Panic Bar Installation in Easttown, PA

Keeping an entrance locked on the outside should not mean making people search for a key to get out.

In Easttown, we install panic bars on business exit doors so a push from inside releases the latch. The exterior can remain locked, and an outside handle with a key gives you a way in. You can choose an exit device without an exterior handle if that entrance does not need keyed access from outside.

A pair of doors calls for a setup that accounts for how the two sides meet and which side you use for entry. In Easttown, we consider both sides when selecting the equipment, rather than treating the pair as a single opening. An exit that sticks or drags may not close or release as intended, so adding push hardware alone may not address the problem. Avoid forcing a sticking exit, and keep its path clear. It may need separate repair before the new device can work as intended.

We first look at the opening and how the door fits and moves.

If your rear entrance is used for deliveries, we check whether it sticks or drags and whether the opening has one leaf or a pair. That helps us identify fit issues that could affect an exit device. We also look at the existing hardware and available space so we can explain which installation options suit the opening. If the door does not move freely, we explain what needs attention before an installation can work as intended.

Before we begin, we explain how the panic bar works from inside and the options for access from outside. You can choose to keep the exterior locked without an outside handle, or select a keyed handle for authorized entry. For a pair, we explain how the devices and latches work together and what that means when you open either leaf. After installation, we check the operation with you, including the push to exit, secure closing and any keyed outside access you selected.

A replacement for a worn exit device should move freely when you push it.

Keep the surface clean with a lightly damp cloth, and avoid spraying cleaner or lubricant into the mechanism. Keep the doorway clear, and do not hang anything from the bar. If it takes more force than it did after installation, avoid forcing it and call us to check it.

Check that the door closes fully and stays locked from outside if that is how you need it set up. If you have an outside handle with a key, make sure the key operates it as expected. On a pair of doors, try each side separately and check that both close properly. Sticking, dragging, a loose handle, or a door that will not release with a push are reasons to contact us.