Electro-Mechanical
Distributor Bulletin
Vol. 6
August 26, 2008
56- Electric Latch Retraction Retrofit Kits
Product Bulletin
Product Bulletin
Converts Existing Rails to ELR; Replaces ED Series Assembly Kits
The new 56- Electric Latch Retraction Retrofit Kits
offer the flexibility of converting existing rails (80
Series and P Series) to a 56- Electric Latch
Retraction rail. Using either the R56 (push rail and
motor assembly) or M56 kit, rails manufactured
after 1995 can be upgraded. R56 retrofit kits
replace the ED56 assembly kits currently available.
In order to upgrade a rail manufactured after
1995, the R56 retrofit kit is required. If the rail to
be upgraded was manufactured after January 2007, the M56 (motor only) retrofit kit is used. To
ensure you have selected the proper kit, review the photos and descriptions in the following
charts.
The R56 kit includes push rail/motor assembly, motor controller and fasteners. The M56 kit
includes the motor assembly, motor controller and fasteners.
Please use the chart below for ordering information on the R56 retrofit kits.
56- Retrofit Kits with Push Rail/Motor Assembly
The 56- Push Retrofit Kits
can only be added to 80
Series* Exit Devices
manufactured after 1995
56- Push Retrofit Type of device
Kit Number
to be upgraded
R56A x Rail Size
& Finish
80 Series
Exit Device*
R56B x Rail Size
& Finish
53- 80 Series
Exit Device*
Upgradeable Design
Mounting Rail Pivots
Units manufactured after
1995 with mtg
rail pivots
eliminated
Rail Sizes
Devices with
mounting rail
pivot pins can
not be
upgraded
56- Push Retrofit Kits Description
Retrofits standard mechanical rail. Contains ribbon wiring.
Retrofits 53- rail Exit Devices. Does not include 53- signal switch.
Contains wiring to connect to the pre-existing 53- chassis signal
switch.
Rail size is determined by
pivot to pivot dimensions
8-1/2" = "E" Rail
11-1/4" = "F" Rail
14" = "J" Rail
NOTES for R56 Kits:
1. R56A and R56B kits can be used with the 855 Request-to-Exit (REX) kit or 816 Cylinder Dogging kits
20-1/2" = "G" Rail
2. When adding a R56 kit to a 55- rail, the 55- switch is eliminated. For 55-56- rail assemblies, use either a
55-R56 kit or a R56 kit with an 855 kit.
3. M56 and R56 kits require a minimum insert length of 5" for 56- and 7" for 16-56- to accommodate the electronics.
4. A 12-wire ElectroLynx Harness (52-3449) is required to power the ELR and built-in timer when used with a QC12 Hinge and without an ElectroLynx door (harness is supplied with ElectroLynx doors).
5. An 8-wire ElectroLynx Harness (52-3448) is required to power the ELR when used with a QC8 Hinge and without an ElectroLynx
Door.
*Except FM8700 Series Exit Devices and Exit Devices produced prior to 1995.
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August 26, 2008
Electro-Mechanical
Distributor Bulletin
Vol. 6
Please use the chart below when ordering M56 Retrofit Kits.
Product Bulletin
Product Bulletin
56- Motor Retrofit Kits
The 56- Motor Retrofit
Kits can only be added to
P Series Exit Devices and
80 Series* Exit Devices
manufactured in 2007 or
later
Kit Number
Type of device
to be upgraded
M56A x Rail Size
P Series & 80
Series Exit
Device*
M56B x Rail Size
53- 80 Series
Exit Device*
Upgradeable Device
Upgrade using R56 Kit
Upgradeable
devices have
straight push rail
nose and tail;
and were manufactured starting
in 2007
Rail Sizes
Exit devices
with a
stepped nose
and tail, produced prior to
2007, require
R56 kit
Rail size is determined by
pivot to pivot dimensions
56- Motor Retrofit Kits Description
8-1/2" = "E" Rail**
Retrofits standard mechanical rail. Contains ribbon wiring.
Retrofits 53- rail Exit Devices. Does not include 53- signal switch.
Contains wiring to connect to the pre-existing 53- signal switch.
11-1/4" = "F" Rail**
14" = "J" Rail
NOTES for M56 Kits:
20-1/2" = "G" Rail
1. M56A and M56B kits can be used with the 855 Request-to-Exit (REX) kit or 816 Cylinder Dogging kits
2. M56 and R56 kits require a minimum insert length of 5" for 56- and 7" for 16-56- to accommodate the electronics.
3. Rail size is needed when ordering to supply the correct length wires.
4. A 12-wire ElectroLynx Harness (52-3449) is required to power the ELR and built-in timer when used with a QC12 Hinge and without an ElectroLynx door (harness is supplied with ElectroLynx doors).
5. An 8-wire ElectroLynx Harness (52-3448) is required to power the ELR when used with a QC8 Hinge and without an ElectroLynx
Door.
*Except FM8700 Series Exit Devices and Exit Devices with a stepped nose and tail, produced before 2007.
** Motor retrofit kits are identical for E and F size rail assemblies.
Retrofit Kits: Conversion from
ED56 to R56
Please use the cross-reference chart
to the right to determine what the
new order number should be.
Existing Catalog P/N
New Catalog P/N
ED56 x Rail Size x Finish
R56A x Rail Size x Finish
16-ED56 x Rail Size x Finish
R56A x Rail Size x Finish
19-ED56 x Rail Size x Finish
19-R56A x Rail Size x Finish
HK-ED56 x Rail Size x Finish
HK-R56A x Rail Size x Finish
55-ED56 x Rail Size x Finish
55-R56A x Rail Size x Finish
53-ED56 x Rail Size x Finish
R56B x Rail Size x Finish
Orders will be accepted immediately with a standard lead time. All open ED56 kit orders will be
converted to R56 and M56 on the launch date.
Please distribute this bulletin to everyone in your distributorship who specifies and/or purchases
SARGENT electro-mechanical products. Insert this bulletin in the Electro-Mechanical Exits section
of your SARGENT full line catalog, and insert the price page in your April 2008 SARGENT Price
Book.
Copyright (c) 2008 SARGENT Manufacturing Co., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Co. is prohibited.