Von Duprin 050493 Bottom Latch Kit 3347 9447 9547

Product Description

The VON DUPRIN 050493 is a bottom latch kit designed as a replacement component for select Von Duprin exit device series. The kit provides the bottom latching mechanism that engages the door frame threshold, completing the multi-point locking action on vertical rod exit devices. This part is installed by licensed locksmiths, door hardware technicians, and commercial security contractors performing field repairs or preventive maintenance on life-safety exit hardware in commercial and institutional buildings. Key dimensions are 9.5 inches in length, 4.7 inches in width, and 2.9 inches in height, with a unit weight of 1.1 pounds.

This bottom latch kit is suited for commercial doors equipped with Von Duprin vertical rod exit devices in public corridors, stairwells, and egress paths where code-compliant panic hardware is required. It is a direct field-replacement component intended to restore original latching function without replacing the entire exit device assembly. Facilities managers and door hardware contractors servicing high-traffic buildings rely on this kit to maintain code-compliant egress hardware with minimal downtime.

Key Features

• Direct replacement bottom latch kit restores vertical rod exit device function
• Compact form factor: 9.5 inches long, 4.7 inches wide, 2.9 inches tall
• Lightweight at 1.1 pounds for easy field handling and installation
• Sold as a single kit (EA), containing components needed for bottom latch replacement
• Compatible with multiple Von Duprin exit device series across commercial applications

Compatibility

Designed for use with Von Duprin exit device series 3347, 3547, 9447, 9547, 9847, and 9947.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified door hardware technician or licensed locksmith familiar with life-safety egress hardware. Ensure the door is secured open and all tension is relieved from the vertical rod assembly before disassembling the latch mechanism. Verify that the replacement kit restores full latching engagement with the strike before returning the door to service. Installation must comply with applicable local building codes and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements for egress hardware.