PDQ 429060 Dogging Kit for 4200 Series Exit Devices  

The PDQ 429060 Dogging Kit is an essential maintenance and operational upgrade designed specifically for the PDQ 4200 Series Rim and Vertical Rod Exit Devices. This kit provides a reliable mechanical dogging solution for non-fire-rated panic hardware, allowing facility managers to manually retract the latchbolt and keep the push bar depressed. By "dogging" the device, the door becomes a push/pull entrance, significantly reducing mechanical wear during peak traffic hours and extending the overall lifecycle of the exit device’s internal springs and chassis.

Whether you are performing a field repair on a worn dogging assembly or upgrading a standard "Panic" bar, the 429060 offers a precision-fit hardware solution. Each kit comes complete with the internal dogging cam, the required mounting screws, and a standard hex dogging key. Manufactured to the same heavy-duty standards as the Grade 1 4200 Series, this kit ensures that school entrances, retail storefronts, and office lobbies can transition seamlessly between secure "exit-only" states and high-volume "free-passage" modes.

Hex Key Dogging Function & Operational Summary

The Dogging function is a critical feature for non-fire-rated egress doors, providing a mechanical "passage" mode for high-traffic environments.

• Mechanical Latch Retraction: Inserting and turning the dogging key rotates an internal cam that holds the push bar in the depressed position. This mechanically retracts the latchbolt, allowing the door to be opened from the outside without a key.
• Reduction in Hardware Fatigue: By keeping the latch retracted during business hours, the 429060 prevents thousands of unnecessary "latch-against-strike" impacts per day, protecting the door frame and the panic bar's latchbolt.
• Accessibility & Convenience: This function allows for barrier-free entry during peak hours, satisfying high-volume pedestrian flow requirements in commercial buildings without the need for electronic strikes or automated openers.
• Security Control: Because it requires a specific hex dogging key, the passage mode remains under the control of authorized personnel, preventing unauthorized users from tampering with the door’s locking status.

Technical Specifications

Engineered Solutions for High-Traffic Egress

The PDQ 429060 Dogging Kit addresses the specific technical challenges of facility access management:

• Eliminate Latch Wear: In retail and educational settings, constant latching and unlatching causes metal fatigue. The dogging kit is the primary solution for preserving the "bite" of the latchbolt by keeping it retracted when security is not required.
• Fast Field Repair: Dogging assemblies are one of the most frequently used moving parts in a panic bar. The 429060 provides a direct-replacement repair solution for stripped cams or lost screws, restoring full functionality to the exit device in minutes.
• Safety & Code Compliance: While essential for passage, this kit is strictly for Non-Fire Rated devices. It ensures that standard panic bars meet Life Safety codes by providing a reliable way to facilitate free entrance during the day while remaining a secure exit at night.
• Simplified Facility Maintenance: By standardizing on the PDQ 4200 Series and the 429060 dogging kit, maintenance teams can reduce the variety of spare parts needed in stock, as this kit fits the entire range of non-rated 4200 hardware.
• Cost-Effective Passage Control: Compared to expensive electrified hardware, manual hex dogging is the most budget-friendly way to manage "public" vs. "secure" hours for a commercial storefront or school entry.