Panic Bar Installation in Concord, PA

A rear delivery entrance in Concord can create two different needs: keeping outside access limited and giving people inside a straightforward way out.

We install panic bars on business doors so a push from inside releases the door, even when entry from outside is locked. If you want employees to enter from outside, a keyed exterior handle is one choice. An exit only setup is another, with no outside handle for entry. The choice rests on how you use the entrance and who needs a key.

For a pair of doors at a Concord business, each side needs consideration. We install exit devices to suit the opening, including the side people use for entry and whether both sides need to open with a push. An exit that sticks or drags presents a separate problem: it may not close and latch properly, and a push bar alone will not correct the movement. The condition of the opening matters when choosing equipment for it.

We first look at the worn exit device and the door it serves, including how the door closes and whether it sticks or drags.

On a pair of doors, we check how the two leaves meet and where push hardware is needed. Wear at the latch or poor alignment can affect how a replacement works, so we look for those problems rather than assuming the old hardware is the only issue. If the opening needs work outside the installation, we explain what we found and what needs attention.

Before starting, we explain the replacement choices and how they affect access from outside. You may want the exterior kept locked, or a keyed handle that allows entry while people inside can push to exit. The existing setup and the way you use the opening guide those choices. After installation, we test the push action, closing and latching with you, and check the outside handle if one is installed. You can try the opening yourself and point out anything that catches or feels difficult to operate.

At a rear door used for deliveries, keep boxes, carts and other supplies clear of the exit path.

Avoid wedging the door open or placing anything against the push bar. Test the release from inside when you can do so safely, and check that the door closes and latches after use. If you use a key for entry, make sure you have it with you before testing the outside handle.

Watch for dragging, sticking, a loose bar or a door that does not latch. Trouble turning the key is worth noting, too. Call us again if any of these problems appear, or if the door takes more effort to open than it did after installation. Avoid forcing it or taking the hardware apart. A dragging door may need attention beyond the exit device itself, so tell us what you notice when it moves.