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Cal-Royal Cal-Royal 9860 - Surface Vertical Rod Device 9860

Cal-Royal 9860 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with ADA Compliance

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Cal-Royal 9860 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with ADA Compliance

The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device engineered to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards for demanding commercial fire exit applications. Designed to retrofit Sargent 8800 Series devices using 9800 Escutcheon trim, this device features rail assemblies and end caps constructed of brass, bronze, or stainless steel, with rails that travel in the direction of the door swing for reliable operation. Sized for 36" doors up to 7' in height, the 9860 is UL Listed for Panic and UL10C, UBC 7-2-1997 codes, and carries a 3-hour UL Fire Exit Hardware rating, making it suitable for both single and double fire exit door installations up to 8'0" x 8'0".

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Configured for 36" wide doors up to 7' in height, with (A) label rating on pairs of doors up to 8'0" x 8'0" swinging in same or opposite directions.
  • Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards for uncompromising security and safety in single and double fire exit doors.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware with a 3-hour rating, suitable for 3' x 7' single doors and 6' x 7' double doors per UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 codes.
  • Premium Rail Materials: Rail assemblies and end caps made of brass, bronze, or stainless steel for long-term durability, with rails traveling in the direction of door swing.
  • Sargent 8800 Retrofit Compatibility: Retrofits Sargent 8800 Series devices using 9800 Escutcheon trim for straightforward hardware upgrades.
  • ADA-Compliant Operation: Conforms to and meets ADA regulations with a 5 lbs. opening force for accessible egress.
  • Secure Thru-Bolted Trim: Trims are thru bolted for additional security, with grade 1 escutcheon and lever trims featuring a clutch on rose trims and rigid coverage of 161 cut out.
  • Non-Handed Chassis Design: Chassis mounted unit construction allows rim and vertical rod devices to be non-handed and easily reversible, with availability in many different functions.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.3 Grade 1
  • UL Listed for Panic and UL10C, UBC 7-2-1997 codes
  • UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware, 3-hour rating
  • ADA Compliant, 5 lbs. opening force
  • BHMA Certified

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Grade: Grade 2
  • UL Listing Type: 5000 Series for panic. F5000 Series for fire exit hardware for all types of 3' x 7' single doors and 6' x 7' double doors for up to 3-hour fire labeled installations, conforms to standards UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 codes.
  • Standards: ANSI 156.3 Grade 1; UL Listed; BHMA Certified
  • For Door Height: 7'
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Subcategory: Vertical Rod Exit Devices
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cover Type: Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out
  • Product Function: Exit Only
  • Door Hand Direction: Yes
  • Product Size: 36"
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Cal-Royal 9860?

Cal-Royal 9860 exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 construction, brass, bronze, or stainless steel rail materials, and a 3-hour UL fire exit hardware rating for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for uncompromising security and safety in single and double fire exit doors, the non-handed, easily reversible chassis design simplifies installation across a wide range of door configurations where dependable, code-compliant egress performance is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
UL Listing Type:
5000 Series for panic. F5000 Series for fire exit hardware for all types of 3' x 7' single doors and 6' x 7' double doors for up to 3-hour fire labeled installations, conforms to standards UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 codes.
Standards:
ANSI 156.3 Grade 1; UL Listed; BHMA Certified
For Door Height:
7'
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Vertical Rod Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
9860
Cover Type:
Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Yes
Product Size:
36"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal 9860-V-3684-RHR-10B – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Cal-Royal 9860 exit device replace a Sargent 8800 vertical rod device?
Yes. The 9860 surface vertical rod device is built to retrofit Sargent 8800 Series devices when used with 9800 Escutcheon trim, so it drops onto the existing prep rather than forcing a new door. It also covers stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out, which is the other half of a clean swap on a door that already had a lockset in it.
2) Do I have to order the Cal-Royal 9860 handed?
Handing is a selection on the order, left hand or right hand, and the rails travel in the direction of the door swing. That said, the chassis mounted unit construction makes rim and vertical rod devices non-handed and easily reversible in the field, so a device already on the shelf can be turned around.
3) Can I use the Cal-Royal 9860 on a fire rated door?
Yes. The 9860 is UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware with a 3 hour rating, covering 3' x 7' single doors and 6' x 7' double doors on labeled installations, per UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997. Fire exit hardware ships in the F5000 Series listing; the 5000 Series listing is the panic-only version.
4) Does a pair of doors with no center mullion need a vertical rod exit device?
That is exactly what a surface vertical rod device is for. It latches at the head and at the threshold instead of into a mullion or strike jamb, so a pair of doors secures without anything standing between the leaves. The 9860 is rated on pairs swinging in the same or opposite directions. A rim device on the same opening would need a mullion installed between the leaves.
5) What is the closest equivalent to a Cal-Royal 9860 vertical rod exit device from Von Duprin?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device rated Grade 1 in the 88 Series, sized for a 3 ft door and specified for 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Cal-Royal 9860 is also a surface vertical rod device built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 and configured for 36 inch wide doors up to 7 feet in height. The Von Duprin states a door thickness of 1-3/4 inch, which is the figure to check against the leaf being fitted.
6) I need a fire rated vertical rod exit device for a 36 inch door - what are my options?
Two peers carry a fire rating at that size. The Marks USA M9900FVR is a 36 inch by 84 inch fire rated vertical rod exit device, exit only and non-handed. The Delaney F9100 Series device is Grade 1, fire rated, sized for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in an aluminum finish. Both are exit only style vertical rod devices in the same width class as the Cal-Royal 9860.
7) My door is a narrow stile aluminum storefront - can I use the Cal-Royal 9860?
The Cal-Royal 9860 covers stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out, which is a hollow metal prep rather than a narrow stile one. For narrow stile openings the Detex Advantex 50/51 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod exit device, supplied with a blank escutcheon. It is the same latching type - surface vertical rod - in a stile width suited to storefront.
8) Is the Imperial USA ED-VR531 a direct alternative to the Cal-Royal 9860?
The Imperial USA ED-VR531 in the ED-500 Series is a Grade 1, 36 inch surface vertical rod exit device in an exit only function and a wide stile configuration, with no fire rating. That matches the Cal-Royal 9860 on latching type, 36 inch width and exit only function. The 9860 differs in that it is built to retrofit Sargent 8800 Series devices using 9800 Escutcheon trim, and its rail assemblies and end caps are brass, bronze or stainless steel.
9) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 ADA compliant for an accessible egress door?
It conforms to ADA regulations with a 5 lbs. opening force, which is what gets it past inspection on an accessible egress route. It is also BHMA Certified and built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 for heavy duty commercial traffic.
10) Can I add a lever and lock the outside of a Cal-Royal 9860?
The 9860 as configured is exit only, meaning push to leave with no outside operating trim. Escutcheon and lever trims are available and are thru bolted for security, with a clutch on rose trims and rigid coverage of the 161 cut out. If you want key-controlled outside access built in, the Detex V50/V51 Value Series vertical rod device comes with lever trim active by key and locked when the key is removed.
11) What else could I use instead of the Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod device?
Staying with vertical rod on a 36 inch opening, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 exit-only wide stile version, and the Delaney 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod for a 36" x 84" door. On an aluminum storefront leaf with a narrow stile, none of those apply and the Detex Advantex 50/51 Series is the narrow stile surface vertical rod option.
12) Is a mortise exit device a better choice than a surface vertical rod for my opening?
They solve different problems. A surface vertical rod like the 9860 latches top and bottom, which is what lets it hold a pair of doors with no mullion, and the rods and top latch sit on the face of the door. A mortise device latches into the jamb at one point and buries the lock case in the door edge, so it is the cleaner look on a single door but needs a strike jamb or mullion. The Detex 30 Advantex is a super-heavy-duty wide stile mortise device for a 36 inch opening if that is the direction you want, though it is not rated for wood doors.
13) What vertical rod exit device do I use on an exterior door that needs delayed egress and an alarm?
The Cal-Royal 9860 is a plain exit only device with a 5 lbs opening force and no alarm or egress delay. Where the opening calls for delayed egress, the Detex Advantex 10 Series weatherized delayed egress exit device carries a 100 dB alarm and NEMA 4X protection for exposed exterior locations.
14) Which vertical rod device is non-handed if I do not want to specify hand at order?
The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 inch by 84 inch vertical rod panic exit device described as exit only and non-handed, as is the fire rated M9900FVR at the same size. The Cal-Royal 9860 uses a chassis mounted unit construction that makes rim and vertical rod devices non-handed and easily reversible, and it is ordered in left hand and right hand configurations in 613 oil-rubbed dark bronze and 630 satin stainless steel.
15) What finishes does the Cal-Royal 9860 exit device come in?
Two: 613 oil-rubbed dark bronze and 630 satin stainless steel, each available left hand or right hand. Rail assemblies and end caps are brass, bronze, or stainless steel over a steel device, so 630 is the usual pick when you are matching stainless hollow metal openings across a building and 613 when the other doors are dark bronze.
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