Adams Rite 80 0180 258_F 3600/8500/8600 CVR Exit Device Owner's Manual ED3600 8500 8600 258 F
User Manual: Adams Rite 3600/8500/8600 CVR Exit Device Owner's Manual Installation Instructions
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3600/8500/8600
CVR Exit Device
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
What This Owner’s Manual Can Do For You ........................................................ 4
Owner’s Record .................................................................................................... 4
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 4
Exit Device Operation ........................................................................................... 5
Dogging the Push Bar .......................................................................................... 5
Removing or Replacing the End Caps ................................................................. 6
Positioning the Top Strike ..................................................................................... 7
Operating the Top Actuator .................................................................................. 8
Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 9
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What This Owner’s Manual Can Do For You
• It shows exactly how to operate your exit device.
• It shows you simple things to do and check before you call for service, so you
may save the cost of an unnecessary service call.
• It contains your Adams Rite Limited Warranty and what steps to take for
service.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the hinge stile mounting base as shown below.
Refer to this number and the additional information below when you call upon
your local Adams Rite dealer regarding this product.
Model Number 3600/8500/8600
Finish ____________________
Door Size ____________________
Hardware Supplier ____________________
Date Installed ____________________
Warranty
For warranty information:
http://www.adamsrite.com/site/adamsritecom/About/Warranty
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Exit Device Operation
The Adams Rite Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) devices for metal and glass
doors provide for life safety and security by use of a rotating top bolt and post
type header strike. The bottom bolt is a hardened steel, with a conical tip to
center in the simple drilled strike required in the threshold.
When the push bar is depressed, the top and bottom rods retract to release the
door. Upon closing, the actuator deadlatches around the top strike post. Action of
the top bolt deadlocks the bottom bolt as well. Exterior entrance can be gained
by key or with the extensive line of entry trim available from Adams Rite.
NOTE: The following is not applicable to 3000 Series (fire rated devices.
Dogging the Push Bar
Dogging the push bar disables the latching function, making the door a simple
push/pull operation.
1. COMPLETE the following to dog the device.
a. DEPRESS the push bar completely and HOLD.
CAUTION
Over-rotation of the key past the prescribed ¼ turn can cause
damage to the Exit Device.
b. TURN the hex key 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. To release, TURN the hex key 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
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Removing or Replacing the End Caps
NOTE: To facilitate maintenance procedures, the two end caps can be
removed.
1. PERFORM the following to remove the end caps.
a. INSERT a small Phillips tip screwdriver through the holes located in
the end caps and UNSCREW the concealed attachment screws.
b. REMOVE the end caps and SET aside.
2. PERFORM the following to replace the end caps.
a. LOCATE the end caps on the push bar.
NOTE: When replacing the end caps, the screws must be snapped in
the screw clips on the inside of the end caps.
b. ATTACH the end caps using a small Phillips tip screwdriver through
the holes located in the end caps and TIGHTEN the attachment
screws hand tight only.
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Positioning the Top Strike
CAUTION
A proper frame stop must be used in conjunction with the door/exit device
or damage may occur.
NOTE: The top post strike must be properly located and tightened securely
for the device to properly operate.
1. PERFORM the following to position the top post strike.
a. POSITION the strike assembly so that it is centered on the hole
cutout.
b. TIGHTEN with 5/32” [3.97 mm] Allen wrench.
c. ENSURE proper engagement with top actuator of exit device.
d. ADJUST, if necessary.
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Operating the Top Actuator
NOTE: Proper operation of this device relies heavily on the correct
adjustment of the top actuator. The amount of travel of the bottom
bolt is also governed by this adjustment..
1. With actuator assembly in locked position and push bar released,
ENSURE end of square bolt is engaged with stop plate as shown in
figure below.
2. PERFORM the following for fine adjustment.
a. REMOVE the two screw fasteners to take off actuator assembly.
b. ADJUST bolt up (counterclockwise) or down (clockwise) to conform
to the illustration above, and ENSURE square bolt is flush with top
of stop plate.
c. REINSTALL actuator assembly.
d. TIGHTEN the two screw fasteners securely.
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Maintenance
Exit devices are designed for life safety first. Adams Rite devices are cycle
tested in excess of one million operations, both as prototypes during design and
as quality control samples periodically during production. Atmospheric and other
localized conditions vary greatly, but extremely dirty, salty or abrasive situations
could require service attention such as lubrication of moving parts from time to
time to assure reliability. Service personnel should be reminded that life safety is
the goal.
Other maintenance that might be required specifically for a Rim device includes:
• Tightening of top strike screws
• Ensuring debris is clear from the bottom strike cutout
• Tightening of push bar mounting screws
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action
Device will not dog.
Push bar is not fully
depressed.
Review dogging
procedures
Dogging assembly is
damaged.
Remove and inspect;
and replace, if
necessary.
Device is not
latching.
Device is dogged. Undog device per
dogging procedures.
Closer is not set at sufficient
speed.
Make appropriate
adjustments.
Top strike post is improperly
aligned.
Strike must fully engage
top actuator. It must be
far enough toward door
to fully rotate top bolt.
No or improper cutout for
bottom bolt.
Hole should be 1/2” in
diameter located directly
below bottom bolt with
the door in the fully
closed position. The
hole should be free of
any debris.
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Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action
Bottom bolt dragging
or is hitting
threshold.
Top actuator is out of
adjustment.
Refer to the “Operating
the Top Actuator” section
for instructions on top
actuator adjustment.
Bottom bolt is out of
adjustment
Remove bottom bolt
guide. Rotate bolt for
desired height.
Excessive rod noise.
Bottom bolt guide bushing
missing.
Remove bottom bolt
guide to ensure bushing
is in place and not
damaged. Bushing
should be in the down
position.
Spider silencers missing
from top or bottom rods.
Spiders can be ordered
from local supplier.
Taller doors will require
additional spiders.
Need to make
frequent rod
adjustments.
Rod piercing cap screw not
set properly.
Once the rods are
initially adjusted to the
proper length the two #6-
32S1/2 cap screws are
pierced through the rod
sleeves as shown below.
When these two screws
are set it puts the interior
rod and the sleeve in
sheer maintaining the
adjustment. If the screw
is not through the sleeve,
the rods will continue to
slip out of adjustment.
Ensure the screws are
set in the prescribed
manner.
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Adams Rite
10027 S. 51st St. Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Tel: 1-800-872-3267
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