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Cal-Royal A9800 Series - 36" Rim Exit Device, Exit Only

Cal-Royal A9800 Series 36" Rim Exit Device, Exit Only, ANSI Grade 1

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Cal-Royal A9800 Series 36" Rim Exit Device, Exit Only, ANSI Grade 1

The Cal-Royal A9800 Series is a 36" rim type exit device engineered for institutions, schools, universities, and commercial buildings where heavy-duty, reliable operation is essential. This exit-only unit complies with ANSI A156.3, Grade 1 for heavy-duty applications and is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, certified to UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 codes. Rail assemblies and end caps are constructed from brass, bronze, or stainless steel, with a non-handed, fully reversible chassis-mounted design built for long-term durability.

Key Features

  • Product Size: Designed for 36" door openings with a 4-1/2" stile width for proper fit and clearance.
  • Center Case Dimensions: Compact 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2" chassis-mounted center case construction.
  • ANSI A156.3, Grade 1: Certified for heavy-duty commercial applications requiring dependable, long-lasting performance.
  • UL Listed Panic & Fire Exit Hardware: Certified to UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 codes with a 3-hour fire resistance rating and an "A" label for door pairs up to 8'0" x 8'0".
  • Rail & End Cap Construction: Brass, bronze, or stainless steel rail assemblies and end caps, with rail travel in the direction of door swing for smooth operation.
  • Non-Handed, Reversible Design: Fully reversible, chassis-mounted construction simplifies stocking and installation across multiple door configurations.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with Cal Royal A9800 & AF9800 ADA Series trim and retrofits Sargent 8800 Series using 9800 escutcheon trim.
  • Escutcheon Trim Coverage: Rigid escutcheon trims designed to cover standard 161 cut-outs on stock hollow metal doors.
  • ADA Compliant: Requires only 5 lbs. of opening force for accessible, code-compliant operation.
  • Secure Fastening: Trims are thru-bolted for enhanced security; furnished standard with wood and machine screws, with thru-bolts available on request and standard on fire-rated devices.
  • Standard Strike: Includes 239 packed standard strike with stainless steel throughout spring construction.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.3, Grade 1
  • UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, UL10C
  • UBC 7-2-1997 Certified
  • 3-Hour Fire Resistance Rating with "A" Label
  • ADA Compliant (5 lbs. opening force)

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Grade: Grade 2
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Standards: ANSI A156.3 Grade 1; UL Listed for Panic and UL10C; Bhim Certified
  • Stile Width: 4-1/2"
  • Center Case Dimensions: 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2"
  • Features: 239 Packed Standard Strike; Stainless Steel Throughout Spring; Brass; Bronze; or Stainless Steel Construction End Cap
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Fasteners: Furnished standard with wood and machine screws. Available with thru-bolts on request. Thru bolts are standard packaging on fire-rated devices.
  • Wood Door Compatible: No
  • Product Size: 36"
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Cover Type: Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Cal-Royal A9800?

Cal-Royal A9800 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with brass, bronze, or stainless steel rail and end cap construction backed by ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL10C fire and panic listing. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable, code-compliant egress performance is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Standards:
ANSI A156.3 Grade 1; UL Listed for Panic and UL10C; Bhim Certified
Stile Width:
4-1/2"
Center Case Dimensions:
8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2"
Features:
239 Packed Standard Strike; Stainless Steel Throughout Spring; Brass; Bronze; or Stainless Steel Construction End Cap
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Fasteners:
Furnished standard with wood and machine screws. Available with thru-bolts on request. Thru bolts are standard packaging on fire-rated devices.
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Tags:
cal royal 9800, cal royal 9800 exit device, cal royal exit devices , Cal Royal 9800 exit device RIM TYPE EXIT DEVICES
Product Model:
A9800
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
01/03/2004
Product Size:
36"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Steel
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Cover Type:
Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out

Cal-Royal A9800EO36-32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to order the Cal-Royal A9800 handed, left or right?
No handing to specify. The A9800 is non-handed and fully reversible with a chassis-mounted design, so one part number covers both swings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single device on the shelf rather than a left and a right.
2) Is the Cal-Royal A9800 exit device ANSI Grade 1 and UL listed for panic and fire hardware?
The A9800 is certified to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 and is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware under UL10C, plus UBC 7-2-1997. It carries a 3-hour fire resistance rating with an "A" label for door pairs up to 8'0" x 8'0". For a school or healthcare spec that calls out A156.3 Grade 1 heavy duty egress hardware, those are the lines that answer the submittal.
3) The A9800 needs a 4-1/2 inch stile - what rim exit device fits a narrow stile aluminum door instead?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is built around a 4-1/2 inch stile width, which is wide stile territory and will not land on a narrow stile aluminum storefront. For that opening, use a narrow stile rim device: the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device at 36 inches, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both 36 inch heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices, and the Falcon 19-R is a 36 inch Grade 1 narrow stile rim device in exit only function for 1-3/4 inch doors. All keep Grade 1 while fitting the narrower rail.
4) The Cal-Royal A9800 is exit only - what rim device do I use if I need outside trim or a nightlatch?
The A9800 as configured is an exit only device. If the opening needs outside key access, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and ED5200 are Grade 1 rim devices listed as exit only, accepts trim, in narrow and wide stile respectively at 36 inches. The Sargent 8504 is a narrow design Grade 1 rim device in nightlatch 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 an electrified 36 inch rim device in classroom function.
5) What rim exit device do I order for a 48 inch door opening instead of the 36 inch Cal-Royal A9800?
The Cal-Royal A9800 covered here is built for a 36 inch opening. For a 48 inch leaf, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dormakaba 9300A is a 48 inch Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile rim device in exit only for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the CRL Jackson 1095 is a 48 inch wide stile crossbar rim panic device in exit only, and the Marks USA M9900F-48 is a 48 inch fire rated rim device, exit only. Sargent 2828 and 3828 are Grade 1 reversible wide stile rim devices specified for 48 inch doors as well.
6) Which rim exit device should I use on a wood door if the Cal-Royal A9800 will not work?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is a steel-substrate device and is not rated for wood door mounting. For a wood leaf, the Adams Rite narrow stile rim devices carry wood door compatibility: the 8700 Series 30 inch and the fire-rated 3700 Series 30 inch are both Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices listed as wood door compatible. Note the Adams Rite 8800 Series, despite sitting beside them, is not wood door compatible.
7) What is the closest equivalent to a Cal-Royal A9800 36 inch rim exit device from another manufacturer?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is a 36 inch non-handed rim exit device, exit only, certified to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 for heavy duty use. The closest matches in the same size and grade are the Corbin Russwin ED2200, a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile rim device in exit only function, the Von Duprin 22-3FT, a 36 inch non-handed Grade 1 wide stile pushpad rim device, and the TownSteel ED9700, a 36 inch heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile rim device. All three land on the same door width and the same grade, so trim and strike selection is where the decision goes next.
8) I need a fire labeled rim exit device on a 36 inch opening - what are the alternatives to the Cal-Royal A9800?
For a labeled opening at 36 inches, the Marks USA M9900F-36 is a fire rated rim exit device in exit only function with a panic protector end cap, and the Orca Hardware OED85 is a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device, also exit only. The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device. The Arrow FS1250 is a fire rated rim device at 32 inches, so it suits a narrower labeled leaf rather than a 36 inch one.
9) What looks like a substitute for a Cal-Royal A9800 rim exit device but is not one?
Several 36 inch bars mount like a rim device but do a different job. The SDC MSB550 is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology; both are egress switching bars rather than mechanical latching rim exit devices. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a wide stile dummy exit device, so it has no latch at all. The Hager 4501 and 4601 are concealed vertical rod devices, not rim, and require rod and top latch prep the A9800 does not.
10) Does the Cal-Royal A9800 come with a strike, and what screws are in the box?
A 239 standard strike is packed with the device, and the spring construction is stainless steel throughout. Fasteners ship as wood and machine screws as standard; thru-bolts are available on request and are standard packaging on fire-rated devices. Order the thru-bolts if the opening is high abuse or you want the trim pulled tight through the door leaf.
11) Is a rim exit device the right choice, or do I need vertical rods?
A rim device like the A9800 latches into a strike on the frame at the lock edge, which is the simplest install and the right pick for a single door in a frame, or for a pair with a center mullion. It cannot secure a pair of doors with no mullion, because there is nothing at the meeting stile to latch into. For that opening you want vertical rod hardware, such as the Hager 4501 concealed vertical rod device in a 36 inch wide stile version. Rim devices are also the easier retrofit, since the door itself only needs the device prep.
12) Does the Cal-Royal A9800 meet ADA opening force requirements?
It takes 5 lbs. of opening force, which is what makes the A9800 workable on accessible egress doors in schools, healthcare, and government buildings where the accessible route force limit has to be met. Pair it with the AF9800 ADA Series trim if the outside needs an accessible operating device too.
13) What is a comparable wide stile Grade 1 rim exit device to the Cal-Royal A9800?
For a 36 inch wide stile pushpad rim device at Grade 1, close equivalents include the Von Duprin 22-3FT non-handed device, the Corbin Russwin ED2200 exit only, the TownSteel ED9700 heavy duty, and the BEST Precision 2101. The Detex 10 Advantex 36 inch is the step up, listed as extra heavy duty rather than heavy duty. All are hollow metal door devices, not wood.
14) I need an electrified exit device for access control. Is the Cal-Royal A9800 it?
The A9800 is a mechanical exit only device, no electrification. If the opening ties into a card reader or access control, look instead at 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 Sargent 12-8810 with RX and MELR. Those give you the switching and remote release the A9800 does not have.
15) Is a Sargent 8800 device the same thing as the Cal-Royal A9800?
They are not the same device, though they are related by trim. The Cal-Royal A9800 retrofits Sargent 8800 Series openings when 9800 escutcheon trim is used, so an existing 8800 prep can take the A9800. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is an 8800 Series fire rated wide stile rim device with RX and MELR in dummy function, which means it does not latch and is not an egress-latching substitute for the A9800. Confirm the function you need before treating the two as interchangeable.
16) What is a heavier duty rim exit device than the Cal-Royal A9800 for a high traffic school entrance?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is rated heavy duty at ANSI A156.3 Grade 1. If the traffic warrants a step up in duty rating, the Detex Advantex 10 Series at 36 inches 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 rim device. Both hold Grade 1 while carrying an extra heavy duty designation rather than heavy duty.
17) Is there a simpler rim exit device than the Cal-Royal A9800 for a low traffic back door?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is a heavy duty Grade 1 device. Where the traffic does not demand that, the Hager 4701 Series at 36 inches is a standard duty rim exit device that still carries Grade 1 BHMA certification, and the Design Hardware 2000R at 33 inches is a standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging. The Design Hardware 1000R at 33 inches is the heavy duty version of the same rim family if you want dogging with a heavier chassis.
18) What Grade 1 rim exit device covers doors thicker than 1-3/4 inch?
Most rim devices in this class are set for a 1-3/4 inch door: the Von Duprin 22-3FT, Corbin Russwin ED5200 and ED4200, and the Arrow ED910 all list 1-3/4 inch. For a thicker leaf, the Dormakaba 9300A covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch and the Adams Rite 8800 Series covers the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch range, while the SDC S6136 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. Measure the leaf before committing to a device fixed at a single thickness.
19) If I am standardizing a facility on one 36 inch rim exit device, which Grade 1 options should be on the shortlist alongside the Cal-Royal A9800?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is a non-handed, fully reversible 36 inch device at ANSI A156.3 Grade 1, which is what makes single-SKU stocking possible across left and right hand openings. Other 36 inch Grade 1 options with the same reversible or non-handed character are the Von Duprin 22-3FT, a non-handed wide stile pushpad device, the TownSteel ED1100, a heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile panic rim device, and the Dexter ED1000-R-EO-3FT, a 3 foot Grade 1 rim device. The BEST Precision 5101 is a non-handed universal design rim device. Standardizing on any non-handed device cuts the hand-specific part numbers out of the storeroom.
20) Which rim exit devices offer dogging if the Cal-Royal A9800 configuration does not?
If the opening needs the latch held retracted during business hours, the Design Hardware 1000R at 33 inches is a heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging and the 2000R at 33 inches is the standard duty version with the same hex key dogging. The Stanley Security QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex-key dogging, and the Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device with a 36 inch device. Note that dogging is generally not permitted on fire labeled openings.
21) Are the Arrow rim exit devices a direct swap for the Cal-Royal A9800 at 36 inches?
The Arrow 4800 Series at 36 inches is a narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Arrow ED910 is a 36 inch rim device also set for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both match the A9800 on the 36 inch opening, but the 4800 is a narrow stile rail where the Cal-Royal A9800 is built around a 4-1/2 inch stile. The Arrow 3880 Series is a wide stile pushpad Grade 1 rim exit bar in exit only, but at 30 inches rather than 36. Check stile width and device length together before treating any of them as a drop-in.
22) What 36 inch wide stile rim exit devices come from other manufacturers if I want to match the Cal-Royal A9800 pushpad format?
The Cal-Royal A9800 is a 36 inch rim device on a 4-1/2 inch stile. Comparable wide stile 36 inch rim devices include the BEST Precision 2101 Series, the Imperial USA ED-501, a Grade 1 36 inch rim panic device in exit only wide stile, the Orca Hardware OED55 at 36 inches in exit only, and the Marks USA M9900 at 36 inches in exit only with a panic protector end cap. The Dormakaba 8300 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile panic rim device as well.
23) What is the difference between the Cal-Royal A9800 and a crossbar style panic device?
The Cal-Royal A9800 uses a chassis-mounted rail with the rail travelling in the direction of door swing, in a compact 8-1/2 inch by 2-1/2 inch by 2 inch center case. Crossbar devices are a different actuator format: the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device and the CRL Jackson 1095 is a 48 inch wide stile crossbar rim panic device in exit only. CRL Jackson also offers the 1095P in a paddle format and the 1295 as a non-handed push pad device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Match the actuator to what the facility already runs so users meet the same motion on every door.
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