PDQ 6300M/MF Exit Mortise Device Instruction Manual

6300M/MF Exit Mortise Device

Product Information: 6300M/MF Exit Mortise Device

The 6300M/MF Exit Mortise Device is a mechanical lock designed for commercial use. The device features a mortise locking mechanism and can be installed on the inside or outside of a door. It is available in left-hand reverse (LHR) and right-hand reverse (RHR) options. The device has a panic fire alarm and is available in two sizes: 36 Device and 48 Device.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installing the 6300M/MF Exit Mortise Device, please read the following instructions carefully:

1. Mortise Handing: Determine the handing of the mortise device based on whether it will be installed on a left-hand or right-hand door.
2. Door Preparation: Prepare the door by drilling two pilot holes using a 1/8-inch drill bit. Then, insert two #12-24 combo screws from the hardware kit into the pilot holes.
3. Prepare Device: Prepare the device for installation by removing the latch bolt head screw and head. Then, insert the mortise driver into the device and align it with the locating stud. Secure the driver in place using the threaded insert.
4. Size Device: Determine the appropriate size of the device based on the door’s dimensions. Cut off any excess length using a panic fire alarm MLR, and use the chart provided to determine the appropriate length for your device.
5. Install Device Spindle: Insert the device spindle into the mortise driver and secure it in place using the screw provided in the hardware kit.
6. Install Device: Install the device onto the door using one of the following mounting options:
   • Reinforced Steel Surface Mount: Drill and tap on the push side or aluminum door side using a 1/4-20 drill bit.
   • Solid Wood Door: Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole for #10 wood screws.
   • All Others: Use optional sex bolts. Drill the push side using a 9/32-inch drill bit and the pull side using a 3/8-inch drill bit.
7. Install End Cap: Install the end cap onto the device by pressing it into place.
8. Install Head Cover: Install the head cover onto the device by aligning it with the device and snapping it into place.
9. Install Strike: Install the strike onto the door frame using screws provided in the hardware kit.

MORTISE HANDING

• To re-hand mortise case, remove latch bolt screw as shown.
• Orient the latch bolt head to match handing.
• Reinsert and tighten the latch bolt screw.

DOOR PREPARATION

• Prepare the door for the mortise lock using the 6300M/MF template in box.
• Refer to trim template if installing trim. · Install the mortise case and secure using two (2) #12-24 combo screws supplied in the hardware kit.

PREPARE DEVICE

• Install locating stud on lower threaded insert as determined by handing.
• Rotate lower mortise driver as shown until it stops. Make sure when installing that mortise driver remains in this position.

SIZE DEVICE

• Standard lengths are for 36″ or 48″ door. Device must be cut for other lengths.
• Mark length with tape ­ length equals device size minus desired door size (for 30″ door = cut 6″ off 36″ device) ensuring a square cut.

Maximum cut off length:

 | Panic| Fire| Alarm| MLR
36″ Device| 6″| 8″| 2″| 3″
48″ Device| 12″| 14″| 8″| 9″

INSTALL DEVICE SPINDLE

• Install spindle and spring in orientation shown on push side of door.

INSTALL DEVICE

• Install device and trim with 1/4-20 screws from the hardware kit.
• Device can be surface mounted to the door, optional sex nuts are available, device is through bolted when using trim.

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Mounting Options:
Reinforced Steel

or Aluminum Door

| Surface Mount: Drill/Tap push

side for 1/4-20

Solid Wood Door| Drill 1/8″ Pilot Hole for #10 Wood
All Others| Use optional Sex Bolts. Drill push side with 9/32″ drill bit. Drill pull

side with 3/8″ drill bit.

INSTALL END CAP

• Slide end cap into rail. Ensure rail is level. Mark the centers of the slots.
• Remove end cap then drill holes using the chart from Step 3.
• Reinstall end cap and fasten with screws.

INSTALL HEAD COVER

• Slide head cover onto exit device · Install 4 mounting screws

INSTALL STRIKE

• Install the strike and secure with two (2) #12-24 combo screws supplied in the strike screw pack.

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