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Enabling and Disabling an External Door Handle For Security

Q: Our local club has an external opening emergency exit door which is fitted with an Exidor panic bar on the inside. Externally there is no way of opening the door and due to the door opening to an external smoking … Continue reading

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Q: Can I put panic hardware on an external gate?

A: Yes, you can.  You might consider going for the Exidor 296 push bar or an Exidor 297 push pad.  It may be necessary to shield the panic bar from the outside to ensure security (depending upon the design of … Continue reading

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Identify an Exidor panic bar assembly?

(from Peter) Q: I need to replace a damaged Exidor panic bar assembly for a Tesco’s store. I do not know which model it is so I have included a photo to help identify it. (from Doorstuff) A: It’s an … Continue reading

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I am looking to replace a digilock on a panic bar door. However I am interested in one that I am able to deadlock at night once everyone is out of the building. Is there such a thing?

You can use the CL1 outside access device mechanical keypad outside (compatible with an Exidor push pad or push bar inside).  This cannot be deadlocked, but it may be possible to add an additional separate deadlock to the door, but … Continue reading

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