ARROW 3700 Series Exit Devices
The Arrow 3700 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device offers an architectural grade solution at a price you can afford. The exit device is ADA compliant and BHMA Grade 1 Certified.
Features
- Non-ferrous alloy chassis and cold drawn brass, bronze, or stainless steel chassis cover
- Available for wood or metal doors with a standard 1-3/4" door thickness
- Available finishes: AL, US3, US4, US10, US10B, US10BE, US32, US32D
Benefits
- BHMA Certified Grade 1 and ADA-compliant
- Affordable without compromising quality
Specifications
- Cylinder Format: Conventional, Small Format
- Door Thickness (Standard): 1 3/4"
- Handing: Handed
- Latchbolt Throw: 3/4"
- Maximum Door Thickness: 1 3/4"
- Minimum Door Thickness: 1 3/4"
- UL Listed: Yes
- ULC Listed: Yes
- Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
Certifications
- NFPA 101 Compliant
- ANSI/BHMA A117.1
- ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Grade 1
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Product Specs
- Series:
- 3700 Series
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
- Stile Width:
- 4-1/2" With Trim, 3-1/2" Without
- Warranty:
- 5 Year
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
- Subcategory:
- Surface Vertical Rod
- Latch Throw:
- 3/4"
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI/BHMA A117.1, ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Grade 1
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Stile Type:
- Wide Stile
- Product Model:
- FS-37-01
- Product Function:
- Exit Only
- Door Thickness Range:
- 1-3/4"
- Fire Rating:
- Yes
- Product Substrate:
- Steel
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Arrow FS-37-01-G-32D-RR – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How much stile width do I need for an Arrow 3700 exit device?
Plan on 4-1/2 inches of stile if you are mounting trim with it, and 3-1/2 inches without trim. It is a wide stile pushpad device, so a narrow aluminum storefront stile generally will not take it. For a narrow stile opening look at a narrow stile vertical rod instead, such as the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Von Duprin 3327A.
2) Do I have to order the Arrow 3700 vertical rod device by hand?
Yes, handing matters. The 3700 is a handed device, not reversible in the field, and the 48 inch version is offered as LR (left hand reverse) or RR (right hand reverse). Stand outside the door: exit devices are specified by the reverse bevel handing of the leaf they go on, so confirm the swing before you order. If you would rather not deal with handing on a multi-door job, a reversible or non-handed device like the Sargent 2727 or Von Duprin 2227 avoids the issue.
3) Can I use this Arrow exit device on a fire rated door?
Yes. The Arrow 3700 Series surface vertical rod device is fire rated and carries both UL and ULC listings, so it is suitable for a fire door assembly. Note that fire rated exit devices do not have mechanical dogging, so the pushpad stays latched at all times.
4) Will a surface vertical rod device work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
That is exactly what it is for. A surface vertical rod latches into a strike at the head and into the threshold or floor strike, so each leaf secures itself and a pair can be hung with no center mullion. A rim device, by contrast, latches into the frame or a removable mullion and needs one on a pair. The Arrow 3700 is an exit-only device, so there is no outside operation from these units.
5) Is the Arrow 3700 Grade 1 and ADA compliant for a school or healthcare corridor?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and to ANSI/BHMA A117.1 for accessibility, and the description states NFPA 101 compliance. That covers the usual specification language for commercial egress openings. It is a commercial-duty product, not a residential one.
6) What other fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod exit devices can replace the Arrow 3700 Series?
The Arrow 3700 Series FS-37-01 is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Fire rated wide stile alternatives include the Adams Rite 3100 Series, a fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device also for 1-3/4 inch doors; the Sargent 2727, a reversible Grade 1 fire rated wide stile exit only device; and the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727, an ANSI Grade 1 certified fire rated heavy duty wide stile device listed as wood door compatible in a 36 by 84 inch size.
7) What should I use instead of the Arrow 3700 Series on a narrow stile aluminum door?
The Arrow 3700 Series FS-37-01 is a wide stile device, 4-1/2 inch stile with trim and 3-1/2 inch without. For a narrow stile opening, look at the Corbin Russwin ED4400 Grade 1 narrow stile 36 inch device, the Falcon 19-V-EO Grade 1 narrow stile 36 inch exit only device, the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft grooved case narrow stile device, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft, or the TownSteel 8900 Series ED3727 narrow stile Grade 1 device.
8) The Arrow 3700 is handed - is there a non-handed or reversible vertical rod device instead?
The Arrow 3700 Series FS-37-01 is ordered handed, in left hand reverse or right hand reverse. If you want to stock one device for either swing, the Sargent 2727 is a reversible Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device, the BEST Precision 5201 Series is a reversible 36 inch surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a non-handed Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch device, and the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is non-handed and supplied less bottom rod.
9) Can the Arrow 3700 be keyed, or does it only work from the inside?
As configured it is an exit-only device, meaning the pushpad releases the latches from the egress side and there is no outside trim operation. Arrow lists the 3700 as accepting conventional and small format cylinder formats, so it works within a facility's existing keying program where a cylinder is used. If you need keyed lever entry from the outside, specify a device set up to accept trim, such as the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile vertical rod.
10) Will the Arrow 3700 go on a wood door or only hollow metal?
Both. The 3700 Series is offered for wood or metal doors at the standard 1-3/4 inch thickness. The chassis is a non-ferrous alloy with a cold drawn brass, bronze, or stainless steel cover depending on finish, and the device substrate is listed as steel.
11) My bottom rod keeps getting damaged by mopping and carts. Is there a less bottom rod option here?
The Arrow 3700 as specified is a full surface vertical rod device with top and bottom latching. If the bottom rod is the problem on a high-traffic or wet-floor opening, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a less-bottom-rod vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that removes that failure point. Bear in mind the OED56 is not fire rated, so it is not a substitute on a rated assembly.
12) Are there other Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit only devices comparable to the Arrow 3700 for a 36 inch door?
The Arrow 3700 Series FS-37-01 covers a 48 inch door width. For 36 inch openings, Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit only comparables include the Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile 3 ft device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon 24-V-EO narrow stile 36 inch device, the Sargent 3727 wide stile Grade 1 device with standard push bar, and the Von Duprin 7827-3ft Grade 1 device with hex key dogging.
13) Is there a simpler standard duty vertical rod device than the Arrow 3700 Series for low traffic doors?
The Arrow 3700 Series FS-37-01 is a Grade 1 certified device to ANSI/BHMA A156.3. Lighter options in the same surface vertical rod form include the Design Hardware 2000V, a standard duty 33 inch device, and the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch standard duty exit only device in aluminum finish supplied less bottom rod. Both are listed as not fire rated, so they are not a swap on a rated opening.
14) What finishes does the Arrow 3700 48 inch exit bar come in?
Six finishes are orderable on the 48 inch device: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze equivalent, 629 bright stainless steel, and 630 satin stainless. For matching a building already standardized on brushed hardware, 630 satin stainless is the common commercial pick. Each finish is available in both LR and RR handing.
15) How does the Arrow 3700 Series compare with the Dexter ED1000 and ED1500 vertical rod devices?
The Arrow 3700 Series FS-37-01 is Grade 1 and fire rated, with a 3/4 inch latch throw and handed ordering. The Dexter ED1000 Series is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device and the Dexter ED1500 Series is Grade 1 as well, with the ED1500 listed as not fire rated - so on a rated opening the ED1500 is not an equivalent.
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