Installation Instructions

PED5800 Series (A WD, WD, A WD M55, & WD M55)

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Screw Chart

DESCRIPTION	TOTAL QTY SUPPLIED	WHERE USED
CC	10	(4) CHASSIS CORNER MOUNTING HOLES (2) INNER CHASSIS PLATE (2) 650 STRIKE, TOP
#10 X 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD WOOD SCREW		(WOOD FRAME) (2) 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM (WOOD FRAME)
BB #10 X 1-1/4" ROUND HEAD WOOD SCREW	2	(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE (WOOD DOOR)
HH #10-24 X 3/8" FILLISTER HEAD MACHINE SCREW	1	(1) INNER CHASSIS
AA #12 X 2" FLAT HEAD WOOD SCREW	4	(4) TOP CASE BRACKET
DD 1/4" X 1/2" FLAT HEAD WOOD SCREW	2	(2) BOTTOM BRACKET
#10-24 X 1/2" U'CUT FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW	4	(2) 650 STRIKE, TOP (METAL FRAME) (2) 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM (METAL 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
FF #8-32 X 5/8" W/ #6 OVAL HEAD MACHINE SCREW	2	(2) CHASSIS COVER RAIL SIDE
GG 1/4"-20 X 2-3/8" KNURLED FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW	2	(2) EXIT TRIM (IF USED)

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Equipment Needed

Tools

Strike Packs

Strike Pack for

Strike Pack for PED5800 A WD

650 Top Strike Pack PED5800 WD M55 & PED5800 A WD M55

*Note: The PED5800 WD M55 and the PED5800 A WD M55 do not have a bottom strike.

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.

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Template for PED5800 WD, PED5800 A WD, PED5800 WD M55 and PED5800 A WD M55 with PT800 and PT900 Series Trim

The PT800 and PT900 series trim needs to be attached through the door with (2) 1/4-20 x 2-3/8" flat head machine screws (GG).

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Exploded View

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

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Install inner chassis into door prep.

Note: Wood doors must be prepared b y a wood door manufacturer.

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FM608 01/23

the inner chassis.

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9 Remove the center chassis from the door. Pilot mounting holes for a #10 wood screw.

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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.

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• For PED5800 WD: Attach 650 bottom strike to floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For PED5800 A WD: Attach 606 bottom strike to floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.

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Rail cutting guide

If the rail doesn't need to be cut, continue to page 18, step 19. If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 16 and 17.

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
Rail Sizes	Door Widths
	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.

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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.

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Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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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.

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Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices