VON DUPRIN 7527 Series Surface Vertical Rod Device Installation Guide

September 21, 2024
VON DUPRIN

VON DUPRIN 7527 Series Surface Vertical Rod Device

Specifications

  • Product Name: 47986704 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
  • Model: 7527
  • Devices Covered: 7527, 7527-F, CD7527, QEL7527/27-F Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices
  • Special Tools Needed: #10-24, #8-32 tap, Drill bits: #25, 3/32, 1/8, 1/4, 5/16, 13/32, 1/2

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

  1. Begin by preparing the door and frame per the provided templates.
  2. Measure and cut the device to the required length with a minimum of 1-3/16 inches clearance.
  3. Align the device with the mounting holes and secure the center case to the door using tailpiece guide and trim or sex bolts.

Cutting the Device

  1. If a wire access hole is predrilled in the door, cut the device5/16 inches from the center of the hole.
  2.  Ensure the device is cut square for proper end cap fit and
    remove any burrs.

Additional Notes

  • For devices with a push bar, use the dogging key to lock it down for non-fire devices.
  • Refer to the provided screw chart for appropriate screws based on door thickness and frame material.

FAQ:
Q: What should I do if I encounter difficulties during installation?
A: If you face any challenges during installation, please contact our customer service at 1-877-671-7011 or visit our website

Installation Instructions

Devices covered by these instructions: 7527 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
7527-F (Fire) Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device CD7527 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device QEL7527/27-F Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Dogging Key
(use with non-fire devices to lock down push bar)

Special tools needed:

10-24, #8-32 tap

Drill bits: #25, 3/32″, 1/8″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 13/32″, 1/2″

SCREW CHART

Figure backset and draw device center lines ( CL ) on door as shown

Backset Min. stile Application
1-3/16” 2”- 2-3/4” Two vertical rod devices
1-1/2” 2-3/4”- 3-3/4”
1-7/8” 3-3/4”- 5”
2-1/2” 5” to flush
1-11/32” 2”- 2-3/4” Single door
1-1/2” 2-3/4”- 3-3/4”
1-7/8” 3-3/4”- 5”
2-1/2” 5” to flush
2-7/32” 3” min. Vertical rod and rim device

Note:For 299/299F top strike minimum backsets shown below.
Double doors:1-3/8” min. backset2-3/16” min.
stileSingle door:1-7/8” min. backset2-11/16” min. stile

Tape templates to door and prepare door and frame per templates

Measure to determine length to cut device.

Cut device to length.

device install tailpiece guide and trim(or sex bolts) and secure center case to door.

Install hinge stile mounting bracket.

Install top latch and rod.

Install top strike.

Adjust top rod until latch bolt acts as shown.
Adjust rod by threading rod into latch clockwise to shorten, or counterclockwise to lengthen.

Install bottom strike, latch, and rod.

Install bottom rod.

Adjust bottom rod with door open (top latch retracted).

Install rod guides.

Install covers and end cap

CUT TOP ROD

  1. Measure amount to cut off rod as shown below.
    Note: Rod cutting is required for doors shorter than 7’.

  2. Cut rod.

  3. Drill new hole.

  4. Reinstall rod end and roll pin.

INSTALL ROD EXTENSION

  1. Measure door opening to determine amount to cut off rod extension.
    *Standard door heights:

    • With no extension 7’ (84”)
    • ith 1’ extension 8’ (96”)
    • With 3’ extension 10’ (120”)
    • *Rods are factory sized for door heights shown above. Measure actual door opening height and subtract that number from 96″ (for 1′ extension) or  120″ (for 3′ extension) to  get amount to cut off extension.
  2. Cut rod

  3. Drill new hole.

  4. Connect top rod and rod extension.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

CD (CYLINDER DOGGING)

  1. Remove mortise cylinder cam and reinstall in reverse (Figure 1).
  2. Insert key and rotate cam to install the cylinder to the cover plate (Figure 2).
  3. Remove key to slide cover plate in position in the mechanism case.

TOP TEMPLATE

Note: For 299/299F top strike use minimum backsets shown below.
Double doors: 1-3/8” min. backset, 2-3/16” min. stile
Single door: 1-7/8” min. backset, 2-11/16” min. stile

BOTTOM TEMPLATE

References

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