Installation Instructions

PED5800 Series (A MD, MD, and AD)

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Attention Installer: Improper installation may result in damage to the product and void the factory warranty.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Screw Chart

	SCREW	TOTAL QTY SUPPLIED	WHERE USED
AA	#10-24 X 3/4" FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW	4	(4) CHASSIS CORNER MOUNTING HOLES
EE	#10-24 X 3/4" ROUND HEAD MACHINE SCREW	2	(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
FF	#10-24 X 3/8" FILLISTER HEAD MACHINE SCREW	1	(1) INNER CHASSIS TOP MOUNTING HOLE
DD	#10-24 X 3/8" OVAL HEAD MACHINE SCREW	4	(2) TOP CASE (2) BOTTOM PLATE (IF AD)
GG	1/4"-20 X 1/2" FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW	2	(2) BOTTOM PLATE (MD OR FIRE RATED)
HH	#10-24 X 1/2" U'CUT FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW	5	(1) INNER CHASSIS BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLE (2) 640 OR 650 STRIKE, TOP (METAL FRAME) (2) 640 OR 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM (METAL FRAME)
	#10 X 1-1/4 FLAT HEAD WOOD SCREW	2	(2) 650 STRIKE, TOP (WOOD FRAME) (2) 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM (WOOD FRAME)
	1/4"-20 X 2" FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW W/ANCHOR	2	(2) 606 BOTTOM STRIKE (FIRE RATED)
	#8-32 X 5/16" W/ #6 OVAL HEAD MACHINE SCREW	4	(2) CHASSIS COVER FRAME SIDE (2) END CAP
	#8-32 X 5/8" W/ #6 OVAL HEAD MACHINE SCREW	2	(2) CHASSIS COVER RAIL SIDE
	1/4"-20 X 2-3/8" KNURLED FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW	2	(2) EXIT TRIM (IF USED)

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Installation Instructions

Equipment Needed

Tools

Strike Packs

Before installation:

• 1. Fit and hang door.
• 2. Check the box's label for the size of the exit device.

The surface of the door where the exit device is to be applied must be flush. Clear away any raised projections to allow exit device to rest on the flat surface of the door. If shim kit is required, contact your distributor.

Note: Please refer to trim and other installation instructions provided in the box.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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ASSA ABLO

Template PE5800 AD, PE5800 AD M55, PED5800 MD, PED5800 MD M55, PED5800 A MD, PED5800 A MD M55

WE RECOMENDED THAT ALL THYPED HOLDE BE DIRLIED AND TAPPED IN FIELD. TOLERANCE ALL FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS ±1/64". BOTTOM AND TOP STRIKES MUST BE USED, SEE STRIKE TEMPLATE NO. MEDT6. SEE TEMPLATE NO. MEDT7 FOR AUX CONTROL IF REQ'D. FOR DEVICES WITH NO BOTTOM ROD, HOLES FOR BOTTOM CASE ARE NOT REQUIRED.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Exploded View

*Note: The PED5800 AD M55, PED5800 MD M55 & the PED5800 A MD M55 do not have a bottom rod assembly.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Installation Instructions

Attach inner case chassis to the door with (1) #10-24 x 1/2" flat head screw (HH) and secure with (1) #10- 24 x 3/8 fillister head machine screw (FF). If PT Series trim is being used, it must be installed at this point. See trim instructions for details.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Adjusting the top bolt and rod assembly

• 1/8" gap or less between door top and frame: Rotate bolt to make it even with the top of the door.
• 1/8" gap or greater: Bolt must extend above the door, equal to the gap, minus 1/8".

Adjusting the bottom bolt and rod assembly (Not needed for M55 exit devices)

• 1/8" gap or less between door bottom and high point: Rotate bolt to make it even with the top of the door.
• 1/8" gap or greater: Bolt must extend below the door, equal to the gap, minus 1/8".

Note: Rod must be retracted while adjusting bolt projection. Depress chassis lift arm to retract top bolt and rod assembly.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Installation Instructions

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Installation Instructions

• For PED5800 A MD: Attach 606 bottom strike to floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For PED5800 AD: Attach 640 strike to threshold with supplied fasteners.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Rail cutting guide

If the rail doesn't need to be cut, continue to page 17, step 12. If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 15 and 16.

Refer to the individual exit device installation instructions for rail cutting requirements / restrictions. Instructions will vary based on device type and options.

• Determine cut off dimension "X" by subtracting 2-7/8" from dimension "Y". Mark cut off point on mounting rail. (See below.)

Information for Cutting Rails
	Door Widths
Rail Sizes	Standard	Minimum
W032	32"	24"
W036 (Std.)	36"	33"
W042	42"	37"
W048	48"	43"

Do not cut closer than 1-5/8" from the the front edge of the rail insert.

A. Ensure there isn't a gap between the insert and the dogging slope, and the carrier is flush with the mount.

B. Mark rail at the required cut length.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Rail cutting guide, continued.

C. Ensure plastic insert support is installed under the cut line.

D. Wrap the rail and insert in masking tape, as shown.

E. Place the rail cutting guide over the masking tape and align it with the cut line. Clamp the cut guide to the rail using a C-clamp.

F. Using a hack saw with a new blade or a chop saw with a metal cutting blade, cut the rail, ensuring that the blade stays pressed against the rail cutting guide.

G. Deburr and smooth all cut edges with a file.

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Installation Instructions

If adjustments are needed, before closing the door check the following:

• Push rail in to retract bolts.
• Bolts stay retracted (hold back).
• Bolts release when the door closes. The button inside the top of the door hits the frame.
• The bolt engages with the strike 1/4" 5/16".

For final adjustment close door to adjust.

• Use 5/32" Allen wrench to adjust projection. Turn clockwise to adjust the bolt back into the door. Turn counter clockwise to extend the bolt.