Dorex DX2 PV - User Manual

WD-OD002(682)
DX2PV-FV-INST 2021-11
DX2 PV/FV
Installation Instructions
Grade 1, Surface vertical rod device (Panic or Fire Exit Hardware)
Installation Sequence
1. Carefully read and understand the installation instructions, templates and door
preparation BEFORE starting any installation or door preparation.
2. Prepare door for the installation of the exit device and any applicable trim.
3. Follow exit device and trim installation steps using supplied components and
mounting hardware.
4. Test function and performance after installing each component.
5. Perform a function and performance test at completion of installation.

Summary

DOREX DX2 PV;FV Installation Instructions

Installation Sequence

Steps for reading instructions, preparing the door, and testing the exit device.

COMPONENTS OVERVIEW

SCREW CHART

DOOR PREPARATION CHART

LATCHES

Drilling and tapping specs for latches on metal and wood doors.

ROD GUIDES

Hole preparation for rod guides on metal and wood doors.

TOP STRIKE

Drilling and tapping specifications for top strike installation.

CENTER CASE 2-HOLES

Preparation for center case mounting holes on surface mount.

END CAP BRACKET 2-HOLES

Hole preparation for end cap bracket mounting on surface mount.

DOOR CUT-OUTS

Specific cut-out dimensions for wood doors for the exit device.

BOTTOM STRIKE

Mounting hardware for bottom strike installation on floor or threshold.

DRAW HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE

Backset Measurement and Stile Width

How to measure backset and minimum stile width for aluminum doors.

LOCATE TEMPLATES AND PREPARE DOOR

INSTALL TOP STRIKE AND SHIM

CENTER CASE INSTALLATION

INSTALL BOTTOM LATCH

CUT DEVICE (IF REQUIRED)

INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKET AND END CAP

INSTALL TOP LATCH AND ROD

CHECK TOP LATCH FOR HOLDBACK AND DEADLOCK

INSTALL BOTTOM LATCH AND ROD

SECURE TWO (2) SIDE SCREWS

ADJUST BOTTOM ROD WITH DOOR OPEN

INSTALL ROD GUIDES AND COVERS WITH SCREWS

INSTALL FIRE BOLT

SHORTEN TOP ROD; EXTEND TOP ROD

CUT TOP ROD

Instructions for shortening the top rod on the flat end.

EXTEND TOP ROD

Procedure for extending the top rod using an adaptor and second rod.

DOGGING (PANIC EXIT DEVICES ONLY)

DOGGING ACTIVATION

How to activate dogging using a flat tool or cylinder key.

CYLINDER DOGGING INSTALLATION

Dorex DX2 PV Specifications

General

Type	Electric Strike
Fail Safe or Fail Secure	Fail Secure
Holding Force	1500 lbs
Duty	Continuous
Faceplate	Stainless Steel
Voltage	12V DC/24V DC