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First Choice MEL3000 - Step 1 - Preparation; Pushbar Removal and Dogging Assembly; Shortening the Connecting Rod; Providing Wiring Access

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Step 1 - Preparation (continued)
C. Remove pushbar.
1.C.1 - Remove lock stile end cap.
1.C.2 - Slide push bar toward hinge stile.
1.C.3 - Remove dogging assembly from the
channel by removing two (2) screws on channel.
Discard old dogging assembly but keep axle pins.
Step 2 - Shorten the connecting rod
2.1 - Remove rear activating (dogging) bracket by
removing 2 screws on back of channel.
2.2 - Remove activating bracket axle pin to disconnect
connecting rod. Remove other parts as necessary to
access connecting rod.
2.3 - Trim connecting rod as shown, allowing 1/2” from
axle hole to remain.
Step 3 - Provide wiring access
3.1 - Cut notch or drill hole in back of channel to
permit routing of connector that is on end of wire
harness.
3.2 - Remove and replace hinge stile mounting bracket
on door with new bracket provided. Do not tighten
screws. Discard old bracket.
Step 4 - Activating hardware assembly
4.1 - Assemble new rear activating bracket to
shortened connecting rod with notched axle pin and
narrow bumper.
4.2 - Install E-clip onto notch of axle pin (AFTER
assembled with connecting rod), next to bumper, to
restrict bumper from moving along axle.
4.3 - Apply grease to bumper and notched axle pin to
provide lubrication for movement inside bracket.
Do not yet secure bracket to channel.
Step 2.3 Trim connecting rod
Step 3.1 Provide opening for wiring
Step 3.2 Install new
hinge stile bracket
Step 2.2 Remove old
pin and bumper
Step 4.1 Re-assemble with notched
pin, narrow bumper, & E-clip