Adams Rite 3900 Series Fire-Rated Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with 1-1/2 Hour Rating
Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device for Wood Door Applications
The Adams Rite 3900 Series Fire-Rated Surface Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for wood door applications requiring fire-rated exit hardware. This concealed vertical rod system features single-point latching in the header with surface concealed actuator design. Suitable for single doors up to 4'0" x 9'0" and pairs up to 8'0" x 9'0", the device meets UL 10C fire rating standards for up to 1-1/2 hours and complies with ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 requirements.
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
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness of 1-3/4" standard, stile width of 3-3/4", and maximum door dimensions per application.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for concealed vertical rod installation.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for surface concealed actuator mounting.
- Install all mounting hardware using machine screws and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust push bar height between 30" to 44" and verify proper alignment of concealed vertical rod mechanism for smooth latching operation.
- Test device operation to verify proper function including single-point latching in header and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.
Professional Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Retail Establishments
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Government and Municipal Buildings
Fire-Rated Exit Device Compliance
The 3900 Series meets stringent fire safety requirements with UL 10C fire rating up to 1-1/2 hours, CAN/ULC S104 fire door conformance, and NFPA 252 compliance. This certification ensures reliable egress performance during fire emergencies while maintaining the integrity of fire-rated door assemblies in life-safety applications.
Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?
Adams Rite 3900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA A156.3 certification for demanding commercial applications. The 5 Year manufacturer warranty provides added confidence for fire-rated installations. Engineered specifically for wood door applications where dependable fire-rated egress performance is essential for life-safety compliance.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Series:
- 3900 Series
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- Stile Width:
- 3-3/4"
- Warranty:
- 5 Year
- Subcategory:
- Egress Bars and Handles
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
- Fasteners:
- Machine Screws
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Stile Type:
- Wide Stile
- Product Model:
- 39
- Product Size:
- 36"
- Product Length:
- 30"
- Fire Rating:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod