Specifications

10 • Von Duprin 98/99 Series
98-F/99-F Rim exit device
98-F/99-F Rim exit device
98-F and 99-F Rim fire exit devices for all types of single doors up to 4' x 10' (1219mm x 3048mm)
or 8' x 10' (2438mm x 3048mm) double doors with 9954 or 9854 mullion, UL listed for fire exit
hardware. See page 72 for detailed information on UL listed fire exit hardware label and door opening
size information. Devices are ANSI A156.3 – 2001 Grade 1. The 98-F device has a smooth mechanism
case and the 99-F device has a grooved case. The rim device is non-handed except when the
following device options are used: -2 (double cylinder) or SS (signal switch). See opposite page for
available outside trim and device functions.
Finishes – US3, US3A, US4, US4A, US10, US26, US26D, US26D-AM Antimicrobial, US28, 313, 315 &
643E. US15 and US32D available with 98 Series only.
Specifications
Device functions Device ships EO/DT/NL. Field selectable. For TP, K or L remove
NL drive screw from device.
Device lengths 3' 2'4' to 3' (711mm to 914 mm) Door size
4' 2'10" to 4' (864 mm to 1219 mm) Door size
Device centerline
from finished floor
39
13
/16" (1011 mm)
39
11
/16" (1008 mm) with mullion
Center case
dimensions
8" x 2
3
/4" x2
3
/8" (203mm x 70mm x 60mm)
Mechanism case
dimensions
2
1
/4" x 2
1
/4" (57mm x 57mm)
Projection Pushbar neutral – 3
13
/16" (97 mm)
Pushbar depressed – 3
1
/16" (78 mm)
Latch bolt Deadlocking,
3
/4" (19mm) throw
Fasteners & sex
bolts (SNB)
Includes screw pack for 1
3
/4" (44mm) and 2
1
/4" (57mm) thick
metal or wood doors. Optional 425 SNB available for metal
doors. 425 & 825 SNB required on wood doors without SLM
blocking. See page 11 for quantities.
Electric options LX Latchbolt monitor switch
RX Pushpad monitor switch
RX2 Double pushpad monitor switch
E Electric locking & unlocking trim
EL Electric latch retraction
QEL Quiet electric latch retraction
SS Signal switch
CX Chexit delayed exit
ALK Alarm exit kit
WP-RX Waterproof request to exit
CON Allegion Connect
Mechanical
options
-2 Double cylinder
AX Accessible device
GBK Glass bead kit
PN Pneumatic latch retraction
XP Extra protection
SNB Sex bolts
SEC Security screws
SLM Special Laminate Material Blocking
Dogging option No mechanical dogging. EL and QEL option available
Strikes 299F – Dull black, 499F with mullions
CX
Chexit delayed
exit
• Meets NFPA 101
requirements
• Self-contained
controls, locking,
alarm
SG
Safety glow
• Shows exit door
location in
darkness or
smoke
• Developed to
meet MEA
standards
ALK
Alarm exit kit
• Unauthorized
opening triggers
85-decibel horn
• Set in armed or
disarmed mode
by key
RX
Pushpad monitor
switch
• Signals use of an
opening
• SPDT switch to
monitor pushpad
XP
Extra protection
• 90˚ latch-to-
strike contact
• Force resistance
of 2,000+ lbs.
EL
Electric latch
retraction
• Enables remote
unlatching
• Alternative to
manual dogging
PN
Pneumatic latch
retraction
• For areas where
electrical devices
banned
• Special linkage
for mechanical or
pneumatic
dogging
The 299F Strike ships standard,
optional strikes available
499F Strike with
9854/9954 mullion
QEL
Quiet electric
latch retraction
• Bolt retraction via
switch
• Converts exit
door to push-pull
operation
AX
Accessible device
• UL certied to
meet new 5 lb.
maximum
operating force
requirement
• Exceeds ANSI/
BHMA
requirements
CON
Allegion
Connectors
• Common
connectors to
connect various
door hardware all
the way to the
power supply