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Adams Rite 8900 Series Life-Safety Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Grade 1 Certification

Adams Rite 8900 Series Life-Safety Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Grade 1 Certification

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Adams Rite 8900 Series Life-Safety Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Grade 1 Certification

Professional Life-Safety Exit Solution for Wood Door Applications

The Adams Rite 8900 Series Surface Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 certified life-safety performance for wood applications requiring concealed vertical top rod and surface concealed actuator single-point latching. Designed for doors up to 66" above bar height with standard push bar lengths of 30", 36", 42", and 48" openings, this device features extruded aluminum construction with 2-15/16" projection when fully projected. UL 305 panic hardware certified and ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 rated for demanding commercial applications.

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 of 1-3/4" standard, stile width of 3-3/4", and door height compatibility up to 66" above bar height.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for concealed vertical rod configuration.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for surface concealed actuator installation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware using standard self-tapping screws and machine screws, securing the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust bar height between 30" and 44" for proper alignment and verify single-point latching operation in header with smooth function throughout full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper panic hardware 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 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. Backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty and multiple fire door compliance certifications including UL 305, CAN/ULC S104, and NFPA 252. Engineered for life-safety applications where dependable egress performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
8900 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:
89
Product Length:
30"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod

Adams Rite 8911-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What push bar lengths does the Adams Rite 8900 come in, and which one do I order for a 36 inch door?
Four bar lengths: 30, 36, 42 and 48 inches, covering door widths of 30 to 48 inches. Order the length that matches the door width, so a 36 inch door takes the 36 inch device. Adams Rite specifies the 8900 for doors up to 66 inches above bar height, and the bar itself sets between 30 and 44 inches off the floor.
2) Do I have to order the Adams Rite 8900 handed, left or right?
No. Handing is field reversible on the 8900, so one device covers either swing and you can set it on site. That matters if you are stocking spares for a building with mixed openings, since you carry one part number per length and finish rather than two.
3) Is the Adams Rite 8900 concealed vertical rod device Grade 1 and panic rated?
Grade 1 to ANSI/BHMA A156.3, and UL 305 certified panic hardware with single motion egress, meaning one push on the bar releases the latch with no prior knowledge or separate operation. That is the pairing an institutional spec usually calls for on a required egress door.
4) Can I get the Adams Rite 8900 with electric latch retraction for an access control system?
Three electrified builds are offered on the 8900: LR solenoid electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, and an alarm version. You can also order it non-electrified. MLR draws less current and is the usual choice where the latch stays retracted for long periods on a card reader schedule; LR is the solenoid version. Specify the electrified option at order time, it is not a field add.
5) I need a fire rated concealed vertical rod exit device. Does the Adams Rite 8900 cover that, or do I need a different device?
The Adams Rite 8900 carries a Grade 1 rating and a Fire Rating value of No. For an opening that requires a fire rated device, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod exit device with a Fire Rating of Yes in classroom function. The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty 80 Series concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches with hex dogging. Note that the DORMA 9100, DORMA 9600BB, Von Duprin 3347A-3ft, 5547-3ft and 7547-3ft all carry a Fire Rating of No as well, so they are not alternates for a rated opening.
6) My opening is a wide stile door, not narrow stile. What concealed vertical rod device should I use instead of the Adams Rite 8900?
For a wide stile opening, the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only and accepts trim. The DORMA 9100 is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device with a 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range. The CRL Jackson 1085 is a non-handed wide stile concealed vertical rod panic device in a 48 inch length, exit only. The BEST Precision 2801 is a wide stile concealed vertical rod device in the 2800 Series.
7) What is the closest Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the Adams Rite 8900 from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is the nearest straight equivalent: a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only and accepts trim. The Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is another Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors in a 36 inch length, and the Falcon 24-C is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit only device at 36 inches. The Adams Rite 8900 is Grade 1 and comes in 30, 36, 42 and 48 inch push bar lengths, so the 36 inch sizes line up directly with those peers.
8) Which of the concealed vertical rod alternatives to the Adams Rite 8900 work on wood doors?
The Adams Rite 8900 is built for narrow stile aluminum door construction with extruded aluminum and an aluminum substrate. The BEST Precision 2701 is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod exit device specifically for wood doors. Worth ruling out in the other direction: the Von Duprin 7547-3ft, a 75 Series Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, carries a Wood Door Compatible value of No.
9) What looks like a substitute for an Adams Rite 8900 concealed vertical rod device but will not actually latch?
The Falcon 1491DT is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device in dummy function with a 9970 pull, 42 inches, Grade 1, for 1-3/4 inch doors. It matches the look of a working device on the inactive leaf but its function is dummy, so it does not provide the single-motion panic-proof egress and single-point latching the Adams Rite 8900 provides. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is also worth checking before ordering as a match, since it is an exit only device configured less bottom rod.
10) How much does the Adams Rite 8900 exit device stick out from the door face?
2-15/16 inches when the touchbar is fully projected. That is the number to check against a side-hinged door swinging into a corridor, a return wall, or a second leaf, and against any wall-mounted equipment or railing near the opening. Depressed, the bar sits closer in, so 2-15/16 inches is the worst case for clearance planning.
11) How do I monitor whether an 8900 equipped exit door is secure or has been pushed?
Order the 8900 with a monitoring switch, either single switch or dual switch. A single switch reports one condition back to the panel; dual gives you two independent contacts, which is what integrators use when they want both request-to-exit and latch or door position on separate circuits. No switch is also an option if the opening is not monitored.
12) Which electric strike works with the Adams Rite 8900 exit device?
Adams Rite specifies the 7800 Series electric strike with the 8900. If you are adding remote release or access control on the outside of the opening, that is the strike pairing to quote alongside the device rather than guessing at a generic rim strike.
13) What is cylinder dogging on the 8900, and do I need it?
Cylinder dogging is a yes or no choice when ordering the 8900. Dogging lets you hold the latch retracted with a key so the door pushes free as a plain swinging door during business hours, which cuts wear on the latch and the rod and stops staff propping the door. Skip it where the opening must relatch on every cycle, or where the building standard forbids dogged egress doors.
14) What finishes does the Adams Rite 8900 exit device come in for matching existing storefront hardware?
Seven finishes: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 628 clear anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless. On an aluminum storefront the anodized finishes are the ones that match the framing, 628 clear against mill finish aluminum and 313 against dark bronze framing. The device body is extruded aluminum with a stainless steel touchbar.
15) Should I use a concealed vertical rod exit device like the 8900, or a rim device?
A concealed vertical rod device latches into the header with the rod hidden inside the door, so nothing is exposed on the door face and it works on a pair of doors without a center mullion. The 8900 is single point latching into the head. A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or a removable mullion instead, which is simpler to install and service but leaves the strike and case visible. Go concealed rod where appearance matters on a storefront, or where you cannot add a mullion between two leaves.
16) What fasteners come with the Adams Rite 8900, and what prep does the door need?
The 8900 mounts with machine screws, and installation also uses standard self tapping screws. The door needs routing and drilling for the concealed vertical rod and the surface concealed actuator, done off the Adams Rite templates, so this is not a surface applied swap onto an unprepped leaf. Budget door prep time on a retrofit, and confirm the 3-3/4 inch stile and 1-3/4 inch thickness before you cut anything.
17) I need a keyed or classroom function concealed vertical rod device, not exit only. What are my options next to the Adams Rite 8900?
The Adams Rite 8900 offers multiple trim options and levers and is field-reversible for handing. Among the alternatives, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device in classroom function. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 and ED5800 are exit only but accept trim, in narrow stile and wide stile respectively, both Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 accepts operator trim. Devices catalogued as exit only without trim include the Falcon 1690EO at 3 ft, the Falcon 1990EO at 44 inches and the Von Duprin 3347A-EO less bottom rod.
18) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices use a crossbar instead of a touchbar like the Adams Rite 8900?
The Adams Rite 8900 uses a stainless steel touchbar / crossbar. If a crossbar style is specified, the Von Duprin 5547-3ft is a 55 Series narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device at 36 inches, Grade 1, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim. For a push pad instead, the CRL Jackson 1285 is a push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit that fits narrow, medium or wide stile, exit only, and the DORMA 9600BB is a Grade 1 narrow stile pushpad device at 36 inches.
19) I need electric latch retraction on a concealed vertical rod device. Does the Adams Rite 8900 do that, or is there an alternative?
The Adams Rite 8900 is the one to specify for that: it is available with electric latch retraction, and the electrified options run LR electric latch retraction by solenoid, MLR motorized latch retraction, and alarm, with single or dual monitoring switch and cylinder dogging available. Among the alternatives, the Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty 80 Series device for metal doors with hex dogging, and the CRL Jackson 1085 and BEST Precision 2601 are non-handed mechanical exit only devices.
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