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Assa Abloy Adams Rite EX76 Preparation Manual And Installation Instructions
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Assa Abloy Adams Rite EX76 Preparation Manual And Installation Instructions

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EX76 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Preparation Guide and Installation Instructions
Box Contents
EX76 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Door Kit with Templates
Frame Kit with Installation Instructions
Recommended Installation Tools
Safety glasses
Power drill
IMPORTANT NOTE 1: All work must be performed to applicable building, regulatory and life-
safety codes. Please consult local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTE 2: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines specify door
hardware be installed 34"minimum and 48" maximum above the finished floor.
Back Bar
Measuring tape
Center punch
Active Push Bar
Rod Assembly
Mounting End Cap Kit
Level
Phillips screw driver
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Pencil
Saw horse
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  • Page 1 EX76 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Preparation Guide and Installation Instructions Box Contents EX76 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Back Bar Filler Plate Active Push Bar Door Kit with Templates Rod Assembly Frame Kit with Installation Instructions Mounting End Cap Kit Recommended Installation Tools Safety glasses Measuring tape...
  • Page 2 Sizing the Exit Device Standard Door Widths and Mounting Hole Spacing Exit Device Length Regular (R) Midlength (M) Long (L) Standard Door Width 36” 42” 48” No Cut Required Minimum Door Width Exit Device 30” 30” 42” Can Support “B” NOTE: All EX Series Exit Devices are sized at the factory for 5/8”...
  • Page 3 Measuring the Backset NOTE: Backset is always measured at the door centerline, and not edge. Cylinder Flat Radius NOTE: The backset required Bevel by this CVR exit device is 1-3/32” Preparing the Inside of the Door 1. DETERMINE and MARK the applicable bar height centerline (horizontal line) of the exit device on the interior of the door.
  • Page 4 LHR Shown NOTE: 9/16” 1-3/32” 9/32” The backset required backset by this CVR exit 17/32” device is 1-3/32” 1” 1” Lead Edge 1/8” x 45 13/64" dia thru c'sink deg chamfer, Drill 5/32”dia pilot 25/64" dia x 82 deg, 2 places holes for self-tapping 2 places screws, 2 places...
  • Page 5 RHR Shown NOTE: 9/16” 1-3/32” 9/32” The backset required backset by this CVR exit device is 1-3/32” 17/32” 1” 1” Lead Edge 1/8” x 45 deg 13/64" dia thru c'sink chamfer, 2 25/64" dia x 82 deg, Drill 5/32”dia pilot places 2 places holes for self-tapping...
  • Page 6 Preparing the Door for Mortise Cylinder Escutcheon 1. PREPARE the exterior and interior of the door for mortise cylinder escutcheon using the latch end door template and exterior cylinder template, as required. 2. PREPARE the door for mortise cylinder escutcheon mounting according to manufacturer’s instructions, as required.
  • Page 7 Installing the Exit Device NOTE: Use provided self-tapping screws for aluminum or hollow metal applications. 1. PLACE the door assembly on a saw horse with 3. EXTEND the rods fully. the inside surface facing up. 2. PLACE the rod assembly on the face of the door with the center block cylindrical portion aligned with the installation hole.
  • Page 8 #10-32 x 7/16” flat head screw Center block #8-32 x 2” pan head helper screw 8. ATTACH the #8-32 x 2” helper screw Being careful not to bend the rods, SLIDE rod assembly through the top end of the latch stile (provided) into the center block.
  • Page 9 16. SLIDE mounting foot into hinge side of back 15. PLACE exit device onto stile, INSERT spindle into bar. ENSURE that back bar is perpendicular to drive hub. vertical stiles of door. 17. MARK and CENTER PUNCH two (2) outer hole 21.
  • Page 10 Testing and Adjusting Exit Device Operation 1. PERFORM a visual inspection to make certain exit device will be level and secure. 2. TEST the operation of the Active Push Bar and the top and bottom bolts and ADJUST as necessary. 3.
  • Page 11 Preparing the Header and Threshold NOTE: Misalignment of mounting holes will prevent bolts from traveling into the deadlocked position. 1. POSITION door inside opening such that it is plumb and square, and door freely swings open. INSTALL door according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2.
  • Page 12 Adjusting the Bolts The following steps address how to adjust bolts for proper engagement with the header and threshold for varying installed door gaps. Top Bolt 1. MEASURE the door gap at the header. ADD 1/2” to this measurement to a maximum allowable adjustment of 5/8”.
  • Page 13 Bottom Bolt 1. MEASURE the door gap at the threshold. ADD 1/2” to this measurement to a maximum allowable adjustment of 3/4”. 2. PUSH in active push bar to retract bottom bolt. 3. LOOSEN top mounting screw of bottom bolt guide. OPEN door. 4.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Installing the Mounting End Caps 1. INSTALL hinge side mounting End Cap on hinge 2. INSTALL latch side mounting End Cap on side of door using two (2) #8-32 x 3/8” tri lobe latch side of door using two (2) #8-32 x 3/8” pan head screws.