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Adams Rite 3100 Series 48" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Adams Rite 3100 Series 48" Fire-Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Adams Rite 3100 Series 48" 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 48" 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 of vertical rod mechanism.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions, ensuring proper clearance for top and bottom rod operation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware including header strike and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications using standard self-tapping screws and machine screws.
  5. Adjust push bar height between 30" and 44" for proper ADA compliance and operational requirements, ensuring smooth vertical rod engagement.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper two-point locking function, dogging mechanism, and cylinder operation if equipped. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and fire rating maintenance requirements.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite 3100 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and patented top latching mechanism engineered for demanding commercial fire-rated applications. Grade 1 performance rating with 5 Year warranty coverage ensures dependable operation where code compliance and life safety are essential. Heavy-duty steel rod construction with cast housing provides the strength and stability required for high-traffic commercial installations.

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 3111-48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What stile width do I need for the Adams Rite 3100 vertical rod device?
It is a wide stile device with a 3-3/4 inch stile width. If your aluminum storefront door has a narrower lock stile than that, this is the wrong device and you want a narrow stile vertical rod instead, such as the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Von Duprin 3327A.
2) Can I use this on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a mullion, so two of these secure a pair of doors and leave the full opening clear. The listed pair capacity is 8'0" x 10'0". If you would rather run rim devices on a pair, you need a removable mullion between them.
3) What electrified options can I get on the Adams Rite 3100?
Three beyond a plain mechanical device: LR electric latch retraction with a solenoid, MLR motorized latch retraction, or an alarm kit. Motorized retraction draws less current and runs quieter, which is why it is usually the pick when the device ties into an access control system that retracts on a schedule. You can also add a request-to-exit monitoring switch, single or dual.
4) What is the less bottom rod option on this exit device and when should I use it?
Less bottom rod (LBR) deletes the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device latches only at the head. Specify it where floor conditions are bad, where carpet or a threshold fouls the bottom strike, or where you want less to trip over and less to maintain. On the 3100 it is a required selection at order time, yes or no. Keep in mind an LBR configuration on a fire door normally requires an auxiliary fire pin or equivalent, so confirm the door label before you delete the rod.
5) Is the Adams Rite 3100 a replacement for a non-rated vertical rod device on a labeled door?
If the existing device is non-rated and the door carries a fire label, the 3100 is the upgrade path, since it is UL 10C listed and Grade 1. Many common wide stile vertical rods we carry, including the Von Duprin 2227, Falcon 20, and Corbin Russwin ED5400, are non-rated and cannot go back on a labeled opening. Match the 3100 to the door: 1-3/4 inch thickness, 3-3/4 inch stile.
6) Which Sargent surface vertical rod device is fire rated like the Adams Rite 3100 Series?
Sargent offers two Grade 1 fire-rated surface vertical rod devices in the wide stile format that parallel the Adams Rite 3100. The Sargent 2727, from the 20 Series, is a reversible exit only device, and the Sargent 12-8710 from the 8700 Series is a fire-rated wide stile device in a dummy function, meaning it provides no latching and is used on the inactive leaf or for push-only appearance. If you need actual two-point latching and egress, the 2727 is the one to compare against the 3100; the 12-8710 is not a latching substitute.
7) Which Von Duprin vertical rod devices should I avoid if the Adams Rite 3100 Series is going on a wood door?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is listed for standard and wood doors. Two Von Duprin surface vertical rod devices in the same 36 inch class are specifically listed as not wood door compatible: the 7527 from the 75 Series and the 7827 from the 78 Series, both Grade 1 narrow stile devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, the 7827 with hex key dogging. Both are also listed as not fire rated. For a wood door the TownSteel EF9727 is the fire-rated Grade 1 option listed as wood door compatible.
8) What should I use instead of the Adams Rite 3100 Series on a narrow stile aluminum door?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is catalogued with a wide stile chassis and a 3-3/4 inch stile width. For a genuinely narrow stile leaf, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors that accepts trim, and the Von Duprin 3327A is a Grade 1 narrow stile device with a grooved case for 36 inch doors. Falcon's 19-V-EO is another Grade 1 narrow stile exit only option at 36 inches. Note that these three are listed as not fire rated, so on a labeled opening you stay with a fire-rated device.
9) Does the Adams Rite 3100 work on wood doors?
Yes, on both standard (hollow metal) and wood doors. On wood the fire rating drops to 90 minutes versus 3 hours on hollow metal, so check what your door label calls for before you specify it.
10) Do I have to order the 3100 exit device handed?
No. Handing is field reversible on the 3100, so one device covers left and right hand openings. That is useful if you are stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways.
11) What electric strike works with the Adams Rite 3100 exit device?
The Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike is the stated match. That pairing matters when you are adding card access on the pull side and want the device to remain mechanically free for egress.
12) Can I mount the push bar lower for ADA on the Adams Rite 3100?
Push bar height adjusts anywhere from 30 to 44 inches on the 3100, so you can set it to whatever your local ADA-compliant mounting height requires and keep it consistent across a run of openings.
13) What hardware do I need to install the Adams Rite 3100, and what comes with it?
The device ships with its mounting hardware, including the header strike, and fastens with machine screws plus self-tapping screws per the template. What is not included is the outside trim. Lever trim, pulls, and any cylinder are separate line items, so if the door needs outside key access, order trim and a cylinder alongside it.
14) Is there a Grade 2 vertical rod device I can use in place of the Adams Rite 3100 Series on a lower traffic door?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. Where a lower cycle rating is acceptable and the opening is not labeled, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device and the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 heavy duty wide stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch by 84 inch doors. Both are listed as not fire rated, so neither can take the place of the 3100 on a fire door.
15) What is a less bottom rod alternative to the Adams Rite 3100 Series?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series can be ordered less bottom rod as a build option, so you can keep the 48 inch fire-rated Grade 1 device and simply omit the bottom rod for floor clearance or debris concerns. If you are looking at a different brand for that configuration, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a 36 inch standard duty vertical rod device supplied less bottom rod, non-handed, in an aluminum finish for 1-3/4 inch doors, though it is listed as not fire rated.
16) What finishes does the Adams Rite 3100 come in?
Seven: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 628 clear anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless. If you are matching existing storefront hardware, 313 and 628 are the two that line up with typical anodized aluminum entrances.
17) Is there an alternative to the Adams Rite 3100 Series if I do not need electric latch retraction or monitoring switches?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is built to take electrified options including LR electric latch retraction with a solenoid, MLR motorized latch retraction, an alarm kit, and single or dual monitoring switches. On a purely mechanical opening those can all be ordered as None. If you prefer a straightforward mechanical device from another brand, the Dexter ED1000 Series is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device and the Falcon 24-V-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only device for 36 inch doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness.
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Does the Adams Rite 3111-48 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Adams Rite 3111-48 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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