Detex EA-500 Installation Instructions

Detex Corporation, 302 Detex Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (830)629-2900 1-800-729-3839FAX (830)620-6711
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EA-500 EXIT ALARM (POLYMER CASE)
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR USE ON FIRE RATED DOORS.

NOTE TO THE INSTALLER.

These instructions contain infor-
mation required by the owner.
Please deliver them to the owner
when the installation is complete.
Install the EA-500 on the latch side of
an out-swinging door.
As-shipped, the EA-500 is assem-
bled for installation on the right-hand
side of the door(FIG. 2) To install
on the left-hand side, (FIG 1) see the
instruction in column 3, FIG. 5. Fig-
ure 3 shows a door using an EA-500
unit with a MS-2049SI (Inswinging
door) or a MS-2049S (Outswinging
door).
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 4
.- MONITORING TWO DOORS WITH ONE ALARM
SEE PAGE 3 FIG. 11 FOR WIRING
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OPTIONAL FEATURES

RESET/REARM*
REMOTE RELAY *
REMOTE BY-PASS/OUTSIDE
KEY CONTROL
MULTI-DOOR MONITORING
If these features (*) are to be
stalled, contact Customer Service at
1-800-729-3839 for instructions.

TIME DELAY ADJUSTMENT

This feature is explained later..
FIGURE 2
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Screwdriver, blade type, 5/16"
Screwdriver, blade type, 1/8"
Screwdriver, Phillips, #1
Linesman's pliers (to cut tailpiece)
Tape for securing the template
Drill motor and bits
Hammer
in-
Center punch
Pencil
Use the faceplate lock key to unlock
the faceplate. Turn it about eight turns
CCW until the cylinder releases the
internal locking stud. Rap the bottom
edge upward to release it from the
internal retainer. Pull the top of the
faceplate away from the backbox.
For installation on the left-hand side
of the door, change the position of the
magnetic sensor as follows.
FIGURE 3

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

NOTE
FIGURE 5