Von Duprin E996L Electrified Breakaway Lever Trim for 98 & 99 Series Exit Devices with Classroom Function and Escutcheon

Von Duprin E996L Electrified Breakaway Lever Trim for 98 & 99 Series Exit Devices with Classroom Function and Escutcheon

Remote Locking Access Control with Patented Breakaway Lever Design

The Von Duprin E996L is a Grade 1, Heavy Duty Electrified Breakaway Lever Trim engineered for use with 98 and 99 Series rim and vertical rod exit devices. Featuring a 24VDC solenoid that can be energized from a remote controller, the E996L delivers reliable access control of door openings while incorporating Von Duprin's patented Breakaway trim design. Available in fail-safe (FS) or fail-secure (FSE) configurations — and field-convertible where permitted — this trim is suited for demanding commercial applications such as stairwell control in high-rise buildings. The unit projects 2 7/8" (73mm) and is handed yet reversible for flexible installation.

Professional Features & Benefits

• 24VDC Electrified Solenoid: The 24VDC solenoid can be energized from a distant controller, enabling remote locking and unlocking for access control of the opening without requiring direct manual intervention.
• Patented Breakaway Lever Design: When electrically locked, the lever feels locked to the user, but when more than 35 pounds of torque pressure is applied, the Breakaway lever feature engages — providing a critical life-safety egress path while maintaining access control integrity.
• Fail-Safe and Fail-Secure Operation: Available in standard fail-safe (FS) or fail-secure (FSE) condition, and can also be field converted where allowed, offering maximum flexibility for varying security and life-safety requirements.
• Classroom Function: Designed with classroom function electrified operation, making the E996L ideal for educational environments and other applications requiring controlled access with emergency egress capability.
• Versatile Escutcheon Options: Available with a blank escutcheon (BE) function or with cylinder operation for night latch (NL) function, accommodating a range of keying and operational preferences.
• 98 & 99 Series Compatibility: Compatible with 98 and 99 Series rim and vertical rod exit devices. Can be ordered with a new device, added to an existing 98/99 Series device application, or installed via a conversion kit on an existing 996L Breakaway lever trim.
• Conversion Kit Available: A conversion kit can be added to an existing 996L Breakaway lever trim, protecting prior hardware investments and simplifying upgrades to electrified operation.
• Reduced Door Prep on New Construction: On new construction applications, the E996L trim requires less door preparation compared to previous electric feature configurations, streamlining installation.
• Grade 1 Heavy Duty Commercial Rating: Rated Grade 1 and Heavy Duty for reliable performance in high-traffic commercial environments.
• Product Projection: 2 7/8" (73mm) projection with handed, reversible door hand direction for adaptable installation across various door configurations.

Technical Specifications

• Series: 98 & 99 Series
• Grade: Grade 1
• Duty Level: Heavy Duty
• Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
• Product Subgroup: Exit Device Trim
• Product Type: Exit Device Trim
• Subcategory: Exit Device Trim
• Commercial/Residential: Commercial
• Handle Type: Lever
• Product Model: E996L
• Product Function: Classroom, Electrified
• Door Hand Direction: Handed, Reversible
• Product Projection: 2 7/8" (73mm)
• Trim Hardware: Lever
• Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
• Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

• High-Rise Building Stairwell Access Control
• Educational Facilities and Classroom Corridors
• Commercial Office Buildings
• Healthcare Institutions
• Government and Municipal Buildings
• Retail and Mixed-Use Establishments
• Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Break-Away Protection Design

The E996L incorporates Von Duprin's patented Breakaway lever trim design, which provides a critical balance between access control and life-safety egress. When the trim is electrically locked, the lever resists normal operation, deterring unauthorized entry. However, when more than 35 pounds of torque pressure is applied — such as in an emergency — the Breakaway lever feature engages, allowing egress through the door. This vandal-resistant, life-safety design ensures that controlled access never compromises emergency exit capability.

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin exit device trim products deliver professional-grade reliability backed by Grade 1, Heavy Duty commercial ratings and a patented Breakaway lever design engineered for demanding access control environments. The E996L's 24VDC electrified solenoid, field-convertible fail-safe/fail-secure operation, and compatibility with the 98 and 99 Series exit device platform reflect Von Duprin's commitment to versatile, dependable commercial door hardware. Engineered for high-traffic applications where both security and life-safety egress are essential.