Detex ADVANTEX 70 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Concealed vertical rod exit device for medium to wide stile wood / composite door applications

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 70/71 SERIES CVR WOOD DOOR CONCEALED

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

70 / F70 / 71 / F71 Series

for Medium to Wide Stile

Wood / Composite door applications

Drawing No. 105280

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Detex Corporation, 302 Detex Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3045

Table of Contents

Device parts breakdown view................................................

Device parts breakdown list with part numbers.....................

Hardware List with part numbers & tools required.................

Step 1: Door/opening measurements....................................

Step 2: Install wrap................................................................

Step 3: Door & frame prep ...................................................

Step 4: Top rod assembly and initial adjustment .................

Step 5: Bottom rod / latch assembly initial adjustment .........

Step 6: Visual alignment check ............................................

Step 7: Install top latch mounting bracket ............................

Step 8: Insert rod / latch / centerlift assembly into door .......

Step 9: Secure rod / latch / centerlift assembly to door .......

Step 10: Verify centerlift mechanism operation ...................

Step 11: Hang door / assemble device to door ....................

Check device for clearance ....................................

Install mortise cylinder ...........................................

Step 12: Install top strike.......................................................

Step 13: Install bottom strike.................................................

Step 14: Fine latch adjustment .............................................

Step 15: Install covers ..........................................................

Step 16: Install auxiliary bolt.................................................... 19

Optional accessories ............................................................

Owner's Copy

104948 Page 1

104948

March 18, 2020

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8 & 9

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Page 1 March 18, 2020 Detex Corporation, 302 Detex Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3045 830-629-2900 / 800-729-3839 / Fax 800-653-3839 / Text photos only: 830-481-6433 / INTERNET: www.detex.com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 70/71 SERIES CVR WOOD DOOR CONCEALED Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device...
Page 2 Parts listed will vary according to product configuration. Mortise cylinder available as an option. Standard Yale type cam required. See Mortise cylinder installation page. Your particular part or configuration may not be shown: Contact Detex technical support at 800-729-3839 (option 2) 17 KIT 1KIT 104948 Page 2...
Page 3 Centercase Cover, Stainless Steel, Wide 630 104640-9 Centercase Cover, Aluminum, Wide, 628 102216-2 Hex Dogging Assembly 102216 Cylinder Dogging Assembly Your particular part or configuration may not be shown: Contact Detex technical support at 800-729-3839 (option 2) 104948 Page 3...
Page 4 Hardware Table for BASIC device mounting. Additional hardware is provided per the device configuration in kit form and is addressed on the appropriate pages as required. Device Mounting Hardware Used to install backplate & endcap bracket to door. #14 x 1" PPHS Drill Bit - 3/16 pilot hole x 1"...
Page 5 Stile width Unreinforced Doors: Use Sex Nuts and Bolts 5" minimum stile required Unreinforced Frames: Use Blind Rivet Nuts (see sketch). Fasteners for unreinforced openings are not supplied by Detex. Reinforced door or Reinforcement frame engages at least (3) screw threads.
Page 6 STEP 2: VERIFY DOOR & INSTALL WRAP FOR F70 & F71 FIRE RATED APPLICATIONS ONLY. FOR NON-FIRE, SKIP TO STEP 3 WRAP PREP (PREP door before installing wrap) INSTALL wrap per A rubber mallet can be manufacturer's instructions used for installing wrap. IMPORTANT! If door and wrap are PRE-PREPPED,...
Page 7 DOOR OPEN DIRECTION Top strike template Template #105299 ALIGN template with latch and DEVICE device vertical *NOTE: centerline VERTICAL FOR FURTHER DOOR CONSTRUCTION & FRAME PREP DETAILS, SEE TEMPLATES T2330, T2331, T2335 OR T2338 ON DETEX WEBSITE 104948 Page 7...
Page 8 STEP 4: TOP ROD ASSEMBLY & INITIAL ADJUSTMENT For 6'-8" (80") to 8'-0" (96") Door 4a. Align hole A in rod 104187 with hole in top latch as shown at right & tap the 13/16" long pin into latch hole. 4b.
Page 9 STEP 4: TOP ROD ASSEMBLY & INITIAL ADJUSTMENT For 8'-1" (97") to 10' (120") Door (Non-Fire Rated Applications Only) 4a. Align hole A in rod 105097 with hole in top latch as shown at right & tap the 13/16" long pin into latch hole. 4b.
Page 10 STEP 5: BOTTOM ROD / LATCH ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT (Disregard if TRO device is being installed) Align rod holes with bottom latch (round DIM A to nearest value shown) 5a. Using DIM A as measured in step 1, DIM A Bottom Rod use chart to determine pinning location.
Page 11 STEP 6: VISUAL ALIGNMENT CHECK: 3/8" from top of door to latch body 6a. Lay internal latch components onto door for trial fit. Take care to protect door finish. Latch must be in RETRACTED position 6b. Ensure top latch is in retracted position. Hold top rod in place and push top latch case towards device until latchbolt is...
Page 12 STEP 7: ATTACH TOP LATCH MOUNTING BRACKETS INSTALL bracket ATTACH top latch brackets as shown below. with (3) screws Three screws required for each bracket. 105985-2 105985-1 10-24 x 5/16" USE included Loctite INSTALL bracket with (3) screws This side for RHR 10-24 x 5/16"...
Page 13 STEP 9: SECURE ROD / LATCH / CENTERLIFT ASSEMBLY TO DOOR 9a. Attach top latch to door with three screws (six for fire rated doors). (Disregard steps 9b & 9c if TRO device is being installed) 9b. Attach bottom mounting bracket to bottom latch assembly with three screws. 9c.
Page 14 STEP 10: VERIFY CENTERLIFT MECHANISM OPERATION With latch bolt extended, top adjustment screw should be exposed. If not, go back to STEP 3 and make top rod longer. HOLDBACK BRACKET PUSH CORRECT CORRECT POSITIONING POSITIONING OF ACTIVATION OF ACTIVATION SLOT AND SLOT AND ADJUSTMENT SCREW ADJUSTMENT SCREW...
Page 15 STEP 11: HANG DOOR / ASSEMBLE DEVICE TO DOOR INSTALL DOOR ONTO FRAME PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS setscrew LIFT PIN MUST BE ON BOTTOM if required Rehanding procedure liftpin Remove setscrew then liftpin which screws out of the back. MOVE LIFT PIN & SETSCREW TO BOTTOM POSITION ON CARRIAGE.
Page 16 INSTALL ENDCAP BRACKET LEVEL device before installing endcap bracket ENSURE that device does not require cutting (see Step 11g on next page). TEST device fuction after installation of endcap is complete by depressing & releasing pushpad. Action should be smooth with full return of pushpad and latch travel.
Page 17 STEP 12: TOP STRIKE INSTALLATION Door frame header Begin strike installation with Door stop notched side of pocket towards inside door face. If TILT strike pocket additional adjustment is Top strike pocket to fit into cutout Top strike pocket Shim Strike insert Door frame INSTALL top strike...
Page 18 STEP 14: FINE LATCH ADJUSTMENT 14a. Ensure that latches are fully retracted. Gently close door. Latches should extend when door is closed. 14b. Depress pushpad and open door. Top latch should clear top strike & bottom bolt should not drag. Latches should remain in retracted position with pushpad released.
Page 19 STEP 15: COVER INSTALLATIONS INSTALL cover with (4) screws EC2 flush endcap shown 6-32 x 3/8" INSTALL endcap with (2) screws 10-32 x 5/16" STEP 16: INSTALL AUXILIARY FIRE BOLT (F71 ONLY) See Auxiliary Bolt instructions (p/n 104934) included with kit Auxiliary bolt assembly 104948 Page 19...
Page 20 Optional Accessories Sex Nut Kits Catalog No: SN3 uses screws in hardware kit The #1/4-20 kits are available in 3 finishes: Brushed Brass BHMA 606: p/n 105274-2 Oil Rubbed Bronze BHMA 613: p/n 105274-25 Stainless Steel BHMA 630: p/n 105274-9 Tamper Kit (Security Kit) Catalog # &...

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