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Adams Rite 3100 Series 36" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Adams Rite 3100 Series 36" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Adams Rite 3100 Series 36" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Solution for Commercial Applications

The Adams Rite 3100 Series Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade two-point locking for hollow metal and wood door applications requiring fire-rated performance. This 36" device features extruded aluminum construction with adjustable bar height from 30" to 44", accommodating door thicknesses from 1-3/4" up to 2-1/4" with minimum 2" stile width requirements. Fire ratings include 3-hour for hollow metal doors and 90-minute for wood doors, with maximum single door sizes up to 4'0" x 10'0".

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified
  • Narrow stile aluminum door construction
  • Rim (8300/8400) and top-of-door mounted (8800/8700/EX88) configurations
  • Stainless steel touchbar / crossbar
  • UL 10C fire door listed
  • Panic-proof single-motion egress
  • Available with electric latch retraction
  • Compatible with 7800 electric strike
  • Multiple trim options and levers
  • Field-reversible handing

Technical Specifications

  • Door Application: Narrow stile aluminum doors
  • Configuration: Rim, mortise, top-of-door mounted
  • Egress: Single-motion panic proof
  • Compatible Strike: 7800 Series electric strike
  • Fire Rating: UL 10C listed
  • ANSI/BHMA: Grade 1
  • Handing: Field reversible

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4", minimum 2" stile width, and fire rating compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper vertical rod alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for header strike and bottom bolt housing.
  4. Install mounting hardware using standard self-tapping screws and machine screws, or optional Sex Bolt Kits 26-0584 for enhanced security applications.
  5. Adjust bar height between 30" and 44" for proper ADA compliance and operational requirements, ensuring smooth vertical rod operation.
  6. Test device operation including push bar activation, vertical rod extension, and latch engagement to verify proper two-point locking function. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and fire rating maintenance requirements.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Fire-Rated Stairwell and Corridor Doors

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite 3100 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and patented latching mechanisms engineered for demanding fire-rated applications. Grade 1 performance rating with 5 Year warranty coverage ensures dependable operation in critical commercial egress situations. Designed for maximum door size compatibility up to 4'0" x 10'0" single doors where fire-rated performance and reliable two-point locking are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
3100 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Width:
3-3/4"
Fasteners:
Machine Screws
Warranty:
5 Year
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod
Door Type:
Standard & Wood Doors
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
31 Fire-Rated
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Projection:
2-15/16"
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod

Adams Rite 3111-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Adams Rite 3100 Series exit device work on a fire-rated door assembly?
Yes. The 3100 Series is a fire-rated surface vertical rod device, UL 10C listed, and it carries an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 rating. Because it latches at both the head and the sill, it holds a fire door positively latched at two points, which is what a fire assembly needs. One thing to watch when you order: fire doors cannot be dogged, and the less-bottom-rod choice on a fire opening has to match what the door assembly's listing allows.
2) Can I use the Adams Rite 3100 exit device on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
That is what a surface vertical rod device is for. The 3100 latches into a strike at the head and a bolt at the threshold rather than into the edge of a frame, so a pair of doors can be secured without a mullion between them and the full opening stays clear when both leaves swing. If your opening is a single door in a frame, a rim device is the simpler and cheaper way to go.
3) Can the Adams Rite 3100 exit device be released electrically for access control?
Yes, two ways. LR gives you solenoid electric latch retraction and MLR gives you motorized latch retraction; motorized draws less and is the usual pick where the latches stay retracted for long scheduled periods. An alarm kit is the third electrified choice if you only need to know the door was pushed. Separately, the device works with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike if you would rather control the opening at the frame.
4) What is the less bottom rod option on a vertical rod exit device and should I order it?
Less bottom rod deletes the rod and bolt that run to the threshold, so the device latches at the head only. Crews specify it where the floor is uneven, where the bottom bolt would foul carpet or a drain, or to cut a maintenance point that gets kicked and bent. On the 3100 it is a required choice at order time, yes or no. On a fire-rated opening, only take less bottom rod if the door assembly's fire listing permits it.
5) I need a surface vertical rod exit device but the opening is not fire rated. What is a cheaper option than the Adams Rite 3100?
If the opening carries no fire rating you are paying for a listing you will not use. Non-rated Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices in the same 36 inch size include the Von Duprin 2227-3FT wide stile non-handed device, the Falcon 20 Series wide stile, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile, which accepts trim if you need outside operation. For a lighter-duty budget opening the TownSteel TS5100 is Grade 2 rather than Grade 1. All of these are non-rated only, so do not put one on a labeled door.
6) What is the closest fire-rated equivalent to the Adams Rite 3100 Series surface vertical rod exit device from another brand?
The TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is the nearest match on the points that matter for a fire opening. It is a fire-rated, ANSI Grade 1 certified heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device in a 36 inch by 84 inch size with wide stile design and wood door compatibility, which lines up with the Adams Rite 3100 Series on fire rating, Grade 1, wide stile, and 36 inch width. The Adams Rite 3100 carries UL 10C listing with 3-hour hollow metal and 90-minute wood door ratings and a 3-3/4 inch stile width. Confirm the label on the door leaf matches the rating you need before ordering either.
7) What surface vertical rod exit device should I use on a narrow stile aluminum door instead of a wide stile device?
Several peers are built specifically for narrow stile. The Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 36 inch narrow stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim, and the ED7400 is a Grade 1 36 inch narrow stile crossbar version that accepts operator trim. The Falcon 19-V-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile 36 inch exit only device. The Von Duprin 3327A is a Grade 1 narrow stile device with a grooved case for 36 inch doors, and the 7527 is a Grade 1 narrow stile 3 foot device. The TownSteel ED3727 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device at 36 inch by 84 inch. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is specified with a 3-3/4 inch stile width. Measure the lock stile on the leaf before choosing.
8) What looks like a substitute for a fire-rated vertical rod exit device but will not actually latch the door?
The Sargent 12-8710 is the one to watch. It is described as a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device with wide stile design and Grade 1, of the 8700 Series, but its function is Dummy - it is a pull-side or inactive-leaf device, not a latching exit device. The Adams Rite 3100 Series provides panic-proof single-motion egress with two-point locking through top and bottom rods. Also note the Orca OED56 is ordered less bottom rod, which changes it to top latching only; the Adams Rite 3100 offers less bottom rod as an option rather than as the base build.
9) Does a hex key dogging exit device work on a fire door?
The Von Duprin 7827-3ft is a 3 foot Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device with hex key dogging, listed as narrow stile in its specification and not fire rated or wood door compatible. Mechanical dogging holds the latch retracted, which is why fire-rated devices use electric latch retraction instead. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is fire rated and UL 10C listed, and is available with LR solenoid or MLR motorized latch retraction where the opening needs to be held in a push-pull condition under access control.
10) Does the Adams Rite 3100 exit device fit wood doors, or only hollow metal?
Both. The 3100 is specified for standard and wood doors, with the device itself built in aluminum. That makes it usable on a wood fire door as well as a metal one, which is not true of every vertical rod device.
11) How far does the Adams Rite 3100 exit device stick out from the face of the door?
Projection is 2-15/16 inches. That is the number that matters if the door swings into a corridor with a clear-width requirement, or if there is a wall, a return, or an adjacent leaf close to the swing side. Measure it against your opening before the door is prepped.
12) Do I have to order the Adams Rite 3100 exit device left hand or right hand?
No handing to specify. The 3100 is field reversible, so one device covers either swing. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single part number sits on the shelf for every opening instead of two.
13) Can I monitor whether the exit device latch is secure from a security panel?
The 3100 Series can be ordered with a single monitoring switch or a dual switch, or with none at all if you have no panel to report to. Dual gives you two independent signals, which is what integrators use when latch status and request-to-exit have to be reported separately.
14) What fasteners come with the Adams Rite 3100 exit device, and do I need anything else to mount it?
The 3100 mounts with machine screws. On a door that takes abuse (schools, public corridors, anywhere the device is a target), sex bolts through the door are the better fix because they cannot be backed out from the push side; Adams Rite lists the 26-0584 sex bolt kit for that. Use the manufacturer's templates for the header strike and the bottom bolt housing prep, since the rod alignment depends on those two locations being right.
15) The Adams Rite 3100 is exit only. What if I need a lever or pull to get back in from the outside?
The 3100 Series takes multiple trim options and levers, so outside operation is a trim selection made alongside the device. If you would rather buy a device already specified as accepting trim, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 (wide stile) and ED4400 (narrow stile) are both listed exit only with trim accepted, and the ED7400 is a narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim. Those three are non-fire-rated, so on a labeled door stay with the 3100 and add its trim.
16) Which surface vertical rod exit devices should I not use on a wood door?
Wood door compatibility is not universal in this category, so it is worth checking before the door gets prepped. The Adams Rite 3100 is specified for standard and wood doors. Among the alternatives, the TownSteel ED3727, ED8927, and EF9727 are all listed as wood door compatible, while the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are listed as not wood door compatible. If your openings are wood fire doors, the 3100 and the fire-rated TownSteel EF9727 are the two to look at.
17) Is the Adams Rite 3100 exit device single-motion egress for code purposes?
Single motion, panic proof. One push on the stainless steel touchbar retracts both the top latch and the bottom bolt together, so a person leaving in an emergency does not have to operate anything else first. That is the behavior an inspector is looking for on an egress door.
18) Is there a Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device instead of a Grade 1?
Two peers are Grade 2. The Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device that is not fire rated, and the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device at 36 inch by 84 inch with wide stile design, also not fire rated. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and fire rated. Grade 2 devices will not serve an opening where the specification or the fire label calls for Grade 1 fire-rated hardware.
19) Which surface vertical rod exit device is available with electric latch retraction and door position monitoring?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is configurable with electrified options including LR solenoid electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, and an alarm kit, plus single or dual monitoring switch, and it works with the 7800 Series electric strike. Among the peers, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts operator trim, and the Sargent 3727 of the 30 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device with a standard push bar. If access control tie-in and latch monitoring are part of the scope, the 3100 covers both in one order.
20) What is the difference between a touchbar exit device and a crossbar exit device when choosing a surface vertical rod?
The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device that accepts operator trim, while the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim. The Sargent 3727 uses a standard push bar and the Arrow 3700 Series uses a wide stile pushpad. The Adams Rite 3100 Series uses a stainless steel touchbar with a bar height adjustable from 30 inches to 44 inches. A crossbar spans the leaf on a horizontal rail; a touchbar or pushpad presents a flush pad face, which matters for how the door reads and for what fits behind existing trim.
21) Which wide stile surface vertical rod exit devices are non-handed or reversible so I do not have to specify handing?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a 36 inch non-handed Grade 1 wide stile device, the Sargent 2727 is a reversible Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device, the BEST Precision 5201 Series is a 36 inch reversible surface vertical rod device that is not fire rated, and the Orca OED56 is a 36 inch non-handed standard duty device ordered less bottom rod. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is field-reversible for handing. For a fleet of doors with mixed swings, a reversible device lets you stock one part number.
22) Which BEST Precision surface vertical rod exit device is closest to the Adams Rite 3100?
The BEST Precision 2201 Series is a 36 inch wide stile surface vertical rod exit device and the 5201 Series is a 36 inch reversible surface vertical rod device; neither is fire rated. Both match the Adams Rite 3100 Series on the 36 inch width, and the 2201 also matches on wide stile. The 3100 Series is the Grade 1 fire-rated device, UL 10C listed, so on a labeled opening the BEST Precision devices are not interchangeable with it.
23) What finishes does the Adams Rite 3100 Series exit device come in, and can I match the rest of my hardware?
Seven finishes: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 628 clear anodized, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless. Most commercial openings are running 630 satin stainless or 628 clear anodized, so those are the two to check your existing pulls and closers against first.
24) What size door does the 36 inch Adams Rite 3100 exit device cover?
The 3100 Series is offered in a 36 inch device length, which is the standard 3 foot device for a nominal 3 foot wide door leaf. Device length is chosen from door width, not door height, and on a vertical rod device the rods handle the height.
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