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Von Duprin 040061 QEL Modular Conversion Kit - electric latch retraction motor, mounting bracket, and wiring harness for 33A/35A/98/99 series 3-foot and 4-foot exit devices

Von Duprin 040061 QEL Modular Conversion Kit for 33A/35A/98/99 Series 3-Foot and 4-Foot Exit Devices with Quiet Electric Latch Retraction

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Von Duprin 040061 QEL Modular Conversion Kit for 33A/35A/98/99 Series Exit Devices

The Von Duprin 040061 QEL Modular Conversion Kit adds Quiet Electric Latch Retraction capability to compatible 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series exit devices. Fits both 3-foot and 4-foot devices. Includes all required connectors for a complete installation. Rated Grade 1 for commercial applications. Not fire-rated.

Compatibility

  • Series: Von Duprin 33A, 35A, 98, and 99
  • Device sizes: 3-foot and 4-foot
  • Converts existing compatible exit devices to electric latch retraction without replacing the full device

Key Features

  • Quiet Electric Latch Retraction (QEL) for low-noise electrically actuated latch operation
  • Modular design upgrades existing devices, reducing replacement cost
  • All connectors included for self-contained conversion
  • Grade 1 commercial rating

For full installation and wiring details, refer to the Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog linked in the product documents.

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 40061 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I add electric latch retraction to an existing Von Duprin 99 exit device without replacing the whole device?
That's exactly what the Von Duprin 040061 QEL modular conversion kit does. It converts a compatible 33A, 35A, 98, or 99 Series exit device to Quiet Electric Latch Retraction in place, so the device body, trim, and door prep stay as they are. You keep the existing device and add the electric retraction function to it.
2) Does the Von Duprin QEL conversion kit come with the connectors or do I have to order wiring separately?
The connectors come in the kit. Von Duprin supplies the 040061 with all the connectors needed for the conversion, so the electrical side of the swap is self-contained. What it does not include is the power supply or the access control input that drives the retraction, which are separate line items on the job.
3) Can I use the 040061 QEL kit on a fire-rated exit device?
No. The 040061 kit carries a fire rating of No, so it isn't the part for a labeled fire door opening. Fire exit hardware has to stay latched, which rules out latch retraction hardware unless the assembly is specifically listed for it. Use it on non-rated openings only.
4) I have a Falcon exit device, will the Von Duprin 040061 QEL kit work on it?
No. The 040061 is built for Von Duprin 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series rails and won't convert another manufacturer's device. Exit device internals are brand and series specific. For Falcon hardware, ZenSupply carries Falcon's own parts, such as the 610061 concealed vertical top rod for 24 Series Monarch F-25-C devices, but there is no cross-brand path for the QEL conversion itself.
5) Can a Falcon 4023 mullion be used instead of a Von Duprin 040061 QEL conversion kit to get electric latch retraction on a pair of doors?
No, those solve different problems. The Falcon 4023 is a steel mullion for double door exit device applications, a removable vertical post that gives each leaf of a pair a strike to latch into. The Von Duprin 040061 is an installation accessory that adds Quiet Electric Latch Retraction to 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series exit devices in 3-foot and 4-foot sizes, using the connectors supplied with the kit. A mullion changes how the opening is framed; the 040061 changes how the device latch is actuated. A pair of doors with a 4023 mullion and 98 or 99 Series rim devices could take both: the mullion for the opening, a 040061 on each device for the electric retraction.
6) What is the difference between the Von Duprin 040061 QEL kit and a Falcon 610061 vertical rod?
The part numbers look close, but the parts are not related. The Falcon 610061 is a 24 Series Monarch concealed vertical top rod for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC exit devices, a mechanical linkage that drives the top latch of a concealed vertical rod device. The Von Duprin 040061 is a Quiet Electric Latch Retraction conversion kit for 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series devices in 3-foot and 4-foot sizes and comes with the connectors needed for the conversion. If the job is a Falcon F-25-C concealed vertical rod device needing its top rod replaced, the 610061 is the part; the 040061 does nothing for that device.
7) Is the Von Duprin QEL retraction kit rated for high-traffic commercial doors?
Grade 1, and classified for commercial use rather than residential. That is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit hardware, which is what an institutional or MRO buyer wants on entries in schools, hospitals, offices, and government buildings where the device cycles all day.
8) What's the difference between QEL and a standard electric latch retraction on an exit device?
QEL stands for Quiet Electric Latch Retraction. The retraction is motor driven and low noise, versus the loud solenoid thump of older electric latch retraction. On a hospital corridor, a hotel floor, a library, or any opening near occupied space, that noise difference is usually the deciding factor. Mechanically the door behaves the same: the latch pulls back on signal and the door pushes free.
9) Do I need a mullion or anything else if I'm converting a pair of doors to QEL?
The 040061 kit only handles the latch retraction conversion on the device itself, so anything the opening needs beyond that is a separate purchase. A pair of doors running rim devices still needs its removable mullion, and ZenSupply stocks the Falcon 4023 steel mullion for double door exit device applications along with Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers. Plan the conversion per leaf: each device you want retracting electrically needs its own kit.
10) Is the Von Duprin 040061 a complete exit device or just a part?
It's a part, not a device. The 040061 is an installation accessory: the internal QEL conversion assembly plus connectors that go into a 33A, 35A, 98, or 99 Series exit device you already own or are buying separately. If your door has no exit device on it yet, you need the device first, then this kit to add the electric retraction.
11) I need to fix the latching on an exit device, not electrify it. Is the Von Duprin 040061 the right part?
No. The 040061 is an installation accessory that converts a 33A, 35A, 98, or 99 Series device to Quiet Electric Latch Retraction; it does not repair a worn latch. For latch-side repair the part follows the device brand: the Accentra 7110/7120 exit device top latch replacement component covers Accentra 7110 and 7120 devices, the Accentra 7110F top latch replacement component covers the 7110F, and the Falcon T Series 2-3/8 inch square corner deadlatch replacement part covers Falcon T Series. Match the replacement component to the device already on the door, and use the 040061 only when the goal is electric retraction on a Von Duprin 33A, 35A, 98, or 99 Series device.
12) The opening is a fire-rated door. Does the Von Duprin 040061 QEL kit carry a fire rating?
The Von Duprin 040061 QEL modular conversion kit is Grade 1 for commercial use and carries a fire rating of No, as do the Accentra 7110/7120 and 7110F exit device top latch replacement components. On a labeled opening, latch retraction hardware has to be specified against the door assembly listing, so confirm the device and accessory combination against the label rather than adding a non-fire-rated accessory to a rated device.
13) Is there more than one version of the Von Duprin 040061 QEL kit to choose from?
No options to specify. The 040061 is a single model with no finish, handing, or size selection, because the kit covers both 3-foot and 4-foot devices across the 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series. Match your device series and rail size and order the one part number.
14) Will a Falcon 525 mullion stabilizer or an Arrow 16RCR-27 rim housing take the place of the Von Duprin 040061?
Neither does the same job. The Falcon 525 is an aluminum mullion stabilizer for exit devices, which steadies a mullion in the opening. The Arrow 16RCR-27 is a 6/7-pin SFIC rim housing from the 24/25 Series, which carries a small format interchangeable core so a rim device can be keyed into an existing system. The Von Duprin 040061 is the Quiet Electric Latch Retraction conversion for 33A, 35A, 98, and 99 Series devices in 3-foot and 4-foot lengths. Keying, mullion stability, and electric retraction are three separate decisions on the same opening, and a device can need parts for all three.
How fast can I get the Von Duprin 40061 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Von Duprin 40061 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Von Duprin 40061 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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