Yale 626F Operation and maintenance manual

Escutcheon Assembly
Lever is handed, RHR (shown)
or LHR.
Note: Lever return spring is universal
for easy field handing.
See page 5 to change handing.
Rim Cylinder
Wave Washer
(when required)
(2) #14 Finishing Washers
Trim Spindle
Assembly
(2) 1/4-20 Pan Head
Machine Screws
Packed with device.
(2) 1/4-20 Oval Head
Cylinder Housing
Assembly
(*** For Double Cylinder
Device see below detail)
Clutch Lever
(2) Cylinder
Mounting Screws
Cylinder Housing
Cam
Cylinder Collar
(when required)
2 STUDS AWAY
FROM LOCK EDGE
2 STUDS TOWARDS
LOCK EDGE
*** - Double Cylinder Housing Assembly
Connector Bar
(2) Cylinder
Mounting Screws
Supplied with Exit Device
626F Exit Device Trim
Installation Instructions
For use with all Yale® 7000, 2100,
1800 and 1500 Series Exit Devices
(Wood and Metal Doors)
Attention Installer
Any retrofit or other field modification to a fire rated opening can potentially
impact the fire rating of the opening, and Yale Locks & Hardware makes no
representations or warranties concerning what such impact may be in any
specific situation. When retrofitting any portion of an existing fire rated
opening, or specifying and installing a new fire-rated opening, please consult
with a code specialist or local code official (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to
ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ratings.
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A
A
NOTE : Measure from device mounting
surface (door face or shim surface).
Trim must be in un-locked position.
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2
1. Assemble trim. See page 4 for components
and instructions.
2. After marking door inside face for device
location (Device Instructions) transfer Vertical
Reference Centerline from inside to outside
door face. Follow steps 2a and 2b below.
3. Transfer Horizontal Reference Centerline from
inside to outside door face.
4. Align trim template and tape to outside door
face. CAUTION: Office copiers and facsimile
machines may change the size of a drawing
and make the template inaccurate to use as a
door marker. If this is not the original template
packed with the trim, use only the dimensions
written on the template to locate the holes on
the door. (Do not use the template as a door
marker)
5. Spot holes and prepare door for trim.
6. Mount trim to door thru holes "B". Fasten finger
tight only with 2 screws and washers seating
on door as shown in Figure 1.
7. Cut trim tailpiece as shown in Figure 2.
8. Seat device so that trim tailpiece penetrates
cam slot as shown in Figure 1. Continue as
shown in device instructions.
Device is bolted
to trim using
holes "A" (closest
to door lock edge).
(2) Screws and
washers bolt trim
to door using
holes "B".
Tailpiece (T)
engages with
cross hole of
cam slot.
Cut per Fig 2.
Device
Mounting
Surface
(See Note)
Trim
Mounting
Surface
Trim
Tailpiece
Door
Thickness
Cut Line
Hold 5/16
(8)
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Outside Door
Face
C
L
C
L
HORIZONTAL
REFERENCE
C
L(Device and Trim)
VERTICAL
REFERENCE
C
L(Trim)
"X"
"X"
"X"
"X"
See Chart
4 "X" Holes
1-1/8
(29)
Radius
1-1/8
(29)
Radius
11/16 11/16
(17) (17)
3/4 Radius
(19)
1/2
(13)
Dia.
1-1/4
(32)
Deep Slot
11/16 11/16
(17) (17)
1-13/16
(46)
2-7/8
(73)
3/4
(19)
"
"
"
Dimensions given in Inches
(mm)
CUT LINE
Thru
Area
Shaded
Dia. Thru (For Double Cylinder Application Only)
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Function Screw Position
R
1. Check cylinder components.
NOTE: Cylinders longer than 1-1/4" (32) will require collars.
Refer to Yale cylinder collar chart, below.
2. When required, cut cylinder tailpiece.
3. Assemble cylinder.
Insert cylinder housing prongs into matching notches of
escutcheon.
Pass cylinder tailpiece thru cylinder collar (when required)
and slot in cylinder housing cam.
Fasten cylinder using (2) mounting screws.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS.
4. Check cylinder action.
Rotate cylinder tailpiece to cam the clutch lever down.
This depresses the trim spindle assembly which disengages
the trim spindle from the lever handle, putting the trim
in a free-wheeling, locked mode.
Trim Assembly Instructions
CAM TIP DOWN
Position
Classroom
Function
Position
Storeroom
Function
5. To Change Trim Function:
Rotate cam tip to down position (locked mode).
Move function screw as shown.
4
YaleR
Cylinder Collar Chart
Cylinder Length Collar
None
1-1/8" (29)
1-1/4" (32)
1-1/2" (38)
None
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How to Change Handing
626F, 627F, 628F, 690F and 691F Series Exit Device Trim
Right Hand Reverse Gear & Spring OrientationLeft Hand Reverse Gear & Spring Orientation
Notes:
1. During change ensure black driven gear does not rotate.
2. Please wear safety glasses and be aware of spring tension on spring hub upon removal and assembly.
3. Light lubrication is recommended under flat gear, white lithium grease can be used.
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1. Remove cotter pin.
2. Remove castle nut.
3. Remove washer.
4. Carefully pull up on spring hub to
disengage spring.
5. Remove spring and note orientation.
6. Remove lever handle.
7. Pick-up flat gear, flip and orient stop on
opposite side of stop post. See pictures
for orientation.
8. Install spring upside down from original
orientation and place spring leg on
opposite side of stop post from original
installation orientation. See pictures for
orientation.
9. Install lever 180 degrees from original
position.
10. Install spring hub with stamped number
in the 6 o'clock position.
11. Rotate spring leg around with needle
nose pliers to engage notch in spring
hub, refer to pictures for reference
position. Press down on spring hub to
ensure complete engagement.
12. Install washer.
13. Install castle nut, do not over tighten,
verify by insuring lever returns
horizontally on its own.
14. Install cotter pin.
Tools Needed: Needle Nose pliers, Crescent wrench.
To Change Hands:
Notch for spring to engage for left hand reverse operation
Spring orientation for right hand reverse operation
LEFT HAND REVERSE
Castle Nut Spring Hub
Flat Gear
Stop Post
Cotter Pin
RIGHT HAND REVERSE
Castle Nut Spring Hub
Flat Gear
Stop Post
Cotter Pin
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