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Adams Rite 3100 Series 42" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Adams Rite 3100 Series 42" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Adams Rite 3100 Series 42" 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 reliable two-point locking for hollow metal and wood door applications requiring fire-rated performance. This 42" device accommodates doors up to 4'0" x 10'0" for single doors and 8'0" x 10'0" for pairs, with 3-hour fire rating for hollow metal doors and 90-minute rating for wood doors. The extruded aluminum push bar construction with adjustable height from 30" to 44" provides Grade 1 performance for demanding commercial installations.

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 alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for vertical rod installation.
  4. Install header strike and bottom strike components, ensuring proper alignment for the rotating top bolt and hexagonal bottom bolt mechanisms.
  5. Mount the exit device to door using machine screws and adjust push bar height between 30" and 44" as required for application.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper two-point locking, dogging function, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion. 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 Door Assemblies

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite 3100 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and patented locking mechanisms engineered for demanding commercial fire-rated applications. Grade 1 performance rating ensures dependable operation in high-traffic environments, while the 5-year manufacturer warranty provides added confidence and protection. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where fire safety compliance and dependable performance 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 3111-42 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Adams Rite 3100 Series 42" exit device fit a 1-3/4 inch door?
Yes. The 3100 Series fire-rated surface vertical rod device is specified for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the standard commercial thickness. It mounts with machine screws and needs a stile of at least 3-3/4 inches to carry the wide stile case. Substrate is aluminum, and it is listed for standard and wood doors.
2) Can I use this on a fire-rated door assembly?
Yes, that is what the 31 Fire-Rated model is for. It carries a fire rating and is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. Because it is a fire device, dogging is not permitted on a rated assembly, so plan on the device latching on every closure.
3) Do I need a mullion to use this on a pair of doors?
No. A surface vertical rod device latches at the head and at the sill rather than into a center strike, so it secures a pair of doors without a removable mullion. That is the main reason to pick a vertical rod over a rim device on a pair.
4) What electrified options can I get on the Adams Rite 3100 Series?
Three electrified choices plus none: an Alarm Kit, LR electric latch retraction using a solenoid, and MLR motorized latch retraction. Monitoring is separate and comes as a single switch or dual switch. MLR draws less current than a solenoid LR and is usually the pick when you are running several devices off one supply or holding retraction for long periods on an access control schedule.
5) Is the 42 inch size right for my door width?
The 42 inch device is sized for wider leaves, covering doors up to 4 ft by 10 ft as a single and 8 ft by 10 ft as a pair. Push bar height is adjustable from 30 to 44 inches, which lets you match the bar height already used on adjacent openings in the building.
6) What other fire-rated surface vertical rod exit devices can replace an Adams Rite 3100 on a labeled opening?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Fire-rated peers in the same family include the Sargent 2727, a Grade 1 wide stile exit-only surface vertical rod device, the TownSteel EF9727, a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile fire-rated device listed for wood doors, and the Arrow S1150, a fire rated surface vertical rod device for narrow or wide stile doors furnished less trim. All three carry a fire rating in their specs, so they remain candidates on a labeled opening where a non-rated device cannot be used.
7) Which surface vertical rod devices look like a match for the Adams Rite 3100 but are not equivalent?
Two to watch. The Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile fire rated surface vertical rod device, but its function is dummy, so it does not provide egress latching the way the Adams Rite 3100 does. The TownSteel TS5100 is a heavy duty wide stile surface vertical rod device but is Grade 2 and not fire rated, where the Adams Rite 3100 is Grade 1 and fire rated. Both share the surface vertical rod form factor without matching the 3100 on function or rating.
8) How much does this exit device stick out from the door face?
Projection is 2-15/16 inches. Worth checking against sidelites, adjacent walls, and door swing clearance in tight vestibules before you commit.
9) Does the Adams Rite 3100 have to be ordered handed?
No. Handing is field reversible on the 3100 Series, so one device covers left and right hand openings. Useful if you are stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways.
10) What finishes does the Adams Rite 3100 Series come in for matching existing storefront 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. For aluminum storefront, 313 and 628 are the two that typically match existing entrance framing.
11) Can I use an electric strike with the Adams Rite 3100 exit device?
The 3100 Series works with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike. Note that on a vertical rod device the strike applies to the rim or top-of-door configuration, so confirm which configuration you are ordering before you spec the strike.
12) What is the alternative if I want a less bottom rod device instead of the Adams Rite 3100?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series can be ordered with a less bottom rod option. If you are sourcing an alternative built that way, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a standard duty vertical rod exit device supplied less bottom rod, non-handed, in an aluminum finish for 1-3/4 inch doors, listed as exit only and not fire rated - so it suits a non-labeled opening rather than the fire-rated assemblies the 3100 is intended for.
13) I need a device that takes lever trim rather than exit only - what compares to the Adams Rite 3100?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is offered with multiple trim options and levers. Among comparable wide stile devices, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device listed as exit only, accepts trim, for 1-3/4 inch doors. For a narrow stile door taking operator trim, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim. Devices such as the Falcon 25-V-EO and Arrow 3700 are listed as exit only.
14) I need a non-handed or reversible surface vertical rod device - how does the Adams Rite 3100 compare?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is field reversible for handing. Comparable non-handed or reversible devices include the Von Duprin 2227, listed as non-handed Grade 1 wide stile for 36 inch doors, the BEST Precision 5201, a reversible surface vertical rod device, and the Sargent 2727, a reversible Grade 1 wide stile device. Of those, the Sargent 2727 carries a fire rating like the 3100, while the 2227 and 5201 are listed as not fire rated.
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Does the Adams Rite 3111-42 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Adams Rite 3111-42 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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