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Von Duprin 99/98 Series E996L - Classroom Function Electrified Lever Trim with Escutcheon

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

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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.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog

Product Specs

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 Trims
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

Von Duprin E996L-06-R/V 26D RHR – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Von Duprin E996L work on my 98 or 99 Series exit device, and does it fit rim and vertical rod devices?
The E996L electrified lever trim is built for Von Duprin 98 and 99 Series devices, and it covers rim, surface vertical rod, and concealed vertical rod devices as well as mortise devices. Those are the two lock type choices you pick from when ordering: one build for mortise, one that serves rim/SVR/CVR. Pick the wrong one and the trim will not drive the device, so match it to the device already on the door.
2) Do I have to specify handing for the E996L electrified lever trim?
Handing has to be specified. The E996L is ordered LHR (left hand reverse) or RHR (right hand reverse), which are the two hands exit device trim comes in since the door always swings out. The trim itself is handed but reversible, so a hand can be changed in the field, but order to the actual opening and skip the extra step.
3) What is the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure on the E996L, and which one do I need for a stairwell?
Fail-safe (FS) unlocks the lever when power drops; fail-secure (FSE) stays locked and you still exit by pushing the touchbar from the inside. Stairwell re-entry in a high-rise is the classic fail-safe application, since people in the stair need back into the floor when the fire alarm drops power. Tenant or classroom doors where you only want controlled entry are usually fail-secure. The E996L is ordered in either condition and can be field converted where the authority having jurisdiction allows it.
4) What happens if someone forces the lever on the E996L while it is electrically locked?
The lever is meant to give. Von Duprin's patented Breakaway design lets the lever feel solid when locked, but past 35 pounds of torque the breakaway engages instead of the internal parts shearing or the trim tearing off the door. Egress is never blocked either way, because you always push the touchbar from the inside. For a school corridor or a public building where trim gets abused, that breakaway is the reason to spec this over a rigid electrified trim.
5) Can I add electric lever control to an existing Von Duprin 996L trim without replacing the whole exit device?
You can. A conversion kit adds the electrified function to an existing 996L Breakaway lever trim, so the device and the door prep already on the opening stay put. The E996L can also be ordered on a new device or added to a 98/99 Series device already installed. On new construction it takes less door prep than the older electric trim configurations.
6) What voltage does the E996L electrified exit trim run on?
It runs a 24VDC solenoid, energized from a remote controller so the door locks and unlocks from an access control panel rather than by hand at the door. Size the power supply and the door loop or hinge transfer for 24VDC before rough-in. If your existing panel and power supply are 12V only, this trim is not a drop-in.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the Von Duprin E996L electrified lever trim from another manufacturer?
The Falcon 510L-FSA/FSE is the nearest peer. It is an electrified heavy duty exit device trim with a lever handle built for the Falcon 25 Series, matching the E996L pattern of a lever trim whose locking is controlled electrically with fail-safe or fail-secure behavior. The E996L is Grade 1 Heavy Duty with a 24VDC solenoid, classroom electrified function, and mounts to Von Duprin 98 and 99 Series devices. The determining factor is the device already on the door: the 510L-FSA/FSE is specified for the 25 Series, the E996L for the 98 and 99 Series, so the trims are not interchangeable across those platforms.
8) Can I electrify an existing Von Duprin lever trim instead of buying a factory electrified trim?
Command Access makes retrofit electrified trims aimed at Von Duprin devices. The CAT-230L is an electrified Von Duprin 230L exit trim with 12V/24V operation and fail safe/fail secure options, built for the V96/36/23 Series. The E996L takes a different route on the same problem: it runs a 24VDC solenoid energized from a remote controller, and a conversion kit can be added to an existing 996L Breakaway lever trim to bring it to electrified operation, keeping the original 98/99 Series trim in place. Check which series the device on the door belongs to before choosing, since the 230L is specified for V96/36/23 Series.
9) If the opening does not need remote locking, what is the simpler classroom lever trim to use?
The Falcon 510L is a classroom function heavy duty exit device trim with a lever handle for the Falcon 24/25 Series, and the Accentra 446F is an exit device trim with the Augusta lever in classroom function, Grade 1. Both give classroom operation mechanically, with no wiring, power supply, or controller involved. The E996L carries the same classroom function but adds a 24VDC solenoid energized from a remote controller, which is the reason to run power to the opening. If nothing is being tied to an access control system, the mechanical classroom trims cover the function without the electrical infrastructure.
10) What is the difference between the E996L and an electronic pushbutton exit trim like the Dormakaba E-Plex 201U?
They solve access control at opposite ends of the wire. The Dormakaba E-Plex 201U is an electronic pushbutton exit trim in the E-Plex 2000 Series for wide stile doors, where the credential is a code entered at the door and the decision is made in the trim itself. The Von Duprin E996L has no keypad; its 24VDC solenoid is energized from a distant controller, so the unlock decision is made by the access control system, not at the door. Dormakaba also lists the PowerPlex P201U exit trim for rim, mortise, and SVR devices. Choose the pushbutton trim for standalone openings, and the E996L where the opening must answer to a central controller, as in high-rise stairwell control.
11) For a stairwell opening, what should I use instead of the E996L if the trim only needs to be key operated?
Night latch trims cover the key-only stairwell case. The Sargent 704ET is a night latch lever exit device trim, Grade 1 Heavy Duty, with field reversible operation on the 700 Series; the Sargent 704-ETL is a night latch lever trim with key retract function in the PE Series; and the Sargent 744 is a Grade 1 night latch trim where the key retracts the latch, for surface vertical rod and mortise 8700 and 8900 Series devices. The Corbin Russwin VT957ET is a nightlatch escutcheon trim in stamped or formed stainless steel for ED5000 Series. Those give entry by key alone. The E996L is chosen when the stairwell must be unlocked remotely from a controller for a fire event or a schedule, and it can be ordered with cylinder operation for night latch function as well as with a blank escutcheon.
12) What can I use if the opening is a mortise exit device rather than rim or vertical rod?
The E996L covers both routes: it is ordered with a mortise lock type option or with rim, surface vertical rod, and concealed vertical rod, so the trim follows the device on the door. Among the peers, the Sargent 744 is a Grade 1 freewheeling night latch trim where the key retracts the latch, for surface vertical rod and mortise 8700 and 8900 Series devices, and the Dormakaba PowerPlex P201U exit trim is listed for rim, mortise, and SVR devices. The Corbin Russwin x810ET passage trim covers SecureBolt, rim, surface and concealed vertical rod on ED4000 Series. Identify the device type first, then the trim.
13) Do I order the E996L with a cylinder or with a blank escutcheon?
Both are available. Blank escutcheon (BE) gives you a lever with no keyway, which is what you want when the access control system is the only means of entry. Cylinder operation gives night latch (NL) function, so a key retracts the latch when the system is down or the door is on a schedule. Decide this against how the building gets in after hours before you place the order.
14) Is the E996L heavy duty enough for a high traffic school or hospital corridor?
Grade 1, heavy duty, commercial rated. That is the top ANSI/BHMA grade tier and the right call for corridor and stairwell doors that cycle all day. Combined with the breakaway lever, it holds up where trim normally gets destroyed by people pulling on a locked door.
15) Is there a cheaper way to electrify a Von Duprin exit trim than buying the factory E996L?
Command Access builds aftermarket electrified trim for Von Duprin devices, including the 230L for V96/36/23 Series devices, with 12V/24V operation and fail safe/fail secure options. That is the route when the panel is 12V or when you are retrofitting a mixed set of doors. The E996L is the Von Duprin factory part for 98/99 Series and is 24VDC only, so it is the one to use when the spec calls out Von Duprin throughout or you want the patented Breakaway lever.
16) What electrified classroom-function exit trim can I use on a Falcon device instead of the Von Duprin E996L?
The Falcon 510L-FSA/FSE is the electrified heavy duty lever trim for Falcon 25 Series devices, and the non-electrified Falcon 510L covers classroom function on 24/25 Series. The E996L will not mount to a Falcon device, so match the trim to the device brand and series on the door rather than to the function alone.
17) If I do not need remote locking, what mechanical trim does the same job as the E996L?
Drop the electrification and you are looking at a keyed mechanical lever trim. Von Duprin's own non-electrified equivalent is the 996L Breakaway lever trim, which the E996L conversion kit is designed to upgrade. Across other brands ZenSupply carries, the Sargent 704ET is a Grade 1 heavy duty night latch lever trim for 700 Series devices, and the Accentra 446F is a Grade 1 classroom function trim for their devices. All of them are device-specific, so buy to the device you have.
18) Is a keypad or standalone electronic trim a better choice than the E996L for a door with no access control wiring?
If there is no panel and no wire to the door, the E996L is the wrong part, since it needs 24VDC from a remote controller to do anything. A standalone electronic trim is the fix: the Dormakaba E-Plex 201U is a pushbutton exit trim for wide stile applications, and the Dormakaba PowerPlex P201U works on rim, mortise, and SVR devices without running power to the opening. Use the E996L when the door is on a card system and you want central control and stairwell fail-safe behavior.
19) Can I use the Von Duprin E996L on a pair of doors?
Yes, and the lock type option is what makes it work. Order the rim/surface vertical rod/concealed vertical rod build and it drives whichever device is on the active leaf, including vertical rod devices that latch at the head and threshold on a pair with no center mullion. On a pair, each leaf that needs outside entry gets its own trim, handed to that leaf.
20) What are the other electrified exit trim options if the door does not take a Von Duprin device?
Command Access offers a family of electrified exit trims by series: the ET15, the ET25, and the ET26. The ET15 and ET25 are electrified exit trims with 12V/24V operation and fail safe/fail secure options; the ET26 is described as Grade 1 construction with a field reversible design. The E996L is a 24VDC trim in fail-safe (FS) or fail-secure (FSE) configurations, handed but reversible, and specific to 98 and 99 Series rim and vertical rod devices. Where the E996L is tied to one device platform, the Command Access ET trims are organized by their own series designations, so match the trim series to the device series.
21) How does the E996L compare to a medium duty classroom trim like the Falcon 179L?
The Falcon 179L is a lever control exit device trim for the 1790 Series, medium duty, in classroom function. The Von Duprin E996L is Grade 1 Heavy Duty and carries the same classroom function, with the addition of electrified operation and the patented Breakaway lever that releases when more than 35 pounds of torque is applied. For a corridor door cycling constantly and tied to an access control system, the E996L is built at the heavy duty level and adds vandal resistance at the lever. For a lower traffic classroom opening with no electrical run, the 179L covers classroom function at medium duty.
22) What is the alternative to a lever trim if the E996L lever keeps getting abused on a high traffic door?
Thumbpiece and pull trims remove the lever as a target. The Dexter ED1000T-CLRM-TP-NC is a Grade 1 classroom function trim built as thumbpiece by pull plate by cylinder, supplied less cylinder, and the Tell EDTHP53 is a thumbpiece trim in entry function. For pull-only exterior hardware there is the Tell EDPT pull trim with cylinder hole, less cylinder, and the Design Hardware 2P-03NL pull trim with cylinder hole in night latch function, Grade 1, for 1000R and 2000R devices. The E996L answers the same abuse concern differently: its patented Breakaway lever gives way at more than 35 pounds of torque rather than transmitting the force into the trim, which is what makes it vandal resistant while still permitting egress.
23) Which trims are handed and which are field reversible when I have to stock for both hands?
The Von Duprin E996L is handed but reversible, and is ordered as LHR or RHR. Among the peers, the Sargent 704ET is a night latch lever trim with field reversible operation, and the Command Access ET26 is described with a field reversible design. Reversible trims let one part number cover both hands of door, which matters when standardizing a stock room across a campus. Confirm which handing is on the opening before ordering, since the E996L is supplied handed even though it converts.
24) What is the difference between the E996L and the Falcon 212L blank escutcheon trim?
The Falcon 212L is a 20 Series escutcheon lever trim, medium duty, in blank escutcheon function, with shear pin protection at the lever. The E996L is also available with a blank escutcheon (BE) function, but it is Grade 1 Heavy Duty and the outside lever is locked and released by a 24VDC solenoid, with the patented Breakaway lever giving way above 35 pounds of torque instead of a shear pin. The 212L is a mechanical trim on the 20 Series; the E996L is an electrified trim on the 98 and 99 Series, so the device on the door and whether power is being run to it decide between them.
25) What lever styles and finishes can I get on the Von Duprin E996L trim?
Four lever styles: 03, 06 (the standard), 07, and 17, so the trim can be matched to the levers already running through the building. Thirteen finishes are offered: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 629/US32 bright stainless, 630/US32D satin stainless, 643E aged bronze, 693/SPBLK black painted, and 695/SP313 dark bronze. For an institutional standard, 626 and 630 are the usual commercial pairings.
26) Is there a nightlatch trim I can pair with the same finish family as the E996L across a building?
The E996L is offered in thirteen finishes including 626 satin chrome, 630/US32D satin stainless steel, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 622 matte black, and 695/SP313 dark bronze, and in four lever styles, the 03, 06 standard, 07, and 17. For the openings that only need key entry, the Accentra 121NL is an exit device nightlatch trim, the Accentra AU-441F is a night latch keyed lever trim with the Augusta design, and the Dorma YR03R is a wide stile escutcheon lever trim in nightlatch function supplied less cylinder. Confirm the finish code offered on the nightlatch trim you pick so the two match across the building rather than assuming the code carries over.
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