This article provides complete resources for Exit Alarms, including ALK, ALM, and WALM models. It covers installation instructions and technical specifications.
ALK, ALW, WALW Exit Alarms |
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Instructions
| Document ID | Description |
| T93642 | Exit Alarm Series Instruction (ALK or ALW) |
| T93642_SP | Alarme de sortie séries ALK, NALK, ALW et NALW instructions d’installation (Spanish) |
| T93642_FR | Mode d'emploi de la série d'alarmes de sortie (ALK ou ALW) (French) |
| T93670 | Weatherized Exit Alarm (WALW) Instruction |
| T93670_SP | Serie WALW: instrucciones de instalación de la alarma de salida resistente a la intemperie. (Spanish) |
| T96670_FR | Série WALW : instructions d’installation de l’alarme de sortie à l’épreuve des intempéries (French) |
Specifications
Exit Alarm Specifications
The Exit Alarm audibly monitors exit device use.
- Supports all Apex Series devices
- Sounds an alarm when the touchbar depresses
- Delivers an 80 dB alarm at 10 feet
- Displays system status using an LED indicator
- Flashes green for 20 seconds during arming
- Flashes red every 20 seconds when armed
ALK
- Operates on battery power
- Includes one 9-volt battery
- Provides an audible low-battery alert
- Supports remote arm/disarm or alternate input activation
ALW
- Uses remote power at 12–24 VDC, 0.25 amp
- Requires a two-wire power transfer (not included)
- Supports external arm/disarm control
- Supports external alarm activation
Weatherized Exit Alarm
- Supports all Apex Series devices
- Matches standard Exit Alarm operation
- Adds a weatherized design for exposed environments
WALW – Remote Powered
- Uses remote power at 12–24 VDC, 0.25 amp
- Requires a two-wire power transfer (not included)
- Resists moisture and outdoor exposure
- Meets MIL-STD-810F Method 506.4 driving rain requirements
- Meets MIL-STD-810F Method 509.4 salt fog requirements
- Requires adding the WALW suffix to the device number when ordering
Cylinder
The Exit Alarm uses a standard 1-1/4-inch mortise cylinder as a key switch.
- Arms the alarm and starts a 20-second exit delay
- Silences and resets the alarm after unauthorized egress
- Disarms the alarm for continuous unmonitored egress
- Engages mechanical dogging on non-fire-rated devices
Wiring Harness – WH495
The wiring harness supports one or both options below.
- Arms the alarm using alternate inputs
- Requires a two-wire power transfer hinge for non-DS880 or NDS986 switches
- Arms or disarms the alarm from a remote location
- Requires a cylinder or dummy cylinder (not included)
Exit Alarm Kit
- Fits Apex devices for 3-0 to 4-0 wide doors
- Includes a touchbar warning decal
- Supports retrofit installation on existing devices
- Uses different channel filler lengths for narrow and wide stile devices
Stile Type / Width |
Compatible Devices |
|---|---|
Wide Stile – 2′-6″ & 3′-0″ |
ALK-3, ALW-3 |
Wide Stile – 4′-0″ |
ALK-4, ALW-4 |
Narrow Stile – 3′-0″ |
NALK-3, NALW-3 |
Narrow Stile – 4′-0″ |
NALK-4, NALW-4 |
All Finishes
- 605: Bright Brass
- 606: Satin Brass
- 612: Satin Bronze
- 613: Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- 625: Bright Chrome
- 628: Satin Aluminum
- 630: Satin Stainless Steel