Installation Guide

4500 Series Rim Exit Device

Installation Instructions

Grade 1

I-ED00789

REV 2

DEVICES COVERED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4500 Rim exit device

4500 Fire Exit Rim exit device

OVERVIEW

SINGLE DOOR DOUBLE DOOR DOUBLE DOOR WITH MULLION

TOOLS REQUIRED METAL

WOOD

SCREWS SEX BOLTS

COMPONENT PARTS

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4500 Series Rim Exit Device Installation Instructions Grade 1 I-ED00789 DEVICES COVERED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4500 Rim exit device 4500 Fire Exit Rim exit device OVERVIEW SINGLE DOOR TOOLS REQUIRED WOOD REV 2 SCREWS DOUBLE DOOR METAL DOUBLE DOOR WITH MULLION COMPONENT PARTS SEX BOLTS Page 1 of 3
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4500 Series Rim Exit Device Installation Instructions Grade 1 I-ED00789 1. CUT EXIT DEVICE TO LENGTH 2. MARK DOOR AND DRILL MOUNTING HOLES The exit device comes in two sizes: one sized for a 36” door width and one sized for a 48” door width. For other door widths, cut exit device to appropriate length. Recommended overall length of the exit device is equal to door width minus four inches. Cut with hack saw or metal cutting saw blade. Deburr edges.
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4500 Series Rim Exit Device Installation Instructions Grade 1 I-ED00789 5. INSTALL STRIKE 6. INSTALL COVER Install strike using only the top and bottom slotted holes and 1/4” - 20 machine screws (metal) or pre-drill 1/8” hole for #12 wood screw. Open and close door to verify latch and deadlatch are aligned properly. For tight fit, move strike away from door. For loose fit, move strike towards door. Once strike is adjusted, install center screw. Install head cover on chassis using provided screws.