BEST Precision 2103 Series 48"...
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Precision Hardware Inc (PHI) 2103 Series - 48" Key Retracts Latchbolt, Wide Stile Reversible Rim Exit Device

BEST Precision 2103 Series 48" Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Retractable Latchbolt

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BEST Precision 2103 Series 48" Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Retractable Latchbolt

Professional Access Control Compatible Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2103 Series rim exit device delivers professional-grade security for 48" wide openings with wide stile door configurations. This reversible exit device features a key retractable latchbolt with 3/4" throw and center-driven cam design for compatibility with access control exterior trim requiring minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation. Constructed with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components and BHMA Grade 1 certified for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Door Compatibility: Designed for doors up to 48" wide with wide stile configurations and 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness range.
  • Access Control Integration: Center-driven cam design accommodates access control exterior trim with minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation requirement.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Cover, touchbar, device channel, lock/hinge side filler, and end cap manufactured from heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel for exceptional durability.
  • Professional Grade Certification: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance and UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware compliance.
  • Deadlocking Latchbolt: Stainless steel construction with 3/4" throw provides secure latching with key retraction capability.
  • Field Reversible Design: Reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Versatile Door Preparation: Covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161), A115.18 cylinder lock, and A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation requirements.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in finishes 605, 606, 612, 613, 622, 625, 626W, 628, 630, and 690 for architectural coordination.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2103
  • Product Size: 48"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Series: 2100 Series
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Wood Door Compatible: No

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper 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 BEST Quality?

BEST Precision exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, and stainless steel construction rated for BHMA Grade 1 performance. UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with comprehensive ANSI compliance certification. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and access control integration are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2100 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
2103
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2103 626W 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door prep does the BEST 2103 rim exit device cover?
It covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) cylindrical prep, A115.18 cylinder lock prep, and A115.1 (Type 86) mortise prep. If your door already carries any of those three preps from the lock that's coming off, the device mounts over it rather than forcing a new door.
2) Do I need to order the 2103 exit device handed?
The device itself is reversible for all functions and trims and ships packed RHRB, so you can flip it in the field. Handing only becomes an order decision if you're adding lever trim: the 4903A, B, C, D or K levers need you to call out RHR or LHR. Pull trim (1703A, B, C) and device-only orders don't require a hand.
3) Will the BEST 2103 work with my access control exterior trim?
That's what the center driven cam is for. It accepts access control exterior trim that needs a minimum 50 degree tailpiece rotation. Confirm your electrified trim's rotation spec against that 50 degree figure, since trim below it won't drive the cam.
4) Is the BEST Precision 2103 certified to a commercial grade?
BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, and UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware. Grade 1 is the top ANSI tier and is what most institutional and government specs call for on an egress opening.
5) What else could I use instead of the BEST 2103 on a 48 inch wide stile door?
Same footprint alternatives in wide stile at 48 inches include the Dormakaba 9300 Series exit only device, which also lists the 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch thickness range and Grade 1, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 crossbar rim device at 1-3/4 inch only, the Sargent 2828 and 3828 (both Grade 1 reversible, built for 48 inch doors, exit only), and the CRL Jackson 1095 crossbar. Worth noting: several of those are exit only, meaning no outside trim and no key retraction, which is the main thing the 2103 gives you.
6) I need a fire rated device for a 48 inch opening - what should I use instead of the 2103?
The BEST Precision 2103 is not fire rated. For a 48 inch fire rated opening, the Marks USA M9900F 48 inch fire rated rim panic exit device is the direct size match and is listed fire rated, exit only with a panic protector end cap. If the opening is narrower, the Dexter ED1000 Series fire rated rim exit device and the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch narrow stile fire rated rim device are also fire rated options.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST Precision 2103 48 inch rim exit device from another manufacturer?
For a 48 inch wide stile rim device in the same class, the Dormakaba DORMA 9300 Series 48 inch wide stile panic rim exit device is the nearest match - it is Grade 1, wide stile, and carries the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range the 2103 covers. The Sargent 2828 is another Grade 1 reversible wide stile rim device built for a 48 inch minimum door width, matching the 2103's reversible design. The DORMA 9300 is catalogued as exit only, so if you need lever or pull trim on the outside, confirm trim provisions before swapping.
8) Will this exit device latch into the strike I already have on the frame?
The 2103 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw. Any rim strike prepped for a 3/4 inch throw rim device latch will take it. If your existing device used a deeper throw or a vertical rod setup, the frame strike will need to change.
9) What's the difference between cylinder dogging, hex dogging, and less dogging on this device?
Three ways to hold the touchbar down so the door stays push-pull during business hours. Cylinder dogging uses a keyed cylinder, so only a keyholder can dog it, which is what most schools and offices want. Hex dogging uses an allen key, simpler and cheaper but anyone with the wrench can do it. Less dogging means no dogging at all. All three are orderable on the 2103.
10) What does key retractable latchbolt mean on the 2103, and when do I want it?
It lets a key from outside pull the latch back so the door can be opened without the touchbar, on top of free egress from the inside. Useful on service and delivery doors where staff need keyed entry but you don't want lever trim hanging on the outside. Order it with pull trim (1703A, B or C) if you want a grip on the exterior, or device only if the outside stays bare.
11) I need to match finishes across a building. What finishes does the BEST 2103 come in?
Ten: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W satin chrome weatherized, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For exterior openings the 626W weatherized chrome is the one to pair with the WTS or WTDS weatherized monitoring switches.
12) I have a pair of doors with no mullion. Is a rim device like the 2103 the right choice?
Not on its own. A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or a mullion, so a pair without a center mullion needs either a removable mullion added or a vertical rod device that latches at the head and sill. For the vertical rod route, the Hager 4501 wide stile concealed vertical rod is a Grade 1 option. Rim devices like the 2103 are the straightforward pick on single doors and on pairs that already have a mullion.
13) Is there a simpler rim device for a 48 inch door if I do not need key retraction or access control trim?
Yes. The 2103 carries a key retractable latchbolt and a center-driven cam for access control exterior trim, which you do not need on an exit-only opening. For a plain 48 inch push-bar exit, the Cal-Royal 5500 48 inch wide rim exit device with push bar is a heavy duty option, and the Cal-Royal A9820 48 inch rim device is exit only. Both are catalogued Grade 2 rather than Grade 1, so check the spec on the drawing before substituting.
14) What is the difference between the BEST Precision 2103 and a crossbar rim device like the Corbin Russwin ED3200?
The 2103 is a touchbar device - the pushing surface is a flat touchbar with a cover, channel and end cap in heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel. The Corbin Russwin ED3000 Series ED3200 is a 48 inch crossbar rim exit device, Grade 1 wide stile, built for 1-3/4 inch doors. The CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch crossbar rim panic device is another crossbar style, exit only. Crossbar and touchbar devices prep differently and do not share a look, so match whichever style is on the adjacent doors.
15) I need electric latch retraction on a 48 inch opening - does the 2103 cover it or do I need a different device?
The BEST Precision 2103 can be ordered with electric latch retraction or motorized latch retraction as a device option, along with delayed egress, latchbolt and touchbar monitoring switches, and a wireless access management option, so you generally do not need to change devices. If the design instead calls for an electrified architectural device, the SDC S6000 Series S6136 is a 36 inch electrified rim device for a 4 inch wide stile with a 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, and the Sargent 8800 Series 12-8810 is a fire rated wide stile rim device supplied with RX and motorized electric latch retraction.
16) Is an SDC pressure sense bar or switch bar a substitute for the BEST 2103?
No, they solve a different problem. The 2103 is a mechanical rim exit device with a deadlocking latchbolt that latches into a rim strike. The SDC MSB550 Series mechanical switch bar releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 Series is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology - both fit narrow or wide stile doors but signal a lock to release rather than throwing a latch of their own. Use them only where a mag lock or electric lock is doing the securing.
17) What is the touchbar and housing on the BEST 2103 actually made of?
Cover, touchbar, device channel, lock and hinge side fillers, and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel depending on finish, with a stainless steel latchbolt. That's a solid metal device rather than a stamped or plated assembly, which is what keeps it in Grade 1 territory on high traffic school and healthcare openings.
18) I only need the look of an exit device on an inactive leaf - is there an alternative to ordering a 2103?
Yes. The 2103 is a functioning panic device with a latchbolt, which is more hardware than an inactive leaf needs. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a super-heavy-duty dummy exit device with a wide stile design, Grade 1, and gives you the matching appearance without latching hardware. Match the finish to the working devices on the adjacent leaves.
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Does the BEST 2103 626W 48 come with a warranty?
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