Panic Bar Installation in Phoenixville, PA

A rear delivery door at your Phoenixville business may also serve as an exit.

A panic bar gives people inside a way to open it with a push. We install exit devices with options for keeping the door locked from outside. You can also choose an outside handle that opens with a key, giving authorized people a way in without requiring a key to leave.

A pair of doors needs a setup that accounts for how both sides close and which side people use to exit. If a door sticks or drags, the existing hardware may not be the whole issue. Avoid forcing the door or propping it open as a substitute for an exit that works properly. We look at the door and its hardware, then explain the installation choices for your Phoenixville business. If the door needs other work before a device can operate properly, we will point that out so you can decide how to proceed.

We start by looking at the door, its swing and the space available for the panic bar.

If you have a pair of doors, we check how the two leaves meet and which one you use for entry. We also look for sticking or dragging, since the hardware cannot make a poorly aligned opening swing freely. If the opening needs repair, we explain what must be corrected before installation.

For an exit that stays locked from outside, we explain the choice between no exterior handle and a keyed handle that permits entry when unlocked. In either setup, pushing from inside releases the latch for exit. We explain how the chosen hardware operates and where it will be mounted before we start. After installation, we check that the exit opens with a push, closes and latches, and stays locked from outside as intended. If there is a keyed entrance, we test it with you, along with the operation of both leaves in a pair.

Keep the exit path clear, and do not tie down or block the panic bar.

To check that the outside stays locked, take your key with you or have someone stay inside before you close the door. Try the outside handle, then go inside and make sure a push opens it. If the handle has a keyed setting, check that it is set the way your business needs it.

Watch for sticking, dragging, a loose bar, or a latch that does not catch when the door closes. Wipe exposed surfaces with a soft cloth, and use cleaners or lubricant only if the manufacturer's instructions allow them. Do not force the hardware or try to adjust it yourself. Call us again if the exit needs extra pressure to open, fails to stay locked from outside, or shows any of these signs. We will check what is causing the trouble before recommending a repair.