Von Duprin 33 User Manual

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911404-00
© Allegion 2014
Printed in U.S.A.
911404-00 Rev. 01/14-c
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions
33/3547A
Customer Service
1-877-671-7011 www.allegion.com
Devices covered by these instructions:
33/3547A and 33/3548A Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
33/3547A-F and 33/3548A-F Fire Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
CD33/3547A and CD33/3548A Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
EL33/3547A and EL33/3548A Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Index:
 Screw chart ............................ 2
 Device installation................3-5
 Adjust rods ............................. 6
 Frame preparation.................. 7
 Optional equipment................. 8
 Backset information ................ 9
 Metal door templates. .......11-12
 Wood door preparation....13-14
 Wood door templates ......15-16
Special tools needed:
#10-24 tap
Drill bits: #25, 5/16”,
13/32”, 1/2”

Von Duprin 33 Specifications

General

Series	33
Mounting	Surface Mount
Device Type	Exit Device
Door Width	Up to 48 inches
Door Height	Up to 10 feet
Fasteners	Screws
Dogging	Optional
Materials	Steel
Compliance	ANSI A156.3 Grade 1, UL listed, ADA compliant
Type	Exit Device
Latch Type	Rim, Surface Vertical Rod, Mortise

Summary

Device Installation Procedures

Marking Horizontal and Vertical Device Center Lines

Marking center lines on the door for precise device placement.

Door Preparation Using Device Template

Using templates to mark and prepare the door for mounting hardware.

Prepare Door Edges for Latch Brackets

Drilling and preparing door edges for latch bracket installation.

Drill Ratchet Release Hole

Creating the necessary hole for the ratchet release mechanism in the door.

Measure Device for Cutting Length

Measuring the device to the correct length based on door dimensions.

Cut Device to Specified Length

Cutting the device accurately and removing burrs for proper end cap fit.

Assemble and Adjust Rods/Latches

Connecting rods and latches, then adjusting their length for proper function.

Install Device Rods and Brackets

Install Tailpiece Guide and Attach Rods

Secure Device to Door and Frame

Install Top Strike and Ratchet Release Mechanism

Install Bottom Strike or Prepare Threshold

Adjust Rods

Frame Preparation

338 Top Strike Frame Preparation

Detailed measurements and drilling for the top strike installation on the frame.

Ratchet Release Frame Preparation

Preparing the frame for the ratchet release plunger and reinforcing.