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Cal-Royal A9820 Series - 48" Rim Exit Device, Exit Only

Cal-Royal A9820 Series 48" Rim Exit Device, Exit Only, Grade 1 Heavy Duty

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Cal-Royal A9820 Series 48" Rim Exit Device, Exit Only, Grade 1 Heavy Duty

The Cal-Royal A9820 Series is a 48" rim type exit device engineered for exit-only applications in institutions, schools, universities, and commercial buildings where heavy duty, reliable operation is a requirement. Built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards, this exit device features rail assemblies and end caps constructed of brass, bronze, or stainless steel, with a chassis mounted unit construction that is non-handed and easily reversible. The device covers stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out and is designed for a 4-1/2" stile width with a center case measuring 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2".

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: 48" rim exit device designed for stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out.
  • Stile Width: Engineered for 4-1/2" stile width applications.
  • Center Case Dimensions: Compact 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2" center case for reliable chassis mounted operation.
  • Grade 1 Heavy Duty Construction: Meets ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 for demanding commercial and institutional use.
  • Durable Materials: Rail assemblies and end caps made of brass, bronze, or stainless steel, with stainless steel throughout spring construction for long-term reliability.
  • Standard Strike Included: Furnished with 239 packed standard strike for straightforward installation.
  • Flexible Fastening Options: Furnished standard with wood and machine screws; available with thru-bolts on request for additional security.
  • Chassis Mounted Design: Non-handed and easily reversible rim device simplifies stocking and installation across multiple door configurations.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.3 Grade 1
  • UL Listed for Panic and UL10C
  • Bhim Certified

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Grade: Grade 2
  • 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 Model: 9820
  • Door Thickness Range: 01/03/2004
  • Product Size: 48"
  • 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 A9820?

Cal-Royal A9820 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 rated construction, brass, bronze, or stainless steel rail assemblies, and stainless steel throughout spring components built for demanding institutional and commercial applications. Backed by ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 compliance, UL Listing for Panic and UL10C, and Bhim Certification, this rim exit device is engineered for uncompromising performance where dependable egress hardware 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
Product Model:
9820
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
01/03/2004
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware
Cover Type:
Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out

Cal-Royal A9800EO48-32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What stile width does the Cal-Royal A9820 exit device need?
It is engineered for a 4-1/2 inch stile. Measure the flat face of the lock stile before ordering; if your door has a narrower aluminum or glass front stile, a narrow stile device like the TownSteel ED3700 or the Adams Rite 8800 Series is the right family instead. The A9820 center case measures 8-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 inches.
2) Does the Cal-Royal A9820 come with a strike, or do I need to order one separately?
A 239 standard strike is packed with the device, so the latching hardware for the frame is in the carton. Fasteners come as wood and machine screws as standard; thru-bolts are available on request if you want the added pull-through resistance on an abused opening.
3) The Cal-Royal A9820 is exit only. What if I need the device to accept outside trim?
The A9820 is an exit-only device with no outside trim function. If the opening needs keyed or lever entry from the outside, the Corbin Russwin ED5200 is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device listed as exit only and accepts trim, and the ED4200 offers the same trim-accepting function in a narrow stile Grade 1 body. Both are for 1-3/4 inch doors.
4) What is the closest 48 inch rim exit device to the Cal-Royal A9820 if I need one for a different brand standard?
For a 48 inch exit-only rim device, the Dormakaba 9300 Series is the nearest match. Like the Cal-Royal A9820, it is a 48 inch rim device built to Grade 1 and rated heavy duty, and it is listed as exit only. The 9300 is a wide stile pushpad device with a published door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, while the A9820 is built around a 4-1/2 inch stile width and covers stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out. Both are non-fire-rated devices.
5) My door has a narrow aluminum stile - the Cal-Royal A9820 needs 4-1/2 inches. What rim device fits instead?
The A9820 is engineered for a 4-1/2 inch stile width, which rules out narrow stile aluminum doors. Narrow stile rim alternatives include the Adams Rite 8800 Series, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device with a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, and the TownSteel ED8900, a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device in 36 inch. Falcon's 1790EO is another narrow stile exit-only Grade 1 option for 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) Can I put the Cal-Royal A9820 on a wood door, and if not what rim device can I use?
The A9820 is not wood door compatible; it is a steel-substrate device built to cover stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out. For wood doors, the Adams Rite 8700 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device listed as wood door compatible, and the Adams Rite 3700 Series is the fire rated counterpart, also wood door compatible.
7) What looks like a substitute for the Cal-Royal A9820 but will not work as a panic device?
Two things in the same family are not drop-in panic replacements. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a dummy exit device - it has the wide stile look but no latching or egress function. The SDC MSB550 is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock rather than latching into a strike, and the SDC PSB560 is a pressure sense bar of the same type. The Cal-Royal A9820 is a UL Listed panic device furnished with a 239 standard strike, so it latches on its own.
8) Do I need to specify a hand for the Cal-Royal A9820 rim device?
No handing to call out. The A9820 is a non-handed, chassis mounted rim device that reverses easily in the field, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single shelf item rather than two.
9) Is the Cal-Royal A9820 heavy duty enough for a school or hospital corridor?
It is built for that traffic. Heavy duty rating, ANSI A156.3 Grade 1, with rail assemblies and end caps in brass, bronze or stainless steel and stainless steel springs throughout. It is a commercial-only device, intended for institutional, education, healthcare and government openings.
10) Will the Cal-Royal A9820 work on a pair of doors?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or on a mullion, so on a pair of doors you need a removable mullion between the leaves for the A9820 to have something to latch into. If you cannot use a mullion because the opening has to stay clear, a vertical rod device is the type to use instead, such as the Hager 4501 concealed vertical rod for wide stile doors.
11) What is the difference between the Cal-Royal A9820 and a crossbar rim device like the CRL Jackson 1095 at the same 48 inch length?
Both are 48 inch rim panic devices in exit-only form for wide openings. The A9820 is a chassis mounted pushpad-style rail with an 8-1/2 inch x 2-1/2 inch x 2 inch center case, non-handed and reversible. The CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a crossbar device for wide stile doors. Corbin Russwin's ED3200 is another 48 inch crossbar rim device, Grade 1 wide stile for 1-3/4 inch doors. Crossbar versus pushpad is usually driven by the look the architect specified and by what the rest of the building already uses.
12) Is a Sargent 2828 a substitute for the Cal-Royal A9820 on a 48 inch opening?
They serve the same opening width but are not identical builds. The Sargent 2828 is a Grade 1 reversible rim exit device for a 48 inch minimum door width, wide stile, exit only, and not wood door compatible. The Cal-Royal A9820 is a 48 inch Grade 1 rim device, non-handed and reversible, sized for a 4-1/2 inch stile and hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out. Sargent also lists the 3828, a Grade 1 reversible standard push bar rim device for 48 inch doors, if the push bar style is what the job calls for.
13) Instead of the surface-mounted Cal-Royal A9820 rim device, what concealed option is there?
If the opening calls for vertical rod latching rather than a rim strike, the Hager 4501 Series is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device with a wide stile pushpad, and the 4601 Series is the narrow stile concealed vertical rod version. The Cal-Royal A9820 is a rim device that latches into the 239 strike furnished with it, so it requires a strike on the frame or mullion rather than door prep for rods.
14) What finish does the Cal-Royal A9820 48 inch exit device come in?
It is supplied in 630 satin stainless steel, the standard institutional finish that matches most commercial push/pull and lockset hardware already on a building's openings.
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