Assa Abloy PDU8500 Series User manual

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE PANIC DEVICE
The following instructions will decrease your chances of experiencing problems during
the installation and ensure a smooth, trouble-free operation of the Panic Device.
PDU8500 Series Panic Device
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Description ............................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Tools and Supplies ..................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Dogging Feature .....................................................................................................................................3
2. Instructions for Storefront, Wood and Metal Doors ..........................................................................................4
2.1 Removal from Packaging..........................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Remove Panic Device from Shipping Board......................................................................................4
2.1.3 Remove Horizontal Door Mount.....................................................................................................5
2.1.4 Remove Horizontal Door Mount (Deco End Cap Option)...................................................................5
2.1.5 Remove Vertical Door Mount.........................................................................................................5
2.1.6 Remove Actuator Post Assembly ....................................................................................................6
2.2 Panic Device Installation..........................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Install Panic Device on Door ..........................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Install Alignment Bushing and Spacer .............................................................................................6
2.2.3 Install Mating Pull .........................................................................................................................7
2.2.4 Install Actuator Post Assembly.......................................................................................................7
2.2.5 Install Vertical Door Mount............................................................................................................7
2.2.6 Install Horizontal Door Mount .......................................................................................................8
2.2.7 Install Horizontal Door Mount (Deco End Cap Option) .....................................................................8
2.2.8 Install Panic Device on Door...........................................................................................................9
2.2.9 Horizontal End Threadlocker and Lube Application ..........................................................................9
2.2.10 Align Actuator Gauge .................................................................................................................. 10
3. Latch / Door Stop Adjustment / Cylinder Recommendations ............................................................................10
3.1 Installation and Adjustment of Door Stop-Strike.................................................................................10-11
3.2 Latch Adjustment for Proper Engagement with the Strike ...................................................................12-13
3.3 Cylinder Recommendations................................................................................................................... 13
4. Cleaning and Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 General Maintenance Instructions..........................................................................................................14
4.2 Finish Cleaning Instructions................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Mechanical Maintenance .......................................................................................................................15

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1. Introduction
• The PDU8500 Series Panic Device offers superior functionality for egress and security needs.
• Please read the Installation Instructions in this manual carefully before installing the Panic Device.
• The PDU8500 installs the same on the following door types: Storefront, Wood and Metal.
• The framing conditions are different for Hollow Metal Frames.
• Hollow Metal Frame Requirements:
- Stop Height: 5/8" This will shift the top of the panic device down on the door when compared to an aluminum frame.
- Stop Width: Minimum of 3" wide.
- Reinforcement: Minimum of 12 gauge closer reinforcement along the stop width in the area that the strike will be attached.
• Strike templates can be found on assaabloydooraccessories.us, Resource Library > Product Templates > Rockwood Templates >
Architectural Line.
• If you have questions, please contact us at [phone].
1.1 Description
• The tools and supplies listed below are necessary to complete the installation of the Panic Device.
1.2 Tools and Supplies
Tools
• Allen wrenches: 5/64", 5/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
• Latch and Actuator Gauge
• Spanner Wrench
• Wrench: 7/16"
Supplies included in kit
• Threadlocker
• Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease
• Latch and Actuator Gauge
• Extra Door Bushings
Supplies Needed (not included in kit)
• Soft Cloth
Figure 1-1
Dogged Position
Figure 1-2
Un-dogged Position
Dog Button
Dog Button
• The Dogging Feature is located on the bottom
of the Panic Device Assembly vertical tube,
directly under the Actuator Post Assembly.
• Engage the Horizontal Crash Bar and slide the
Dog Button to the up position.
• The Panic Device Assembly is dogged when
the Dog Button is in the up position. Refer to
Figure 1-1.
• The Panic Device Assembly is un-dogged
when the Dog Button is in the down position.
Refer to Figure 1-2.
1.3 Dogging Feature

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2. Instructions for Storefront, Wood and Metal Doors
Shipping
Board
Actuator
Post-Cylinder
Housing
Assembly
Vertical Door
Mount Assembly
Horizontal
Door Mount
Assembly
2.1 Removal from Packaging
2.1.1 Introduction
• The Panic Device Assembly comes mounted on a
Shipping Board inside a shipping crate.
• Before removing from the Shipping Board, make sure
that the device is in the un-dogged position. Refer to
Introduction, page 3.
• Most of the hardware will be reused. Do not discard
any parts at this time.
• Remove the Shipping Board from the shipping crate.
• Make sure that the Vertical Door Mount Assembly,
Actuator Post-Cylinder Housing Assembly, and
Horizontal Door Mount Assembly are still attached to
the Shipping Board when removing from the crate.
2.1.2 Remove Panic Device from Shipping Board
• Remove the Set Screw Pin from the Panic Device Assembly.
• Loosen the two Set Screws (1/4"-20) on the free end. The Set
Screws (1/4"-20) are not removed in this step.
• Pull the Panic Device away from the Shipping Board by tilting
the device.
Shipping
Board
A
B
C
C
B
Set
Screw Pin
Set Screw
A
Set Screw Pin
Panic Device

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• Remove 1/4"-20 Set Screws on Interior Pivot Bracket Post.
• Unscrew and remove Conehead Union (5/16"-18).
• Remove Metal Washer, Alignment Bushing and Spacer.
2.1.5 Remove Vertical Door Mount
Shipping Board
Interior Pivot Bracket Post
Panic Device
Set Screws
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Shipping Board
Metal Washer
Alignment
Bushing and
Spacer
Mating Pull
Conehead
Union
• Unscrew and remove the Conehead Union (5/16"-18).
• Remove the Deco End Cap.
• Remove the Metal Washer, Alignment Bushing and
Spacer.
2.1.3 Remove Horizontal Door Mount
• Unscrew and remove the Conehead Union (5/16"-18).
• Remove the Metal Washer, and Alignment Bushing and
Spacer.
Shipping Board
Deco End Cap
Metal Washer
Conehead
Union
Alignment
Bushing and
Spacer
2.1.4 Remove Horizontal Door Mount (Deco End Cap Option)