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Cal-Royal F9800 Series 36" Fire Rated Push Bar Exit Device

Cal-Royal AF9800 Series 36" Fire Rated Rim Exit Device with ADA Push Bar

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Cal-Royal AF9800 Series 36" Fire Rated Rim Exit Device with ADA Push Bar

The Cal-Royal AF9800 Series is a 36" heavy-duty rim exit device engineered to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards for institutions, schools, universities, and commercial buildings where reliable panic hardware performance is essential. This chassis-mounted, non-handed unit features a 4-1/2" stile width and center case dimensions of 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2", and is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware up to 3 hours, making it suitable for both single and double fire exit door applications. Rail assemblies and end caps are constructed of brass, bronze, or stainless steel, with the rail traveling in the direction of door swing for smooth, dependable operation.

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Designed as a 36" exit device with a 4-1/2" stile width for proper fit on standard commercial door preparations.
  • Center Case Dimensions: Compact 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2" chassis-mounted construction for durable, low-profile installation.
  • Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Construction: Meets ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 requirements, ensuring dependable operation in high-traffic institutional and commercial settings.
  • Fire Rated for 3 Hours: UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware, carrying an (A) label rating on pairs of doors up to 8'0" x 8'0" swinging in the same or opposite directions.
  • Premium Rail Materials: Rail assemblies and end caps made of brass, bronze, or stainless steel for long-term corrosion resistance and durability.
  • Non-Handed, Reversible Design: Chassis-mounted unit construction allows rim and vertical rod devices to be easily reversed without special handing.
  • ADA Compliant Operation: Conforms to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations with a 5 lbs. opening force for accessible egress.
  • Thru-Bolted Trim Security: Trims are thru bolted for additional security, with thru bolts standard packaging on fire-rated devices; also furnished standard with wood and machine screws.
  • Sargent 8800 Series Retrofit: Retrofits Sargent 8800 Series applications using 9800 Escutcheon trim for simplified replacement projects.
  • Hollow Metal Door Cover: Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out; escutcheon trims are rigid and cover the same cut out for a clean finished appearance.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.3 Grade 1
  • UL Listed for Panic, UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 codes
  • UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware, 3 hours
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • UL 5000 Series for panic; F5000 Series for fire exit hardware for 3' x 7' single doors and 6' x 7' double doors up to 3-hour fire labeled installations

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.
  • Stile Width: 4-1/2"
  • Center Case Dimensions: 8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2"
  • 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
  • Cover Type: Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out
  • Door Thickness Range: 01/03/2004
  • Product Size: 36"
  • Dogging Configuration: Allen-type key furnished standard on non-fire labeled devices
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why Cal-Royal AF9800?

Cal-Royal AF9800 Series exit devices deliver Grade 1 rated, professional-grade reliability with brass, bronze, or stainless steel rail construction and a 3-hour fire rating for demanding life-safety applications. Built as a non-handed, chassis-mounted unit with thru-bolted trim security and full UL Listing for both panic and fire exit hardware, this device is engineered for institutions, schools, and commercial buildings where uncompromising security and code-compliant egress performance are 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.
Stile Width:
4-1/2"
Center Case Dimensions:
8-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2"
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:
AF9800
Cover Type:
Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
01/03/2004
Product Size:
36"
Dogging Configuration:
Allen-type key furnished standard on non-fire labeled devices
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal AF9800EO36-32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Cal-Royal AF9800 exit device work on a wood door?
No. The AF9800 is not rated for wood doors. It is built to cover stock hollow metal doors with the 161 cut out, and the escutcheon trims are rigid and cover that same cut out. If the opening is a wood door, look at a device the manufacturer lists as wood door compatible, such as the Adams Rite 3700 Series fire-rated narrow stile rim device.
2) Can the Cal-Royal AF9800 be used on a fire rated door opening?
Yes. The AF9800 is UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware up to 3 hours, with the F5000 Series listing covering 3' x 7' single doors and 6' x 7' double doors on up to 3-hour fire labeled installations, conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997. As a fire exit device it has no dogging: the Allen-type dogging key is furnished only on non-fire labeled devices, so the latch stays active at all times, which is what a fire door requires.
3) How much stile width does a Cal-Royal AF9800 rim exit device need?
The AF9800 needs a 4-1/2 inch stile, with a center case measuring 8-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 inches. That puts it in wide stile territory. On an aluminum storefront door with a narrow stile you need a narrow stile device instead, for example the Adams Rite 3700 Series or the TownSteel ED3700 in a 36 inch size.
4) Do I have to order the Cal-Royal AF9800 in a hand, left or right?
No handing to specify. The AF9800 is a non-handed, chassis-mounted unit, and the rim and vertical rod devices reverse without special parts. One part number covers either swing, which is why it works for a facility standardizing across many openings.
5) Can a rim exit device like the AF9800 be used on a pair of doors?
Yes, on pairs it carries an (A) label rating for doors up to 8'0" x 8'0" swinging in the same or opposite directions, and the UL listing covers 6' x 7' double doors up to 3 hours. A rim device latches into a strike, so on a pair you need something for it to latch to, typically a mullion. If you would rather latch at head and threshold with no mullion in the opening, a vertical rod device such as the Hager 4501 Series 36 inch concealed vertical rod is the other route.
6) My door has a narrow stile. Is there a fire rated rim device that fits instead of the AF9800?
The AF9800 uses a 4-1/2 inch stile width, which is a wide stile preparation. For a narrow stile leaf that still needs a fire label, the Adams Rite 3700 Series is a narrow stile rim exit device with a fire rating. Narrow stile devices such as the TownSteel ED3700 and the Detex 40 Advantex are also built for narrow stile, but they are not fire rated.
7) What fasteners come with the Cal-Royal AF9800 and do I need thru-bolts?
Wood and machine screws are furnished standard, and thru-bolts are available on request. On the fire rated AF9800 thru bolts are standard packaging, and trims are thru bolted for added security, so a fire door install arrives with what it needs rather than requiring a separate order.
8) Is the Cal-Royal AF9800 push bar ADA compliant for a school corridor?
It conforms to ADA regulations with a 5 lbs. opening force, and the full width push bar releases anywhere along the rail rather than at a single point. Combined with the heavy duty chassis and brass, bronze or stainless steel rail and end caps, that is the configuration schools and universities specify for high traffic egress.
9) What other 36 inch fire rated rim exit devices could I use instead of the Cal-Royal AF9800?
For a same-size fire rated rim device on hollow metal, the Marks USA M9900F 36 inch exit only device and the Orca Hardware OED85 Series 36 inch fire rated rim device are the closest matches, both non-wood-door. The Arrow FS1250 is fire rated but 32 inches, so it suits a narrower leaf. The Dexter ED1000 Series fire rated rim device is a Grade 1 fire rated option. What none of those bring is the AF9800's stated retrofit into Sargent 8800 preps.
10) Does the Cal-Royal AF9800 need a separate cover plate over an old 161 prep?
No extra cover plate. The device covers stock hollow metal doors with the 161 cut out, and the escutcheon trims are rigid and cover that same cut out, so a door already prepped 161 for a cylindrical lock finishes clean without patching or a filler plate.
11) Is the Sargent 8800 a direct replacement for the Cal-Royal AF9800?
They are close in application but they are not the same device. The AF9800 retrofits Sargent 8800 Series applications using 9800 escutcheon trim, so an existing 8800 prep can take the Cal-Royal. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is an 8800 Series fire rated wide stile rim device, but it is a dummy function with RX and MELR electrical options, which is a different function than a mechanical panic device.
12) If my opening is not fire rated, is there a simpler rim device than the AF9800?
Yes. The AF9800 is a fire rated device and its dogging is limited, since the Allen-type key dogging is furnished standard on non-fire labeled devices only. For a non-labeled opening, the Design Hardware 1000R is a 33 inch heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging and no fire rating, and the Arrow ED910 is a 36 inch rim device, also without a fire rating. Both are hollow metal applications like the AF9800.
13) What fire rated rim exit device is an alternative to the AF9800 if I want a Grade 1 stamped device?
The Dexter ED1000 Series fire rated rim exit device is listed as Grade 1 with a fire rating, on hollow metal doors. The AF9800 is built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 with a UL fire exit hardware listing for up to 3 hours. Both are rim mounted and both are hollow metal applications, so the prep concept is the same.
14) I need a fire rated rim device on a narrower door than 36 inches. What are the options?
The Arrow FS1250 is a 32 inch fire rated rim exit device for 1-3/4 inch hollow metal doors, and the Adams Rite 3700 Series is a 30 inch fire rated narrow stile rim device. Both keep the fire rating that the AF9800 carries while covering a shorter device length than the AF9800's 36 inches.
15) The AF9800 is a mechanical push bar. What do I use if the exit needs to release an electromagnetic lock?
A mechanical panic device will not signal a mag lock. The SDC MSB550 Series is a 36 inch mechanical switch bar with electromagnetic lock release, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 is a 36 inch pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology; both suit narrow or wide stile and are not fire rated. The AF9800 is the mechanical fire rated device for a labeled opening, not a mag lock release.
16) Is a concealed vertical rod device like the Hager 4501 an alternative to the AF9800?
They latch differently. The AF9800 is a rim device, which latches into a surface strike on the frame. The Hager 4501 is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad, and it latches top and bottom through rods inside the door, which needs a door prepped for concealed rods. The Hager 4501 is also not fire rated, while the AF9800 is.
17) What finish does the Cal-Royal AF9800 36 inch exit device come in?
630 satin stainless steel is the finish offered. That is the standard institutional finish, so it matches most existing school, hospital and office door hardware without a special order, and it pairs with the stainless rail and end cap construction.
18) Is the Cal-Royal AF9800 heavy duty enough for a high traffic commercial entrance?
It is a heavy duty, commercial-rated device with a steel substrate and a chassis-mounted center case, and the rail travels in the direction of door swing. Rail assemblies and end caps are brass, bronze or stainless steel, which is what holds up on an exterior opening cycled hard all day.
19) For standardizing a school across many doors, what wide stile 36 inch rim devices sit alongside the AF9800?
On hollow metal wide stile openings at 36 inches, the BEST Precision 2101, the TownSteel ED9700, the Corbin Russwin ED2200 and the Von Duprin 22-3FT are all wide stile 36 inch rim devices. None of those four is fire rated, so on the labeled openings in the same building the AF9800, which is UL Listed for fire exit hardware, is the device that carries the label.
20) I need trim with a lever on the outside. Does the AF9800 or a peer accept it?
The AF9800 accepts thru bolted trim, with 9800 escutcheon trim used for the Sargent 8800 retrofit, and thru bolts are standard packaging on fire rated devices. Among the peers, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and ED5200 are both listed as exit only, accepts trim, so they can take outside trim as well; both are Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch hollow metal doors and neither is fire rated.
21) Is a crossbar device like the CRL Jackson 1095 the same thing as the AF9800 push bar?
No. The AF9800 is a push bar device with an ADA compliant 5 lbs opening force. The CRL Jackson 1095 is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic device, exit only, wide stile, and not fire rated, and the Corbin Russwin ED3000 is a 48 inch crossbar rim device, Grade 1, for 1-3/4 inch doors, also not fire rated. A crossbar is actuated differently than a push bar and neither of those carries a fire rating.
22) Will a Sargent 2828 work where the AF9800 goes?
Only on a wider leaf. The Sargent 2828 is a Grade 1 reversible rim exit device specified for a 48 inch minimum door width, wide stile, exit only, on hollow metal. The AF9800 is a 36 inch device, so the two are aimed at different door widths. The Sargent 3828 is likewise a reversible push bar rim device for 48 inch doors.
23) Is the Sargent 8504 nightlatch a substitute for the AF9800?
Not on function. The Sargent 8504 is a night latch function narrow stile rim device, Grade 1, meaning the outside trim retracts the latch by key. The AF9800 is a non-handed push bar exit device with a 4-1/2 inch stile width and a fire rating; the 8504 is narrow stile and a different function class.
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