ANSI Numbers & Common Options
01 Exit Only
02 Dummy Trim
03 Night Latch - latch retracted by key only; separate dummy pull recommended
05 Thumbpiece - depression of thumbpiece operates device
08 Lockable Knob or Lever Trim
09 Night Latch with Knob or Lever Trim
-- Dogging - latchbolt holdback feature controlled by hex key (not for use on fire rated doors)
-- Cylinder Dogging - dogging controlled by keyed cylinder (not for use on fire doors)
-- Electric locking or unlocking of trim
-- ELR (electric latch retraction)
-- Pneumatically controlled trim or latch retraction
-- Alarm devices or alarm kits for existing devices
-- Latchbolt and locking monitors
-- Signal switches
-- Delayed egress
-- Glass bead kits
-- Dummy push pads
-- High security bolts
Definitions
Astragal - A molding or strip with the purpose of covering or closing the gap between the edges of a pair of doors; some types overlap, others meet at the center line of a pair of doors
Coordinator - A device used on a pair of doors to ensure that the inactive leaf is permitted to close before the active leaf; necessary when both doors have closers and either of the following are true: 1) there is an overlapping astragal, or 2) the latchbolt of the active door needs to engage in the inactive leaf
Dogging - As used in exit devices, a mechanism that retains the latchbolt(s) in a retracted position, thus permitting push/pull operation of the door from either side. Cannot be used on fire rated devices.
Mullion – A fixed or removable vertical post dividing a door opening
Shims – A piece of material used to true up or fill in the space between the two surfaces
Strike – A metal plate or box that is pierced or recessed to receive the bolt or latch when projected
UL – Indicates that the product was tested by Underwriters Laboratory
Popular Double Door Applications
- Mortise lock and vertical rod device combination, swinging same direction. Coordinator required.
- Two rim devices with mullion, swinging same direction.
- Two vertical rods - double egress, doors swing in opposite direction. Vertical rods typically used on pairs of doors
- Two vertical rod devices swinging in same direction. Not to be used on A label pairs of doors with overlapping astragal. Vertical rods typically used on pairs of doors
Popular device types
Rim Device – Latchbolt is completely enclosed in latch case
Mortise Device – Latch case is mortised into door edge, similar to that of a mortise lock
Concealed Vertical Rod – Top and bottom latching; Rods concealed within the door
Surface Vertical Rod – Top and bottom latching mounted on surface of push side of door
High security exit device
- Has interconnected deadbolt for added security
- Single motion egress from the inside, high security from the outside
- Works with all types of access control systems
- Meets life safety, fire, building, and security code requirements
- Models available from Von Duprin
Removable mullions
- Get single door performance in double door openings with rim devices
- Easily removed by loosening bottom set screw and removing top fitting cover
- Top fitting is attached to the frame and is concealed by the fitting cover
- Available for electric and monitor strikes (handing required)
- Keyed removable mullions also available
- Available for fire doors
