PD27/28/29/30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CVR DEVICE

1. PREPARE DOOR

• Prepare door according to template.
• Refer to trim template if installing trim.

2. ASSEMBLE RODS & LATCHES

Thread CVR linkage into each rod to approximate middle of threads

Steel Door – Attach mounting brackets as shown Wood Door– Attach single mounting bracket on each latch (toward hinge side)

Alum Door – Continue to next step

THRESHOLD NOTE:

When using ½" threshold, move bottom rod attachment pin to upper hole in bottom rod.

3. ADJUST RODS

When measuring, be sure length is in the collapsed pin position as shown.

TOP ROD LENGTH: Measure from top of door to device centerline. Subtract 2 1/ 4".

Typical 7' Door: 41 5/8" (43 7/8" - 2 1/4" = 41 5/8")

BOTTOM ROD LENGTH: 37" if device is installed 40" above the finished floor.

20685_A (639409 Rev2)

PD27/28/29/30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CVR DEVICE

4. INSTALL LATCHES IN DOOR

• Slide latch/rod assemblies into the door. Slide bottom latch into door installed in housing.
• Fasten with #8-32 screws.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

Maximum cut:
	Panic	Fire	Alarm	MLR
36" Device	6"	8"	2"	3"
48" Device	12"	14"	8"	9"

5. SIZE DEVICE

• Standard lengths are for 36" or 48" door. Device must be cut for other lengths.
• Mark length with tape length equals device size minus desired door size (for 30" door = cut 6" off 36" device) ensuring a square cut.

PD27/28/29/30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CVR DEVICE

6. INSTALL CVR LIFT BARS

• Adjusting screw and retainer factory installed without lift bars.
• Remove adjusting screw retainers and adjusting screws.
• Insert lift bar into carriage from back side of device.
• Thread adjusting screw into lift bar through carriage until the lift bar is centered on threads.
• Insert adjusting screw retainer into the notched area of the adjusting screw.
• Install/tighten #4-40 locking screw.

7. INSTALL DEVICE

• Install device and trim with 1/4-20 screws from pack #639043.
• Verify lift bars engage into CVR yokes for both top and bottom latches.

8. INSTALL END CAP

• Slide end cap into rail. Ensure rail is square to door. Mark centers of slots.
• Remove end cap, drill holes according to correct device/trim template.
• Reinstall end cap and fasten with screws.

PD27/28/29/30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

9. INSTALL TOP STRIKE

• Install strike using two #10-24 flat head screws from pack #639054.
• With door installed, adjust strike to desired door free play. Recommended is minimum of 1/16".
• Install third flat head locking screw by drilling and tapping for #10-24 after final adjustment is achieved.

10. INSTALL BOTTOM STRIKE

• Close door and mark center of bottom bolt on floor.
• Center strike and mark location of screw holes.
• Drill strike hole and anchor holes according to template.
• Install plastic anchors into floor.
• Install strike using two flat head screws.

ADJUSTING SCREW LOCKING SCREW CARRIAGE LIFT BAR To Adjust: On device chassis/ head, loosen locking screw & rotate adjusting screw

11. FINE ADJUST RODS

TOP ROD ADJUSTMENT: Open door by depressing pushbar & releasing. If carriage drops more than 1/8", top lift bar must be adjusted downward (Counterclockwise). If door is difficult or unable to be opened, top lift bar must be adjusted upwards (Clockwise).

BOTTOM ROD ADJUSTMENT: Check bottom rod adjustment by opening door. With door opened and pushbar released, lower bolt should be 1/16" above strike.

12. INSTALL HEAD COVER

• Slide head cover onto exit device
• Install 4 mounting screws