Series 55

Series 55 Exit Device Specifications

Exit devices are a critical part of a door opening or access system. The cross bar style of exit device is primarily used in architectural applications. It is available in both wide and narrow stile, and is ideal for environments that demand a traditional looking device with the durability to withstand rugged applications.

Von Duprin offers a wide range of exit devices and outside trim operations to meet the needs of any application. The Series 55 exit devices offer:

• 55 Rim Exit Device
• 5575 Mortise Lock Exit Device
• 5575-F Fire Exit Mortise Lock Device
• 5547 Concealed Vertical Rod Device
• 5547-F Fire Exit Concealed Vertical Rod Device
• 5547WDC-F Fire Exit Concealed Vertical Rod Device (wood doors)

Cross bar exit devices are mounted on the egress side of the door. They can be mounted for rim, mortise, or concealed vertical applications.

Double Door Application Suggestions

55 Rim Cross Bar Exit Device

For all types of single and double doors with mullion, UL listed for accident hazard installations. Fits doors stiles as narrow as 1-3/4" (44mm). Specify if 2-1/4 " door.

Features and Benefits:

• Field sizeable
• Five popular finishes
• 3/4" (19mm) throw latch bolt
• Hex key dogging

Dimensions:

• Crossbar height to finished floor 36-13/16" (1011mm) at center
• Crossbar projection — neutral 3-3/4" (95mm); depressed 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Crossbar length 42" (1067mm)
• Lock stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Hinge stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Crossbar tubing 1" (25mm)

5575 Mortise Lock Device

For all types of single and double doors. UL listed for accident hazard installations. The 5575 mortise lock is equipped with a 3/4" (19mm) anti-friction latch bolt which is field reversible without removing the lock from the door. It has a non-handed auxiliary bolt for deadlocking and a faceplate with an adjustable bevel. Wood doors required 589 cover plate.

Features and Benefits:

• Field sizeable
• Latch bolt deadlocking
• 3/4" (19mm) throw latch bolt
• Five popular finishes

Dimensions:

• Crossbar height to finished floor 36-13/16" (935mm) at center
• Latch bolt height to finished floor 40-3/32" (1018mm) at center
• Crossbar projection — neutral 3-3/4" (95mm); depressed 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Crossbar length 42" (1067mm)
• Lock stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Hinge stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Lock case 4-5/8" x 5-3/4" x 1-1/16" (117mm x 146mm x 27mm)
• Faceplate 1-1/4" x 8" x 7/32" (32mm x 203mm x 6mm)
• Cylinder backset 2-3/4" (70mm)
• Crossbar tubing 1" (25mm)

5547 Concealed Vertical Rod Device

For use on single or double metal doors. UL listed for accident hazard installations and fits door stiles as narrow as 1-3/4" (44mm). Specify if 2-1/4 " door. 5547WDC concealed vertical rod devices for use on single or double wood doors.Fits door stiles as narrow as 4" (102mm).

Features and Benefits:

• Field sizeable
• Five popular finishes
• 1/2" (13mm) (MD) or 5/8" (16mm) WD throw latch bolt
• Hex key dogging

Dimensions:

• Crossbar height to finished floor 36-13/16" (935mm) at center
• Crossbar projection — neutral 3-3/4" (95mm); depressed 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Crossbar length 42" (1067mm)
• Lock stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Hinge stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Vertical rods-hexagon 3/8" (10mm) adjustable top rod
• Crossbar tubing 1" (25mm)
• Note: Maximum door undercut, 1/4" (6mm)

5575-F Fire Exit Mortise Lock Device

For 4' x 10' (1219mm x 3048mm) single or 8' x 8' (2438mm x 2438mm) double metal doors, UL listed for up to 3 hour labeled installations. Fits door stiles as narrow as 4-3/4" (121mm ). The 5575-F mortise lock is equipped with a 3/4" (19mm) anti-friction latch bolt which is field reversible without removing the lock from the door. It has a non-handed auxiliary bolt for deadlocking and a faceplate with an adjustable bevel. Wood door required 589 cover plate.

Features and Benefits:

• Field sizeable
• Latch bolt deadlocking
• 3/4" (19mm) throw latch bolt
• Five popular finishes

Dimensions:

• Crossbar height to finished floor 36-13/16" (935mm) at center
• Latch bolt height to finished floor 40-3/32" (1018mm) at center
• Crossbar projection — neutral 3-3/4" (95mm); depressed 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Crossbar length 42" (1067mm)
• Lock stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Hinge stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Lock case 4-5/8" x 5-3/4" x 1-1/16" (117mm x 146mm x 27mm)
• Faceplate 1-1/4" x 8" x 7/32" (32mm x 203mm x 6mm)
• Cylinder backset 2-3/4" (70mm)
• Crossbar tubing 1" (25mm)

5547-F Fire Exit Concealed Vertical Rod Device

For use on 8' x 8' (2438mm x 2438mm) double metal doors swinging same direction or double egress. UL listed for up to 3 hour labeled installations and fits door stiles as narrow as 4-3/4" (121mm). Double doors swinging same direction using a pair of 5547-F devices must not have an overlapping astragal.

Features and Benefits:

• Field sizeable
• Five popular finishes
• 5/8" (13mm) throw latch bolt

Dimensions:

• Crossbar height to finished floor 36-13/16" (935mm) at center
• Crossbar projection — neutral 3-3/4" (95mm); depressed 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Crossbar length 42" (1067mm)
• Lock stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Hinge stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Vertical rods 3/8" (10mm) hexagon
• Crossbar tubing 1" (25mm)
• Note: Maximum door undercut, 1/4" (6mm)

5547WDC-F Fire Exit Concealed Vertical Rod Device

For use on 8' x 9'3" (2438mm x 2819mm) double wooddoors swinging same direction or double egress. UL listed for up to 90 minute doors and fits stiles as narrowas 4-3/4" (121mm). Double doors swinging same direction using a pair of 5547WDC-F devices must not have an overlapping astragal.

Features and Benefits:

• Field sizeable
• Five popular finishes
• 5/8" (13mm) throw latch bolt

Dimensions:

• Crossbar height to finished floor 36-13/16" (935mm) at center
• Crossbar projection — neutral 3-3/4" (95mm); depressed 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Crossbar length 42" (1067mm)
• Lock stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Hinge stile case 7-1/4" x 1-3/16" x 2-1/4" (184mm x 30mm x 57mm)
• Vertical rods 3/8" (10mm) hexagon
• Crossbar tubing 1" (25mm)
• Note: Maximum door undercut, 1/4" (6mm)

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Von Duprin created the first panic exit bar in response to the Iriqouis Theatre Fire of 1903 in Chicago. The fire caused the highest loss of life in history for a single building fire, taking a total of 602 lives in 20 minutes.