with the two sided threads Fastener Bit (
13C
) as shown. For a
7’ door use Top Rod (
13B
) that contains one threaded end hole. Screw threaded end of Top Rod (
13B
) half way onto Top Latch Pin (
13D
). Connect Rod Connector (
13E
) onto Actuating Plate
(
13F
) and secure with the provided Screw (
13G
). Measure Top Rod (
13B
) to the edge of Rod Connector (
13E
) and mark a Cutting Line (
13H
) on Top Rod (
13B
) as shown. Remove Top Rod
(
13B
) and cut the excess portion. Deburr edges. Remove Rod Connector (
13E
) and insert it into the non-threaded end of Top Rod (
13B
). Tighten Setting Screw (
13J
) on Rod Connector (
13E
)
until is securely fasten to Top Rod (
13B
). Re-install Top Rod (
13B
) to Top Latch Pin (
13D
) and to Actuating Plate (
13F
) and secure with the provided Screw (
13G
).
14 ADJUST & TEST
When Push Bar (
14A
) is depressed and the door opens, the Top Latch (
14B
) and Bottom Latche (
14C
) should retract. Press and release the Push Bar (
14A
) to test latch operation. When Push
Bar (
14A
) is depressed both Top Latch (
14B
) and Bottom Latche (
14C
) are to retract allowing door to open. When Push Bar (
14A
) is released both Latches (
14B
&
14C
) remain retracted until
door closes. Both Latches (
14B
&
14C
) engage when the door closes. Open and close door to check for clearance and locking operation. If Device does not work smoothly, adjust Latches
Rods (
14D
) accordingly.
ADJUST AND TEST
FOR AN 8’ [ 2438 mm]
DOOR
THREADED END
NON-THREADED END
DOOR
DOOR
DOOR
DOOR
DOOR
DOOR
PUSH BAR
DEPRESSED
DOOR OPENS
LATCHES
RETRACT
PUSH BAR
RELEASED
LATCHES
REMAIN
RETRACTED
DOOR
CLOSES
LATCHES
ENGAGE
PUSH BAR
PUSH BAR
PUSH BAR
DOOR
DOOR
DOOR
TOP STRIKE
TOP STRIKE
TOP STRIKE
FLOOR
BOTTOM STRIKE
FLOOR
BOTTOM STRIKE
DEVICE BODY
DEVICE BODY
13B
13A
13C
13B
13B
13D
13E
13G
13F
13H
13B
13E
13J
13D
13B
13F
13E
13G
14A
14A
14A
14B
14C
14B
14C
14B
14C
14D
14D
14D
14D
14D
14D
FLOOR
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