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Cal-Royal F5500 Series Fire Rated 48" Push Bar Exit Device with Chassis Mounted Steel Construction

Cal-Royal F5500 Series Fire Rated 48" Push Bar Exit Device with Chassis Mounted Steel Construction

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Cal-Royal F5500 Series Fire Rated 48" Push Bar Exit Device with Chassis Mounted Steel Construction

The Cal-Royal F5500 Series is a 48" fire rated push bar exit device engineered for single and double fire exit doors requiring uncompromising security and safety. Built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 2 heavy duty standards, this exit device is available in surface vertical rod and rim designs with a steel panic and fire grade chassis. UL Listed for Panic and ULC10C, UBC 7-2-1997 codes, and UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware up to 3 hours, this device conforms to and meets ADA regulations for reliable, code-compliant performance in demanding commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for doors 1 ¾" thick standard with 3 ¾" minimum stile width for single or double door applications using standard 938 strike and pull or lever trims.
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4" standard door thickness with a 48" product size for wide opening coverage.
  • Fire Label Rating: (A) label rating on pairs of doors up to 8'0" x 8'0" swinging in same or opposite directions, with UL Listed Fire Exit Hardware rated up to 3 hours.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Steel chassis (panic and fire grade) with heavy gauge painted steel rail assembly and steel end cap construction for long-term reliability.
  • Latch Bolt: Stainless steel latch bolt with 3/4" throw for secure, dependable latching.
  • Non-Handed Design: Center hub, non-handed configuration simplifies specification and installation across door orientations.
  • Dogging Feature: Allen-type key furnished standard on non-fire labeled devices for convenient hold-open operation.
  • Finish and Coating Options: Available in Aluminum (ALUM) or Stainless Steel (US32D), with anti-microbial coating available on US32D finish using part # ANTB-EXIT.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.3, Grade 2
  • UL Listed for Panic and ULC10C, UBC 7-2-1997 codes
  • UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware, 3 hours
  • Conforms to and meets ADA regulations

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Latch Throw: 3/4"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Wood Door Compatible: No
  • Product Model: F5000EO36-ALUM
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Product Size: 48"
  • 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
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Cal-Royal F5500?

Cal-Royal F5500 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with a steel panic and fire grade chassis, stainless steel latch bolt, and heavy gauge steel rail assembly rated to ANSI A156.3 Grade 2 and UL Fire Exit Hardware standards up to 3 hours. Engineered for demanding commercial fire exit applications where dependable, code-compliant performance is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
ANSI/BHMA:
A156.3, Grade 2
Latch Throw:
3/4"
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
F5000EO36-ALUM
Cover Type:
Covers stock hollow metal doors with 161 cut out
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
48"
Dogging Configuration:
Allen-type key furnished standard on non-fire labeled devices
Fire Rating:
Yes
Door Strike:
938 packed standard
Product Substrate:
Steel
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal F5000EO48-ALUM – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Cal-Royal F5500 exit device work on a fire rated door opening?
Yes. The F5500 is UL Listed Fire Exit Hardware rated up to 3 hours, with an (A) label rating on pairs of doors up to 8'0" x 8'0" swinging in the same or opposite directions. It also carries UL Listing for Panic and ULC10C, UBC 7-2-1997. One thing to plan for: dogging. The Allen-type key dogging is furnished standard on non-fire labeled devices only, so on a fire door the bar will not hold retracted. If you need to hold the opening latch-free during business hours you need an electric latch retraction or a hold-open closer, not this device's dogging.
2) Do I need to specify handing when I order a Cal-Royal F5500?
No handing to call out. The F5500 uses a center hub, non-handed design, so the same device goes on a left hand or right hand opening. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means one part number covers every door in the fleet rather than two.
3) Is a strike included with the Cal-Royal F5500 exit device, and will it latch into my existing frame?
A 938 strike is packed standard with the device, so the strike comes in the box. The latch bolt is stainless steel with a 3/4 inch throw. If you are replacing an older rim device, plan on mounting the supplied 938 strike rather than reusing whatever is on the frame now, because rim strike geometry varies by maker and the 3/4 inch throw has to land in the right pocket to latch reliably.
4) Which fire rated rim exit device carries a Grade 1 rating instead of Grade 2?
The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device, and the Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile rim device. The Cal-Royal F5500 is built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 2 heavy duty. On a facility standardizing every opening to Grade 1 hardware, the Dexter or Sargent meets that spec line; the Cal-Royal meets a Grade 2 spec line.
5) Is a Marks USA M9900 the same thing as a fire rated exit device?
No. The Marks USA M9900-36 is a 36 inch rim exit device, exit only, that is not fire rated, while the M9900F-36 in the same family is 36 inch and fire rated. The Cal-Royal F5500 is fire rated and UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware up to 3 hours. On a labeled fire door opening, the non-rated M9900 is not an equivalent to the F5500 regardless of how similar the bar looks.
6) What fire rated rim exit device fits a 36 inch door leaf rather than a 48 inch one?
The Orca Hardware OED85 Series is a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device, exit only, not wood door compatible, and the Marks USA M9900F-36 is a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device, exit only. The Arrow FS1250 is a 32 inch fire rated rim device on a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Cal-Royal F5500 is a 48 inch device, so on a narrower leaf one of the shorter fire rated devices is the fit.
7) What rim exit device works on a wood door when the Cal-Royal F5500 does not?
The Adams Rite 3700 Series, a fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile rim device, and the Adams Rite 8700 Series, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device that is not fire rated, are both wood door compatible. The Cal-Royal F5500 is not wood door compatible and covers stock hollow metal doors with a 161 cut out. For a wood leaf, the Adams Rite 3700 is the fire rated route.
8) Can an SDC pressure sense bar or switch bar replace the Cal-Royal F5500 on a fire door?
No, they are a different class of device. The SDC PSB560 Series 36 inch pressure sense bar uses tri-failsafe technology and the SDC MSB550 Series 36 inch mechanical switch bar releases an electromagnetic lock; both are not fire rated and fit narrow or wide stile doors. The Cal-Royal F5500 is a mechanical push bar with a 3/4 inch stainless latch bolt that is UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware. The SDC bars signal a lock release rather than throwing a latch, so they do not substitute on a labeled fire exit.
9) Is the Sargent 2828 or 3828 a substitute for the Cal-Royal F5500 on a 48 inch opening?
Both Sargent devices are Grade 1 reversible wide stile rim devices for 48 inch doors, exit only, not wood door compatible; the 2828 is in the 20 Series and the 3828 is a standard push bar device in the 30 Series. The Cal-Royal F5500 is a 48 inch push bar rim device that is fire rated and non-handed. The Sargent pair matches the 48 inch width and push bar format, so check the fire rating requirement of the opening before treating them as interchangeable.
10) Should I use a rim exit device or a vertical rod device on a pair of fire doors?
A rim device like the F5500 latches into a strike at the frame or into a mullion, so on a pair it needs a mullion between the leaves to give the latch something to catch. If you cannot have a mullion because the opening has to pass wide equipment, you want a vertical rod device instead, which latches into the head and the sill. The F5500 Series is offered in surface vertical rod as well as rim; the device covered here is the rim configuration. For a concealed rod look instead, the Hager 4501 Series is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad.
11) Is the Cal-Royal F5500 heavy duty enough for a school or hospital exit that gets constant traffic?
It is built to ANSI A156.3 Grade 2 heavy duty, with a steel panic and fire grade chassis, heavy gauge painted steel rail assembly, and steel end cap. Grade 2 is the middle commercial tier under the ANSI/BHMA exit device standard. If your facility standard calls specifically for Grade 1 on high-abuse openings, the fire rated Grade 1 options are the Dexter ED1000 Series fire rated rim device and the Sargent 8800 Series fire rated wide stile rim device.
12) Can I add outside trim to the Cal-Royal F5500, or is it exit only?
The F5500 takes standard pull or lever trims for outside operation, or you can run it exit only with a pull. Decide that before you order: lever trim is what you want when staff need to come back in through the door, a pull only makes sense on a true one-way egress. The device itself is the same either way.
13) What finishes does the Cal-Royal F5500 exit device come in, and can I get an antimicrobial one for a healthcare corridor?
Two finishes: Aluminum (ALUM) and 630 Satin Stainless Steel (US32D). Antimicrobial coating is available on the US32D finish, ordered as part number ANTB-EXIT. For a hospital or clinic touch point that is the combination to spec, since the coating is offered on the stainless finish only.
14) Does the Cal-Royal F5500 meet ADA requirements for an accessible egress door?
The F5500 conforms to and meets ADA regulations. The push bar spans the leaf so it releases with a single motion anywhere along the bar, which is what an accessible egress opening needs from the hardware side. Door closing force and opening pressure are still on the closer, not the exit device.
15) Can I use the Cal-Royal F5500 to replace a crossbar panic device on an existing door?
Different bar style, and that matters more than it sounds. The F5500 is a push bar (touchpad style) device, where a crossbar device like the CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch or the Corbin Russwin ED3000 Series 48 inch uses a horizontal bar across the leaf. Mounting footprints are not interchangeable between the two styles, so budget for patching the old fastener holes. If you want to stay with a 48 inch crossbar look, those two are the crossbar options; if you are converting the opening to a fire rated push bar, the F5500 is the swap.
16) Which rim exit devices offer hex key dogging like the Cal-Royal F5500 allen key dogging?
The Design Hardware 1000R is a 33 inch heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging and the Design Hardware 2000R is a 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging; neither is fire rated. The Stanley Security QED200 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex key dogging. The Cal-Royal F5500 furnishes an allen-type key as standard on non-fire labeled devices, which is the same reason a dogging feature does not appear on a labeled fire door.
17) The Cal-Royal F5500 is a surface rim device. What is the concealed vertical rod alternative?
The Hager 4501 Series is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device with a wide stile pushpad, and the Hager 4601 Series is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile device; both are not fire rated. The Cal-Royal F5500 is a rim device that latches into a 938 strike packed standard, so a concealed vertical rod device changes the door prep entirely and is not a drop-in swap.
18) What night latch function rim exit device is available instead of a standard exit only device?
The Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device with a night latch function, in the 8500 Series, not wood door compatible. The Cal-Royal F5500 is used with 938 strike and pull or lever trims and is fire rated to UL Fire Exit Hardware standards. If the opening needs key retraction of the latch from outside, the Sargent 8504 carries that function designation.
19) Is a dummy exit device the same as the Cal-Royal F5500?
No. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a super-heavy-duty dummy exit device with a wide stile design, Grade 1, and the Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a fire rated wide stile rim device with a dummy function. A dummy device has no latching function. The Cal-Royal F5500 has a stainless steel latch bolt with a 3/4 inch throw and latches into a 938 strike, so it is not interchangeable with a dummy bar on an opening that must latch.
20) What electrified rim exit device is available when the Cal-Royal F5500 is purely mechanical?
The Dormakaba E2103 with 4908A trim is a 36 inch electrified rim exit device with an 08 classroom function, and the SDC S6136 Spectra S6000 Series is a 36 inch electrified architectural rim exit device with a 4 inch wide stile, for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, not fire rated. The Cal-Royal F5500 is a mechanical push bar device with a steel chassis and a 3/4 inch stainless latch bolt, so an opening needing electrified access control takes one of the electrified devices instead.
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