Dormakaba Saffire LX User manual

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Exit Device Operators
Saffire LX
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Installation instr uc tions 
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PK3713-T - 2019 - 07
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SAFFIRELXMATCH‐UPCHART
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TableofContents
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031. Introduction and disclaimers 11
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032. Recommended Tools 
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043. Components 12
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064. Installation Steps 12
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064.1. Install Key Cylinder 
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074.2. Install Mounting Option 
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084.3. Install the Lock Spindle 
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094.4. Install the Lock Housing on the Door
104.5. Install Exit Device 
104.6. Connect cables & Install Enclosure
4.7. Connect cables & Install Enclosure (SVR
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4.8. Install Outside Lever Handle
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4.9. Test Lock Functionality
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Model: Saffire LX
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Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies
with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2)
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est auto- risée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Made in Canada
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©2018 dormakaba Canada Inc.All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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1Introductionanddisclaimers
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Caution:Pleasereadandfollowalldirectionscarefully.Wearsafetyglasseswhenmakingtheholes.
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Targ etAudience:Theseinstructionsaredesignedforusebymaintenanceprofessionalsorlockinstallerswhoarefamiliarwithcommonsafety
practicesandcompetenttoperformthestepsdescribed.dormakabaisnotresponsiblefordamageormalfunctionduetoincorrectinstallation
howeverarising.
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Important:Carefullyinspectwindows,doorframe,door,etc.toensurethattherecommendedprocedureswillnotcausedamage.dormakaba
standardwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagescausedbyinstallation.
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Respectapplicablebuildingcodesregardinghandleheight.
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Technical A s sis t ance 
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Fortechnicalassistance,call:
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1.877.468.3555/+1.514.7355410
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1.800.999.6213/+1.2 48.837 .37 00
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DefinitionofTerms:
MKOreferstoMechanicalKeyOverride
EOreferstoElectronicOverride
SVRreferstoSurfaceVerticalRods
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2 Recommended Tools(notincluded)
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• Drillbits: 1/4"/5/16"/1/2"/3/4"/1‐1/8" 
• Phillipsscrewdriver(#2)
• Smallflatscrewdriver
• Hexagonalkey3mm/1/8’’(AllenKey)

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Standardmounting
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Secondarybackplatemounting
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Possiblehardwareincludedwithlock 
ITEMNO.  PA RTNUMBER 
DE SCRIPTION  Q T Y. 
1  01
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2999‐511404BINDINGBARREL 10‐24 4
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020‐515480‐9/10 
SPINDLELATCHEXITDEVICE
ARROWS1808/S3808;S1708/S3708;S1908/S3908;S3788
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4  020‐516459‐1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 
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5  020‐516465 
SPINDLELATCHMORTISE
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6  941‐514793  SETSCREWM6x8MM 1
7810‐512494‐BSCREW 12‐24 x 1‐3/8 FLAT HEAD, HEX 3
8810‐508429‐6/10SCREW10‐24x1‐1/2OR1‐3/4FLATHEAD,HEX 4
9810‐511097‐1SCREW10‐24x3/8FLATHEAD PHILLIPSNO.23
10 890‐514713 SCREWNO.6x5/8PANHEADPHILLIPS 2 
11 810‐511411SCREW12‐24x½FLATHEADPHILLIPSNO.21
12118‐515979KEY&CYLINDERSAFFIRELX1
13810‐516437SCREW10‐32x7/16ROUNDHEAD PHILLIPSNO.21
14041‐515465KEYCYLINDERACCESSPLATE1
15810‐509093SCREW6‐32x5/16FLATHEADPHILLIPSNO.22
16118‐515937‐VBATTERY&ANTENNAENCLOSURE1
17041‐515972
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4 InstallationSteps
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4.1.Installkeycylinder(forMKO only ) 
•Insertthecylindercoreinthekeyoverridehousing.
•Securethecylindercore(item13)usingscrewitem13.
•Securetheaccessplatekeycylinderitem14overthekeyoverridehousing.
•Securetheaccessplateusingtwoscrewsitem15.
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4.2.Installmountingoption(forsecondarybackplatemounting
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•Ifsuppliedwithsecondarybackplateitem17,installgasketitem18&securesecondarybackplateitem17intoplaceusing3screw
items9&1screwitem11.
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4.3.Installthelockspindle
Thespindlemustbeinstalledandproperlysecuredinthefrontlockhousingassembly.Thespindleisusedtoconnectthehandletooperatethe
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• Insertthespindleitem3/4/5(depending
exitdevicesupplied)smoothlyuntilitclips.

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4.4.Installthelockhousingonthedoor
Beforestartingtheinstallationofthelockonthedoor,pleasemakesurethedoorhasbeenpreparedproperlywithproperholesforthelock.Refer
tocorrespondingdrillingtemplateforyourlockmodel.Drillingtemplatesareavailableinthecenterfoldincludedinthisinstallationmanualandon
thedormakabasupportsite(dormakabalodgingsupport.com)
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Installthehousingonthedoorandalignwiththelockmechanism.
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• Installthefrontlockhousingwithgasketitem19,routingthewirecable(s)bythecenterholeatthetop&inthegroove.
•Installthesuppliedadaptorplateandsecurewith3screwitems7.
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•Ifsuppliedwithsecondarybackplateitem18,securethehousingintoplaceusing4bindingbarrelsitem2with4screwitems8.
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4.5.Installexitdevice
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• Pleaserefertoexitdevicemanufacturerinstallationmanual.
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Forrimandconcealedmountexitdevices,startwithstep4.6
Forsurfacemountexitdevices,startwithstep4.7
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4.6.Connectthecables&installenclosure
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• Connecteachcablewithitsmatchingconnectorandroutetheexcessofcablebackintotheholeofthedoor.
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• Securebatteryenclosurewith2screwitems19.
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• Insertthebatteriesinthebatteryholderrespectingthepolarityindicatedinthebatteryholder.
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• Reinstallcoverwithsetscrew
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4.7.Connectthecables&installenclosure(SVRONLY)
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IMPORTANT
AllSurfaceverticalrodsexitdevicerequiretheuseofDT‐516418‐15
Afterfinalassembly,youmustnotbeabletoseecablegroove.
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• Connecteachcablewithitsmatchingconnectorandroutetheexcessofcablebackintotheholeofthedoor.
• Lineuptheenclosureinthesamepositionasshownbelowwiththesuppliedsurfacemountdrillingtemplate.Proceedtodrillthescrewsintothe
door.
• Securebatteryenclosurewith2screwitems10
• Insertthebatteriesinthebatteryholderrespectingthepolarityindicatedinthebatteryholder
•Reinstallcoverwithsetscrew.
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4.8.Installtheoutsideleverhandle
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• Installtheoutsidebushingitem1,makingsureitissnug
• Installtheoutsideleverhandleaccordingtothelockhanding(LH/RH)
• Secureusingsetscrewitem6.
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UseonlyAlkalinebatteries
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4.9.Step9:Testlock f unc tionalit y 
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Makesuretheroomdoorisopenpriortesting
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A‐Presenttestkeycard
B‐Checkgreen&redlightsflash
C‐Rotateoutsidelevertocheckboltorrod(s)retraction
D‐Releaseoutsidelever,shouldmovefreely
E–Pushpanicbartocheckboltorrod(s)retraction
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4.13.Step13:Programthe lock 
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Refertodormakabaaccessmanagementsystemusermanualforlockprogramming.

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dormak aba
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CustomerServices& Suppor t
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79Series,770,760, 660 / 660i: 
1.877.468.3555/
+1.514.340.9025 
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RTSeriesSupport: 1.800.999.6213 
/+
1.248.837.3700 
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E7900SupportwithEnterprise
software,800.849.8324
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E7900Supportwith A ur or a
softwareUSorCanada only 
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