Exit device with remote trim input

An exit device assembly configured for mounting to a swinging barrier, the exit device assembly comprising:

• an elongated horizontally-extending pushbar assembly configured for mounting to a first side of the swinging barrier, the pushbar assembly comprising a latch control assembly and an elongated horizontally-extending pushbar operable to actuate the latch control assembly;
• a trim assembly configured for mounting to a second side of the swinging barrier, the trim assembly comprising an actuator;
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• a transmission assembly connecting the pushbar assembly and the trim assembly such that actuation of the actuator causes a corresponding actuation of the latch control assembly;
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• wherein the transmission assembly includes a vertically-extending portion that extends vertically such that the trim assembly is operable to be vertically offset from the pushbar assembly by an offset distance of at least six inches to discourage a child from reaching the actuator.

A system for restricting access through a swinging barrier, the system comprising:

• an elongated horizontally-extending pushbar assembly mounted to a first side of a swinging barrier, the pushbar assembly comprising a latch control assembly and an elongated horizontally-extending pushbar operable to actuate the latch control assembly;
• a trim assembly mounted to a second side of the swinging barrier, the trim assembly comprising a manual actuator, wherein the manual actuator is located an offset distance above the pushbar;
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• a transmission assembly operably connecting the pushbar assembly with the trim assembly such that the latch control assembly actuates in response to actuation of the manual actuator;
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• wherein the transmission assembly comprises a vertically-extending portion that traverses at least a portion of the offset distance, and wherein the vertically-extending portion is positioned at a location other than the second side of the swinging barrier;
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• wherein the offset distance is configured to discourage a child from reaching the manual actuator.