Paddle Panic Hardware

Rim Type Handle — Paddle Panic Hardware Specifications, Applications, and Ordering

Model 1195P Rim Exit Device is a heavy-duty, surface-mounted paddle panic hardware solution engineered for narrow stile aluminum storefronts, hollow metal, and solid wood doors. Featuring a compact latch-type structure and robust die-cast aluminum alloy construction, it delivers dependable life-safety operation and streamlined field installation for high-traffic commercial environments.

Key Features

• Surface-Mounted Rim Configuration: Engineered with a compact, independent mechanical chassis that mounts directly onto the door surface. This hardware layout completely eliminates the need for complex internal vertical rod routing or structural door mortising, drastically streamlining field installation and alignment.
• Universal Multi-Material & Narrow Stile Adaptation: Classically designed for 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile aluminum framed doors and storefront glass systems, while operating flawlessly across hollow metal and solid wood doors without requiring internal chassis alterations.
• High Cost-Efficiency & Logistics Optimization: Features a localized, low-profile chassis built from durable die-cast aluminum alloy. This compact construction supports long-term commercial wear while minimizing packaging volume to drastically reduce international freight and storage expenses.
• Streamlined Mechanical Dogging: Equipped with an intuitive dogging mechanism that can be effortlessly locked down using a flathead screwdriver, securely holding the latch bolt in the retracted position during high-traffic hours.

Technical Specifications

• Door Thickness: 1-3/4” to 2” (45 mm – 50 mm)
• Stile Width Compatibility: Minimum 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile profile doors
• Backset: 1-5/32” (29 mm) from door edge to device centerline
• Latch Bolt: Zinc alloy with 1/2” (13 mm) throw
• Handing: Factory-handed; specified as Right Hand Reverse (RHR) or Left Hand Reverse (LHR)
• Door Adaptability: Storefront glass entrances, narrow stile aluminum frames, hollow metal fire doors, and solid wood doors
• Mechanical Dogging: Depress paddle completely; utilize a flathead screwdriver to push and turn the bottom dogging pin 90°
• Primary Material: High-tensile die-cast aluminum alloy
• Architectural Finish: Clear Painted Aluminum
• Net Weight: 0.72 kg / set

Applications & Use Cases

• Multi-Material Commercial Openings: The ideal exit hardware solution for facilities requiring a unified panic hardware look across diverse door types, operating flawlessly on narrow stile glass doors, fire-rated hollow metal doors, and solid wood office doors.
• High-Traffic Retail & Office Entrances: Perfectly configured for main entrances and perimeter doors in shopping malls, supermarkets, corporate headquarters, and commercial buildings experiencing heavy daily pedestrian transit.
• Narrow Stile Aluminum Framing Systems: Optimized specifically for modern architectural 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile aluminum framed doors, fitting perfectly within constrained lock stile profiles without requiring internal rod drilling.
• Public & Institutional Access: Highly suitable for schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings requiring a dependable, low-profile surface-mounted latch system that ensures efficient emergency egress.
• Retrofit & Hardware Upgrades: A practical, bolt-on choice for maintenance teams to easily replace or upgrade failing commercial rim exit hardware during storefront renovations, avoiding complex internal framing modifications.

Entry & Accessory Options

• Lever Trim Options: Available in Entrance Function (keyed entry from the exterior) or Passage Function (non-locking handle for free access).
• Cylinder Options: Compatible with standard Rim Cylinders for secure, controlled access at designated entry points.

Installation Overview

• Verify Base Dimensions: Confirm door thickness, profile width, and verify that the door type complies with the hardware's structural requirements.
• Verify Handing Configuration: Double-check the factory-handed setup against the physical door swing—ensure Right Hand Reverse (RHR) or Left Hand Reverse (LHR) compatibility before mounting.
• Mount the Main Chassis: Align and secure the main mechanical chassis and front paddle assembly directly onto the single lock stile surface.
• Install Rim Latch & Strike: Position the 1/2” throw rim latch mechanism and secure the corresponding surface strike plate onto the door frame template.
• Calibrate Latch Alignment: Adjust horizontal latch alignment and verify door clearances to guarantee seamless latch engagement and smooth door closing.
• Execute Functional Testing: Depress the paddle mechanism to test the mechanical release reliability, and engage the bottom dogging pin to verify the hold-open functionality.

Operating Instructions

• To Engage Dogging (Hold-Open): Fully depress the paddle and hold. Push up the bottom dogging pin with a flathead screwdriver and rotate 90 degrees in either direction to lock the latch bolt in the retracted position.
• To Release Mechanism: Depress the paddle slightly, utilize a screwdriver to rotate the dogging pin in either direction until the pin mechanism springs back, returning the latch bolt to the standard locked position.

Packaging & Delivery

• Packaging: 2 sets per box; 10 boxes per carton
• Package Includes: Exit latch pad, screws pack, installation sheets
• Lead time: 45 days after receiving deposit
• Origin: Taiwan
• Customized Packaging: Special packaging or private labeling is available upon request.

Why Choose the Rim Type Handle Paddle Panic Hardware

• Compact Storefront Aesthetics: The localized, low-profile paddle design seamlessly integrates into modern narrow stile aluminum storefront systems, ensuring a clean, modern aesthetic without cluttering the lock stile profile.
• Versatile Cross-Platform Integration: Eliminates structural limitations by operating flawlessly across storefront glass doors, fire-rated hollow metal doors, and solid wood systems, streamlining hardware selection for multi-material projects.
• Logistics & Cost-Efficiency: The compact single-chassis layout minimizes unnecessary component weight and packaging volume, drastically lowering international shipping and warehousing expenses for global distributors.
• Simplified Surface-Mount Installation: Localizes the entire mechanism onto the surface of a single door stile, completely eliminating complex internal vertical rod drilling and accelerating on-site field installation time.

Buyer Considerations

• Door Structure & Profile Dimensions: Verify the specific door thickness (1-3/4” to 2”) and material (storefront glass, hollow metal, or solid wood), ensuring the lock stile profile meets the flat surface area required for mounting the rim chassis.
• Handing & Door Swing Verification: Since this mechanism features a factory-handed linkage, buyers must explicitly specify Right Hand Reverse (RHR) or Left Hand Reverse (LHR) configurations prior to ordering to match the architectural door movement.
• Exterior Trim Function Selection: Confirm the required exterior lever trim or matching paddle trim function based on the specific operational access control needs of the commercial entrance.