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Dorex DX2 PW Installation Instructions Manual

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DX2 PW/FW
Grade 1, Three-Point Latching Device (Panic or Fire Exit Hardware)
Installation Sequence
1. Carefully read and understand the installation instructions, templates and door
preparation BEFORE starting any installation or door preparation.
2. Prepare door for the installation of the exit device and any applicable trim.
3. Follow exit device and trim installation steps using supplied components and
mounting hardware.
4. Test function and performance after installing each component.
5. Perform a function and performance test at completion of installation.
Installation Instructions
DX2PW-FW-INST
WD-OD002(683)
2021-11

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  • Page 1 DX2 PW/FW Installation Instructions Grade 1, Three-Point Latching Device (Panic or Fire Exit Hardware) Installation Sequence 1. Carefully read and understand the installation instructions, templates and door preparation BEFORE starting any installation or door preparation. 2. Prepare door for the installation of the exit device and any applicable trim.

  • Page 2: Special Tools Required

    COMPONENTS OVERVIEW Top Strike Strike Screws Top Latch Sex Bolts Latch Cover Screws Latch Cover Latch Screws End Cap Screws End Cap Bracket Top Rod End Cap Sleeve Rod Guide End Cap Bracket Screws Rod Guide Screws Mechanism Case Cover Plate Side Screws Side Screws Push Bar...
  • Page 3 SCREW CHART APPLICATION METAL SEX BOLTS WOOD Trim mount or sex bolts 1/4-20 x 1-1/8" 2 PCS 1/4-20 x 1-1/8" 2 PCS 1/4-20 x 1-11/16" Center Case Screws 2 PCS No.10-24 x 11/16" No.10-12 x 1-11/32" 2 PCS 2 PCS Center Case Screws No.10-24 x 1-11/32"...
  • Page 4 DOOR PREPARATION CHART TOP STRIKE METAL #25 DRILL FOR DOOR PREPARATION LATCHES #10-24 TAP REFERENCE ONLY. Verify that this is the latest version of WOOD METAL this document. We recommend samples be used to verify preparation 1/8” DRILL 5/16” DRILL before door / frame manufacturing.
  • Page 5 01. DRAW HORIZONTAL EXIT DEVICE 02. POSITION CENTRE CHASSIS STRIKE AND AND STRIKE CENTERLINES MARK HOLES DX2PW (PANIC EXIT) METAL DEFAULT STRIKE: DXAS103 DX2FW (FIRE EXIT) #25 DRILL DEFAULT STRIKE: DXAS108 (See page 12) #10-24 TAP For DX2PW (PANIC EXIT) with hollow metal WOOD frames with 5/8"...
  • Page 6 05. LOCATE TEMPLATES AND PREPARE DOOR 06. INSTALL TOP STRIKE AND SHIM 1. CAUTION: Prior to using supplied Top Latch templates, verify that the templates are and Strike printed to full scale, by measuring some of Template the indicated dimensions. 2.
  • Page 7 09. CUT DEVICE (IF REQUIRED) Cut off line Recommended minimum clearance between Remove Cover Plate door frame stop and device end (with cap Anti-Rattle Clip (Flush to Push bar) removed) is 1³⁄16" Tape 1. With anti-rattle clip removed, tape and mark area being cut. Face of door stop Hinge Side...
  • Page 8 11. INSTALL TOP LATCH AND ROD (CONTINUED) Connecting Screws Guide Connecting Latch Notch Connecting NOTE: Second Connecting Match notch of the connect- Holes ing link with tab of rod before Side tighten connecting screw Connecting Screws Screw Figure 3 First Holes 3.
  • Page 9 13. INSTALL BOTTOM LATCH AND ROD 12. CHECK TOP LATCH FOR HOLDBACK AND DEADLOCK (SECURE TOP STRIKE) Retractor DXAS215 First Holes DXAS106 Side Connecting Bar Side 3rd Strike Screw Screws Screws Second Sleeve Holes Strike Screws Sex Bolts Latch Screws DXAS108 FOR LESS BOTTOM ROD MODELS (LBR) OMIT THIS...
  • Page 10 16. INSTALL ROD GUIDES AND COVERS WITH SCREWS Latch Cover Screws Latch Cover Rod Guide Rod Guide Screws Install rod guide at mid point between latches and center case. Cover Cover Screws Position rod guides midway between latches and center case, centered on rods.
  • Page 11 OPTIONAL DXAS106 STRIKE INSTALLATION ALIGN STRIKE ON HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE INSTALL STRIKE AND SHIM. ) AND MARK TWO(2) SLOTTED HOLES. METAL #25 DRILL #10-24 TAP WOOD ¹⁄8" DRILL PILOT 1" DEEP Shim DXAS106 Strike Screws Roller against door Prepare two (2) holes and install a screw through each slot.
  • Page 12 DXAS108 STRIKE INSTALLATION (DEFAULT STRIKE FOR DX2FR FIRE EXIT DEVICE) ALIGN STRIKE ON HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE INSTALL STRIKE HOOK. ) AND MARK TWO(2) SLOTTED HOLES. Use main strike as template and place on Place strike hook on the door as shown, door stop with roller against the door.
  • Page 13 INSTALL FIRE BOLT NOTE: Fire rated exit device with Less Bottom Rod (LBR) application must use a FIRE BOLT Recess required if gap between door and frame is less than 1/8" (3 mm). #8-32 TAP 3 ³/4" minimum Auxiliary Fire Bolt DXAFL Strike Hole...
  • Page 14 DOGGING (PANIC EXIT DEVICES ONLY) DOGGING ACTIVATION CYLINDER DOGGING INSTALLATION If cylinder is not installed, remove cover plate and install cylinder with cam orientation as shown below. Flat Tool/ or Hex Key Cylinder Hinge Side BOTTOM VIEW Cover Plate Cylinder Key Cylinder Locating whasher...
  • Page 15 NOTES 15 / 16...
  • Page 16 WD-OD002(683) DX2PW-FW-INST 2021-12 16 / 16...

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