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Von Duprin 040063 QEL Baseplate Conversion Kit for 33A/35A/98/99 Series 3-Foot Exit Devices with Connectors

Von Duprin 040063 QEL Baseplate Conversion Kit for 33A/35A/98/99 Series 3-Foot Exit Devices with Connectors

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Von Duprin 040063 QEL Baseplate Conversion Kit for 33A/35A/98/99 Series 3-Foot Exit Devices with Connectors

Commercial-Grade QEL Baseplate Conversion Accessory for Exit Device Upgrades

The Von Duprin QEL Baseplate Conversion Kit is a professional-grade installation accessory engineered for use with 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series exit devices. Designed specifically for 3-foot devices, this conversion kit includes connectors and provides a reliable solution for converting or upgrading existing baseplates in commercial exit device applications. Rated Grade 1 for commercial performance, this kit is an essential component for maintaining and upgrading Von Duprin exit device systems in demanding environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Series Compatibility: Designed specifically for 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series Von Duprin exit devices, ensuring precise fit and reliable integration with existing hardware.
  • 3-Foot Device Fitment: Engineered to fit 3-foot exit devices, making it suitable for standard commercial door widths in a wide range of applications.
  • Includes Connectors: Supplied complete with connectors for streamlined installation and proper electrical or mechanical interface with compatible QEL exit device components.
  • Grade 1 Commercial Rating: Meets Grade 1 standards for commercial-grade durability and performance, appropriate for high-traffic institutional and commercial environments.
  • QEL Baseplate Conversion: Facilitates conversion of existing baseplates to QEL configuration, supporting system upgrades without full device replacement.
  • Installation Accessory: Classified as an installation accessory within the Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 Series ecosystem, simplifying parts sourcing and system maintenance.
  • Commercial Application Ready: Designated for commercial use, this kit meets the demands of professional door hardware installations across a variety of building types.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Series: 33/35/98/99 Series
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Exit Devices Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Installation Accessories
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin exit device parts and accessories are engineered to Grade 1 commercial standards, delivering the reliability and precision fit that professional door hardware installations demand. The QEL Baseplate Conversion Kit is purpose-built for the 33/35/98/99 Series platform, ensuring seamless compatibility and long-term performance in high-traffic commercial environments. Trust Von Duprin components to maintain the integrity and functionality of your exit device systems.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
33/35/98/99 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Exit Devices Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Parts and Accessories Type:
Installation Accessories
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Von Duprin 40063 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Von Duprin 040063 QEL baseplate conversion kit actually do to an existing exit device?
It converts the baseplate on a 33A, 35A, 98 or 99 Series Von Duprin exit device to the QEL (quiet electric latch retraction) configuration, and it ships with the connectors needed to make that interface. The point is that you upgrade the device already on the door instead of pulling it and buying a whole new electrified exit device. It is an installation accessory, not a complete device, so the existing 33A/35A/98/99 chassis and rail stay on the opening.
2) Can I use the QEL baseplate kit on a fire rated exit device?
No. The 040063 kit carries no fire rating, so it should not be used to build up a device on a fire rated opening. Latch retraction on a fire door has to come from an assembly that is listed for it; a non fire rated conversion part breaks that listing. On a non rated egress opening it is fine.
3) Is the Von Duprin 040063 QEL baseplate conversion kit the same thing as a replacement top latch for an exit device?
No. The Von Duprin 040063 is a QEL baseplate conversion kit for 33A, 35A, 98 and 99 Series exit devices, supplied with connectors so an existing baseplate can be converted to QEL configuration on a 3-foot device. A part like the Accentra 7110/7120 Exit Device Top Latch Replacement Component is a top latch that replaces the latching hardware itself. One changes what sits under the pushbar; the other replaces the piece that engages the strike, so ordering the 040063 will not resolve a latch that is failing to catch.
4) I need to solve a pair of doors with no center post, not upgrade the baseplate. What part covers that?
A mullion, not a conversion kit. The Falcon 4023 is a steel mullion for double door exit device applications, and it is the part that gives a pair of doors a removable center post for rim devices to latch into. The Von Duprin 040063 QEL baseplate conversion kit does a different job entirely: it converts the baseplate of a 33A, 35A, 98 or 99 Series 3-foot device to QEL configuration and ships with connectors. If the opening is a pair without a mullion, the 4023 addresses the opening and the 040063 addresses the device.
5) Can I use the Von Duprin 040063 on a Falcon or Accentra exit device?
No. The 040063 QEL baseplate conversion kit is built to the Von Duprin 33A, 35A, 98 and 99 Series platform and its connectors are matched to that hardware. Other manufacturers keep their own part lines for their own devices, such as the Falcon 23981160 2-3/8 inch square corner deadlatch replacement part for the T Series or the Accentra 7110F Exit Device Top Latch Replacement Component. When you are servicing a mixed fleet, identify the device series first and then pull the accessory from that same series.
6) I need to replace a broken part on an exit device rather than electrify it. Is this the right kit?
No, the 040063 is a conversion kit for adding QEL latch retraction, not a repair part. For a failed top latch on an Accentra 7110/7120 device, the 7110/7120 top latch replacement component is the part. On a Falcon T Series device, the square corner deadlatch replacement part covers the latch. And a Falcon 610061 top rod handles a Monarch 24 Series concealed vertical rod device.
7) Do I need anything else besides the 040063 kit to finish the QEL conversion?
The kit itself comes with the connectors for the baseplate interface, so that side of the job is covered. What it does not include is the power supply and the wiring path into the door, which latch retraction needs on any opening. Electric latch retraction on a swinging door also has to get power across the hinge side, so plan for a power transfer or hinge as part of the same job.
8) Can I standardize a whole building on QEL by buying these kits for every exit device?
Across non rated openings running 33A, 35A, 98 or 99 Series devices, yes, and that is the usual reason a facility buys them: one commercial Grade 1 conversion part per device instead of replacing hardware door by door. Two things stop it being universal. Fire rated openings are out, since the kit is not fire rated. And any door running a different exit device family is out, because the kit is series specific.
9) My concealed vertical rod device needs a top rod. Will a QEL baseplate kit work for that?
No. The Falcon 610061 is a 24 Series Monarch concealed vertical top rod for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC exit devices, and that is the part that carries motion from the pushbar up to the top latch on a concealed vertical rod device. The Von Duprin 040063 is a baseplate conversion kit that adapts 33A, 35A, 98 and 99 Series 3-foot devices to QEL and comes with connectors. A rod length and a baseplate are not interchangeable parts of the device, so a rod complaint needs the rod.
10) Does adding the Von Duprin 040063 QEL kit or a Falcon 525 mullion stabilizer change the fire rating situation on my opening?
Neither is carried as a fire rated item. The Von Duprin 040063 QEL baseplate conversion kit is Grade 1 commercial rated with a fire rating of No, and the Falcon 525 is an aluminum mullion stabilizer for exit devices. On a labeled opening, the fire rating is established by the exit device and door assembly that is listed for it, so the accessory selection is made against the device series rather than against a rating on the accessory itself.
11) I have a 4-foot exit device on a wide opening. Is there a Von Duprin QEL baseplate conversion kit that covers it?
Yes. The Von Duprin 040063 QEL baseplate conversion kit is offered in a 36 inch and a 48 inch size, so a wider device is covered by the 48 inch size. Both carry the connectors and both are intended for the 33A, 35A, 98 and 99 Series platform. Measure the existing device rail before ordering, since the kit is sized to the device rather than to the door leaf.
12) Is a QEL baseplate conversion kit a keying or cylinder part?
No. The Von Duprin 040063 is an installation accessory that converts the baseplate of a 33A, 35A, 98 and 99 Series 3-foot exit device to QEL configuration and includes connectors. Cylinder side work on a rim device is a separate part line, such as the Arrow 16RCR-27 SFIC rim housing in 6/7-pin, which is what accepts a small format interchangeable core. A locksmith standardizing keying orders the housing and core; the 040063 does not touch the keyway.
13) I have a pair of doors with no mullion. Does the QEL kit handle that, or do I need something else?
The 040063 only converts the baseplate on a device that is already on the leaf; it does nothing about how a pair of doors is secured. If your pair needs a removable mullion so each leaf can carry a rim device, the Falcon 4023 steel mullion is sold for double door exit device applications, and Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers go with mullion setups. Decide the pair strategy first, then order the conversion kit per device.
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Does the Von Duprin 40063 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Von Duprin 40063 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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Product Reviews

  • 5
    Von Duprin 33A/35A/98/99 Series QEL Baseplate Conversion Kit

    Posted by Paul Shumate on Feb 10th 2025

    This conversion kit is a much easier and cheaper option than buying electrified hardware.

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