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ARROW S1250 Series Exit Devices
Standard features:
- Chassis & Cover: Non-ferrous alloy
- End caps: Metal
- Doors: 1-3/4" (44.45mm) thick wood or hollow metal; 4-1/2" (114.3mm) minimum stile;4-5/8" for fire-labeled devices
- Handing: Reversible
- Dogging: Allen-type key standard, cylinder available
- Top/Bottom Bolts/Latchbolt: 3/4" (19.05mm) throw, stainless steel;
- Rail Assembly: Steel
- Rail Size– Furnished standard for doors up to 36", can be cut down to accommodate 32" doors. Alternate rail sizes available for narrow or wide doors wide doors
Certification & Compliance:
- ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Grade 1
- ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL and CUL) listed for accident hazard (panic) standard.
- Fire Exit hardware for hollow metal doors, UL and CUL listed for 3 hour, A label and lesser doors, Prefix “F” before part number.
- Fire Exit hardware for wood doors, listed up to 1-1/2 hour, B label doors.
- All exit devices comply with life safety code NFPA 101.
- All fire rated devices comply with fire door and window code NFPA80.
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Product Specs
- Series:
- S1250 Series
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Rim
- Warranty:
- 10 Year
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Rim
- Subcategory:
- Rim Exit Devices
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Grade 1, UL and CUL Listed, Complies NFPA 101 Safety Code
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Wood Door Compatible:
- No
- Product Model:
- S1250
- Door Thickness Range:
- 1-3/4"
- Product Size:
- 32"
- Fire Rating:
- No
- Product Substrate:
- Steel
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Arrow S1250E AL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Arrow S1250 fire rated for a labeled opening?
No. The S1250 as ordered here is a panic device, not fire exit hardware, so it does not go on a fire labeled door. For a labeled opening you need a fire rated rim device, such as the Marks USA M9900F in 36 or 48 inch, the Orca OED85 Series 36 inch, or the Dexter ED1000 fire rated rim device. The S1250 is UL and CUL listed for the panic (accident hazard) standard and complies with NFPA 101.
2) Do I have to order the Arrow S1250 handed, left or right?
No handing to specify. The S1250 is reversible, so one device covers either swing. That matters if you are buying for a building with mixed openings, since you can stock a single part number instead of a left and a right.
3) Will the Arrow S1250 latch into the strike that is already on my frame?
The latchbolt throws 3/4 inch (19.05mm) and is stainless steel. Being a rim device, it latches against a surface mounted strike on the frame stop, not into a mortise pocket, so an existing rim strike with matching 3/4 inch engagement will take it. A strike prepped for a mortise or vertical rod device will not.
4) What is the closest Grade 1 rim exit device to the Arrow S1250 for a 1-3/4 inch hollow metal door?
The Arrow S1250 is an ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, non-fire-rated. Two peers match that description closely: the Von Duprin 22-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad rim device listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, non-fire-rated, and the Corbin Russwin ED5200 is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device also listed at 1-3/4 inch, exit only and accepts trim. The Von Duprin is non-handed as supplied; the Arrow S1250 is reversible in the field. If the opening needs trim on the outside, the ED5200 is catalogued as accepting trim.
5) The Arrow S1250 is a rim device - when do I need a vertical rod device instead?
A rim device like the Arrow S1250 latches into a strike on the frame or on the adjacent door, which suits a single door or the active leaf of a pair with a mullion. A pair of doors without a mullion needs top and bottom latching: the Hager 4501 in 36 inch is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad, and the Hager 4601 in 36 inch is the Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod version. The Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow device supplied as a 36 inch device with a 7 ft rod.
6) Is an SDC pressure sense bar or switch bar a substitute for the Arrow S1250 rim exit device?
No - they solve different problems. The Arrow S1250 is a mechanical rim exit device with a 3/4 inch throw stainless steel latchbolt that latches into a rim strike. The SDC PSB560 SureExit 36 inch is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology and the SDC MSB550 36 inch is a mechanical switch bar with electromagnetic lock release; both signal a separate locking device rather than carrying a latch of their own. The Securitron EMB is likewise an electromechanical exit bar. Those belong on an opening secured by a maglock or electric strike, not as a drop-in for a latching rim device.
7) The Arrow S1250 is not fire rated - what rim exit device works on a fire door instead?
For a labeled opening, look at devices carrying a fire rating in their own right. The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device. The Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated rim device, exit only, offered in 36 inch and 48 inch. The Orca Hardware OED85 is a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device, exit only. The Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch is fire rated, Grade 1, narrow stile, and is compatible with wood doors. Fire rated devices do not offer mechanical dogging, so plan the opening accordingly.
8) What rim exit device covers a 48 inch door if the Arrow S1250 rail is sized for 32 to 36 inch?
The Arrow S1250 rail is furnished for doors up to 36 inches and can be cut down for a 32 inch door, with alternate rail sizes offered for narrow or wide doors. If you would rather order a device built for the wider opening, the Sargent 2828 and 3828 are Grade 1 reversible wide stile rim devices for 48 inch minimum door width, the Dormakaba 9300A is a 48 inch heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile device, the Cal-Royal A9820 is a 48 inch exit only heavy duty device, and the Dexter ED1000-R-EO-4FT is a Grade 1 rim device in a 4 ft length.
9) Can I hold the door unlatched during business hours with the Arrow S1250?
Yes, it dogs. Allen-key dogging is standard on the S1250, which depresses and holds the pushbar so the door pushes free during open hours. A cylinder dogging option is available if you want it keyed instead of hex-keyed, so maintenance staff aren't carrying a loose Allen wrench.
10) Does the Arrow S1250 meet a Grade 1 spec and ADA requirements?
It certifies to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, the top commercial durability level for exit devices, and meets the ANSI A117.1 accessibility code. It is also UL and CUL listed for the panic standard and complies with NFPA 101 life safety code. That covers the usual specification language on a school, healthcare, or municipal drawing for a non-labeled opening.
11) I need an electrified exit device for access control. Does the Arrow S1250 do that?
The S1250 is a mechanical panic device. If the opening needs access control, look at devices built for it: the SDC S6136 Spectra electrified rim device (36 inch, 4 inch wide stile, 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors), the Dormakaba E2103 electrified 36 inch rim device with 4908A trim, or the Securitron EMB electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors.
12) What is a lower cost alternative to the Arrow S1250 for a low-traffic exit door?
The Arrow S1250 is a Grade 1 device. Where a Grade 1 chassis is not required by the spec, the Cal-Royal 5000 in 36 inch touch bar and the Cal-Royal 5500 in 48 inch push bar are heavy duty Grade 2 rim devices. The Design Hardware 2000R in 33 inch is a standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging, and the Hager 4701 in 36 inch is a standard duty rim device carrying Grade 1 BHMA certification. Confirm the code official on the job accepts a Grade 2 device before substituting.
13) What rim exit device holds up better than the Arrow S1250 on a high-abuse door like a school or stadium exit?
The Arrow S1250 is Grade 1 with a non-ferrous alloy chassis and cover and a steel rail assembly. For openings that see abuse beyond normal commercial traffic, the Detex 10 Advantex 36 inch is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile rim device and the Detex 40 Advantex is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile version. The Dormakaba 9300A in 48 inch is a heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile device listed for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the TownSteel ED9700 in 36 inch is heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile.
14) What is the difference between a touch bar rim device like the Arrow S1250 and a crossbar exit device?
The Arrow S1250 uses a rail assembly with Allen-type key dogging standard and a cylinder dogging option. Crossbar devices carry a horizontal bar across the door face instead: the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch is a crossbar rim panic device, wide stile, exit only. The CRL Jackson 1295 is the push pad form of the same family, non-handed, wide stile, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the CRL Jackson 1095P is a paddle version. Crossbar is often specified to match existing hardware on a building rather than for a performance difference.
15) I need an exit device with night latch or classroom function rather than exit only - what are the options?
Several peers are catalogued by their outside function. The Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device in night latch function. The Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim. The Dormakaba E2103 with 4908A trim is a 36 inch electrified rim device in classroom function. Where you only need the look of a device on the inactive leaf, the Detex Advantex 00 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile dummy exit device and the Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a fire rated wide stile device in dummy function.
16) Can I standardize a building on one rim exit device that fits both narrow and wide stile doors?
A single non-handed platform helps when a facility has mixed openings. The BEST Precision 5101 is a rim exit device with a non-handed universal design, and the BEST 2401 is a narrow stile rim device that is exit only and non-handed. The SDC PSB560 and MSB550 in 36 inch are catalogued for narrow or wide stile applications. The Arrow S1250 itself is reversible in the field, which lets one part number cover both hands of a 1-3/4 inch door with at least a 4-1/2 inch stile.
17) What finish options come on the Arrow S1250 rim exit device?
Three painted finishes: AL aluminum, BRZ dark bronze, and LBZ light bronze. Those are the full run, so if you are matching storefront hardware across a property the bronze options cover most anodized frame colors and the aluminum matches clear anodized.
18) What is the Arrow S1250 exit device chassis and rail made of?
Non-ferrous alloy chassis and cover, steel rail assembly, metal end caps, and a stainless steel latchbolt. The non-ferrous chassis is worth noting on exterior or coastal openings where a plain steel housing corrodes at the pushbar ends.
19) Is the Arrow S1250 rated for commercial traffic or is it a light duty device?
It is a commercial device, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 with a steel rail and non-ferrous chassis. For a property manager standardizing across a building, that is the level you want on tenant egress and stair doors that cycle all day, not a residential-grade product.
20) Which rim exit devices come in a dark bronze or aluminum painted finish to match the Arrow S1250?
The Arrow S1250 is offered in AL aluminum painted, BRZ dark bronze painted, and LBZ light bronze painted - a painted finish range aimed at storefront and aluminum entrance work rather than a plated architectural finish. When matching an opening across brands, confirm the finish code on the specific device you pair with it, since finish designations are not standardized between manufacturers.
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