Assa Abloy Corbin Russwin PED5400 FE User manual

Installation Instructions
WARNING
This product can expose you to
lead which is known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.
P65warnings.ca.gov.
Attention Installer: Improper
installation may result in damage
to the product and void the factory
warranty.
WARNING
PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices
FM612 01/23
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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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Screw Chart
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
#10-24 X 3/4" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(4) CHASSIS
CORNER MOUNTING HOLES
#10-24 X 3/4" ROUND HEAD
SOCKET SCREW
2 (2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
#8-32 X 3/8" TRUSS HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2 (2) CHASSIS TO MOUNT RAIL
#12-24 X 3/4" SOCKET HEAD
CAP SCREW WITH MORTISE NUT
4
(2) TOP CASE
TOP MOUNTING HOLES
(2) BOTTOM CASE
BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLES
#12-24 X 1" FLAT HEAD
SOCKET SCREW
4
(2) TOP CASE
BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLES
(2) BOTTOM CASE
TOP MOUNTING HOLES
#12-24 X 3/4" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
5
(1) TOP CASE SHIM
(4) 659 TOP LATCH STRIKE
RAIL RETAINER BOLT
1
(1) MOUNT RAIL / CARRIER
TO DOOR
1/4"-20 SHOULDER BOLT
1 (1) THRU INSERT

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Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited. Patent
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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Screw Chart
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
1/4" SLEEVE ANCHOR
3 (3) 653 BOTTOM STRIKE
#10-24 X 1-1/2" OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(2) TOP ROD GUIDE
(2) BOTTOM ROD GUIDE
#8-32 X 5/16" W/ #6 OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
12
(2) CHASSIS COVER
FRAME SIDE
(2) END CAP
(4) TOP CASE COVER
(4) BOTTOM CASE COVER
#8-32 X 5/8" W/ #6 OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) CHASSIS COVER
RAIL SIDE
1/4"-20 X 2-3/8" KNURLED FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) EXIT TRIM
(IF USED)

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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited. Patent
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Rail Cutting Guide (Provided)
Support Block (Provided)
Tools Needed
Before installation:
1. Install mullion, if used.
2. Fit and hang door.
3. Check the box’s label for the size of the exit device.
The surface of the door where the exit device is to be applied
must be flush. Clear away any raised projections to allow
exit device to rest on the flat surface of the door. If shim kit is
required, contact your distributor.
Note: Please refer to trim and
other installation instructions
provided in the box.
INSIDE
LEFT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
RIGHT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION
OUTSIDE
Handing
To Change Hand of a PED5401 Exit Device:
1. Remove both chassis pins and main slide.
2. Remove lift lever pin and lift lever.
3. Rotate chassis 180° and reposition lift lever and lift lever pin as shown below
4. Position main slide with large end of main slide at the bottom and retain with chassis pins.
Lift lever pin
Chassis pin
Lift lever
Main slide
Large end
Chassis
Left Hand
Reverse
Right Hand
Reverse
Main Slide
Large end
Lift lever

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Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Product Overview
End Cap
Mounting Plate
Push Rail Assembly
"Lock Down Key"
To operate: Depress push rail; Insert hex
key, and turn counter clockwise. Not
avaliable for fire rated devices.
Chassis Cover
Bottom rod guide
Bottom rod
Bottom case
Bottom case cover
Shim
Shim
Shim
Shim
Interlock Shim
Top case
Top case cover
Top rod guide
Top rod
Shim
Rail shim
Top strike
Bottom strike
Rail retainer bolt
Insert retainer bolt
Chassis

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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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12
• With door closed, tape template for
chassis / trim on inside of door, along vertical
and horizontal reference lines.
• Fold top case / top strike template and tape
on inside of door along vertical reference
lines.
• With door closed, measure and mark 2-3/4"
to locate the vertical reference center line of
the chassis, top case, and bottom case.
• Horizontal reference line is rail centerline
height. Standard rail centerline height is 39-
5/8" above the finished floor.

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Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited. Patent
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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
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NOTE: Any holes drilled from the outside need
pilot holes drilled from the inside to ensure good
alignment.
NOTE: For electrical trim applications, ensure
access to a raceway from the trim to the electric
hinge or armored door loop.
2X
3
8
"
THRU BOTH SIDES
2X #12-24
TAPPED HOLES
THIS SIDE ONLY
• Spot and drill all holes from inside of door.
• If needed, prepare pockets for outside
trim. See installation instructions supplied
with trim for details.

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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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4
1 3
4
"
13
16
" 1
2
"
(4) #12-24
TAPPED HOLES
3
16
"
1 1
8
"
1 5
16
"
ALIGN WITH
C
L
OF VERTICAL
ROD EXIT DEVICE
DOOR
STOP
Frame Cutout
RECOMMENDED CUT-OUT IN FRAME FOR 659 TOP BOLT/STRIKE.
THIS CUT OUT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR FUTURE ADJUSTMENT.
• Transfer vertical centerline to door frame.
Prepare rectangular cut-out in frame for top
strike.
• Insert top strike. With door closed, align the
interlocking shim with the top strike and
place on the vertical reference line. Mark and
drill four mounting holes using 11/64" drill
and #12-24 tap.

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Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited. Patent
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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
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6
Mount top strike, (4) #12-24 x 3/4" phillips flat head machine screws. Flat side of top bolt should be facing
away from the door.
Note: All four fasteners required. DO NOT TIGHTEN FULLY.
• Attach top case and interlocking shim using (2) sex nuts from the outside door
surface with (2) #12-24 x 3/4 socket head cap screws from inside in the two
top holes and (2) #12-24 x 3/4 flat head socket head screws in two bottom
hole (1/8" Allen wrench).
• With the top chassis and interlocking shim secured, the top strike should
engage the top case and interlocking shim when the door is closed (A).
• Trace the outline of the interlocking shim (B).
A
B

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PED5400 FE & PED5400 A FE Series
Installation Instructions
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FM612 01/23
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part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited. Patent
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8
Remove the top case to expose the center hole on the Interlocking shim. Ensure the interlocking shim is
aligned with the tracing from Step 6.
Mark and tap center hole with #12-24 thread.