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LATCH INSTALLATION
3a
Confi rm top latch is marked for EXIT DEVICES ONLY,
then remove label.
ATTENTION:
FOR USE WITH
EXIT DEVICES ONLY
3b
Connect cable end fi tting(s) to latch(es).
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For 2-point latches, the top cable is the longer of the two
cables. Top cable is silver, bottom cable is black.
Top
Bottom
For 2-Point
Latch Only
Pull down on
cable link
Slide cable end
into cable link
b-2
b-1
Bend cable slightly
to access
cable link,
then
install
cable
link
cable
link
3c
Slide latch(es) into door pocket.
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Clear cable channel of debris fi rst if necessary.
Push Side
of Door
Push Side
of Door
Bottom
For 2-Point
Latch Only
Top
Push
Side
Push
Side
3d
Secure latch(es).
RHR shown
Push Side
of Door
Push Side
of Door
Bottom
Top
For 2-Point Latch Only
#25 Drill, Pilot 1
¹⁄₂
" Deep x4
#1
0
x
1¹⁄₂
"
#25 Drill, Pilot 1
¹⁄₂
" Deep x4
If using metal edge
wrap, mount latches
using this screw
3e
Perform cable binding check at mortise pocket.
TO
P
Pulling on top cable should
lock and unlock top latch.
(2-pt only) Pulling on
bottom cable should
retract bottom latch.
3f
Prepare door for hanging.
Pull bottom cable taut enough so bottom bolt will not
drag against floor, and tape cable end to door edge
(f-2). This holds cable in place, preventing it from
dropping into door channel. Tape bottom bolt in place
(f-3).
Pull top cable taut and tape cable
end to door edge (f-1).
f-3
f-2
f-1
For 2-Point
Latch Only
3g
Hang door on frame.
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For 2-point latches, bottom latch cannot be in locked
position while hanging door on frame. Latch must be
retracted.
