PED5400 Series (Standard, A, HC, & HC4)
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
Installation Instructions
Tools Needed
Handing
All PED5400 series exit devices are handed, except the PED5401,
which is field reversible. The PED5401 is shipped as LHR unless
ordered as RHR.
To Change Hand of PED5401 Exit Device:
1. Remove both chassis pins and main slide.
2. Remove lift lever pin and lift lever.
3. Rotate chassis 180° and reposition lift lever and lift lever pin as shown below
4. Position main slide with large end of main slide at the bottom and retain with chassis pins.
Before installation:
1. Install mullion, if used.
2. Fit and hang door.
3. Check the box's label for the size of the exit device.
4. For wood doors, use wood screws & prep accordingly.
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Chassis
Lift lever
Main slide
Right Hand
Large end
Reverse
Support Block (Provided)
Rail Cutting Guide (Provided)
Lift lever pin
Chassis pin
Left Hand
Reverse
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION
OUTSIDE
RIGHT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
INSIDE
Lift lever
Main Slide
Large end
4
LEFT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
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