Assa Abloy 179A User guide

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Mounting instruction
Emergency exit device Assa 179A
This mounting instruction is intended for installation of emergency exit device Assa 179A
with following ordering numbers:
815516, 815517, 815518, 815519, 815520, 815521,815522, 815523, 815524 and 815528 in
combination with Assa lock case model 710-50 with ordering number 357711.
Warning!
The safety features of this product are essential to its compliance with EN 179.
No modification of any kind, other than those described in these instructions, are permitted.
Assa takes no responsibility for products not mounted as described in these instructions or if
enclosed maintenance and operating instruction not are followed.
In compliance with EN 179 the Assa 179A is intended for use on single doors with following
size:
Product Ordering
number
Max width of
door
Max height of
door
Max weight
of door
179A 815516
815517
815518
815519
815520
1100 mm 2100 mm 100 kg
179A-2 815521
815522
815523
815524
815528
1100 mm 2100 mm 100 kg
Assa 179A must be installed together with Assas strike plate model 1487 with following
ordering numbers: 357545, 357546, 357547, 357548 and 357549.
Assa 179A can be installed together with following outside modular profile accessories:
- Round or oval cylinder with Scandinavian shape.
- Any handle suitable for Scandinavian lock case under premises that the handle do not affect
the latch door-holding properties for a door in a fire cell.

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1. Use drill template 700538 and drill 4 holes
(Ø 10 mm) for the bolt through fixing.
Also drill a hole (Ø 40-42 mm) for the exit
handle.
2. Install lock case Assa 710-50 and the strike plate.

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BC
3. Ensure that the arrows of the lock case cylinder
follower points downwards (6 oclock) on both
sides.
Attach the cylinder.
NOTE! Functional disorder may occur in the
lock case if the cylinder is operated with the
cylinder followers in wrong position.
4. Put the exit spindle into the lock case with the
stop washer against the cylinder follower on the
lock case. Put the coiled spring over the exit
spindle with the narrow end towards the exit
handle.
Use two springs for 53 mm or 63 mm exit
spindle. Then the narrow ends shall than be
turned against each other.
5. Attach the accessory with four M5 screws and
outside nipples.
The attachment plate for the plastic seal strip
shall be placed in the slot on the backside of the
accessory, at the same side as the exit handle.
NOTE! Use minimum of one 3 mm distance
plate, Assa 356820, if the B- or C-measure of the
door is less than 22mm.

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6. Attach the handle and cylinder accessories.
8. Attach enclosed after glowing exit label on
the exit handle. The arrow on the label shall
point in the maneuvering direction.
Attach the plastic seal strip.
7. Test the function with the dead bolt in a locked
position and by pressing the exit handle
downwards. Both dead bolt and latch shall then
retract and the door shall be possible to open.
After opening procedure the exit handle shall
easily return to its starting position.

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Maintenance and operating instruction
for Emergency exit device Assa 179 A / B
Emergency exit device
Regular intervals of at least: One month
Check all fastenings, screws etc and that the exit handle operates in good order.
Open the door by pressing the exit handle downwards. Both dead bolt and latch(es) shall then
retract and the door shall be possible to open. Ensure that the latch moves freely and get a god
engagement in the strike plate when the door is closed. The exit handle shall easily return to
its starting position after closing.
If outside handle is connected, also check the re-entry function after opening by the exit
handle.
Check plastic seal strip and that the after glowing exit label is undamaged and well visible.
Replace with a new strip and/or label if necessary.
Lock case
Regular intervals of at least: Six months
Lubricate both sides of latch and dead bolt.
Use quality grease with high adhesive capacity, such as Assa Lock Grease or similar.
Strike plate
Regular intervals of at least: Six months
Lubricate the sliding surface between strike plate and latch.
Use quality grease with high adhesive capacity, such as Assa Lock Grease or similar.
The gap between door and frame shall be 1-3 mm to insure a proper function. Adjust if
necessary.
Lock cylinder
Regular intervals of at least: Six months
Cleaning and lubricating is recommended before summer and winter.
Start with use of Assa Lock Cleaner and then follow up with Assa Lock Spray for lubrication.
At high frequency use or hard environment a shorter period of maintenance is recommended.
Warning! Never use oil or graphite lubricants in a lock cylinder.