Model MEL3000
Retrofit Instructions
MEL 3000 Kit Contents:
New activating bracket
Motor-Drive assembly
Notched Pin & E-Clip
Narrow Rubber Bumper
Wire harness
Hinge stile mounting bracket w/ wire access hole
Step 1 – Preparation
A. Electrical power
1.A.1 -
Install a First Choice power supply per the
instructions provided. Power Supply MUST be class II
rated in order to meet UL listing requirements.
1.A.2 -
Run wiring from power supply to the door(s).
B. Remove pushbar device from the door.
1.B.1 -
Remove T-cover on lock stile end.
1.B.2 -
Remove top axle screw & pinion support bracket.
1.B.3 -
Remove geared traveler and retractor.
1.B.4 -
Remove hinge stile end cap.
1.B.5 -
Loosen the hinge stile mounting screws.
1.B.6 -
Remove lock stile mounting screws.
Step 1B – left: lock stile; right: hinge stile
Step 1.B.1 – Remove T-cover
Step 1.B.2 – Remove screw and bracket
(CVR device only)
Step 1.B.3 – Remove traveler and retractor
(CVR device only)
Step 1.B.4 – Remove hinge stile end cap
Step 1.B.5 – Loosen bracket screws. Do not remove.
Step 1.B.6 – Remove lock stile screws