Panic Bar Installation in Plymouth Township, PA

A rear delivery door in Plymouth Township may be used to bring supplies in and let people out.

When you keep the outside locked, people leaving still need a straightforward way to open it with a push. We install panic bars and other exit devices that release the opening from within. You can keep the outside locked and choose a handle that opens with a key if people need to enter there. That choice allows deliveries to come through the same entrance without leaving it unlocked.

A pair of doors in Plymouth Township calls for an arrangement suited to both leaves, whether you use one side for deliveries or open both. If an exit sticks or drags, don't assume new hardware will fix it or force it to move. We look at how it moves and explain whether the installation can address the trouble or whether it needs separate attention. The choice of device also needs to suit how the two leaves meet and operate.

When we visit, we first look at both sides of the pair, how they meet, and whether either one sticks or drags.

We check how each side opens from inside and whether the existing hardware holds the entrance closed. If the doors need to open together, we explain how their operation can be coordinated and whether each one needs its own exit device. Sticking or dragging may need a separate repair before installation can work as intended. We will point out what we find before starting.

We explain the options for keeping the entrance locked from outside while allowing an exit with a push. You may also want a keyed outside handle, so someone with a key can enter without leaving the entrance unlocked. The choice of hardware depends on how you use both sides and what the opening can accommodate. Once installation is complete, we check the operation with you, including the push to exit, how the two sides move, and the outside handle if one is fitted. We also show you how the opening latches when it closes.

With the doorway clear, press the bar from inside and check that the door opens without extra force.

Keep boxes and delivery carts out of its path, and do not use the bar to prop the door open. Packing tape and labels can leave residue on the hardware, so keep them off it. Avoid harsh cleaners, and do not spray liquid into the openings.

A door that drags, a push surface that binds, or a latch that fails to catch is worth a call back to us. An outside handle that no longer locks or accepts your key also needs attention. Avoid forcing the door or taking the device apart, since that can make the problem harder to identify. We can check what is causing the trouble and explain what needs adjustment or replacement.