Yale 626F Installation Instructions And Operators Manual

626F Exit Device Trim

Installation Instructions

For use with all Yale® 7000, 2100,
1800 and 1500 Series Exit Devices
(Wood and Metal Doors)

Wave Washer

(when required)

Rim Cylinder

Cylinder Collar

(when required)

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.

2 STUDS TOWARDS

LOCK EDGE

(2) 1/4-20 Pan Head
Machine Screws

Packed with device.

Cylinder Housing
Assembly

(*** For Double Cylinder
Device see below detail)

(2) Cylinder
Mounting Screws

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.

*** - Double Cylinder Housing Assembly

Supplied with Exit Device

Connector Bar

(2) Cylinder
Mounting Screws

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(2) #14 Finishing Washers

Trim Spindle
Assembly

Cylinder Housing
Cam

Clutch Lever

(2) 1/4-20 Oval Head

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1. Assemble trim. See page 4 for components
and instructions.

3. Transfer Horizontal Reference Centerline from
inside to outside door face.

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.

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

A

to door lock edge).

A

(2) Screws and
washers bolt trim
to door using
holes "B".

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Tailpiece (T)
engages with
cross hole of
cam slot.
Cut per Fig 2.

Device
Mounting
Surface
(See Note)

Door

Trim

Thickness

Tailpiece

5/16

*

Hold

(8)

Cut Line

NOTE : Measure from device mounting
surface (door face or shim surface).

*

Trim must be in un-locked position.

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Trim

Mounting

Surface

2

Outside Door

Face

C

VERTICAL

L

REFERENCE

C

11/16 11/16

(17) (17)

(Trim)

L

"

"

2-7/8

(73)

1-13/16

(46)

"X"

"X"

3/4

Radius

(19)

1-1/4

(32)

Deep Slot

Shaded

Area

3/4

Dia. Thru (For Double Cylinder Application Only)

(19)

1-1/8

(29)

Radius

Dimensions given in

C

L

HORIZONTAL

REFERENCE

C

(Device and Trim)

L

Inches

(mm)

"

See Chart

4 "X" Holes

"X"

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11/16 11/16

(17) (17)

1/2
(13)
Dia.

Thru

1-1/8

(29)

Radius

CUT LINE

"X"

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Trim Assembly Instructions

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.

R

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.

5. To Change Trim Function:
Rotate cam tip to down position (locked mode).

Move function screw as shown.

Position
Classroom
Function

Cylinder Length

Function Screw Position

CAM TIP DOWN

R

Yale

Cylinder Collar Chart

Collar

1-1/8" (29)
1-1/4" (32)
1-1/2" (38)

None
None

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Position
Storeroom
Function

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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To Change Hands:

Tools Needed: Needle Nose pliers, Crescent wrench.

LEFT HAND REVERSE

Castle Nut

Cotter Pin

Notch for spring to engage for left hand reverse operation

Spring Hub

Flat Gear

Stop Post

RIGHT HAND REVERSE

Castle Nut

Cotter Pin

Spring Hub

Flat Gear

Stop Post

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.

Spring orientation for right hand reverse operation

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.

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