Delayed Egress Exit Device

The Delayed Egress Exit Device is designed to provide a controlled exit in a predetermined time delay.  When the exit device is armed it will delay exit to any person for 15 to 30 (specify) seconds after the push pad is depressed for 3 or more seconds.

Once the push pad is depressed for 3 or more seconds an alarm will sound that will alert appropriate people to respond to the signal and take immediate action.  The alarm module also has a nuisance alarm feature in the event someone bumps or touches the push pad for less than 3 seconds.

The Delayed Egress Exit Device is furnished with a sticker in red letters which states:

EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY

PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS

DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS

• When the Delayed Egress Exit Device is in the armed state it can be by-passed by turning the cylinder clockwise.  This allows authorized personnel to exit without setting off the alarm.
• When the Delayed Egress Exit Device is in the armed state turning the cylinder counter clockwise will temporarily release the device without setting off the alarm and will re-arm after 10 seconds.
• Device is ANSI A156.3 and ANSI A156.24
• Consult local codes before specifying or supplying this solution.

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