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RCI F0162 Fire Rated Electric Strike for Rim Exit Devices with 3/4" Latch Projection

RCI F0162 Fire Rated Electric Strike for Rim Exit Devices with 3/4" Latch Projection

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RCI F0162 Fire Rated Electric Strike for Rim Exit Devices with 3/4" Latch Projection

Professional Fire-Rated Electric Strike Solution

The RCI F0162 electric strike is engineered for rim exit devices with 1/2" to 3/4" latch projection, featuring completely surface-mounted installation that requires no frame cutting. This fire-rated strike accommodates hollow metal, aluminum and wood door frames with stainless steel construction and heavy-duty reinforced housing. UL 10C 3-hour fire-rating listed with 1,500lbf static strength and 250,000 cycle durability rating for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Latch Projection Compatibility: Accommodates 1/2" to 3/4" (13mm-19mm) latch projection with included mounting spacer for enhanced engagement.
  • Heavy-Duty Durability: Rated for 250,000 cycles with 1,500lbf static strength and 70ft-lb dynamic load capacity for high-traffic commercial use.
  • Flexible Power Options: Field-selectable 12/24VDC & 12-24VAC operation with 500mA maximum current at 12VDC for versatile system integration.
  • Fire-Rated Construction: UL 10C 3-hour fire-rating listed with California State Fire Marshal approval for code-compliant installations.
  • Surface-Mount Design: Completely surface-mounted installation eliminates frame cutting requirements while accommodating hollow metal, aluminum and wood frames.
  • Precision Adjustment: Horizontal adjustment up to 1/4" (6.4mm) compensates for door misalignment and ensures proper latch positioning.
  • Fail-Secure Operation: Conventional keeper design with one moving part promotes even load distribution for enhanced security during power loss.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Completely surface-mounted – no frame cutting required
  • Accommodates 1/2" to 3/4" (13mm–19mm) latch projection
  • Mounting spacer included to provide enhanced latch engagement
  • Stainless steel ensures superior strength and creates a sleek aesthetic design
  • Horizontal adjustment ensures proper latch positioning to compensate for door misalignment – up to 1/4" (6.4mm)
  • Conventional keeper design (one moving part)- promotes even load distribution
  • Plug-in wire connectors
  • Lockdown holes for secure mount
  • HEX socket head cap screws for added support
  • Installation tool included (HEX key)
  • Non-handed (featuring horizontal solenoid design)
  • 1/16" (1.5mm) mounting spacer for additional latch engagement included
  • 500mA Field-Selectable 12/24VDC & 12-24VAC (Max at 12VDC)
  • 1,500lbf Static 70ft-lb Dynamic
  • 250,000 Cycles
  • Fail-Secure
  • Optional Latch Monitor Model Available
  • Optional 3-Hour Model Available (Fire-Rated F0162 and F0162LM models)
  • 5 Year Limited Warranty

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 12/24VDC or 12-24VAC voltage and 500mA current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including fail-secure operation per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, latch engagement, and integration with connected access control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Fire-Rated Door Applications
  • Emergency Exit Compliance

Fire-Rated Design

The F0162 features UL 10C 3-hour fire-rating certification with California State Fire Marshal approval, making it suitable for fire-rated door applications where code compliance is essential. The fire-rated construction maintains security functionality while meeting stringent fire safety requirements for commercial buildings.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI F0162 electric strikes deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction rated for 250,000 cycles and 1,500lbf static strength. 5 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for fire-rated installations where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
0 Series
Features:
Latch Monitor; Heavy-Duty Housing; One-Piece Conventional Keeper Promotes Even Load Distribution for Increased Security; Lockdown Holes for Secure Mount; Non Handed; Hex Socket Head Cap Screws; Endurance: 500000 Cycles
Latch Throw:
1/2" to 3/4"
ADA Compliant:
No
Static Strength:
1500
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electric Strikes
Product Type:
Electric Strikes - Rim
UL Listing Type:
UL 294 Listed for Access Control Unit Accessory (6th Edition), UL 1034 Burglary-Resistant Listed, UL 10C, 3-Hour Fire-Rating Listed, CAN/ULC S104, 3-Hour Fire-Rating Listed, California State Fire Marshal Listed (CSFM: 3776-2275:0501)
Subcategory:
Electric Strikes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Compatibility:
Rim Exit Device
Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
Fail-Secure
Lock Type:
Exit Device
Product Voltage:
12/24 VAC/DC
Product Dimension:
1-3/4" x 9" x 3/4"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI F0162 32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI F0162 electric strike work with my rim exit device?
The F0162 is built specifically for rim exit devices, and the deciding number is the latch projection: it accommodates 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of projection, with a 1/16 inch mounting spacer in the box to pick up extra latch engagement at the shallow end of that range. Measure how far your rim device's latch stands proud of the door face. Inside that 1/2 to 3/4 inch window, you are good. Outside it, this is the wrong strike.
2) Do I have to cut the frame to install the RCI F0162 strike?
No cutting. The F0162 mounts completely on the surface of the frame, which is why it is the usual retrofit choice on an existing opening where nobody wants to pull the frame apart or void a fire label with field cutting. It goes on hollow metal, aluminum, and wood frames. The unit measures 1-3/4 x 9 x 3/4 inches, so confirm you have that much flat frame face to land it on.
3) What voltage and current does the RCI F0162 electric strike need?
Field-selectable 12 or 24 VDC and 12 to 24 VAC, drawing 500mA max at 12VDC. You set the voltage at the strike rather than ordering a voltage-specific part, so one unit drops onto most existing access control power supplies. Size the supply for that 500mA draw per strike, and remember it is fail-secure: cut the power and the door stays locked, not free.
4) What is the LM option on the RCI F0162 and do I need it?
LM adds a latch monitor switch. Two build choices exist: the plain F0162 and the F0162LM. The monitor gives your access control panel a signal on latch position, which is what you want when the panel has to report door secure status, log forced or held-open conditions, or interlock with an alarm system. If the strike is just being released by a card reader and nothing upstream needs to know the latch state, the standard unit does the job. This is decided at order time, so pick the version you need.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the RCI F0162 fire rated rim exit strike from another manufacturer?
The Dormakaba ES62F is the nearest match. Like the F0162, the ES62F is a surface mount rim exit strike carrying a 3 hour fire rating, so both suit fire-rated openings where a rim exit device latch has to be released electrically. The F0162 is fail-secure, non-handed, accepts 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch latch projection, and runs field-selectable 12/24 VAC/DC. If a specification calls out the ES62F by name, the F0162 covers the same surface-mounted, fire-rated rim application.
6) Is a fire-rated electric strike required, or will a standard rim exit strike do?
It depends on the opening. On a labeled fire door assembly the strike has to be part of a fire-rated listing; the RCI F0162 carries UL 10C and CAN/ULC S104 3-hour fire ratings and California State Fire Marshal listing, and the Dormakaba ES62F is likewise a 3 hour fire rated surface mount rim exit strike. On a non-labeled opening the fire listing is not what drives the selection, and the decision comes down to latch projection, envelope, and voltage: the F0162 takes 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch projection and field-selectable 12/24 VAC/DC. Note that fire-rated strikes are fail-secure by design, and the F0162 is fail-secure, so it cannot be used where a fail-safe strike is required.
7) Does the RCI F0162 come in a left hand and right hand version?
Handing is not a question on this one. The F0162 uses a horizontal solenoid design and is non-handed, so a single part number covers both swings. For a property manager standardizing across a building, that means one strike on the shelf rather than a left and a right.
8) Is the RCI F0162 strike strong enough for a high traffic entrance?
Rated at 1,500 lbf static and 70 ft-lb dynamic, with a 250,000 cycle endurance rating and stainless steel construction. It is also UL 1034 burglary-resistant listed. The keeper is a one-piece conventional design with a single moving part, which spreads load evenly instead of concentrating it, and lockdown holes plus hex socket head cap screws hold the mount against attack. This is a commercial-duty unit, not light duty.
9) The door is slightly out of alignment and the latch does not sit centered. Will this strike still work?
There is 1/4 inch (6.4mm) of horizontal adjustment built into the F0162, so you can shift the keeper to meet the latch instead of rehanging the door or shimming the frame. Combined with the 1/16 inch spacer for latch engagement depth, that covers the usual amount of drift you find on an existing opening. Beyond a quarter inch of horizontal misalignment, fix the door.
10) What else do I need to install an RCI F0162 besides the strike itself?
The strike ships with the mounting spacer, hex socket head cap screws, plug-in wire connectors, and the hex key installation tool, so the mechanical side is covered in the box. What you supply is the power: a 12/24VDC or 12-24VAC source rated for the 500mA draw, wire run to the frame, and whatever release device (reader, push button, panel output) is driving it. Being fail-secure, it also needs no power to stay locked, which keeps the supply sizing simple on a bank of doors.
11) What is a fire rated alternative to the RCI F0162 surface mount rim strike?
The Dormakaba Dorma ES62F is the closest cross-brand equivalent we carry: a 3-hour fire rated surface mount rim exit strike from the ES Series. Both are aimed at the same job, a surface applied strike on a fire rated opening with a rim exit device. Where the F0162 is the pick is when you need the specific numbers on record, 1/2 to 3/4 inch latch projection range, field-selectable 12/24V, and an available latch monitor version.
12) Should I use a fail-secure or fail-safe electric strike on an exit door?
The F0162 is fail-secure, meaning it holds the latch on power loss and the door stays locked from outside. On an exit opening that is normally what code wants, because the rim exit device on the inside always lets people out mechanically regardless of the strike or the power state. Fail-safe strikes, which unlock on power loss, belong on openings where the electrified hardware itself has to release for egress or for a fire alarm interface. If your specification calls for release on power drop, this is not the unit.
13) Does the RCI F0162 work with a mortise lock or a cylindrical lockset instead of an exit device?
No. The F0162 is built for rim exit devices, matched to a latch projection of 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch, and its keeper is shaped for that rim latch rather than a mortise or cylindrical latchbolt. A mortise or cylindrical opening needs a strike prepped for that lock type. The comparable fire-rated unit in the same family, the Dormakaba ES62F, is also a rim exit strike, so it is not the alternative for a mortise door either.
14) If the access control panel needs to know whether the door latched, which rim exit strike should be specified?
Specify the F0162LM version. The RCI F0162 is offered with no monitor switch or with an LM latch monitor option that reports latch status back to the panel; the base unit has no such contact and gives the head end no confirmation the latch has re-seated. The Dormakaba ES62F is the comparable 3 hour fire rated surface mount rim strike where a monitored output is not part of the requirement. Both remain fire-rated units for rim exit device openings.
15) Which rim exit strike suits an ADA-governed opening?
The RCI F0162 is a commercial fail-secure rim exit strike and is not an ADA compliant device on its own; ADA operation at the opening is handled by the door operator and the exit device trim, not by the strike. The F0162 and the comparable Dormakaba ES62F are both surface mount fire-rated rim strikes and are selected for the latch and the fire label, so the accessibility requirement should be met by the operator and hardware specified alongside them.
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