PDQ 6300 User manual

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CVR EXIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
6300/6400C & CF DEVICES
Phone: 833-2-PDQTEC | www.pdqlocks.com
2. ASSEMBLE RODS &
LATCHES
 Thread CVR linkage into each rod to
approximate middle of threads
Steel/Wood Door – Attach mounting
brackets as shown
Aluminum Door – Continue to next step
639409 Rev1 – 6/15/22
1. PREPARE DOOR
 Prepare door according to
template.
 Refer to trim template if
installing trim.
3. ADJUST RODS
When measuring, be sure length is in the
collapsed pin position as shown.
TOP ROD LENGTH: Measure from top
of door to device centerline. Subtract 2 1/
4".
Typical 7' Door: 41 5/8"
(43 7/8" - 2 1/4” = 41 5/8")
BOTTOM ROD LENGTH: 37" if device
is installed 40" above the finished floor.
PIN SLOT TOP ROD
PIN
SLOT
BOTTOM ROD
BOTTOM
ROD HOLES
CVR
LINKAGE
CVR
LINKAGE
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
TO TOP OF L BRACKET
OR TOP OF LATCH BODY
THRESHOLD NOTE:
When using ½” threshold, move bottom rod
attachment pin to upper hole in bottom rod.

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639409 Rev1 – 6/15/22
CVR EXIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
6300/6400C & CF DEVICES
5. SIZE DEVICE
 Standard lengths are for 36" or 48" door.
Device must be cut for other lengths.
 Mark length with tape – length equals
device size minus desired door size (for
30" door = cut 6" off 36" device) ensuring
a square cut.
4. INSTALL LATCHES IN DOOR
 Slide latch/rod assemblies into the door.
Slide bottom latch into door installed in
housing.
 Fasten with #8-32 screws.
Panic Fire Alarm MLR
36" Device 6" 8" 2" 3"
48" Device 12" 14" 8" 9"
Maximum cut:
INSIDE OF
DOOR
STEEL/WOOD DOOR
INSIDE OF
DOOR
ALUMINUM DOOR
Screw & Washer
TOWARD
PULL SIDE
OF DOOR
**IMPORTANT NOTE**

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CVR EXIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
6300/6400C & CF DEVICES
Phone: 833-2-PDQTEC | www.pdqlocks.com
8. INSTALL END CAP
 Slide end cap into rail. Ensure rail is
square to door. Mark centers of slots.
 Remove end cap, drill holes according to
correct device/trim template.
 Reinstall end cap and fasten with screws.
639409 Rev1 – 6/15/22
7. INSTALL DEVICE
 Install device and trim with 1/4-20 screws
from pack #639043.
 Verify lift bars engage into CVR yokes for
both top and bottom latches.
6. INSTALL CVR LIFT BARS
 Adjusting screw and retainer factory
installed without lift bars.
 Remove adjusting screw retainers and
adjusting screws.
 Insert lift bar into carriage from back side
of device.
 Thread adjusting screw into lift bar
through carriage until the lift bar is
centered on threads.
 Insert adjusting screw retainer into the
notched area of the adjusting screw.
 Install/tighten #4-40 locking screw.
ADJUSTING
SCREW
RETAINER
LOCKING
SCREW
LIFT BAR
CARRIAGE ADJUSTING
SCREW
LIFT BAR
CVR
YOKE

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639409 Rev1 – 6/15/22
CVR EXIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
6300/6400C & CF DEVICES
11. FINE ADJUST RODS
TOP ROD ADJUSTMENT: Open door by
depressing pushbar & releasing. If carriage
drops more than 1/8", top lift bar must be
adjusted downward (Counterclockwise). If door
is difficult or unable to be opened, top lift bar
must be adjusted upwards (Clockwise).
BOTTOM ROD ADJUSTMENT: Check
bottom rod adjustment by opening door. With
door opened and pushbar released, lower bolt
should be 1/16" above strike.
12. INSTALL HEAD COVER
 Slide head cover onto exit device
 Install 4 mounting screws
10. INSTALL BOTTOM STRIKE
 Close door and mark center of bottom bolt
on floor.
 Center strike and mark location of screw
holes.
 Drill strike hole and anchor holes
according to template.
 Install plastic anchors into floor.
 Install strike using two flat head screws.
ADJUSTING
SCREW
LOCKING
SCREW
CARRIAGE
LIFT BAR
To Adjust:
On device chassis/
head, loosen locking
screw & rotate
adjusting screw
9. INSTALL TOP STRIKE
 Install strike using two #10-24 flat head screws from
pack #639054.
 With door installed, adjust strike to desired door free
play. Recommended is minimum of 1/16".
 Install third flat head locking screw by drilling and
tapping for #10-24 after final adjustment is achieved.
INSTALL
FIRST
INSTALL AFTER
ADJUSTMENT