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DESIGN HARDWARE 2000 SERIES STANDARD DUTY RIM EXIT DEVICE
Specifications:
ANSI: Meets ANSI A156.3 - Grade 1 Standards
UL Listings: UL Listed for Panic Exit Hardware
3 Hour Fire Doors to 8’-0” x 10’-0” & LBR up to 8’-0” x 8’-0”
ADA: Meets ADA requirements ANSI A117.1 with Lever Trim
Handing: Easily Re- handed in the field - Shipped as RHR
Construction: Roll Formed Steel or Stainless Steel Channel & Steel Chassis Steel or Stainless Steel Head Cover & End Cap
Finishes: Aluminum, Dark Bronze, Gold Painted & US32D
Top Latch: U Shaped Top Latch for Secure Engagement with strike
Bottom Latch: Drop Bolt Style Bottom Latch Secures into flat strike & hole in the floor
Dogging: 5/32” Hex Key Dogging Standard on Panic Exit Hardware
Device Lengths: 33” for 3’-0” wide doors and 42” for 3-8” to 4’-0” wide doors
Min. Door Width: 33” device can be cut down to fit on 2’-8” wide door 42” device can be cut down to fit on 3’-4” wide door
Door Heights: 7”-0” Standard - Extended Top Rods available for up to 10’-0” tall doors
Center Case Dim.: 6” Height x 2 5/16” Wide x 2 1/2” Thick - 4” Minimum stile required
Mechanism Case Dim.: 1 5/8” Height x 1 13/16” Wide
Projection: 2 1/2” Undogged - Push bar Neutral & 1 13/16” Dogged - Push bar Depressed
Fasteners: Wood, machine & self tapping machine screws (F2000V includes thru bolts)
Alarmed Exits: Exit Alarm Kit ALK-2000 available for new or existing devices
Trim & Accessories: Latch filler included, Exterior Trims, Shim Kits & other accessories available
Under Cut: 1/4” door under cut recommended for 1/4” threshold or no threshold openings
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
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Product Specs
- Series:
- 2000V Series
- Features:
- Constructed with roll formed steel and/or stainless steel Ideal for pairs of doors
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI A156.3 - Grade 1 Standards, UL Listing for Panic Exit Hardware, Meets ADA requirements ANSI A117.1 with Lever Trim
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- 2000V
- Dogging Configuration:
- 5/32” Hex Key Dogging Standard on Panic Exit Hardware
- Fire Rating:
- No
- Latch Specification:
- Deadlocking
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Design Hardware 2000V-42-AL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What door widths does the 42 inch Design Hardware 2000V surface vertical rod exit device fit?
The 42 inch 2000V is sized for doors 3'-8" to 4'-0" wide, and it can be cut down to fit a door as narrow as 3'-4". For a standard 3'-0" door you want the 33 inch version instead, which cuts down to 2'-8".
2) Can the Design Hardware 2000V be used on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. As a surface vertical rod device it latches at the head and at the floor rather than into the jamb, so a pair of 2000V devices secures a pair of doors with no center mullion. The top latch is a U shape that engages the strike and the bottom is a drop bolt that drops into a flat strike and a hole in the floor.
3) Does the Design Hardware 2000V exit device meet Grade 1 and ADA for a commercial building?
The 2000V meets ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 and is UL Listed for panic exit hardware. With lever trim it meets ADA requirements under ANSI A117.1. It is a commercial device.
4) What else do I need to order to finish the job with a 2000V?
A latch filler comes with the device, and fasteners for wood, machine and self tapping screws are supplied. Exterior trim, shim kits and other accessories are ordered separately, and an ALK-2000 exit alarm kit can be added to a new or existing device. If the opening has no threshold or a 1/4" threshold, allow a 1/4" door undercut for the bottom drop bolt.
5) Can I put the 2000V on a fire rated door?
No. The 2000V is a panic exit device and is not fire rated, so it does not belong on a labeled opening. For a fire rated pair, look at a fire labeled surface vertical rod such as the Adams Rite 3100 Series, the Arrow S1150, or the TownSteel EF9727.
6) What is the closest Grade 1 non-fire-rated surface vertical rod exit device equivalent to the Design Hardware 2000V?
The 2000V meets ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 and is UL listed for panic exit hardware, with no fire rating. Direct peers on those same two points include the Von Duprin 2227 wide stile Grade 1 non-fire-rated device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile Grade 1 exit only device, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile Grade 1 device that accepts trim, and the TownSteel ED8927 Grade 1 wide stile device for a 36 by 84 inch door. The main ordering difference is length: the 2000V at 42 inches covers 3 ft 8 in to 4 ft wide doors, while those peers are catalogued at 36 inches, so check the door width before swapping.
7) The 2000V bottom latch drops into a hole in the floor. What vertical rod device avoids drilling the floor?
The 2000V uses a drop bolt style bottom latch that secures into a flat strike and a hole in the floor, with a 1/4 inch door undercut recommended. Where a floor strike is not practical, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a surface vertical rod exit device supplied less bottom rod, exit only and non-handed for 1-3/4 inch doors, so the latching is at the head only. Confirm with the authority having jurisdiction that a top-latching-only device is acceptable for the opening.
8) What is a fire-rated surface vertical rod exit device to use instead of the Design Hardware 2000V on a labeled opening?
The 2000V is not fire rated, so for a labeled opening look to a device listed as fire rated. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is a Grade 1 fire-rated surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch wide stile doors, the Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device less trim that fits narrow or wide stile doors at 1-3/4 inch, and the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a fire rated ANSI Grade 1 certified heavy duty surface vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch wide stile door and is wood door compatible. Fire-rated openings also require fire exit hardware without dogging, so confirm the strike and latch package with the door label.
9) Which comparable devices look like a 2000V substitute but will not work as an active exit device?
Two cautions. The Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device with a dummy function, so it does not latch or release and is only for the inactive leaf or a matching appearance. And several peers are exit only, including the Arrow 3700 Series, Falcon 20 Series, Falcon 24-V-EO and Falcon 25-V-EO, so they will not accept exterior key or lever trim. The 2000V accepts exterior trims and meets ADA requirements under ANSI A117.1 when lever trim is used, so if the opening needs outside entry, choose a device catalogued to accept trim such as the Corbin Russwin ED5400 or ED4400.
10) My door is 36 inches wide. Should I order the 42 inch 2000V or a different device?
The 42 inch 2000V is sized for 3 ft 8 in to 4 ft wide doors and can be cut down to fit a 3 ft 4 in door, so a 36 inch door is below its range; the 33 inch 2000V covers 3 ft 0 in doors. Comparable devices already built at 36 inches include the BEST Precision 2201 wide stile, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile Grade 1, the TownSteel ED8927 for 36 by 84 inch doors, and the Von Duprin 2227 for 36 inch doors.
11) Is the 2000V handed, and can I re-hand it on site?
It ships right hand reverse and is re-handed in the field, so one part number covers either leaf of a pair. No separate left hand order is needed.
12) How much does the 2000V push bar stick out into the opening?
Projection is 2-1/2" with the push bar at neutral, undogged, and 1-13/16" when the bar is depressed and dogged. Useful if you are working out clearance to a wall, a second leaf, or a swing path.
13) Does the 2000V come with dogging, and what tool do I need?
Hex key dogging is standard on the 2000V panic device, using a 5/32" hex key. That lets you hold the latches retracted for push-pull operation during business hours.
14) Can the 2000V be used on a door taller than 7 feet?
Standard rods cover a 7'-0" door height. Extended top rods are available for doors up to 10'-0" tall, so on an 8 or 10 foot leaf you order the extended top rod rather than a different device.
15) Is there a lighter-duty or Grade 2 alternative to the Design Hardware 2000V surface vertical rod device?
The 2000V is a standard duty device that meets ANSI A156.3 Grade 1. If the specification allows Grade 2, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device and the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 heavy duty wide stile device for a 36 by 84 inch door; neither is fire rated. The Orca OED56 Series is another standard duty vertical rod exit only device, supplied less bottom rod and non-handed in aluminum finish for 1-3/4 inch doors, which suits openings where a bottom rod and floor strike are not wanted.
16) Which surface vertical rod devices are non-handed or reversible instead of shipping handed like the 2000V?
The 2000V ships as RHR and is re-handed in the field. If you would rather not re-hand at the door, the Von Duprin 2227 is a non-handed wide stile Grade 1 device, the BEST Precision 5201 Series is a reversible surface vertical rod device, the Sargent 2727 is a reversible Grade 1 fire rated device, and the Orca OED56 Series is non-handed. That matters most when you are stocking one device for mixed-hand pairs.
17) I need a crossbar style vertical rod device rather than the 2000V push bar. What are my options?
The 2000V uses a push bar with 2-1/2 inch projection undogged and 1-13/16 inch dogged. For a crossbar look, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim. If you are matching existing push bar hardware instead, the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device with a standard push bar.
18) For a wood door pair, is the Design Hardware 2000V the right choice or is there a better-suited vertical rod device?
The 2000V ships with wood, machine and self tapping machine screws and is noted as ideal for pairs of doors, so it can serve a wood pair. If you want a device specifically catalogued as wood door compatible, the TownSteel ED8927 Grade 1 wide stile and ED3727 Grade 1 narrow stile devices both list wood door compatibility, as does the fire rated TownSteel EF9727. The Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are listed as not wood door compatible.
19) Which alternatives also offer hex key dogging like the 2000V?
The 2000V comes with 5/32 inch hex key dogging as standard on panic exit hardware. Among the comparables, the Von Duprin 7827 is a Grade 1 wide stile 3 ft surface vertical rod device specifically catalogued with hex key dogging, though it is listed as narrow stile in its specs and not wood door compatible, so verify the stile before ordering. Keep in mind dogging is a non-fire-rated feature, which is why fire rated devices such as the Adams Rite 3100 are specified without it.
20) What finishes does the Design Hardware 2000V 42 inch device come in?
Three: 628 anodized aluminum, 613 dark bronze, and 630 satin stainless steel. Satin stainless is the usual pick when you are matching other US32D hardware on the same openings.
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