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Rekeying the Monarch 19-R Exit Device

A dependable workhorse, the 19 Series exit device is an economical answer to a variety of exit needs. It’s available in panic or B label (1 1/2 hr.) fire exit construction. The 19 Series comes with a full complement of trim.

Article • May 1st, 2007

An Overview of Mechanical Exit Devices

In simple terms, an exit device is a lock with an inside release bar. Variations include standard, fire-rated, rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices and a number of specialty exit bars.

Article • May 1st, 2007

Installing the Von Duprin XP98/XP99 Center Case Retrofit For Rim Exit Devices

Warranty: 3 Years Time to Install: 45 minutes to one hour Tools: 10-24 tap, 1/4-20 tap, drill bits, tools to adjust door closer, drill motor, 5/64" hex wrench I was invited to the retrofit of a Von Duprin 99 Series Exit Device...

Article • March 1st, 2007

Electrifying Existing Hardware With the SARGENT 56-Electric Latch Retraction

SARGENT’s Next Generation 56 - Electric Latch Retraction 80 Series Exit Device and ELR retrofit kit is designed for use with the 80 Series exit devices.

Article • February 1st, 2007

DHI Product Spotlight

A roundup of products on display at the annual Door and Hardware Institute annual covention Sept. 11-16 in San Diego.

Article • September 1st, 2006

Photo Luminescence for the Yale 7000 Series Exit Devices

Yale has introduced photo luminescence for the 7000 Series Exit Devices.

Article • January 1st, 2006

Replacement: Our Kind Of Job

Building owners often have problems after the 'experts' install hardware during new construction.

Article • January 1st, 2006

Life Safety Issues with Exit Doors

Limit personal liability by knowing the codes and regulations in your jurisdiction.

Article • October 1st, 2005

Conversion: Rim Exit to Yale 7160 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

I was invited to the retrofitting of the lock hardware on a pair of wide stile aluminum doors equipped with rim exit devices latching onto a mullion.

Article • August 1st, 2005

The Yale 7000 Series: Great Engineering That Just Got Even Better

Photoluminescent technology is not new and it is probably one of the most widely used forms of egress marking. Now it is available on Yale exit devices.

Article • August 1st, 2005

Vandal Resistant Installation

Combating vandalism was an important consideration at this retrofit install of a Detex Value Series exit device.

Article • July 1st, 2005

Installing a Sargent Electric Exit Device

The SARGENT 56-8813 electrified exit device with trim was installed onto a Curries hollow metal door.

Article • May 1st, 2005

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