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Adams Rite 8100 Series 30" (Life-Safety) Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device For Wood And Hollow Metal Doors

Adams Rite 8100 Series 30" Life-Safety Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Adams Rite 8100 Series 30" Life-Safety Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Two-Point Locking Exit Device Solution

The Adams Rite 8100 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers reliable life-safety performance for hollow metal and wood door applications requiring two-point locking. This Grade 1 device accommodates 30" door openings with adjustable bar height from 30" to 44", suitable for doors up to 8' in height. Designed for minimum 2" stile width applications, the device features extruded aluminum construction with non-handed operation for versatile installation.

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 door height up to 8' for standard configuration.
  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 for header strike and bottom bolt housing.
  4. Install all mounting hardware including adjustable steel rods in contoured covers and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust bar height between 30" and 44" for proper operation and ADA compliance, ensuring smooth operation of the patented top latching mechanism.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper two-point locking function 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

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 commercial rating for demanding applications. The patented top latching mechanism and hardened steel components ensure dependable two-point locking performance. Backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty, this device is engineered for commercial applications where life-safety compliance and dependable operation are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
8100 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Width:
3-3/4"
Warranty:
5 Year
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod
Fasteners:
Machine Screws
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
81 Life- Safety
Product Length:
30"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod

Adams Rite 8111-30 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Adams Rite 8100 Series 30 inch exit device fit my door thickness?
The 8100 Series surface vertical rod device is specified for doors from 1-3/4 inches up to 2-1/4 inches thick, so it covers standard commercial 1-3/4 inch doors and the thicker leaves you run into on some entrances. Most competing surface vertical rod devices in this class are 1-3/4 inch only, so if your leaf is heavier than standard this is one of the few that still applies.
2) Is the Adams Rite 8100 a narrow stile or wide stile exit device?
It is catalogued as a wide stile device with a 3-3/4 inch stile width. On a true narrow stile aluminum storefront leaf you would be better served by a narrow stile device such as the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Von Duprin 3327A, both of which are built for narrow stile openings.
3) Do I need to order the Adams Rite 8100 by hand, left or right?
No handing to specify. The 8100 is field reversible, so one device covers both left and right hand doors and a property manager can stock a single part number across a building. Handing is set during installation.
4) Will a surface vertical rod device like the Adams Rite 8100 secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of leaves each fitted with one locks without a center mullion in the opening. That is the main reason to choose vertical rod over a rim device, which needs either a jamb strike or a removable mullion on a pair.
5) What do I have to decide when ordering the Adams Rite 8100 exit device?
Four choices beyond the 30 inch size. Cylinder dogging yes or no, less bottom rod yes or no, a monitoring switch (none, single, or dual), and an electrified option (none, LR solenoid electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, or an alarm kit). Finish comes in 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 628 clear anodized, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless.
6) Can the Adams Rite 8100 be wired for access control or card reader release?
Yes. It can be ordered with LR electric latch retraction using a solenoid, or MLR motorized latch retraction, which lets an access control system pull the latches back and leave the door on free entry. Monitoring switches, single or dual, are available to report latch or bar status back to the panel. It also works with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike where the opening uses a strike release instead.
7) What is the closest Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device to the Adams Rite 8100 Series if I want a different brand?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is the nearest match in a different brand: a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors, non-handed, with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Adams Rite 8100 Series is also Grade 1 and catalogued as wide stile with a 3-3/4 inch stile width, in a 30 inch length. Other Grade 1 wide stile peers include the Falcon 20 Series 36 inch and the Sargent 2727. Confirm the door width you are covering, since the Adams Rite is the 30 inch device and those peers are 36 inch.
8) I need a fire rated vertical rod exit device - is the Adams Rite 8100 the right choice?
The Adams Rite 8100 Series 30 inch device is carried with a fire rating value of No, so for an opening that requires a labeled fire exit device, look at a peer that is catalogued fire rated: the Arrow S1150 in 30 inch is fire rated and ships as device only, less trim; the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a fire rated ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door and is wide stile with wood door compatibility; the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile device. The Arrow S1150 is the only one of those listed at 30 inches.
9) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the Adams Rite 8100 Series?
The Adams Rite 8100 Series is catalogued as wide stile with a 3-3/4 inch stile width, so on a true narrow stile leaf you would move to a narrow stile device. Narrow stile Grade 1 options include the Von Duprin 3327A grooved case for 36 inch doors, the Von Duprin 7527 in the 75 Series, the Falcon 19-V-EO, the Corbin Russwin ED4400, and the TownSteel ED3727, which is listed as wood door compatible. Measure the stile face before ordering.
10) Should I order the Adams Rite 8100 less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod drops the bottom latch and rod, leaving only the top latching point. Specify it where the floor is uneven, where the threshold collects dirt or ice, or on an interior opening where a bottom bolt would be a trip and maintenance problem. Keep the bottom rod when you want genuine two point locking on the leaf. Note that removing the bottom rod means the door no longer latches at the threshold, which matters on exterior and security openings.
11) What else could I use instead of the Adams Rite 8100 surface vertical rod device?
Among wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices, the Von Duprin 2227, the Falcon 20 Series and 25 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED5400, and the TownSteel ED8927 all cover the same job. The Sargent 3727 is another Grade 1 wide stile exit only option. If cost is the driver and Grade 2 is acceptable for the traffic, the TownSteel TS5100 and the Dexter ED2000 are Grade 2 vertical rod devices. Watch that most of these are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors only.
12) Does the Adams Rite 8100 take outside trim or levers?
Yes, multiple trim and lever options are available for the outside of the door, so you can run it as exit only or add keyed or lever trim for entry. Cylinder dogging is a separate option if you want to hold the latches retracted during business hours.
13) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 alternative to the Adams Rite 8100 vertical rod device for a low traffic door?
The Adams Rite 8100 Series is a Grade 1 device. If the opening does not need Grade 1, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device, and the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 heavy duty surface vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch wide stile door. Design Hardware also splits its line by duty level, with the 2000V 33 inch listed as standard duty and the 1000V 33 inch as heavy duty.
14) Which vertical rod exit devices accept lever trim, and does the Adams Rite 8100 do that?
The Adams Rite 8100 Series 30 inch device is offered with multiple trim options and levers and is field reversible. Among other brands, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile and ED4400 narrow stile are listed as exit only, accepts trim, and the ED7400 narrow stile crossbar device accepts operator trim. Several peers are exit only with no trim function, including the Arrow 3700 Series 30 inch, the Falcon 25-V-EO, and the Sargent 3727, so check the function before substituting if you need outside lever entry.
15) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the Adams Rite 8100 Series exit device?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is catalogued with a dummy function, so it is a non-operating device used for the inactive leaf or for appearance matching, even though it is Grade 1, wide stile and fire rated. The Adams Rite 8100 Series 30 inch is a working two-point locking life-safety device with single-motion panic egress. If you need a functioning Grade 1 wide stile device from Sargent, the 2727 and 3727 are listed as exit only.
16) Which vertical rod exit device should I use on a wood door instead of the Adams Rite 8100?
The Adams Rite 8100 Series is described for hollow metal and wood door applications. Among other brands, the TownSteel ED8927 and ED3727 in the 8900 Series and the fire rated EF9727 are each listed as wood door compatible. By contrast, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are both listed as not wood door compatible, so those are not the ones to spec on a wood leaf.
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